Priya PatelTLDR:
SecOps professionals face new challenges in the remote work era, with HR becoming an attack vector for cybersecurity threats such as foreign agents posing as software engineers. KnowBe4 thwarted an attempt by a North Korean agent to infiltrate its software engineering staff and shared the story to raise awareness. Brian Jack, CISO of KnowBe4, emphasized the importance of collaborating with HR and using automation tools to detect suspicious activity in resumes. Solving problems through security automation and code is crucial for SecOps teams.
SecOps professionals must be vigilant about cybersecurity threats, even from HR departments.
HR has become a new attack vector for cybersecurity threats, with foreign agents posing as software engineers to infiltrate companies.
KnowBe4 shared the story of thwarting a North Korean agent to raise awareness of the growing threat.
Automation tools are crucial in detecting suspicious activity in resumes to prevent infiltration.
Solving problems through security automation and code is essential for SecOps teams.
Brian Jack recommends hiring individuals with the ability to automate tasks to improve response time and overall security.
