Stanford Seminar - The Current State of Cybersecurity

Explore the current state of cybersecurity protection in this Stanford seminar featuring Fleming Shi from Barracuda Networks. Delve into sample cases and learn how Barracuda safeguards against advanced persistent threats, phishing scams, and web application data breaches. Gain insights into ransomware, spear phishing, and the evolution of cybersecurity architecture. Discover the importance of distributed databases, Kubernetes, and cloud security. Examine attack vectors like Petya and NotPetya, and understand the role of Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) in protecting against zero-day vulnerabilities. Learn about secure connectivity, transparent proxies, and IoT security. Investigate network firewalls, smart power monitoring, and cloud infrastructure protection. Analyze high-profile cases like the Equifax breach and explore the concept of the "Imperial Chancellor" in cybersecurity. Engage with a comprehensive overview of modern cybersecurity challenges and solutions in this informative 70-minute presentation.