Security and privacy are the same thing

Earlier today I ran across this post on Reddit Security but not Privacy (Am I doing this right?) The poster basically said “I care about security but not privacy”. It got me thinking about security and privacy. There’s not really a difference between the two. They are two faces of the same coin but why isn’t always obvious in today’s information universe. If a site like Facebook or Google knows everything about you it doesn’t mean you don’t care about privacy, it means you’re putting your trust in those sites. The same sort of trust that makes passwords private. ...

January 3, 2018

Episode 75 - Security Planner review

Josh and Kurt talk about the Security Planner website. It’s pretty good all things considered. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opensourcesecuritypodcast/Episode_76_-_Meltdown_aftermath.mp3 Show Notes Security Planner https://twofactorauth.org/ Minecraft streamer house fire Tor livestream Join our Facebook Group Comment on Twitter with the #osspodcast hashtag

December 19, 2017

Episode 74 - Facial recognition and physical security

Josh and Kurt talk about facial recognition, physical security, banking, and Amazon Alexa. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opensourcesecuritypodcast/Episode_74_-_Facial_recognition_and_physical_security.mp3 Show Notes Facial recognition Anti shark mask law Nevada driver’s license Windows 1.0 to Windows 10 upgrade Join our Facebook Group Comment on Twitter with the #osspodcast hashtag

December 13, 2017

Episode 73 - Security from Santa

Josh and Kurt talk about basic security metrics and security from Santa. Is Santa GDPR compliant? https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opensourcesecuritypodcast/Episode_73_-_Security_from_Santa.mp3 Show Notes Schneier airplane access point Security of Santa Santa Claus Bank Robbers Streaming PPV Santa distributing marijuana Santa KFC robbery Stolen Baby Jesus Gävle goat Holiday float driver Crimes Santa commits Join our Facebook Group Comment on Twitter with the #osspodcast hashtag

December 6, 2017

Episode 72 - Bitcoin: It's over 9000

Josh and Kurt talk about Bitcoin, blockchain, and other cryptocurrencies. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opensourcesecuritypodcast/Episode_72_-_Bitcoin_its_over_9000.mp3 Show Notes Car power outlet Over 9000 Bitcoin power use Bitcoin transaction chart Bitcoin mining fire Bitcoin is 15 times more expensive to keep secure ICO takes $347K and leaves Bre-X Join our Facebook Group Comment on Twitter with the #osspodcast hashtag

November 28, 2017

Episode 71 - GitHub's Security Scanner

Josh and Kurt talk about GitHub’s security scanner and Linus’ security email. We clarify the esoteric difference between security bugs and non security bugs. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opensourcesecuritypodcast/Episode_71_-_GitHubs_security_scanner.mp3 Show Notes GitHub’s security scanner Linus’ security email Join our Facebook Group Comment on Twitter with the #osspodcast hashtag

November 21, 2017

Episode 70 - The security of Intel ME

Josh and Kurt talk about Intel ME, Equifax salary history, and IoT. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opensourcesecuritypodcast/Episode_70_-_The_security_of_Intel_ME.mp3 Show Notes MINUX and Intel ME Dumping the IME Replacing firmware with Linux (PDF) 1 billion android devices 2 years out of date Matthew Garrett and Ikea lightbulbs Equifax salary history Canada and Paypal ARM BIOS Join our Facebook Group Comment on Twitter with the #osspodcast hashtag

November 14, 2017

Episode 69 - Actionable security advice

Josh and Kurt talk about Amazon Key and actionable advice. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opensourcesecuritypodcast/Episode_69_-_Actionable_security_advice.mp3 Show Notes Amazon Key Shotgun shell in a box Tilt sensor for shipping Lock Picking Lawyer Antwerp diamond heist Join our Facebook Group Comment on Twitter with the #osspodcast hashtag

November 7, 2017

Episode 68 - Ruining the Internet

Josh and Kurt talk about Facebook listening to your microphone, Google Chrome certificate pinning, CAs, 152 ways to stay safe, and Kubernetes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opensourcesecuritypodcast/Episode_68_-_Ruining_the_Internet.mp3 Show Notes Facebook listens to your microphone Google Chrome certificate pinning Dutch CA 152 security things to stay safe Docker and Kubernetes Join our Facebook Group Comment on Twitter with the #osspodcast hashtag

November 1, 2017

Episode 67 - Cyber won

Josh and Kurt talk about hacking back, passwords, honeypots, and conspiracies. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/opensourcesecuritypodcast/Episode_67_-_Cyber_won.mp3 Show Notes Hacking back SKYNET Mi-5 net shotgun shell Give up your password for chocolate Honeypot Project Spacecrab AWS honeypot JFK documents That Mitchell and Webb Look - Moon Landing Sketch Join our Facebook Group Comment on Twitter with the #osspodcast hashtag

October 24, 2017