This Week in Enterprise Tech 573

The TWiET crew delves into botnets, securing hybrid work environments, the future of DNS architecture, and more.

News Blips:

• Researchers uncover sophisticated IoT botnet named “K- Botnet" targeting US entities; linked to Chinese state-aligned hackers
• AI startup Vanta (a TWiT.tv Sponsor) launches AI suite to automate repetitive security and compliance tasks 
• DARPA funds revolutionary laser-based aerial energy delivery system for military operations
• Networking company Cradlepoint acquires SASE vendor ERA to provide a potential combined 5G and zero-trust networking solution

DNS Deep Drive Part 3 with DNS Expert Josh Kuo and Principal Solutions Architect of Infoblox Ross Gibson

• Internal vs external DNS; differences in intended audience and integration
• Decoupling DNS services from domain controllers for stability 
• Namespace planning tips; use owned domains, avoid random internal TLDs 
• Encrypted DNS tradeoffs; privacy vs. visibility for security teams
• DNS security options like RPZ for control over internal resolution 
• Future DNS role predictions like firewall integration and threat intel protections

The episode concludes with the announcement that the long-running show will be coming to an end after 12 years of enterprise content.

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• Transcripts: This Week in Enterprise Tech 573 Transcript

Links

• Volt Typhoon-Linked SOHO Botnet Infects Multiple US Gov't Entities
• Vanta continues to revolutionize trust management with latest AI release (TWiT.tv Sponsor)
• DARPA chooses Raytheon to develop wireless airborne energy-relay web
• Why Cradlepoint’s acquisition of Ericom predicts the future of SASE in the enterprise
• infoblox.com
• The Case for Non-Microsoft DNS
• Microsoft Entra - Secure access for a connected world
• The Hidden Potential of DNS In Security: Combating Malware, Data Exfiltration, and more - The Guide for Security Professionals