CyberWire Daily Code beneath the sand.
Sep 17, 2025
In this discussion, Abhishek Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of Material Security, delves into the complexities of securing Google Workspace. He highlights the importance of identity as the perimeter and addresses issues like data sprawl and the challenges of built-in data loss prevention tools. Abhishek emphasizes the need for prioritization, automation, and effective use of APIs to strengthen defenses against threats like lateral movement and persistent attacks. It's an enlightening conversation about modern security strategies in a cloud-driven world.
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DDR5 Vulnerable To New Rowhammer Variant
- DDR5 isn't immune to Rowhammer; Phoenix shows per-row protections can be insufficient on some modules.
- Mitigations require vendor BIOS updates and cloud provider coordination.
Budget Cuts Threaten FBI Cyber Capacity
- Proposed FBI budget cuts could halve cyber staff and weaken defenses against state and ransomware threats.
- Leadership disputes at hearings highlighted tension over resource priorities and arrest metrics.
Workspace Is The Company's Core Office
- Abhishek Agrawal describes Workspace as mission-critical infrastructure where institutional knowledge lives.
- He notes it's often the first app created and the last one taken away when people leave.
