Best Adrian Franks Podcasts (2025)

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Facility Dog Handler (Amber; ft. Canine Companions) 1:05:50

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In collaboration with Canine Companions, the guys interview Amber Urban. Amber is a former sex crimes detective with the Arora, Colorado Police Department and currently works as Director of Victim Services and Handler of Courthouse Facility Dog for the Arapahoe District Attorney’s Office. Amber, along with one of Canine Companions’ executive direct…

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OT Security Doesn't Have to be a Struggle, Spotting Red Flags, Enterprise News - Joshua Hay, Todd Peterson - ESW #432 1:38:17

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Segment 1: OT Security Doesn't Have to be a Struggle OT/ICS/SCADA systems are often off limits to cybersecurity folks, and exempt from many controls. Attackers don't care how fragile these systems are, however. For attackers aiming to disrupt operations, fragile but critical systems fit criminals' plans nicely. In this interview, we discuss the cha…

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Mindfulness and Juvenile Justice with Judge Frank Szymanski 40:51

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In this episode of Between the Briefs, Adrian Cea speaks with Judge Frank Szymanski, a longtime juvenile court judge in Detroit. Frank shares how trauma shapes behaviour, why courts must ask “what was done to them?”, and how mindfulness-based interventions in schools and courts cut costs while improving outcomes. From yoga to evidence-backed medita…

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Transforming Frontline Workflows with Passwordless Access, AI costs, and the News - Joel Burleson-Davis - ESW #431 1:41:46

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Segment 1: Interview with Joel Burleson-Davis Frontline workers can't afford to be slowed down by manual, repetitive logins, especially in mission-critical industries where both security and productivity are crucial. This segment will explore how inefficient login methods erode productivity, while workarounds like shared credentials increase risk, …

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#174 | Dodging Dementia in the Older Athlete | Amanda Wiggins, PhD 1:00:25

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Professional Supplements for Wise Athletes (click to see the always discount) Amanda Wiggins, PhD Amanda Wiggins completed a BSc(Hons) in Neuroscience at University of Otago in New Zealand. University of Otago She then earned a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Melbourne in Australia. University of Otago Her interest lies in turning neurosci…

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A Paralegal’s Journey Into the Multi-Million Dollar Cannabis Industry with Samantha Misch 32:05

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Every single organization in the world needs a regulatory body that monitors compliance and ethics. Even cannabis companies. In this riveting episode of Between the Briefs by Steno, hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens welcome Samantha Misch, Senior Paralegal at Green Thumb Industries, for an insightful discussion on navigating the evolving intersecti…

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Carry-On: Jailhouse Rock 28:20

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The guys follow up on the most recent episode that featured Russ Hamilton, a correctional officer with years of experience and some out there stories. The Ryans and Eric didn’t experience any riots, but they do have a few jail stories of their own. No, not from the inside (although there’s still time). The guys share anecdotes from work and life th…

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Securing AI Agents with Dave Lewis, Enterprise News, and interviews from Oktane 2025 - Mike Poole, Conor Mulherin, Dave Lewis - ESW #430 1:39:12

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Segment 1: Interview with Dave Lewis from 1Password In this week's sponsored interview, we dive into the evolving security landscape around AI agents, where we stand with AI agent adoption. We also touch on topics such as securing credentials in browser workflows and why identity is foundational to AI agent security. 1Password Addresses a Critical …

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How AI Is Re-Engineering Knowledge Management in Law Firms with Evan Shenkman 40:16

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In this episode of Between the Briefs, Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens talk with Evan Shenkman, Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer at Fisher Phillips. Evan shares how disciplined knowledge management, clean data, and responsible AI are transforming legal operations, from enterprise search and expert-finding to the next frontier of “ambient AI” that…

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Mitigating attacks against AI-enabled Apps, Replacing the CIA triad, Enterprise News - David Brauchler - ESW #429 1:38:26

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Segment 1: David Brauchler on AI attacks and stopping them David Brauchler says AI red teaming has proven that eliminating prompt injection is a lost cause. And many developers inadvertently introduce serious threat vectors into their applications – risks they must later eliminate before they become ingrained across application stacks. NCC Group's …

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The Evolution of Legal Marketing: Why Being ‘The Best’ Isn’t Enough Anymore with Michael Mellor 46:07

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In the rapidly evolving legal landscape, a firm’s attention to legal marketing vs. the lack of it could be the difference between its success and its failure. On the latest episode of Between the Briefs, host Adrian Cea sits down with Michael Mellor, Founder of 742 Advisors, and a legal marketing expert to talk about transforming law firm marketing…

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Correctional Officer (Russ Hamilton) 1:07:52

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In this episode, the guys are joined by Russ Hamilton, a former correctional officer with extensive experience in the prison system. Russ shares his journey from starting at San Quentin State Prison to his current role in reentry and rehabilitation work. He discusses the challenges and dangers faced by correctional officers, the complexities of pri…

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New book from Dr. Anand Singh, why CISOs buy, and the latest news - Anand Singh - ESW #428 1:43:44

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Segment 1 - Interview with Dr. Anand Singh We're always thrilled to have authors join us to discuss their new book releases, and this week, it is Dr. Anand Singh. He seriously hustled to get his new book, Data Security in the Age of AI, out as soon as possible so that it could help folks dealing with securing AI rollouts right now! We'll discuss wh…

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How AI Is Transforming Employment Law and What You Need to Know to Ride the Wave with Michael Sigall 38:22

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Employment law is evolving rapidly with technology, but are attorneys and employers keeping up? In this episode of Between the Briefs, hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens sit down with Michael Sigall, an associate at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, to explore the evolving landscape of employment law and workplace litigation. Michael shares invaluable insights on …

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AI & IAM: Where Security Gets Superhuman (Or Supremely Stuck) - Matt Immler, Heather Ceylan, Alexander Makarov, Nitin Raina, Dor Fledel, Aaron Parecki - ESW #427 1:34:04

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At Oktane 2025, leaders from across the security ecosystem shared how identity has become the new front line in protecting today's AI-driven enterprises. As SaaS adoption accelerates and AI agents proliferate, organizations face an explosion of human and non-human identities—and with it, growing risks like misconfigured access, orphaned accounts, a…

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#173 | Optimizing Body Composition | Michael Ormsbee, PhD 53:30

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Professional Supplements for Wise Athletes (click to see the always discount) Michael J. Ormsbee, PhD Michael J. Ormsbee is a professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food & Exercise Sciences at FSU. He serves as the Graduate Program Director and is the Director for the FSU Institute of Sports Sciences & Medicine (ISSM). He holds the Margaret A. S…

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No-Nonsense Perspectives on Building a 236-Partner Virtual Law Firm with Joel M. Ferdinand 49:25

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What does it take to be a rockstar modem trial lawyer in today’s day and age? A love for law, tech-forward curiosity and agile strategy - according to Joel M. Ferdinand, distinguished business trial lawyer and co-chairman at Pierson Ferdinand LLP. In this illuminating episode of Between the Briefs, hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens sit down with Jo…

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Carry-On: Space Camp 29:15

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In this episode, the guys talk a little about Ryan Conner’s writing talents as well as the most recent episode featuring firefighter Brad Lilly. Eric talks about how the trauma Brad shared just scratched the surface compared to what’s in his book. Apropos of nothing, Eric shares a couple stories from space camp. And then they end where they always …

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Live interviews from Oktane 2025: threats, AI in apps, and AI in cybersecurity tools - Brett Winterford, Shiv Ramji, Damon McDougald - ESW #426 1:35:13

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How identity security can keep pace with the evolving threat landscape, with Brett Winterford Today's threat landscape has never been more complex. Malicious actors are leveraging tools like generative AI to develop more creative social engineering attacks that can have serious ramifications for businesses. Brett Winterford, VP of Okta Threat Intel…

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Why Data Beats AI in the Legal Tech Revolution with Ashley Gibbs 36:52

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So you’ve got the latest AI tools in your law firm’s arsenal. Now what? If you’re hoping AI reaches its potential without quality data, you’ve got another thing coming and Ashley Gibbs, Senior Director of Product Value, Engineers and Solution Sales Executives at Litera makes no bones about it on this episode of Between the Briefs. Tune in as she jo…

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Disruption is Coming for the Vulnerability Management Market - Tod Beardsley - ESW #425 1:47:15

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Interview with Tod Beardsley This interview is sponsored by runZero. Legacy vulnerability management (VM) hasn't innovated alongside of attackers, and it shows. Let's talk about the state of VM. Check out https://securityweekly.com/runzero to learn more! Topic Segment: NPM Incidents In this week's topic segment, we're discussing all the NPM supply …

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Why Law Firms Need COOs to Survive: The $1B Mid-Market Revolution with Amanda Koplos 43:14

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There’s a new C-Suite executive running the law firm game. Law firm operations are evolving beyond traditional management, with COOs emerging as crucial leaders in driving profitability and innovation in the legal industry. And, we’re exploring this phenomenon in the latest episode of Between the Briefs by Steno. Join hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Steph…

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Firefighter (Brad Lilly) 52:18

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In this episode, the guys are joined by Brad Lilly, a former firefighter and author. Warning! This is one of the more graphic episodes descripting traumatic events. The guys delve into the intense and often overlooked mental health challenges faced by firefighters. Brad shares his personal journey through trauma, the impact of cumulative stress, an…

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Forrester's AEGIS Framework, the weekly news, and interviews with Fortra and Island - Jeff Pollard, Rohit Dhamankar, Michael Leland - ESW #424 1:40:37

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Segment 1 - Interview with Jeff Pollard Introducing Forrester's AEGIS Framework: Agentic AI Enterprise Guardrails For Information Security For this episode's interview, we're talking to Forrester analyst Jeff Pollard. I'm pulling this segment's description directly from the report's executive summary, which I think says it best: As AI agents and ag…

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How AI Is Forcing Lawyers to Confront Law’s Biggest Hidden Crisis with Marla Crawford 41:02

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“There’s no stopping AI” - says Marla Crawford, General Counsel at Cimplifi in the latest episode of Between the Briefs by Steno. And like every good lawyer, she’s got the evidence to back up her statement. Drawing from her 35-year legal career spanning roles at Goldman Sachs and Jones Day, Marla shares invaluable insights on AI adoption in legal p…

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Ransomware, Agentic AI, and Supply Chain Risks: Insights from Black Hat 2025 - HD Moore, Jason Passwaters, J.J. Guy, Theresa Lanowitz, Mickey Bresman, Yuval Wollman, Jawahar "Jawa" Sivasankaran - ESW ... 2:06:06

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Doug White sits down with Theresa Lanowitz, Chief Evangelist at LevelBlue, for a powerful and timely conversation about one of cybersecurity's most pressing threats: the software supply chain. Theresa shares fresh insights from LevelBlue's global research involving 1,500 cybersecurity professionals across 16 countries. Together, they unpack the rea…

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Break the Spine of Legal Tech: Why Innovation Means Destroying Old Ways of Work with Katie DeBord 46:21

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What do the CIA and the legal tech revolution have in common? Katie DeBord. In the latest episode of Between the Briefs by Steno, Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens welcome former CIA analyst, and current Vice President at DISCO, Katie DeBord for a candid and critical conversation on the state of legal tech today and its future. Together, they explore the…

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Carry-On: Movie Talk 28:57

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Eric and Ryan Frank talk a little (and we mean a little) about the most recent episode with Charlee Minkin, a Judo Olympian. Then the guys just slip into movie talk. Without Ryan Conner or Adrian around, those two revert to their 13-year-old selves. They hit on the classics (80s classics that is) and trash talk Star Wars. Music provided by Quincy L…

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#172 | Levers of (Food) Satiety | Dr Ted Naiman 51:00

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Professional Supplements for Wise Athletes (click to see the always discount) Dr Ted Naiman Bio: Dr. Ted Naiman is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the department of Primary Care at a leading major medical center in Seattle. Dr. Naiman holds an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, which influences his analytical approach to…

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Dave Lewis talks M&A due diligence, TBD topic, the weekly news - Dave Lewis - ESW #422 1:46:21

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Interview with Dave Lewis on Security's Role in M&A Due Diligence In this episode, Dave Lewis from 1Password discusses the critical importance of security in mergers and acquisitions, from due diligence through integration. He explores common pitfalls, essential security assessments, and practical strategies for security leaders to protect organiza…

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Is This the End of Junior Associates? How AI is Disrupting Legal Career Paths: Insights from JP Son 36:51

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While tech experts took their time to build world-class AI systems, what were lawyers doing? The accelerated excellence of legal technology has uncovered the lack of legal craft and skill and it’s time for a major rethink. In this episode of Between the Briefs by Steno, hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens welcome JP Son, Chief Legal Officer at Verbit…

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Kinfolk Energy: Giving A Little Piece Of Yourself 40:20

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Send us a text Have you ever walked into a space and immediately felt at home? That invisible but palpable sense of belonging isn't accidental—it's what we call "kinfolk energy," and it's at the heart of creating communities that nurture us in ways that transcend blood relations. In this intimate conversation, we unpack our 21-year journey of build…

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Oktane Preview with Harish Peri, Invisible Prompt Attacks, and the weekly news! - Harish Peri - ESW #421 1:49:28

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Interview with Harish Peri from Okta Oktane Preview: building frameworks to secure our Agentic AI future Like it or not, Agentic AI and protocols like MCP and A2A are getting pushed as the glue to take business process automation to the next level. Giving agents the power and access they need to accomplish these lofty goals is going to be challengi…

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How Gen AI Will Transform the Legal Industry Faster Than You Think: Insights from David Cohen 42:29

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The legal industry stands at a technological crossroads, with AI reshaping everything from document review to client service delivery. In this episode of Between the Briefs by Steno, hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens sit down with David Cohen, Senior Counsel at Reed Smith, to explore the evolution of legal technology over four decades, focusing on …

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Olympian (Charlee) 52:34

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Join the guys as they dive into the inspiring journey of Charlee Minkin, a 2004 Olympian and owner of the Sanctuary Dojo. Charlee shares her experiences growing up in a challenging environment, her path to the Olympics, and how martial arts became her escape and passion. Discover the transformative power of judo and jiu-jitsu, and how Charlee is no…

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Rethinking risk based vulnerability management, Black Hat expo insights, and the news - Snehal Antani - ESW #420 1:55:35

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Interview with Snehal Antani - Rethinking Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Vulnerability management is broken. Organizations basically use math to turn a crappy list into a slightly less crappy list, and the hardest part of the job as a CIO is deciding what NOT to fix. There has to be a better way, and there is... Segment Resources: https://hori…

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Why 85% of Law Firms Fail at AI Adoption And How to Join the Elite 15%: The Playbook by Todd Itami 47:31

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There’s a lot of hype around AI in every industry, and legal is no exception. But a common phenomenon that accompanies said hype is the lack of real value from AI. How do lawyers and legal professionals ensure that legal tech is a useful addition in the workplace rather than a tool they’ll never spend on again? This episode of Between the Briefs by…

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ESW at BlackHat and the weekly enterprise security news - ESW #419 45:44

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Topic Segment - What's new at Black Hat? We're coming live from hacker summer camp 2025, so it seemed appropriate to share what we've seen and heard so far at this year's event. Adrian's on vacation, so this episode is featuring Jackie McGuire and Ayman Elsawah! News Segment Then, in the enterprise security news, Tons of funding! SentinelOne picks …

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Breaking Culture Barriers in Corporate Law & Driving Impact with Asari Aniagolu 40:51

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The intersection of international law, corporate leadership, and cultural impact may seem like a tricky and complex one to thrive in. But with the right tools in your kit, it can be THE place to thrive! In this episode of Between the Briefs by Steno, hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens welcome Asari Aniagolu, an accomplished corporate attorney with e…

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Carry-On: Karate Kids 34:20

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In this episode, the guys follow up on the last episode that featured immigration lawyer, Kyle Mitchell. They start by discussing the impact of social media on public perception (translation . . . the internet is a dark place). There’s a fun clip of Kyle’s double life as a jiu-jitsu purple belt fighting crime (not exactly). That then leads to the g…

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Weekly Enterprise Security News and Tips on Building Security From Day 1 - Guillaume Ross - ESW #418 1:45:52

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The Weekly Enterprise News (segments 1 and 2) This week, we've had to make some last minute adjustments, so we're going to do the news first, split into two segments. This week, we're discussing: Some interesting funding Two acquisitions - one picked up for $250M, the other slightly larger, at $25 BILLION Interesting new companies! On the 1 year an…

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#171 | Managing Glucose for Athletes | Hunter Allen, Peaks Coaching Group 56:02

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Professional Supplements for Wise Athletes (click to see the always discount) Hunter Allen Bio: Hunter Allen, ex-pro cyclist, coach and author has recently authored “Training and Competing with a Continuous Glucose Monitor”. Hunter is best known for his work with power meters and for developing the power training principles. He’s the co-author of “…

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Leveraging AI’s Potential to Optimize Legal Research with Sean Fitzpatrick 42:54

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The delicate intersection between legal research and technology calls for legal professionals who are not only skilled but also can leverage technology to achieve their desired results and LexisNexis is at the cutting-edge of integrating AI into legal research to globally advance the justice system. Tune into this latest episode of Between the Brie…

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tj-actions Lessons Learned, US Cyber Offense, this week's enterprise security news - Dimitri Stiliadis - ESW #417 1:42:01

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Interview Segment - Lessons Learned from the tj-actions GitHub Action Supply Chain Attack with Dimitri Stiliadis Breach analysis is one of my favorite topics to dive into and I'm thrilled Dimitri is joining us today to reveal some of the insights he's pulled out of this GitHub Actions incident. It isn't an overstatement to say that some of the less…

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Diffusing the Ticking Time Bomb of Data Protection: Actionable Insights from Patrick Austin 36:50

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Data runs our entire world, today. But the rules on how to preserve it and more importantly, protect it, aren’t nearly as water-tight as they should be. So, what can lawyers do about it? Tune into the latest episode of Between the Briefs by Steno as hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens set up the perfect deep dive into the intersection between technol…

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Immigration Lawyer (Kyle) 58:42

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In this episode, the guys delve into the personal stories of asylum seekers. Guest Kyle Mitchell shares his stories as an immigration lawyer in New York City. From the harrowing escape of a Honduran family threatened by gangs to the incredible tale of an Ecuadorian woman facing unimaginable threats from her “serial killer” mother-in-law, these stor…

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The Cyber Canon, ditching the SOC 2, and the weekly enterprise news - Helen Patton - ESW #416 1:49:28

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Segment 1 - Interview with Helen Patton: Introducing the Cybersecurity Canon Did you know that there's a hall-of-fame for cybersecurity books? Over the past decade, the Cybersecurity Canon has published reviews on dozens of cybersecurity books and established a hall of fame. Hall of fame books are defined as titles that all cybersecurity profession…

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#170 | Sweat Equity: Fitness is a Good Start | Frank Schwartz, Nant'an of F3 1:06:56

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Professional Supplements for Wise Athletes (click to see the always discount) About the guest: Frank Schwartz, Nant'an (CEO) of F3 Nation Frank Schwartz, known in the F3 community by his nickname "Dark Helmet," serves as the CEO (referred to as "Nant’an") of F3 Nation. F3 Nation is a free, peer-led movement designed to help men get fit, build bonds…

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Battle of Second El Alamein: Interview with Author Tom Gilling 34:42

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In 1942, while Australian troops were battling for survival along the Kokoda Track, thousands of others were fighting a very different kind of war—across the world in the deserts of North Africa. In this episode, I speak with author Tom Gilling about his new book, Start Digging You Bastards!, which vividly brings the ANZAC experience at the Second …

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Providing High Value Representation, While Keeping It Personalized with Daniel Forouzan 46:01

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At the very heart of any case, lies the need to protect one’s client. But external variables and shifting priorities often tend to take over, leading to a lack of authenticity in representation. In the latest episode of Between the Briefs by Steno, hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens welcome Daniel Forouzan, Founder and Managing Partner of Forouzan L…