Security veterans Joe Patti and Adam Roth share cyber security insights from their virtual bar stools. Join Joe and Adam, along with a diverse lineup of industry insiders, for a view into how the professionals see the security issues that impact all of us. Tune in for engaging discussions, expert analyses, and a behind-the-scenes look into the cybersecurity world. Video on Spotify and YouTube; audio on all other podcasting platforms. Reach us at feedback@securitycocktailhour.com or @SecCockt ...
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Ep. 36: InfoSec Job Market: Living in the Chaotic Age
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The information security job market sure ain't what it used to be. Recruiter Alexandra Nickoli shares her advice for landing a job in today's competitive landscape. She also gives us her insights on how today compares to the dark days of 2009, when she thinks we'll pull out of this tailspin and whether AI will prove a benefit or a challenge for job…
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Afterparty: A Cybersecurity Pro's Intense Boxing Workout & Mental Fitness Secrets
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Information security demands both brains and mental toughness. Watch how podcast co-host Adam Roth sharpens his mind with an intense boxing workout with trainer Phil Russo. In this special Afterparty episode, discover how boxing boosts not only physical health but also sharpens mental resilience - essential skills for tackling cybersecurity challen…
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Ep. 35: Hacking Your Way into a Security Career with Nathali Cano
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People often take a non-traditional path into the field of information security, and Nathali Cano’s journey is one of the most unique we’ve ever encountered. How she became “a social worker that happens to be a cybersecurity engineer” is a fascinating story of a single mom making opportunities for herself out of nothing but hard work and determinat…
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Ep. 34: (Security) Perception is Everything with Douglas Marzano
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When you lead an information security organization, you get asked one question constantly: Are we secure? Veteran Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) DouglasMarzano joins us to discuss how to answer this seemingly simple question, which cuts to the core of the security leader’s job of managing perceptions and expectations. Whether you’re a ‘c…
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Ep. 33: Surviving an Identity Crisis with Venkat Raghavan
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Your digital identity is more than just your username and password. In fact, as AI continues to evolve, how we define identity online is changing, and so is how we prove who we are. In this episode, we delve into the future of digital identity with Venkat Raghavan, the CEO of Stack Identity and a seasoned expert in the field. Venkat breaks down the…
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Ep. 32: Going into OT (Operational Technology) with Robert Lee
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We usually talk about information technology, but the real world runs on power, water and factories – and protecting them from attack is a whole different ballgame. Robert Lee, CEO of Dragos, gives us a fascinating introduction to Operational Technology (OT) cyber security. Listen in to learn about how Robert and colleagues secure the infrastructur…
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Ep. 31: The Future of Security Leadership with Sivan Tehila
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The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a fairly new position in the business world, and changing as rapidly as any other facet of information security. We talk with former CISO Sivan Tehila about the challenges of the role, and how they inspired her to found security startup Onyxia where she serves as CEO. What we’re drinking: Tequila Ony…
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Ep. 30: The Security Career Reality Check with May Brooks-Kempler
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Let’s be honest: Not everyone’s cut out to be the boss, and those who are often don’t want the job. That’s especially true in security, where many people consider the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) more of a sentence than a promotion. Executive, author, podcaster and recovering CISO May Brooks-Kempler gives us her take on whether…
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Ep. 29: Mad AIs and Poisoned LLMs: Fighting Digital Insanity with Michael Silva
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We jump back into the world of generative AI with CEO and entrepreneur Michael Silva. Michael gives us his take on how a large language model (LLM) can steer you wrong and how to stay on a path to reality. We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security problem you need to solve, we can help. Reach us at feedback@securitycocktailhour.com …
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Ep. 28: Threat Intelligence with Ryan Westman
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What is threat intelligence, and what makes it so...threat-y? Ryan Westman of eSentire explains it to us, and also shows us a neat Mac trick that'll make you feel better about overpaying for a laptop. What we’re drinking: Buffalo Trace bourbon We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security problem you need to solve, we can help. Reach us…
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Ep. 27: Purple Teaming with Reut Weitzman
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Security consulting executive Reut Weitzman returns to the show to talk about one of our favorite topics, conducting a purple team exercise. Join us to learn what happens when attackers square off against defenders to test a security team’s capabilities. What we’re drinking: Strawberry Gin & Tonic We don’t just talk about security. If you have a se…
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Ep. 26: AI and the Future of Security with John Dwyer
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Security incident response veteran John Dwyer joins us for a deep dive into how AI is poised to bend reality, and what that means for both attackers and defenders. We also cover how security incidents are now straddling the cyber and real worlds. Join us for some fresh thinking on where security is headed. What we’re drinking: Bourbon and Ginger We…
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Ep. 25: Seven Trillion Reasons to Drink, from Eric O’Neill
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Legendary spy hunter and security thought leader Eric O’Neill puts the cost of cybercrime worldwide at seven trillion dollars. Eric joins us to share his sobering thoughts about that and other topics including the Dark Web, ransomware and infrastructure vulnerability. Plus some bonus tips for driving in DC. What we're drinking: BourbonWe don’t just…
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Ep. 24: What Keeps Monte Fabiani Up at Night
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Security veteran Monte Fabiani tells us about the many SOCs (Security Operations Centers) he’s built and run, and how being in that end of the business can make it hard to sleep at night. We also get meta about how we started podcasting and brainstorm some future ideas. What we’re drinking: What we drank when we were young(er) We don’t just talk ab…
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Ep. 23: Holiday Security Tips and Negronis with Reut Weitzman
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The holidays are a time for joy. It’s also a time when thieves and scammers up their game in the cyber world, looking to put a damper on everyone’s good cheer. Security consultant Reut Weitzman joins us to share tips to keep the bad guys from spoiling your holidays. What we’re drinking: Negroni We don’t just talk about security. If you have a secur…
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Afterparty: Security Boxing Challenge | Cyber Expert Steps into the Ring
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In this Afterparty episode, co-host Adam Roth steps into the ring with previous guest Sal Toner, owner of F.C. Chaos Boxing & Fitness, for a special boxing challenge. And no, that isn't a security term; Adam and Sal spar in a real boxing ring. Watch to see the pre-fight festivities, hear our commentary during the match and find out what a cyber sec…
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Ep. 22: Zero Trust and 80 Proof Bourbon with Adam Kohler
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Everyone in security says they’re committed to Zero Trust, even if they can’t agree on what it means. We take on the challenge of explaining the security industry’s favorite buzzword and the bizarre mythology around it, with the help of guest Adam Kohler and a few sips of bourbon. (Well, maybe not sips. And maybe more than a few.) What we’re drinki…
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Ep. 21: Medical Devices, Halloween and Whiskey with Gabrielle Hempel
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It's our Halloween episode, and we're covering the scary topic of medical device security with guest Gabrielle Hempel, aka @gabsmashh. Gabrielle talks about her experiences with medical devices and her unconventional path into information security. What we’re drinking: Whiskey We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security problem you ne…
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Tom Cross brings us more news from this year’s Black Hat conference, including details on the headline-grabbing satellite hacking challenge. It’s a fascinating look into a side of security even most cyber professionals don’t know well. What we’re drinking: Mai Tai We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security problem you need to solve, …
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Guest Rebecca Cahak helps Joe and Adam get in touch with the feminine side of the business and IT worlds. We talk about her advocacy for women’s careers and leadership for women, including through her organization FIERCE. We even toss in a discussion of work-life balance and a quick zoology lesson. What we’re drinking: Tequila FIERCE links: • FIERC…
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Ep. 18: Free Choice with Jason Mar-Tang
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This time around we welcome a native son of Staten Island, Jason Mar-Tang of Pentera. Jason tells us about the recent BlackHat conference, and we discuss the always tricky topic of how far to let a security incident progress before shutting it down. We also talk about attacking your own systems to improve your defenses, and the latest challenges in…
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Ep. 17: Scotch (and Tea) with Chris Roberts
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Adam and I cover a lot of ground with the legendary Chris Roberts. We start off with reports of dolphins off Staten Island and end with how to wreck a classic Porsche, plus a little bit of security talk in between. It’s a fun discussion you won’t want to miss. What we’re drinking: Scotch (PM time zone) and Tea (AM time zone) Now on video! Watch thi…
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Attorney and Internet civil liberties pioneer Jennifer Granick introduces us to a new cocktail and talks about the latest in the battle to protect our rights in a world of ever-increasing government surveillance. What we’re drinking: French 75 Now on video! Watch this episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcasting platform. We don’t just …
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Joe and Adam catch up with top tier security incident responder David Warshavski. David shares his latest insights on trends in what attackers are doing, cyber defense and the emerging security issues around AI. Now on video! Watch this episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcasting platform. We don’t just talk about security. If you have…
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Joe and Adam gather round the virtual campfire to recount legends more chilling than any tired old monster story. Hear about the Stuxnet and Target hacks, and how these classic tales from the past are still relevant to how we detect and defend against intrusions today. Now on video! Watch this episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcastin…
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Ep. 13: So You Want to Be a Security Entrepreneur?
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For this episode we’re joined by Idan Wiener, co-founder and CEO of Illustria, an innovative startup in the software supply chain security space. Idan shares his thoughts and experiences from the startup world, and the things he wishes he’d known when he first set out on this journey. What we’re drinking: Whiskey We don’t just talk about security. …
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Joe and Adam discuss how culture and the human element impact security, with infrastructure and disaster recovery expert Leticia Espinosa. We cover the harsh realities that go beyond technology, including what security people really think of that security awareness training your company makes you take every year. What we’re drinking: Mezcal Links t…
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If you think getting your first job in security is hard, try hiring qualified security people. Joe and Adam open up their bag of tricks on hiring hard-to-find talent to build a top-notch security team. What we’re drinking: Classic Martini We want to hear from you. Send comments, questions or new topics to feedback@securitycocktailhour.com.…
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Ep. 10: Internet Privacy - Hardcore Edition
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For part two of our series on Internet privacy, we talk about playing in the big leagues: How dissidents, journalists, whistleblowers and others with tough adversaries can protect themselves using tools like Tor and Tails. Links to resources we mention: Tor Tails Qubes OS Signal We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security problem you …
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Ep. 9: Internet Privacy - Everyone Edition
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Joe and Adam deliver a primer on Internet privacy focused on Big Tech and other commercial players: Who wants your data, how they get it and how to protect your own interests when they won’t (which is always). This is the first episode of a two-part series on Internet privacy. Next up: Dealing with tougher adversaries like nation states. Links to r…
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Joe and Adam welcome their first guest, Sal Toner of F.C. Chaos Boxing and Fitness, to talk about his security challenges as a small business owner and how to solve them without the big corporate price tag. Learn more about Sal’s gym: https://www.fcchaos.com/ Instagram: @fcchaosfitness We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security probl…
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Joe and Adam jump into the world of AI, and the new (and not so new) security risks we need to deal with. Links to resources we mention: “The A.I. Dilemma”, Center for Humane Technology “What's Behind the ChatGPT History Change? How You Can Benefit + The 6 New Developments This Week”, AI Explained “Mom warns of hoax using AI to clone daughter's voi…
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Ep. 6: Flipper Zero and Other Totally Legit Hacking Tools
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Joe and Adam decode the hype around the Flipper Zero, the latest testing device (i.e. hacker tool) to generate buzz in the security community. We go through what it does, how it fits into the wider security world and the proper use and ethics of these tools. For a bonus, join the Afterparty for a video unboxing of the Flipper Zero on our YouTube ch…
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Security can stress you out, but once those moments pass, they leave you with some good stories. Today we share a few to give you an idea of how a security team really works. We want to hear from you. Send comments, questions or new topics to feedback@securitycocktailhour.com.By Joe & Adam
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Ep. 4: We'll Never Get a VPN Sponsor After This
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These days it seems like you can’t watch YouTube without seeing an ad for a VPN service. Do you really need one? Of course, it depends… We want to hear from you. Send comments, questions or new topics to feedback@securitycocktailhour.com.By Joe & Adam
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The number of companies that have experienced serious security breaches continues to grow. At this point a company you use has almost certainly joined that club. Maybe they even lost your data. Joe and Adam talk about the less than obvious realities around whether you should keep using them, or take your business elsewhere. Links to resources we me…
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Joe and Adam talk about keeping your own security house in order: home network security, home surveillance and your car as the next cyber battleground. We want to hear from you. Send comments, questions or new topics to feedback@securitycocktailhour.com.By Joe & Adam
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Joe and Adam talk about the many ways passwords are dreadful, and how we can live with them until they die the death they deserve. Links to resources we mention: NIST Password Guidelines Wall Street Journal: iPhone Passcodes (subscription may be required) Frank Abagnale: Wikipedia We want to hear from you. Send comments, questions or new topics to …
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