STAND BACK! We're Plugging In USB Drives We Found on the Ground

<p><em>CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast and Series has moved to <a href= "https://cisoseries.com/">CISOSeries.com</a>.</em></p> <p>We gear up in HAZMAT suits and get ready for some dangerous USB drive analysis. We're taking all precautions on the latest episode of the CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast.</p> <p>This show, like all the previous ones is hosted by me, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidspark/">David Spark</a> (<a href="http://twitter.com/dspark">@dspark</a>), founder of <a href="http://sparkmediasolutions.com/">Spark Media Solutions</a> and <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikevj/">Mike Johnson</a>, CISO of <a href="http://lyft.com/">Lyft</a>. Our sponsored guest this week is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/deansysman/">Dean Sysman</a> (<a href= "http://twitter.com/DeanSysman">@DeanSysman</a>), CEO of <a href= "https://info.axonius.com/ciso-vendor-podcast">Axonius</a>.</p> <p>Enormous thanks to our sponsor this week, <a href= "https://info.axonius.com/ciso-vendor-podcast">Axonius,</a> simple asset management for cybersecurity.</p> <p><a href= "https://info.axonius.com/ciso-vendor-podcast"><img class= "aligncenter size-full wp-image-1281" src= "https://cisoseries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AxoniusBanner.png" alt="" width="600" height="108" /></a></p> <p>On this episode:</p> <h2>Opening</h2> <p>We talked about how the history of the Enigma machine speaks volumes to how users react when they're forced to use a way too complicated security solution. They will find ways to simplify even if means weakening the overall security. Learn more from Mark Baldwin, <a href="http://drenigma.com/">Dr. Enigma</a>.</p> <h2>Why is everyone talking about this now?</h2> <p>I challenged Mike and Dean to this question posed on Quora, <a href= "https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-safest-way-to-check-the-content-of-a-USB-stick-I-found-on-the-ground">"What is the safest way to check the content of a USB stick I found on the ground?"</a></p> <h2>What's a CISO to do?</h2> <p>Traditionally, CIS