From Russia with Code: A Malware Analyst's Journey

<p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1656988/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Sergey Novikov shares his fascinating journey from early days at Kaspersky Lab through his evolution as a malware analyst and cybersecurity expert, offering unique insights into the changing threat landscape and ethical considerations of security research.<br /><br />• Started at Kaspersky in 2002 when it was a small startup with fewer than 100 employees<br />• Applied mathematics background led to research correlating human epidemic models with computer virus propagation<br />• Worked as a "woodpecker" malware analyst detecting threats 24/7<br />• Became part of Kaspersky's elite Global Research and Analysis Team (GREAT)<br />• Team took pride in identifying APTs regardless of national origin to protect customers worldwide<br />• Described security researchers as "paleontologists" uncovering complex digital threats<br />• Participated in analysis of sophisticated threats like Stuxnet requiring specialized knowledge<br />• Left Kaspersky in 2022 after Russia-Ukraine conflict began<br />• Transitioned to pharmaceutical industry cybersecurity before joining CyberProof<br />• Observes modern threats have blurred lines between nation-state actors, cybercriminals and hacktivists<br />• Believes cybersecurity professionals must maintain perpetual learning mindset<br />• Recommends self-learning and hands-on experience for aspiring security researchers<br />• Notes AI is enabling more agile, automated attacks rather than quantum computing threats<br /><br />Connect with Sergey on LinkedIn or visit cyberproof.com to learn more about their security services and research blog.<br /><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1656988/supporters/new">Support the show</a></p><p>Follow the Podcast on Social Media!</p><p>Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/joseph675128</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@securityunfilteredpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@securityunfilteredpodcast</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcast</a></p><p>Affiliates<br />➡️ OffGrid Faraday Bags: https://offgrid.co/?ref=gabzvajh<br />➡️ OffGrid Coupon Code: JOE<br /><br />➡️ Unplugged Phone: https://unplugged.com/<br />Unplugged's UP Phone - The performance you expect, with the privacy you deserve. Meet the alternative. Use Code UNFILTERED at checkout<br /><br />*See terms and conditions at affiliated webpages. Offers are subject to change. These are affiliated/paid promotions.<br /><br /></p>