
Simply Defensive · 2025-11-24 · 36 min
In this episode of Simply Defensive , hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells welcome Yuriy Tsibere, Product Manager at ThreatLocker, for a behind-the-scenes look at how security products actually get built. Yuriy's path to cybersecurity started in Ukraine, where he worked in telecom during sophisticated APT campaigns that lasted over a year. Now at ThreatLocker, he shapes the tools defenders use daily - from allow listing to compliance automation. Episode Highlights: What product managers actually do at security companies APT attack patterns: social engineering meets technical exploitation How allow listing, ring fencing, and network control protect endpoints Defense Against Configuration (DAC): automating FedRAMP, HIPAA, and NIST compliance Why misconfigurations remain one of the biggest security gaps Balancing strict security with real-world usability Yuriy's top advice for defenders: Educate your personnel Key Takeaway: Most breaches still come from employees clicking without paying attention. Security products matter, but user education accounts for the largest share of issues.
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