Episodes

  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 306

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 306
    May 12 2025
    In this episode, Jerry and Andrew discuss the importance of data security, phishing attacks targeting hiring managers, the implications of paying ransoms, and the recent Disney data breach incident. They emphasize the need for better training for employees and the challenges of managing software supply chains. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of cyber threats … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 306 →
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    53 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 305

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 305
    May 5 2025
    In this episode, we discuss the Google Mandiant 2025 M-Trends report. The report is available here: https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/m-trends-2025-en.pdf Like what we’re doing and want to help support us? Donate here: https://www.patreon.com/defensivesec
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 304

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 304
    Apr 28 2025
    In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity, focusing on the rise of BEC scams and the significant losses attributed to cybercrime in 2024. They explore emerging threats, including social engineering tactics and hardware vulnerabilities, particularly in management interfaces. The conversation also delves … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 304 →
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 303

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 303
    Apr 14 2025
    Summary In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including the rise of ransomware, the importance of backup strategies, and the implications of AI in phishing attacks. They discuss into the challenges of managing non-human identities and the need for effective communication of security metrics. … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 303 →
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 302

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 302
    Apr 7 2025
    In this episode, Jerry and Andrew discuss various cybersecurity topics, including the recent Oracle Cloud security breach, a GitHub supply chain attack, insider threats, and the implications of AI in cybersecurity. They explore the challenges of maintaining trust in cloud services, the complexities of insider threats, and the evolving landscape of cybercrime driven by AI … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 302 →
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 301

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 301
    Apr 1 2025
    In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss a range of cybersecurity topics, including the recent Oracle Cloud breach, the challenges of asset management in large environments, and the importance of prioritizing vulnerabilities. They also explore the findings from a pen test report, the implications of emerging threats … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 301 →
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 300

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 300
    Mar 18 2025
    Summary In this episode, we celebrate the 300th episode of the Defensive Security Podcast then discuss various cybersecurity topics including the rise of AI-driven threats, the importance of zero trust architecture, best practices for incident response, the impact of human error on security breaches, and the risks associated with collaboration tools. We also cover the … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 300 →
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 299

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 299
    Mar 10 2025
    Summary In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including a Disney employee’s mishap with an AI tool that led to a significant hack, vulnerabilities in VMware ESX hypervisors, and a developer’s sabotage of their ex-employer. They also explore the implications of GitHub repository exposure … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 299 →
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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