A Conversation with Yuriy Tsibere at ThreatLocker

➡ Sign up for a demo with ThreatLocker today! https://ul.live/tlpodcast Register for Zero Trust World 2026 today! Use code ZTWUL26 for $200 off your registration. - https://www.ztw.com In this video we interview Yuriy Tsibere to explore their zero trust security approach, detailing controls like application allow-listing, ring-fencing, and configuration monitoring, while discussing how these measures effectively counter the speed of AI-driven cyber attacks. What we talk about: The Zero Trust Philosophy: How ThreatLocker’s approach differs from traditional antivirus by proactively preventing everything and then allow-listing specific items, rather than reacting to breaches after they occur. Layered Security Controls: A breakdown of the product suite, starting with Application Allow Listing as the base, followed by Ring Fencing for process control, as well as storage and network controls. Configuration Monitoring: The capabilities of their newer "Attack Defense" product, which constantly benchmarks environment configurations against security frameworks like FedRAMP or HIPAA. Operational Management: How the system handles updates and patches without breaking workflows by utilizing a massive database of known file hashes to automatically update policies. The Impact of AI on Security: The consensus that AI allows threat actors to execute attacks much faster, making Zero Trust a necessary defense strategy to counter the speed of modern threats. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - How Zero Trust Differs from Traditional Antivirus 01:44 - Vectors of Control: Visibility and Blocking 02:55 - Trends in Security: AI and Threat Actor Behavior 05:00 - Product Architecture: Modules and Base Installation 06:27 - Deep Dive: Allow Listing and Ring Fencing Controls 10:15 - Why This Zero Trust Approach is Unique 11:48 - Configuration Monitoring and Compliance Features 13:30 - Managing Updates, Patches, and New Applications 15:34 - Future Roadmap and Upcoming Conference 16:28 - The Future: AI-Powered Attacks vs. Zero Trust Defense Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X: https://x.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler/