In this micro-pod I make an offer for pretty much any business or organization interested in getting Cyber Safer. Give a listen, tell a friend. Contact me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.By Darren J. Mott

Thanks to Corey Munson for making this article known to me. https://www.propublica.org/article/cyber-safety-board-never-investigated-solarwinds-breach-microsoft?mod=djemCybersecruityPro&tpl=cs Needless to say the Cyber Safety Review Board is about useless....who could have predicted? Oh wait, I think I did! Give a listen, tell a friend.…

In the first of what I hope is an increasing library of micro podcasts, I explain who my new book "Get Cyber Smart, A user-friendly guide to keeping your family, your business, and yourself safe online" is intended for. Give a listen, tell a friend. Email me at darren@thecyburguy.comBy Darren J. Mott

The CyBUr Guy Podcast is back with a special on "Protecting Seniors". Darren is joined by fellow retired FBI Special Agent Darren Mott to discuss the growing problem of seniors being scammed online. They discuss the problem and provide solutions. Give a listen, tell a friend.By Darren J. Mott

The CyBUr Guy Podcast returns for 2024 with Retired FBI Special Agent, Author, and Speaker, Scott Augenbuam. We celebrate the 5th anniversary of his best-seller "The Secrets to Cybersecurity" and talk about why the principles in his book still resonate today, where we need to go going forward, and other cyber stuff, as only he can present it. I als…

As we enter 2024, I am doing a dual-cast (is that even a word) that I am putting on both the CyBUr Smart Morning News Update and CyBUr Guy Podcast feeds. This will lay out my thoughts for both podcasts for 2024, a quick look at my "cyber" predictions for 2024, and thank everyone for listening and supporting both efforts. #knowledgeisprotection Feel…

In this episode, I talk to Greg Schaffer of vCISO services from the 2023 National Cyber Summit. Many thanks to Greg for his patience in waiting for me to put this podcast together. Give a listen, tell a friend. Thoughts/Comments/Suggestions are welcome at darren@thecyburguy.com or at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.…

I welcome Matthew Miller of Paradigm Cyber Ventures (https://paradigmcyberventures.com/) to the show to talk about his company's work with public schools to bring unique cybersecurity learning opportunities to students. We had this discussion at the National Cyber Summit. Give a listen, tell a friend. Thoughts/comments/suggestions area always welco…

As the National Cyber Summit Interview series continues, I was joined by Andrew Handley and Teni Akinsoto of James Clemmons HS to get the younger generation's take on cybersecurity and cybersecurity education. Give a listen, tell a friend.By Darren J. Mott

I was joined by Rusty Sides and Mallory Woods of Checkmarx at the National Cyber Summit to talk software vulnerability assessments and a host of other cyber topics. Give a listen, tell a friend. Questions/Comments/Suggestions welcome at darren@thecyburguy.comBy Darren J. Mott

My interviews from the National Cyber Summit in Huntsville continue with retired FBI Special Agent Jim Shorter. Give a listen, tell a friend. Questions/Comments/Suggestions welcome at darren@thecyburguy.comBy Darren J. Mott

I was joined recently at the National Cyber Summit in Huntsville by Xavier Sweeny to talk about cryptocurrency theft (among other things). I also provide a sample of the "CyBUr Smart Morning News Update" at the end of the podcast for those who have not yet sampled my new podcast offering. Give a listen, tell a friend. Questions/Comments/Suggestions…

Last month I was at the National Cyber Summit in Huntsville and I interviewed a bunch of folks about their particular cyber area of interest, their business, or how they got into cybersecurity. My first interview for the podcast is with Joseph Miller of Aeyon and his unique entry into the cybersecurity community. More interviews coming sooner rathe…

I was honored to have my fellow Cleveland colleague and FBI Director's Award winner and Child Exploitation warrior Suzanne Lewis-Johnson join me to discuss her Origin Story. How she went from Habitat for Humanity to the FBI, to being a leading advocate nationwide in the protection of exploited and trafficked children. Give a listen, tell a friend. …

In this episode I was excited to have Jason Rebholz, "The Teach Me Cyber Guy", on to give his Origin Story. It was a fantastic journey to help companies stay safe. I look forward to having him back on in the future. Give a listen, tell a friend. Follow Jason at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiZ_Y9t-xH3bfsBK1NqDKhg…

I am honored to have Cybersecurity heavyweight Matt Lee of Pax8 on this week's podcast to give his Origin Story. It is fascinating, entertaining, and enlightening. This is the one you definitely want to give a listen to AND tell a friend. If you have questions or want to give your own origin story contact me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me a…

This week's Origin Story is with Darryl Loy, a former accountant turned tech guru in Dallas. Give a listen, tell a friend. Email me at darren@thecyburguy.com Follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott Schedule a time to do YOUR origin story at https://calendly.com/darren-mott/podcast-recording-origin-story Thank you for supporting the podcast.…

In this episode I am joined by the host of the Our Town Podcast, Troy Bye. Troy's story from Utah, to Virginia to Huntsville, is fascinating and inspiring. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email questions to darren.mott@gmail.com or follow me at linkedin.com/darrenmott Follow the Our Town Podcast at: www.ourtownpodcast.net…

I was honored to have Heather Noggle of Codistac be the first volunteer to give her Origin Story on the CyBUr Guy Podcast. I know you will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed doing the interview. Give a listen, tell a friend. If you'd like to tell your origin story on the Podcast, schedule a time with my Calendly link: https://calendly.com/darren-mott/po…

In this episode, I begin a CyBUr Smart Summer series I am referring to as Origin Stories. As some of you may know I am working on a couple of side projects to bring cybersecurity leadership and awareness services to businesses and individuals that need it. To that end, on my podcast, I have never really provided what @Russell Brunson calls the Orig…

This is a wide-ranging conversation with one of the best guys I ever have to pleasure to work with in the FBI. Newly retired FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge James "Clint" Judd. We talk about our time in the Inspection Division, Clint's start in the FBI, and his two tours as an FBI ASAC. This was a FUN ONE. Give a listen, tell a friend. Email …

This is an interview-only podcast to celebrate Episode 100, and my special guest is fellow Retired FBI SSA and former Cyber Division Refugee and current Cyber Evangelist - Miguel Clarke. This is a wide-ranging conversation with an example of what quality cyber leadership looks like. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thec…

A deep dive into the bad week what was the MOVEit file transfer solution, a look into the rising epidemic of pig butchering and a look at the week in Artificial Intelligence. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott. If you are an SMB and need help with cybersecurit…

This episode is chock full of interesting recent cyber news like the cybercrime group dabbling in cyberespionage, the North Koreans using their hacker army to steal crypto to fund their nuclear program and the ongoing labor shortage in the cybersecurity arena. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to contact me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow…

A wide range of topics in this episode, from Volt Typhoon to 400 million compromised Android Apps to why you shouldn't fear AI (and you shouldn't). Give a listen, tell a friend. EMail me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott. #knowledgeisprotectionBy Darren J. Mott

Apologies for the recent hiatus, but the am back with a new format, new plan for podcast (though much will seem similar) and a new "project". Give a listen, tell a friend. If you Understand the theats targeting you, you can assess your risk, and proceed wisely online. #knowledgeisprotection Follow or connect with me at: darren@thecyburguy.com www.l…

In this CyBUr Smart Special Edition of The CyBUr Guy Podcast I discuss securing your home network. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.By Darren J. Mott

This episode is a Get CyBUr Smart special where I break down three cyber-related news stories of the week: 1) The Tesla Law Suit and how it differentiates a US company mishandling your data and a foreign-owned one doing so (https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/04/tesla-sued-after-report-that-workers-shared-invasive-images-from-car-cameras/) 2) …

In this special episode I was on the Cyber Crime Junkies Livestream with David Mauro to discuss Tik Tok after the CEO's recent visit to Congress. This is a deep, deep dive into the topic and I thank David for allowing me to record the show for the podcast. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel feel to email me with comments or thoughts at darren@thecy…

The CyBUr Guy Podcast is back with a new(ish) format incorporating the Get CyBUr Smart podcast into it (take a listen, it will make sense). In this episode I interview Retired FBI Cyber SSA John Caruthers (and current EVP of the Triden Group) for a wide-ranging discussion that hits all the points you come to this podcast for. The Get CyBUr Smart se…

In this episode I provide a post-mortem on a Business Email Compromise event to show the seemingly non-existent "Cyber Safety Review Board" how easy it can be. I also discuss Twitter charging for SMS MFA use and how to still get MFA on Twitter with a simple phone app. Give a listen, tell a friend. Email thoughts, comments, or suggestions to darren@…

I am joined, via live stream, with Scott Augenbaum to discuss the scams generated around the Superbowl and betting and a host of other topics in a wide-ranging discussion, which is what we do. I start the podcast with 3 hacking articles, including one that could lead to real-world property crime. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me …

In this episode I interview Tracey Hawkins - "The Safety Lady" about her career arc, how she became the "Safety Lady" and the threats posed by AI-generated content like ChatGPT, Dall-E and the like. I also talk about some recent data breaches, especially one that doesn't bode well for our hamburger/french fry obsession..... Give a listen, Tell a Fr…

This solo offering discusses a variety of targets including (no surprise) Tik Tok, Russian Hactivists breaching Samsung, the LifeLock breach (and the need to password management), and how 2023 is going to be the rise of Artificial Intelligence. We look at the power of ChatGPT. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburgu…

In this last episode of 2022 I post my last interview from the National Cyber Summit with Roland Blandon and Austin Duncan of the Packet Ninjas (https://packetninjas.com/). It is a great discussion on Pentesting and Redteaming. I also mention a couple news articles, like DHS' inability to deactivate security access cards and the most recent Twitter…

Paul Perry of Warren Averett and host of "The Wrap" podcast joins me for a holiday discussion on Tik Tok, securing all the new technology you are getting for your kids, and why is Roomba filming you in the bathroom! Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me with comments or show suggestions at darren@theyburguy.com Or follow me at www.lin…

I was joined for two great conversations at the 2022 National Cyber Summit by Cyber Evangelist Chandler Hall of Sentar and Bob Wheeler of ClearedJobs.net to talk about a variety of cyber topics from evolving threats to the cyber job market. I start the podcast with a look at two articles from VentureBeat.com and Forbes and YES, one is about Tik Tok…

In Episode 84 I interviewed Rusty Sides and Eric Friese of Checkmarx and Ted Rutcsh of Invicti about Application Vulnerability Scanning at the 2022 National Cyber Summit from Huntsville. Before the interviews I go on a slight rant about an NY Times editorial called "Why the FBI is so Far Behind in Cybercrime" (Opinion | Why the F.B.I. Is So Far Beh…

In this episode I interview Jeremiah Roe of SynAck and Jeremy Blevins from Calhoun Community College from the National Cyber Summit floor. We talk a wide range of topics from pentesting to the personnel shortage in cybersecurity. I start the podcast referencing this article (5 cybersecurity mistakes that will haunt you | VentureBeat) that seems app…

In this episode I discuss three topics associated with Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022. The article referenced in this podcast are: Stress Is Driving Cybersecurity Professionals to Rethink Roles (darkreading.com) Gen Z, millennials take cybersecurity less seriously on work devices than personal ones | SC Media (scmagazine.com) Cybersecurity in c…

Many thanks to Karissa Seckman and Shane Hammett for sitting down with me at the National Cyber Summit to discuss their companies and cyber items of interest. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me from darren@thecyburguy.com.By Darren J. Mott

Recorded from the floor of the National Cyber Summit I was honored to talk again to Shadow Dragon founder Daniel Clemens on a host of wide ranging cyber topics. I also discuss the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and highlight two successful cyber Under Cover Operations. Give listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecburguy.…

In this episode I return to the floor of the National Cyber Summit to talk to a bunch of folks in the cybersecurity world and discuss a host of various topics. In Part 1 I speak to Daniel Ciarlette of Boston Government Services and Carter Schoenberg of Soundway Consulting to discuss the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Give a listen, tel…

In this episode of the podcast I welcome Researcher and Author Arun Vishwanath to discuss his Book "The Weakest Link: How to Diagnose, Detect, and Defend Users from Phishing." If you own a company the book as lots of information to arm yourself with the knowledge to better defend your company from the eventual phishing attack that is coming. I also…

This episode was recorded at Kayne Prime Steakhouse in Nashville at an event sponsored by Arctic Wolf. It includes 5 cybersecurity experts, and yours truly as the moderator. Thank you to Arctic Wolf for allowing me to record it. For more information about Arctic Wolf and their services, go to the Arctic Wolf website. For questions, thoughts or comm…

This episode is a little different than the normal in that I was on the LOJO show with Louverture Jones a week or so ago and we both recorded it, so this is our conversation. We talk a wide array of cyber topics. If you like two cyber guys talking, this is a show for you. Give a listen, tell a friend. If you have questions or comments on the podcas…

This episode welcomes Curt Vincent to have a wide ranging discussion on his 5 decade career in the cyber-world, some great real world examples, and a look at how cyber has changed over the past 40+ years. I also talk Business Email Compromise based on this ZDnet article (The biggest cyber-crime threat is also the one that nobody wants to talk about…

Episode 74 welcomes back retired FBI SSA Scott Augenbaum to introduce and discuss July as Cybersecure Mindset Month. How he came up with the concept, what it means, and why everyone needs a Cybersecure Mindset. I also discuss some new items, like China being a "growing" threat per the MI5 and FBI directors (no DUH) and a reporter discovers that spe…

In this episode I welcome back Assistant Professor of STEM and STEAM Ashley Gess to discuss educating the next generation of cyber warriors and their teachers. I also talk a few news articles at the start and surprise surprise TIK TOK is bad, very bad. Give a listen, tell a friend. Article Links: The 10 Most Important Cybersecurity Statistics You N…

No guest this episode, but I dive into some interesting cyber stories of the week from credential stuffing to password managers, and ransomware. Thanks for listening. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott. References: Engineer Who Fled US Charges of Stealing Chip Tec…