Best Ben Worthington Podcasts (2024)

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Where Generative AI Can Actually Help Security (And Where It Doesn't) - Farshad Abasi, Allie Mellen - ASW #292 1:05:00

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Generative AI has produced impressive chatbots and content generation, but however fun or impressive those might be, they don't always translate to value for appsec. Allie brings some realistic expectations to how genAI is used by attackers and can be useful to defenders. Segment resources: https://www.forrester.com/blogs/generative-ai-will-not-ful…

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Advanced IELTS Speaking Techniques Emphatic Structure

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In the quest to achieve higher scores in the IELTS Speaking test, understanding and utilizing advanced speaking techniques can make a significant difference. In this insightful tutorial led by Ben Worthington, an expert in IELTS preparation, the focus is on how to effectively use emphatic structures to enhance your spoken English. Understanding Emp…

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Advanced IELTS Speaking Techniques Emphatic Structure 16:04

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Enhancing Your IELTS Score with Emphatic Structures In the quest to achieve higher scores in the IELTS Speaking test, understanding and utilizing advanced speaking techniques can make a significant difference. In this insightful tutorial led by Ben Worthington, an expert in IELTS preparation, the focus is on how to effectively use emphatic structur…

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IELTS Vocabulary: Mobile Phone Addiction in 2024 17:37

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Introduction Mobile phone addiction and excessive screen time are increasingly pertinent issues, particularly among children. This article examines the societal impact of these phenomena and discusses various perspectives on the topic. Full tutorial available here: https://www.ieltspodcast.com/audio-tutorials/vocab-mobile-phone-addiction/…

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The Climate Challenge is an Engineering Challenge - Ep171: Dr. Rosemary Barnes 59:12

19h ago59:12

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This week on Cleaning Up, Michael Liebreich sits down with mechanical engineer and YouTube creator Dr Rosemary "Rosie" Barnes to discuss the critical role of engineering in addressing climate change. Rosie shares insights from her work developing clean energy technologies and her popular channel "Engineering with Rosie," where she tackles topics li…

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Producing Secure Code by Leveraging AI - Stuart McClure - ASW #291 1:09:02

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How can LLMs be valuable to developers as an assistant in finding and fixing insecure code? There are a lot of implications in trusting AI or LLMs to not only find vulns, but in producing code that fixes an underlying problem without changing an app's intended behavior. Stuart McClure explains how combining LLMs with agents and RAGs helps make AI-i…

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IELTS Vocabulary: Further Education Abroad in 2024 21:09

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Introduction Higher education and studying abroad are pivotal aspects of today's educational landscape. This article explores their benefits and challenges, focusing on their societal implications. Full tutorial available here: https://www.ieltspodcast.com/audio-tutorials/vocab-further-education-abroad/…

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The EV Revolution is Unstoppable - Ep170: Ben Nelmes 59:58

7d ago59:58

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Electric vehicles are finally becoming more mainstream, but this hasn’t stopped a flood of negative stories and political attempts to scare people away from making the switch to better, more cost efficient vehicles. So is the EV revolution now inevitable? Bryony Worthington sits down with Ben Nelmes, the Chief Executive of New Automotive, a UK-base…

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State Of Application Security 2024 - Sandy Carielli, Janet Worthington - ASW #290 1:12:41

4d ago1:12:41

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Sandy Carielli and Janet Worthington, authors of the State Of Application Security 2024 report, join us to discuss their findings on trends this year! Old vulns, more bots, and more targeted supply chain attacks -- we should be better at this by now. We talk about where secure design fits into all this why appsec needs to accelerate to ludicrous sp…

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IELTS Writing Test Criteria Explained

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In this lesson, you’ll learn ● The assessment criteria of the IELTS writing test ● How to use them in your practice sessions This will help you in your IELTS because ● In understanding the criteria used in the exam you can prepare more effectively ● You can work smarter rather than harder Navigating the IELTS Writing Test: Strategies for Success Ac…

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Assessment criteria for the IELTS writing test 34:06

6d ago34:06

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Navigating the IELTS Writing Test: Strategies for Success Achieving a high score in the IELTS writing test is a goal for many English language learners. The IELTS writing test, a crucial component of the International English Language Testing System, challenges test takers to demonstrate their ability in coherent writing, proper grammar, and extens…

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IELTS Vocabulary: Working Remotely in 2024 30:55

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Introduction Remote work and working from home have revolutionised the way we approach our professional duties. This article will explore the societal effects of this modern working trend and its implications on our daily lives. Full tutorial available here: https://www.ieltspodcast.com/audio-tutorials/vocab-working-remotely/…

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What a New UK Government Means for Climate and Energy - Ep169: Dr Simon Evans 1:13:54

14d ago1:13:54

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With the UK general election tomorrow, the Cleaning Up team sits down with Dr Simon Evans of Carbon Brief to run through each party's manifesto, and what they say about UK climate and energy policy. With Labour widely predicted to win, will the UK's become an international leader on climate once more? How will GB Energy work? And where will all the…

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Hot Rocks in Box: The Rise of Thermal Batteries - ep168: Anand Gopal 57:54

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As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, one of the biggest challenges is decarbonizing industrial processes that require consistent, reliable sources of energy to produce high-temperatures. Typically these processes run on fossil gas, but now thermal batteries offer a solution by using electricity to store renewable energy in the form of h…

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OAuth 2.0 from Protecting APIs to Supporting Authorization & Authentication - Aaron Parecki - ASW #289 1:01:09

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OAuth 2.0 is more than just a single spec and it's used to protect more than just APIs. We talk about challenges in maintaining a spec over a decade of changing technologies and new threat models. Not only can OAuth be challenging to secure by default, but it's not even always inter-operable. Segment Resources: https://oauth.net/2.1 https://oauth.n…

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IELTS Band 6.5 – 7 – Examiner Essay Commentary 35:47

24d ago35:47

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This tutorial will dissect an IELTS essay poised at the 6.5 to 7 band score. We will explore the nuances that differentiate a 6.5 from a 7, analysing each sentence to identify strengths and weaknesses in the usage of grammatical structures and vocabulary. Understanding the Task 2 Question The essay question debates whether employees should remain i…

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IELTS Band 6.5 - 7 - Examiner Commentary 35:47

24d ago35:47

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In this tutorial we have a Band 7 essay graded by an EX-IELTSexaminer (from our team of essay correctors!). First you can read the essay, and after we break down which sentences helped this essay score a Band 7. Each criteria has been considered and the sentence in the essay has been colour coded to correspond to the fours marking criteria used by …

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Texas Hold'em: Playing Poker With Methane - Ep167: Grant Swartzwelder 1:30:35

24d ago1:30:35

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Depending on who you ask, methane is either a useful transition fuel to a low-carbon future, or a super polluter. The science of methane says that for natural gas to have a lower climate footprint than other fossil fuels, particularly coal, there can be leakage of no more than 3.2% from end to end. Yet studies across the US show wildly different le…

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Learning EBPF - Liz Rice - ASW Vault 37:16

26d ago37:16

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Check out this interview from the ASW Vault, hand picked by main host Mike Shema! This segment was originally published on April 4, 2023. Following on from her successful title "Container Security", Liz has recently authored "Learning eBPF", published by O'Reilly. eBPF is a revolutionary kernel technology that is enabling a whole new generation of …

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Fake Meat, What’s The Beef? Ep166: Bruce Friedrich 1:05:53

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Has science cracked the code on mass producing realistic meat substitutes? Or are lab-gown alternative proteins an impossible dream? In this week's episode of Cleaning Up, Baroness Bryony Worthington sits down with president of the Good Food Institute, Bruce Friedrich, to explore the future of food. Friedrich details his vision for a more sustainab…

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Microsoft Recall's Security & Privacy, Hacking Web APIs, Secure Design Pledge - ASW #288 38:36

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Looking at use cases and abuse cases of Microsoft's Recall feature, examples of hacking web APIs, CISA's secure design pledge, what we look for in CVEs, a nod to PHP's history, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-288…

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IELTS Speaking: Part 2 – Past and Past Perfect 33:30

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Introduction Welcome to another IELTS tutorial. In this session, we will explore advanced grammatical structures, focusing on the past tense and past perfect continuous. Mastering these tenses is crucial for telling compelling stories in your IELTS Speaking exam, helping you to showcase a range of grammatical structures and boost your score. Import…

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IELTS Speaking: Part 2 - Past and Past Perfect 33:30

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Welcome to another IELTS tutorial. In this session, we will explore advanced grammatical structures, focusing on the past tense and past perfect continuous. Mastering these tenses is crucial for telling compelling stories in your IELTS Speaking exam, helping you to showcase a range of grammatical structures and boost your score. https://www.ieltspo…

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Five Key Skills for IELTS Academic Task 1 20:55

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By Ben Worthington, founder and manager of IELTSPodcast.com. An expert IELTS tutor with over 12 years of experience, Ben has helped thousands of students each year achieve Band 7 or higher on their IELTS exams. How Can Understanding Nouns and Verbs Improve Your Academic Task 1 Writing? Many words in Academic Task 1 can function as both nouns and ve…

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Battery Recycling Is Here - But Where Are The Batteries? - Ep165: Hans Eric Melin 1:13:02

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As everyone knows, battery prices are plummeting and manufacturing volumes are soaring, whether for EVs or for grid-connected storage. And everyone knows there's a problem: only 5% of lithium-ion batteries are recycled. The rest go to landfill, right? Wrong. This week's guest on Cleaning Up is the world's preeminent expert on battery recycling. Han…

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Open Source Software Supply Chain Security & The Real Crisis Behind XZ Utils - Idan Plotnik, Luis Villa, Erez Hasson - ASW #287 1:12:08

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Open source has been a part of the software supply chain for decades, yet many projects and their maintainers remain undersupported by the companies that consume them. The security responsibilities for project owners has increased not only in dealing with security disclosures, but in maintaining secure processes backed by strong authentication and …

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TFB9 - 4 - Cue Card System for Band 7 21:14

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In this episode, you will uncover: Why starting correctly can make or break your score — Learn the set phrases and intonations that set the stage for a successful speaking test. The reasons you've been stuck in lower bands — and the precise techniques that can propel you into Band 7 territory. What most candidates overlook in their preparation — Im…

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Cost of Studying and Living in the UK 32:33

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Cost of Studying and Living in the UK Hello there IELTS students, my name is Ben Worthington. For over 12 years, I’ve specialized in preparing students for the IELTS, helping them achieve Band 7 or higher. Today, we delve into the costs associated with studying and living in the United Kingdom. Joining me is our expert, Fedoua, to discuss everythin…

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Cost of Studying and Living in the UK 32:34

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Cost of Studying and Living in the UK Full tutorial available here: https://www.ieltspodcast.com/ielts-preparation-old/cost-of-studying-living-in-uk/ Hello there IELTS students, my name is Ben Worthington. For over 12 years, I've specialized in preparing students for the IELTS, helping them achieve Band 7 or higher. Today, we delve into the costs a…

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IELTS Academic Task 1: Dos and Don’ts Unveiled – 2024

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By Ben Worthington, founder and manager of IELTSPodcast.com. With over 12 years as an expert IELTS tutor, Ben has helped thousands of students annually achieve a Band 7 or higher on their IELTS exams. What Are the Essential Dos and Don’ts for Crafting a Stellar Task 1 Response? Join us in our latest podcast episode where we delve into the intricaci…

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#LightsOn - Live from the Eurelectric Power Summit 2024 in Athens - Ep164: Leonhard Birnbaum 51:56

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Last week the leading lights of Europe's electricity industry gathered for the annual Eurelectric Power Summit at the Lagonissi Beach Resort just outside Athens. The conference - under the hashtag this year of #lights on - lasted two days and covered the key issues facing Europe's and the world's power sectors. Two topics in particular stood out: t…

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Securing Shadow Apps & Protecting Data - Guy Guzner, Pranava Adduri - ASW Vault 30:32

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With hundreds or thousands of SaaS apps to secure with no traditional perimeter, Identity becomes the focal point for SaaS Security in the modern enterprise. Yet with Shadow IT, now recast as Business-Led IT, quickly becoming normal practice, it’s more complicated than trying to centralize all identities with an Identity Provider (IdP) for Single S…

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Collecting Bounties and Building Communities - Ben Sadeghipour - ASW Vault 36:23

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Check out this interview from the ASW Vault, hand picked by main host Mike Shema! This segment was originally published on April 18, 2023. We talk with Ben about the rewards, hazards, and fun of bug bounty programs. Then we find out different ways to build successful and welcoming communities. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-asw-9…

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TFB9 - 3 - IELTS Speaking: How to Answer Abstract Questions 14:41

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Get ready to tackle the most challenging part of the IELTS Speaking test with our latest podcast episode: TFB9 - 3 - IELTS Speaking: How to Answer Abstract Questions. This episode is packed with strategies that will not only boost your IELTS score but also enhance your overall communication skills. Here’s what you can expect to gain from this episo…

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TFB9 -1 - IELTS Speaking Confidence (now or never!) 15:57

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Ever feel like Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking test moves at lightning speed? You’re not alone! That’s why our latest podcast episode, "TFB9 Answering Part 3 Questions with Confidence and Speed," is a must-listen for anyone aiming to ace the IELTS with flying colors. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll discover: Unlock the Secret Technique: Learn the p…

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TFB9 - 2 Speaking Fluently and Accurately - Cue Card Review 18:02

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Are you gearing up to conquer the Speaking section of your upcoming IELTS exam? You're in luck because our latest episode of TFB9 - "Speaking Fluently and Accurately - Cue Card Review" is just what you need to elevate your preparation to the next level! In this episode, dive into real-time coaching and gain insider tips on mastering Part 2 of the S…

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What are Our 5 Tips for Students Looking at Studying Abroad 34:09

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5 Essential Tips for Students Looking to Study Abroad By Ben Worthington, founder of ieltspodcast.com Ben has over 20 years of experience teaching English and helping students achieve Band 7 or higher in IELTS. He has pioneered AI tools for essay checking to further aid students on their journey to success. Introduction and Background In a detailed…

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Connected Speech in the IELTS Listening Exam 29:14

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Connected Speech in the IELTS Listening Exam By Ben Worthington, founder and manager of IELTSPodcast.com. Ben is an expert IELTS tutor with over 12 years of experience, helping thousands of students each year achieve Band 7 or higher in their IELTS exams. What is Connected Speech and Why is it Important for the IELTS List…

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