Best CISO Series Podcasts (2025)

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Dear Abby: Why Should I Trust a Vendor Selling Me Zero Trust? 30:08

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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 Dan Walsh, CISO, Datavant. Joining them is our sponsored guest, Rob Allen, chief product officer, ThreatLocker. In this episode: When EDR gets knocked out Red flags in vendor theater Configuration chaos The sticker problem Hug…

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TP-Link urges updates, MuddyWater espionage campaign, flaw hits Adobe Commerce 8:26

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TP-Link urges updates for Omada gateways MuddyWater targets organizations in espionage campaign "SessionReaper" flaw exploited in Adobe Commerce Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Cybercriminals don’t knock — they sneak in through the cracks other tools miss. That’s why organizations are turning to ThreatLocker. As a zero-trust endpoint prote…

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Russian hackers replace malware with new tools, Windows updates cause login issues, campaign targets high-profile servers 8:03

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Russian state hackers replace burned malware with new tools Recent Windows updates cause login issues on some PCs Sophisticated campaign targets servers of high-profile organizations Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That’s …

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AWS outage, NSA hacking accusations, High risk WhatsApp automation 8:19

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DNS failure leads to AWS outage China accuses NSA of hacking national time center Chrome store flooded with high-risk WhatsApp automation Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Cybercriminals don’t knock — they sneak in through the cracks other tools miss. That’s why organizations are turning to ThreatLocker. As a zero-trust endpoint protection p…

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Europol dismantles SIM farm, Envoy Air compromised, Everest claims Collins hack 8:34

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Europol dismantles 49 million fake account SIM farm Envoy Air confirms Oracle E-Business Suite compromise Cybercrime group Everest claims Collins Aerospace hack Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That’s what ThreatLocker deli…

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Ep. 325 - Security Awareness Series - A Crystal Ball for Mitigating Threats With Chris and Carter 32:02

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Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Carter Zupancich. Chris and Carter explore the evolving landscape of social engineering threats, focusing on the rise of vishing attacks and the role of AI in enhancing these tactics. Their discussion underscores the importance of empowering employees as a human…

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Week in Review: Velociraptor pushes LockBit, Hartman loses nomination, Sotheby’s cyberattack 36:07

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Tom Hollingsworth, networking technology advisor, The Futurum Group, as well as on BlueSky, and Brett Conlon, CISO, American Century Investments Thanks to our show sponsor, Vanta What’s your 2 AM security worry? Is it “Do I have the …

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Sotheby’s suffers cyberattack, Cisco “Zero Disco’ attacks, Microsoft revokes ransomware certificates 8:34

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Sotheby’s suffers cyberattack Hackers exploit Cisco SNMP flaw in “Zero Disco’ attacks Microsoft revokes more than 200 certificates to disrupt ransomware campaign Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it “Do I have the right controls in place?” Or “Are my vendors secure?” ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out…

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The Silent Risk in AI-Powered Business Automation: Why No-Code Needs Serious Oversight | A Conversation with Walter Haydock | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin 38:21

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⬥GUEST⬥ Walter Haydock, Founder, StackAware | On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walter-haydock/ ⬥HOST⬥ Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imsmartin/ | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com ⬥EPISODE NOTES⬥ No-Code Meets AI: Who’s Really in Control? As A…

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MANGO discloses data breach, Jewelbug infiltrates Russian IT network, nation-state behind F5 attack? 8:50

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MANGO discloses data breach Threat group 'Jewelbug' infiltrates Russian IT network F5 discloses breach tied to nation-state threat actor Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it “Do I have the right controls in place?” Or “Are my vendors secure?” ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old too…

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Beyond the Title: What It Really Takes to Be a CISO Today — Insights Following A Conversation with Solarwinds CISO, Tim Brown | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity with Sean Martin and TAPE9 | Read ... 8:26

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What does it really take to be a CISO the business can rely on? In this episode, Sean Martin shares insights from a recent conversation with Tim Brown, CISO at SolarWinds, following his keynote at AISA CyberCon and his role in leading a CISO Bootcamp for current and future security leaders. The article at the heart of this episode focuses not on te…

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First CISO Charged by SEC: Tim Brown on Trust, Context, and Leading Through Crisis - Interview with Tim Brown | AISA CyberCon Melbourne 2025 Coverage | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli 26:54

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First CISO Charged by SEC: Tim Brown on Trust, Context, and Leading Through Crisis - Interview with Tim Brown | AISA CyberCon Melbourne 2025 Coverage | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli AISA CyberCon Melbourne | October 15-17, 2025 Tim Brown's job changed overnight. December 11th, he was the CISO at SolarWinds managing security opera…

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Magic, Mentalism, and the Modern CISO – with Gary Chan 44:22

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Episode Summary In this episode, host David Malicoat sits down in St. Louis, Missouri with Gary Chan, Chief Information Security Officer at SSM Health — and a professional Security Mentalist. Gary blends his background in cybersecurity, engineering, and mentalism to bring a refreshingly human and creative approach to leadership, awareness, and infl…

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Legacy Windows protocols expose theft, Fortra admits GoAnywhere defect, Taiwan claims surge in Chinese attacks 7:43

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Legacy Windows protocols still expose theft Fortra admits exploitation of GoAnywhere defect Taiwan claims surge in Chinese attack efforts Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it “Do I have the right controls in place?” Or “Are my vendors secure?” ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old to…

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The Difference with AI Red Teaming is We Added the Word AI 37:31

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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 Andy Ellis, principal of Duha. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Khush Kashyap, senior director, GRC, Vanta. In this episode: Skip the Sermon When to coach versus command Making risk quantification useful Recognizing a distin…

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Salesforce data leak, SimonMed breach, Chipmaker vs. Dutch government 8:38

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Millions of records exposed in Salesforce data leak SimonMed breach grows from hundreds to over a million Dutch government freezes Chinese-owned chipmaker Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it “Do I have the right controls in place?” Or “Are my vendors secure?” ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from u…

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The Human Operating System: A New Way to Think About Cyber Risk with Kate Goldman 40:42

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Episode Summary In this episode, David Malicoat sits down with Kate Goldman, founder and CEO of Cybermaniacs, to challenge one of cybersecurity’s oldest assumptions — that humans are the weakest link. Kate argues it’s time for CISOs to rethink human risk, culture, and resilience in the modern organization. Together, David and Kate explore the emerg…

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Velociraptor pushes LockBit, Spain dismantles crime group, SonicWall SSL VPN breach 8:40

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Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it “Do I have the right controls in place?” Or “Are my vendors secure?” ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes? Enter Vanta. Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, an…

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Ep. 324 - Human Element Series - It Cant Be About Me with Jay Izso 46:52

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Today we are joined by Jay Izso. Jay is a high-energy mindset and resilience coach, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and media personality. Known as “Coach Jay,” he helps people shift their thinking, master their mindset, and unlock their potential in business and life. Drawing on his background in psychology and years of coaching leaders, entr…

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Week in Review: Crowdsourced ransomware campaign, Windows 10 woes, California opts out 38:50

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines - Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Mike Lockhart, CISO Eagleview, and Dustin Sachs, chief technologist at CyberRisk collaborative, and author of Behavioral Insights in Cybersecurity Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker Cybercriminals don’t knock — they sneak in th…

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Microsoft Azure outage, law firm cyberattack, Russian hacktivists pwned 8:34

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Azure outage blocks access to Microsoft 365 services and admin portals Major U.S. law firm suffers cyberattack Hacktivists aiming for critical infrastructure get pwned Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That’s what ThreatLock…

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The Once and Future Rules of Cybersecurity | A Black Hat SecTor 2025 Conversation with HD Moore | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli 23:37

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During his keynote at SecTor 2025, HD Moore, founder and CEO of runZero and widely recognized for creating Metasploit, invites the cybersecurity community to rethink the foundational “rules” we continue to follow—often without question. In conversation with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli for ITSPmagazine’s on-location event coverage, Moore breaks …

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DeepMind fixes vulnerabilities, California offers data opt-out, China-Nexus targets open-source tool 7:46

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Google DeepMind’s AI agent finds and fixes vulnerabilities California law lets consumers universally opt out of data sharing China-Nexus actors weaponize 'Nezha' open source tool Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Cybercriminals don’t knock — they sneak in through the cracks other tools miss. That’s why organizations are turning to ThreatLock…

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When the Coders Don’t Code: What Happens When AI Coding Tools Go Dark? | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity with Sean Martin and TAPE9 | Read by TAPE9 9:35

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In this issue of the Future of Cyber newsletter, Sean Martin digs into a topic that’s quietly reshaping how software gets built—and how it breaks: the rise of AI-powered coding tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot. These tools promise speed, efficiency, and reduced boilerplate—but what are the hidden trade-offs? What happens when the tool…

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North Korean attackers steal crypto. Who's sending UK phones to China? Avnet confirms data breach 7:35

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Don’t Worry, We’ll Get to Solving Your Problem on Slide 87 36:41

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Unity vulnerability, Oracle zero-day patched, Discord user info exposed 8:31

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ParkMobile breach settlement, UK schools vulnerable, Zimbra calendar attacks 8:03

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ParkMobile 2021 data breach class action suit concludes UK government study suggests secondary schools larger target than businesses Zimbra Collaboration Suite flaw used in calendar attacks Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. …

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Ep. 323 - The Doctor Is In Series - Dreams Placebo and Deja Vu 37:06

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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 the intriguing phenomena of dreams, the placebo effect, and déjà vu. They delve into the mysteries of why dreams can feel more emotionally intense than re…

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Week in Review: Shutdown furloughs CISA, DoD risk framework, Oracle extortion problem 30:25

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Nick Espinosa, nationally syndicated host of The Deep Dive Radio Show, with guest Steve Zalewski, co-host, Defense in Depth Thanks to our show sponsor, Nudge Security Here’s the thing: your employees are signing up for new apps, sharing data, and connecting tool…

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The Hidden Cost of Too Many Cybersecurity Tools (Most CISOs Get This Wrong) | A Conversation with Pieter VanIperen | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin 52:20

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⬥GUEST⬥ Pieter VanIperen, CISO and CIO of AlphaSense | On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pietervaniperen/ ⬥HOST⬥ Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imsmartin/ | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com ⬥EPISODE NOTES⬥ Real-World Principles for Real-…

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Shutdown furloughs CISA, Defender BIOS bug, Motilily dealership cyberattack 7:42

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Government shutdown furloughs most CISA staff Microsoft Defender bug triggers erroneous BIOS update alerts Motility RV software company suffers cyberattack Huge thanks to our sponsor, Nudge Security Here's the thing: your employees are signing up for new apps, sharing data, and connecting tools together, often without anyone knowing. And, AI adopti…

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Breaches set for North America, Outlook bug needs Microsoft support, Air Force admits SharePoint issue 8:25

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Breach notification letters set to flood North America's mailboxes New bug in classic Outlook only fixed via Microsoft support Air Force admits SharePoint privacy issue over breach Huge thanks to our sponsor, Nudge Security AI notetakers like Otter AI spread fast. In fact, one Nudge Security customer discovered 800 new accounts created in only 90 d…

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SBOMs in Application Security: From Compliance Trophy to Real Risk Reduction | AppSec Contradictions: 7 Truths We Keep Ignoring — Episode 3 | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity with Sean Martin and ... 2:33

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SBOMs were supposed to be the ingredient label for software—bringing transparency, faster response, and stronger trust. But reality shows otherwise. Fewer than 1% of GitHub projects have policy-driven SBOMs. Only 15% of developer SBOM questions get answered. And while 86% of EU firms claim supply chain policies, just 47% actually fund them. So why …

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Joe Sullivan on Why Now Is the Best Time to Be in Cybersecurity 1:27:57

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Episode Summary: Joe Sullivan returns to The Professional CISO Show for a wide-ranging discussion with host David Malicoat. Together, they unpack the Salesforce hack, SaaS application blind spots, identity and access management, AI noise versus real use cases, and how security teams must evolve. Joe also shares candid lessons from crisis leadership…

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China-linked group linked to new malware, 2024 VMware zero-day still exploited, iOS fixes a bevy of glitches 8:28

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China-Linked Group Hits Governments With Stealth Malware Chinese hackers exploit VMware zero-day since October 2024 Apple's iOS fixes a bevy of glitches Huge thanks to our sponsor, Nudge Security The SaaS supply chain is a hot mesh. As your workforce introduces new SaaS apps and integrations, hidden pathways are created that attackers can exploit t…

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Time to Choose a Security Vendor: Dart Board or Spin the Wheel? 44:17

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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 Pavi Ramamurthy, global CISO and CIO, Blackhawk Network. In this episode: We can't promise safe, but we can promise ready Are we accidentally building security nightmares? Being held…

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Microsoft blocks AI code, Breach hits WestJet, Harrods suffers new data incident 8:02

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AI-generated code used in phishing campaign blocked by Microsoft WestJet notifies American consumers of data breach Ukrainian cops spoofed in fileless phishing attacks on Kyiv Huge thanks to our sponsor, Nudge Security AI tools have spread to every corner of your tech stack, which is great for innovation, but not so great for data governance. That'…

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Dutch espionage arrest, DOD risk management framework, Oyster malvertising 8:00

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Dutch teenagers arrested for attempted espionage for Russia DoD announces replacement for risk management framework Fake Microsoft Teams installers deliver Oyster malware Huge thanks to our sponsor, Nudge Security Here's the thing: your employees are signing up for new apps, sharing data, and connecting tools together, often without anyone knowing.…

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Ep. 296 - Human Element Series - The Imagination Dilemma with Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos REPLAY 40:56

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REPLAY (Original Air Date March 10, 2025) Today we are joined by Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos. Dr. Kostopoulos is a globally recognized strategist that brings clarity and context as to what is on the horizon. Her unique expertise at the intersection of emerging technology, security and macro-trends has been sought by the United Nations, U.S. Special Opera…

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Week in Review: Jaguar Land Rover attack, indirect prompt injections, card farms in NYC 26:43

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by David Spark with guests Brett Conlon, CISO, American Century Investments, and TC Niedzialkowski, Head of Security & IT, OpenDoor Thanks to our show sponsor, Conveyor Still stuck in security review chaos week after week? You’re not the only one. But with Conveyor…

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Windows 10 extension, teenage Vegas hacker released, Boyd Gaming hacked 8:46

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Microsoft to offer free Windows 10 security updates in Europe Teenage Vegas casino hacker released to parents Boyd Gaming hacked, employee data stolen Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Logging into yet another security questionnaire portal on a Friday at 3pm? Yeah, that’s chaos. Conveyor AI is your fast path to calm. It finds every question no m…

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Why Cybersecurity Training Isn’t Working — And What To Do Instead | Human-Centered Cybersecurity Series with Co-Host Julie Haney and Guest Dr. Aunshul Rege | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin 45:26

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⬥GUEST⬥ Aunshul Rege, Director at The CARE Lab at Temple University | On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aunshul-rege-26526b59/ ⬥CO-HOST⬥ Julie Haney, Computer scientist and Human-Centered Cybersecurity Program Lead, National Institute of Standards and Technology | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-haney-037449119/ ⬥HOST⬥ Host: S…

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Suspect arrested over airport attack, DDoS attack hits new record, BRICKSTORM backdoor steals IPs 7:37

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Person arrested in connection with airport attack Record-breaking DDoS attack hits new highs China-linked attackers use ‘BRICKSTORM’ backdoor to steal IP Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Security reviews don’t have to feel like a hurricane. Most teams are buried in back-and-forth emails and never-ending customer requests for documentation or an…

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European airports restore services, CISA deals with GeoServer exploit, Jaguar Land Rover extends shutdown 6:51

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European airports restoring services after system breach CISA deals with GeoServer exploit App for outing Charlie Kirk’s critics leaks personal data Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Have you been personally victimized by a questionnaire this week? The queue never ends. But Conveyor can change that story. With AI that answers questionnaires of a…

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Now That You Mention It I HAVE Heard Some Hype Around These AI Tools 34:24

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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 Erwin Lopez, CISO, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. In this episode: The AI experimentation phase isn't optional When selling security becomes the hardest part of the job Threat…

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EDR-Freeze, DeepMind persuasion, vendors exit ATT&CK 7:46

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EDR-Freeze tool suspends security software DeepMind updates Frontier Safety Framework Major vendors withdraw from MITRE EDR Evaluations Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Security reviews don’t have to feel like a hurricane. Most teams are buried in back-and-forth emails and never-ending customer requests for documentation or answers. But Conveyo…

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European airport cyberattack, SMS celltower scam, GPT4-powered ransomware 8:26

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European airport disruption due to cyberattack check-in and baggage software SMS scammers now using mobile fake cell towers GPT-4-powered MalTerminal malware creates ransomware and Reverse Shell Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor If security questionnaires make you feel like you’re drowning in chaos, you’re not alone. Endless spreadsheets, portal…

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Ep. 322 - The 4th Monday Series - Is Your Vintage Game Worth 30000? with Ryan Rosenzweig 24:41

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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 Ryan Rosenzweig. Ryan is the 26 ye…

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Week in Review: Student hackers increase, CISA wants CVE, Microsoft called hypocritical 35:56

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Jack Kufahl, CISO, Michigan Medicine, and Nick Espinosa, host, The Deep Dive Radio Show Thanks to our show sponsor, Drata Leading security teams trust SafeBase by Drata to turn trust into a growth engine. Our enterprise-grade Trust C…