Analyzing Vulnerability and Exploitation Activity in 2021

Jared Semrau and James Sadowski join host Luke McNamara to discuss some of their teams’ research this year into the rise of observed 0-days and other exploitation trends. They cover how the vulnerability landscape has evolved over the years, what has made 2021 stand out so far, and how the nature of threat activity—particularly the growth of ransomware—has shifted the makeup of actors in this space. For Mandiant Advantage users, please see related reporting mentioned in this episode:&nb...

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The Defender’s Advantage Podcast explores the world of cyber security and Mandiant through three distinct tracks. Threat Trends: Listen twice a month as host Luke McNamara interviews guests on the latest in cyber security research, the cyber landscape, and the latest news from Mandiant. Frontline Stories: Listen to Kerry Matre monthly as she is joined by notable guests on the frontlines of cyber security, including Mandiant customers, security professionals, and executives​. Skills Gap: Listen to Kevin Bordlemay each month for this series focusing on thoughts, ideas, and initiatives for narrowing the skills gap in cyber security.