Best CISO Series Podcasts (2026)

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Imagine Scaling Mistakes 5x Faster. Thank You, Automation! (LIVE in NY) 43:53

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All links and images can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Matt Southworth, CISO, Priceline. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Leslie Nielsen, CISO, Mimecast. In this episode: Automating dysfunction Leading without dominating Unglamorous wins Code without comprehension Huge thank…

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UK cyber reset, no MFA is a problem, US cyberattacks on display 7:19

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The UK hits reset on cybersecurity No MFA, Know Problems US may have coordinated cyberattacks with Maduro's arrest Huge thanks to our sponsor, Hoxhunt A small tip for CISOs: if you're unsure whether your security training is actually reducing phishing risk, check out what Qualcomm achieved with Hoxhunt. They took their 1,000 highest-risk users from…

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European hospitality blue screen of death, Brightspeed investigates breach, Convicted Bitfinex launderer freed 7:15

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European hospitality blue screen of death Brightspeed investigates breach Convicted Bitfinex launderer freed Huge thanks to our sponsor, Hoxhunt Traditional security training fails because it treats employees like the problem. Hoxhunt treats them like the solution. AI-powered simulations mirror actual attacks hitting your inbox. Instant coaching tu…

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Department of Know: Sedgewick confirms incident, Coupang store credit only, AI needs generators 30:38

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Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Peter Clay, CISO, Aireon, and Chris Ray, Field CTO, GigaOm Thanks to our show sponsor, HoxHunt A small tip for CISOs: if you're unsure whether your security training is actually reducing phishing risk, check out what Qualcomm achieved with Hoxhunt. They to…

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Palo Alto AI warning, Resecurity hack fiasco, Christmas ColdFusion attack 7:32

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Palo Alto Networks boss calls AI agents biggest insider threat Hackers claim Resecurity hack, firm says it was a honeypot Thousands of ColdFusion exploit attempts spotted during Christmas holiday Huge thanks to our sponsor, Hoxhunt A small tip for CISOs: if you're unsure whether your security training is actually reducing phishing risk, check out w…

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Ep. 335 - The Doctor Is In Series - Is That Person Really a Psychopath? 37:45

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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today's episode, Chris and Dr. Abbie explore psychopathy, focusing on its clinical definition and common misconceptions. They discuss how the term is often misapplied to various behaviors, stressing …

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NYC Inauguration bans Flipper Zero, UK taxes crypto, Finland seizes ship 8:15

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NYC mayoral inauguration bans Flipper Zero and Raspberry Pi devices Crypto must now share account details with UK tax officials Finland seizes suspected cable sabotage ship Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to impleme…

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Unleash Protocol hackers drain millions, DarkSpectre campaigns exposed, Shai-Hulud attack led Trust Wallet heist 7:14

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Hackers drain millions from Unleash Protocol DarkSpectre campaigns exposed Shai-Hulud attack led Trust Wallet heist Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us …

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Silver Fox targets Indian users, Mustang Panda deploys ToneShell, will prompt injection ever be 'solved'? 7:25

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Silver Fox targets Indian users Mustang Panda deploys ToneShell Will prompt injection ever be 'solved'? Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in…

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Coupang recovers laptop in river, Trust Wallet reports 2k+ wallets drained, Sax discloses 2024 data breach 6:46

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Coupang recovers laptop allegedly thrown into river Trust Wallet reports 2k+ wallets drained Sax discloses 2024 data breach Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. …

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The Department of Know: year in review and predictions 34:47

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Link to episode page To end off a tumultuous year, our final Department of Know episode of 2025 features a chat between host Rich Stroffolino and producer Steve Prentice. Join them as they chat about the biggest stories of 2025, the trends we are seeing, and what we can expect in the new year. Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero…

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Rainbow Six Siege breach, backup generators for AI, LastPass reverberations 7:30

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Rainbow Six Siege suffers breach, gamers go shopping Diesel generators and aircraft engines in high demand to power AI LastPass 2022 breach reverberates through crypto world Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implem…

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Fortinet VPN exploit, Google gmail change, Aflac breach update 7:48

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Active exploitation of Fortinet VPN bypass utility observed Google possibly allowing users to change default gmail address June Aflac attack resulted in data theft Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintai…

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Scams target MENA region, pen testers accused of blackmail, DDoS protection faces fresh challenges 7:34

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Coordinated scams target MENA region Pen Test Partners accused of 'blackmail' Hackers steal record $2.7B in crypto in 2025 Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join u…

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ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis, MacSync Stealer adopts quieter installation, Nissan customer data stolen in Red Hat raid 6:54

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ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis MacSync Stealer adopts quieter installation Nissan customer data stolen in Red Hat raid Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real envir…

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Spotify music library scraped, DDoS disrupts French postal services, Fake delivery sites hit holiday shoppers 6:49

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Spotify music library scraped DDoS disrupts France's postal and banking services Fake delivery websites hit holiday shoppers Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join…

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Department of Know: President signs defense bill, time flies at NIST, Italian ferry malware 36:47

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Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Jason Taule, CISO, Luminis Health, and Chris Ray, Field CTO, GigaOm Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zer…

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President's cyber bill, Iranian APT resurfaces, Kimwold DDoS attack 7:20

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President signs defense bill funding Cyber Command, Pentagon phone security Iranian APT Infy resurfaces with new malware Massive Android botnet Kimwolf launches DDoS attack Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement an…

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Ep. 334 - The 4th Monday Series - Travel Hacks and Tips with Christie Hudson 31:06

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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news. Today, Chris and Mike are joined by Christie Hudson, a resident trave…

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Windows RemoteApp problems, ferry malware arrest, Senator's open-source warning 8:34

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Recent Windows updates break RemoteApp connections France arrests threat actors for installing malware on Italian ferry Senate Intel chair urges safeguard against open-source software threats Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Security …

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Live Special: Securing the Connected World with Thomas Harvey 33:15

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In this special live episode of Cyber Leaders, Ciaran sits down with Thomas Harvey, CISO at Santander UK. As one of the UK’s leading operational cybersecurity figures, Thomas discusses the growing need for cross-sector collaboration, why a more connected security community is essential to national cyber resilience, and how building trust can help c…

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FTC orders crypto to pay, New exploit of React2Shell, Ukraine fraud ring take down 8:27

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FTC orders crypto to pay New exploit of React2Shell Ukraine-based fraud ring taken down Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. In deepfake scams, the tells aren't glitchy video anymore – it's behavior: "Do this right now," or "keep it secre…

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Rogue NuGet package steals data, Venezuela's PDVSA suffers attack, patched Fortinet flaws exploited 7:45

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Rogue NuGet package steals data Venezuela's PDVSA suffers attack Patched Fortinet flaws exploited Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Picture a "new hire" who interviews well… except they're synthetic: AI video, AI voice, AI backstory. O…

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How Much Risk Would a CISO Risk if a CISO Could Risk Risk? (LIVE in Boca Raton) 44:30

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All links and images can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Brett Conlon, CISO, American Century Investments. Joining them are Ryan Barras, CISO, Mount Sinai Medical Center. In this episode: Nobody understands what we do Someone else should fix this Make the audience care Speaking CEO …

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US taps private firms in cyber offensive, Microsoft updates cause queuing failures, phishing campaign delivers Phantom Stealer 7:46

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US turns to private firms in cyber offensive Microsoft updates cause queuing failures Phishing campaign delivers Phantom stealer Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Attackers don't need malware anymore; they need trust. Tip: set a simple…

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Department of Know: MITRE's weaknesses list, DoD goes postquantum, Coupang fallout 34:02

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Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Andy Ellis, Principal, Duha, and Johna Till Johnson, CEO and Founder, Nemertes Research Thanks to our show sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. AI is rewriting the…

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MongoDB records exposed, Apple WebKit patches, Coupang culprit identified 7:54

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16TB MongoDB database exposes nearly 4.3 billion professional records Apple posts updates after discovery of WebKit flaws Coupang data breach traced to ex-employee Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Deepfakes aren't science fiction anym…

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Ep. 333 - Security Awareness Series - DISC and Pivoting with Shelby Dacko 32:25

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Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Shelby Dacko. Chris and Shelby delve into the intricacies of social engineering, focusing on the challenges of pivoting during on-site security assessments. Their discussion highlights the importance of adaptability and teamwork in overcoming unexpected obstacle…

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'DroidLock' demands ransom, Google fixes secret Chrome 0-day, UK fines LastPass over 2022 breach 7:22

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'DroidLock' malware demands ransom Google fixes secret Chrome 0-day UK fines LastPass over 2022 breach Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Security training fails when it's generic. Adaptive's platform personalizes training and r…

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Who Really Controls the Internet—And Why it Matters with Emily Taylor and Roxana Radu 46:38

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In this episode, Ciaran and James speak with Emily Taylor of Oxford Information Labs and Roxana Radu, Associate Professor of Digital Technologies and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, about who really controls the internet. Emily and Roxana discuss how internet governance operates amid shifting geopolitics, …

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Coupang CEO resigns, hactivists target US infrastructure, Israeli cybersecurity hits record funding 7:51

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CEO of retail giant Coupang resigns Pro-Russia hactivists target US infrastructure Israeli cybersecurity funding hits record Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. In deepfake scams, the tells aren't glitchy video anymore – it's beh…

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Spain arrest over data records, goodbye dark Telegram, scammers poison AI search results 7:24

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Spain arrest over data records Goodbye, dark Telegram Scammers poison AI search results Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Picture a "new hire" who interviews well… except they're synthetic: AI video, AI voice, AI backstory. Onc…

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I'm Worried That We're Not Worried About the Right Worries With AI 39:56

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All links and images can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining them is their sponsored guest, Danny Jenkins, CEO, ThreatLocker. In this episode: AI for AI's sake Stop selling, start protecting Stop calling everything sophisticated Least privilege, rebra…

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Ransomware costs billions, cybercrime leads to real violence, three arrested for hacking tools 8:38

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Ransomware payments pass $4.5 billion Cybercrime networks orchestrate real-world violence Three arrested over possessing hacking tools Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Attackers don't need malware anymore; they need trust. Tip…

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Department of Know: CISO hiring warning, critical threat actor law, Microsoft Defender outage 31:28

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Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Sarah Lane with guests Jason Shockey, CISO, Cenlar FSB, and Mike Lockhart, CISO, Eagleview Thanks to our show sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. AI is rewriting the cybersecurity rulebook, b…

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Palo Alto VPN attacks, NATO cyberdefense exercise, Chinese exploit React2Shell 8:19

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New wave of VPN login attempts on Palo Alto portals NATO holds its largest-ever cyberdefense exercise Chinese hackers exploiting React2Shell bug Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Deepfakes aren't science fiction anymore; they'r…

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Ep. 332 - Human Element Series - Health, Fitness and Mindset with Toby Wright 34:52

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Today we are joined by Toby Wright. Toby is an online coach and personal trainer with a passion for mental health. Toby believes true wellness begins from the inside out. Blending evidence-based training with a focus on mental health and mindset. [Dec 8, 2025] 00:00 - Intro 00:26 – Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 00:51 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - …

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Predator spyware, Russia blocks FaceTime, US cyber strategy coming 7:06

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Predator spyware spotted across several countries Russia blocks FaceTime Draft US cyber strategy set for January release Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta This message comes from Vanta. What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?" Or "Are my vendors secure?" Enter Vanta. Vanta automates manual work, so you…

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Beyond Best Practice: How We Really Build a Safer Digital World with Curtis Dukes 37:40

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In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Curtis Dukes, Executive Vice President of the Center for Internet Security, to discover what “best practice” really means in cybersecurity today. Curtis draws on his extensive experience as former Head of the Information Assurance Directorate at the NSA, and discusses his current work on safe harbor l…

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Record-breaking DDoS attack, React bug puts servers at risk, RansomHouse attack 7:54

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Record-breaking DDoS attack React bug puts servers at risk RansomHouse attack Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta This message comes from Vanta. What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?" Or "Are my vendors secure?" Enter Vanta. Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasi…

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Microsoft Defender outage disrupts threats, Apple resists India's app order, MuddyWater strikes Israel 7:59

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Microsoft Defender outage disrupts threats Apple resists India's state-run app order MuddyWater strikes Israel with MuddyViper Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta This message comes from Vanta. What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?" Or "Are my vendors secure?" Enter Vanta. Vanta automates manual work, …

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You Can't Fall Behind in AI if You Never Start 35:08

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All links and images can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series, and Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining us is John Barrow, CISO, JB Poindexter & Co. In this episode: Building unicorns, not hunting them Cold War frameworks for modern threats Trading dollars for stories Mirror, mirror on th…

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India orders web safety app, arrests over IP camera snooping, Albiriox shows up on dark web 7:14

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India orders web safety app Arrests over IP camera snooping Albiriox shows up on dark web Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta This message comes from Vanta. What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?" Or "Are my vendors secure?" Enter Vanta. Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreads…

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Department of Know: Prompt injection problems, California browser law, Hacklore's security myths 32:35

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Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Mathew Biby, director, cybersecurity, TixTrack, and Derek Fisher, Director of the Cyber Defense and Information Assurance Program, Temple University Thanks to our show sponsor, Vanta This message comes from Vanta. What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it "Do…

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Asahi ransomware details, California browser law, Windows Teams accelerated 7:19

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Japanese brewer Asahi provides details regarding October ransomware attack California law regulating web browsers might impact national data privacy Microsoft to speed up Teams Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta This message comes from Vanta. What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?" Or "Are my vendors s…

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Ep. 331 - The Doctor Is In Series - What Is Cognitive Dissonance? 32:30

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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today's episode, Chris and Dr. Abbie explore cognitive dissonance, focusing on its impact on self-concept and emotional regulation. They discuss how dissonance occurs when actions conflict with core …

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Microsoft blocks Entra, AI scammer legislation, ASUS patches AiCloud 7:33

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Microsoft to block unauthorized scripts in Entra ID logins with 2026 CSP update New legislation targets scammers that use AI to deceive ASUS firmware patches critical AiCloud vulnerability Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Cybersecurity isn't just a tech problem—it's a human one. That's why KnowBe4's Human Risk Management platform allows …

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The Hidden Conflicts Inside Every Cyber Team with Dr. Nikki Robinson 40:46

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In this episode, Ciaran and James speak with Dr. Nikki Robinson – author, professor, and Senior Technical Staff Member and Senior Manager for Platform Development at IBM – about vulnerability management and human factors in cybersecurity. Nikki shares insights from her research into vulnerability chaining and how organisations can strengthen their …

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AWS outage botnet smacks 28 countries, LLMs help malware authors evade detection, Anthropic pressed over Claude espionage 7:02

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AWS outage botnet smacks 28 countries LLMs help malware authors evade detection Anthropic questioned over Claude espionage Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Cybersecurity isn't just a tech problem—it's a human one. That's why KnowBe4's Human Risk Management platform allows you to measure, quantify and actually reduce human risk across you…

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CISA warns of app break-ins, StealC V2 spread through blender files, Russian entrepreneur arrested for treason 7:09

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CISA warns of app break-ins StealC V2 spread through blender files Russia arrests cybersecurity entrepreneur for treason Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Cybersecurity isn't just a tech problem—it's a human one. That's why KnowBe4's Human Risk Management platform allows you to measure, quantify and actually reduce human risk across your …