Best Global Recon Podcasts (2024)

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Making Cybersecurity Education Affordable and Accessible | Prashant KV | Be Fearless Podcast EP 24 23:50

3h ago23:50

23:50

In this episode, Aleksandra from the SquareX Founder’s Office sits with Prashant KV, Co-Founder of Seasides - also known as India’s Most Loved Conference. Prashant shares his motivations and mission for founding the conference, his work with OWASP’s Bay Area chapter and discusses trends in browser security. From success stories of Seaside attendees…

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Why Security Professionals Should Be Aim to Be Generalists | Aseem Jakhar | Be Fearless EP 23 19:47

5d ago19:47

19:47

"If you're starting on cybersecurity, don't focus on the top level. Focus on the technology first."... "Keep hacking. If you learn something, make sure you contribute back to the community because that's the way the community grows. But more importantly, that's the way you grow." Wise words from Aseem Jakhar - Co-founder of Nullcon and Hardwear.io …

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War Stories from the SOC and Dealing with APTs | Varun Srivastava | Be Fearless Podcast EP 22 48:51

5d ago48:51

48:51

The SOC can be a true warzone - with corresponding stories from the “frontline”. In this episode, cybersecurity leader Varun Srivastava recounts some of his most intense stories from his time handling high-stakes breaches and defending critical infrastructure. Drawing on his experience in different sectors, Varun also weighs in on cybersecurity tre…

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Standing Out in a Competitive Cybersecurity Job Market | Eifion Jones | Be Fearless Podcast EP 21 39:09

7d ago39:09

39:09

Making the leap to a new cybersecurity role? Whether you’re a cybersecurity aspirant or a seasoned practitioner, this episode is for you! Hear directly Eifion Jones, leading cybersecurity recruiter from TENTEN partners, on how to stand out in a crowded market, polishing your resume and why soft skills matter as much as technical expertise. Eifion a…

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How KK Mookhey Built a Global Cybersecurity Company | Be Fearless Podcast EP 20 1:11:50

9d ago1:11:50

1:11:50

KK Mookhey, the founder of Network Intelligence, shares his incredible journey from dropping out of college to becoming a pioneering cybersecurity entrepreneur. In this three-part series, KK shares stories, insights and advice with Vivek, Audrey and Aleksandra from the SquareX Team. He recounts the challenges faced in different stages of a cybersec…

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Cloud Village and Building with Security in Mind | Jayesh Singh Chauhan | Be Fearless Podcast EP 19 32:52

12d ago32:52

32:52

“After a point in your career, your technical skills just amount to 20% of your job. 80% is your communication skills and how you get things done.” In this episode with Shourya and Aleksandra from SquareX, Cloud Village Founder Jayesh Singh Chauhan shares the story behind Cloud Village and how security shouldn’t be an afterthought. He also dives in…

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Building Successful Cybersecurity Communities | Anshu Gupta | Be Fearless Podcast EP 18 36:56

17d ago36:56

36:56

“Always be networking. Never eat breakfast, lunch or dinner alone.” In this episode, Anshu Gupta, cybersecurity leader and founder of the Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship Summit, shares his journey from working at Big Four firms to building successful cybersecurity startups and communities. Hosted by Aleksandra and Vivek, Anshu also discusses what co…

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On Starting Recon Village and Attack Surface Management | Sudhanshu Chauhan | Be Fearless EP 17 8:03

19d ago8:03

8:03

In this DEF CON 32 special, Sudhanshu Chauhan, co-founder of Recon Village, shares the inspiration behind Recon Village, its growth over the years, and the new trends in attack surface management that organizations should be aware of. Hosted by SquareX’s Principal Software Engineer Shourya, Sudhanshu explains how recon is the first step in any secu…

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Fighting Phishing with AI and Personalized Spam Filters | Fred Heiding | Be Fearless Podcast EP 16 22:25

29d ago22:25

22:25

Attackers can weaponize artificial intelligence, but AI can also be used to supercharge cybersecurity. In this conversation with Harvard Research Fellow Fred Heiding, learn about Fred’s groundbreaking work on using AI to enhance hacking and improve cybersecurity strategies. Hosted by Product Evangelist Dakshitaa, Fred also talks how AI can help clo…

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The Future of Mobile Security | Subho Halder | Be Fearless Podcast EP 15 17:03

1M ago17:03

17:03

In this episode, Subho Halder, co-founder and CISO of Appknox talks about the shifting landscape of mobile security, how businesses have become increasingly reliant on mobile apps, and the vulnerabilities that come with them. Subho also dives into the growing trend of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in the workplace and the security challenges it brin…

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From Semiconductors to Co-founding Black Hat Arsenal | Rachid Harrando | Be Fearless Podcast EP 14 14:51

1M ago14:51

14:51

Join Audrey from our Founder’s Office and Black Hat Arsenal Co-Founder in this DEF CON 32 special episode of the Be Fearless Podcast! Rachid, who transitioned from a semiconductor background to cybersecurity, shares his journey and insights into the current security landscape. He also explains his work with Black Hat Arsenal, curating open-source s…

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Hacking EVs and Photovoltaic Systems | Vangelis Stykas | Be Fearless Podcast EP 13 8:45

1M ago8:45

8:45

In this DEF CON 32 special, Vangelis Stykas, CTO and co-founder of ATROPOS.ai, shares his research on hacking on ransomware panels, revealing how difficult they are to disrupt — in fact, ransomware groups are more secure than Fortune 500 companies! Hosted by Product Evangelist Dakshitaa Babu, he also discusses his fascinating research on how electr…

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AI and Automation in Pentesting | Phillip Wylie | Be Fearless Podcast EP 12 14:23

1M ago14:23

14:23

“You won't be replaced by AI, you'll be replaced by someone that uses AI.” At DEF CON 32, SquareX Product Evangelist Dakshitaa Babu talks to Offensive Security Expert Phillip Wylie about his cybersecurity journey, AI’s role in pentesting and more! 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Phillip’s journey from pro wrestling to cybersecurity 2:03 Phillip's work at Ho…

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Using LLMs for Offensive Cybersecurity | Michael Kouremetis | Be Fearless Podcast EP 11 9:46

1M ago9:46

9:46

In this DEF CON 32 special, Michael Kouremetis, Principal Adversary Emulation Engineer from MITRE discusses the Caldera project, research on LLMs and their implications for cybersecurity. If you’re interested in the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, this is one episode you don’t want to miss! 0:00 Introduction and the story behind Caldera 2:40 …

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With Bug Bounty Expert Niks | Be Fearless Podcast EP 10 11:30

1M ago11:30

11:30

"I found multiple demo versions available without any authentication. I went there, extracted all the requests, and fuzzed all the parameters for SQL injection. Then I changed the domain to the in-scope domain of the company I was hacking and ran SQL commands to dump their database." Hear from Nikhil “Niks” Srivastava bug bounty hunter and founder …

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Building Symmetry Systems & Thriving as an Security Entrepreneur | Mohit Tiwari | Be Fearless EP 9 46:08

2M ago46:08

46:08

Mohit Tiwari, co-founder and CEO of Symmetry Systems, joins Vivek and Aleksandra in this DEF CON 32 Special Episode of our podcast! Hear directly from him on his journey towards entrepreneurship, how Symmetry Systems (https://www.symmetry-systems.com) solves modern data security problems, practical advice for those wishing to start their own compan…

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Scaling Black Hat Conference to New Heights | Steve Wylie | Be Fearless Podcast EP 8 56:08

2M ago56:08

56:08

Get an insider’s view of how the famed Black Hat cybersecurity conference is run from Steve Wylie, General Manager of Black Hat himself! In this episode, Vivek and Aleksandra have a conversation with Steve on how Black Hat is organized, the associated challenges and highlights and the important role of entrepreneurship within the cybersecurity comm…

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AI and the Intersection of Humanity and Technology | Nathan Hamiel | Be Fearless Podcast EP 7 28:26

2M ago28:26

28:26

Can artificial intelligence reshape the future of cybersecurity? In this DEF CON 32 special episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, join SquareX Founder Vivek Ramachandran as he speaks to Nathan Hamiel, Sr. Director of Research at Kudelski Security. In his own words, Nathan is “fascinated about security at the intersection of humanity and technology” —…

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Red Team Training and Importance of Browser Security in Enterprise | Nikhil Mittal | Be Fearless EP 6 20:47

2M ago20:47

20:47

In this DEF CON 32 special episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, Shourya and Vivek from SquareX meet Nikhil Mittal, Founder and Director of Altered Security. In this conversation, Nikhil shares how he started Altered Security out of a desire to provide affordable, enterprise-grade security labs, the challenges of Azure security and advice for aspirin…

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The DEF CON Experience with Jeff Moss | Be Fearless Podcast EP 5 19:15

2M ago19:15

19:15

In this DEF CON 32 special episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, SquareX Founder Vivek has a conversation with Jeff Moss, Founder of DEF CON and Black Hat. Join Jeff and Vivek as they discuss their experiences at DEF CON and how it’s evolved over the years, what’s next for both sides and more! 0:00 Introduction and DEF CON’s new venue 3:24 Vivek’s ex…

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From Medieval History Grad to CISO | Kevin O'leary | Be Fearless Podcast EP 4 58:51

2M ago58:51

58:51

In Episode 4 of the Be Fearless Podcast, our teammates from the Founder’s Office Audrey and Aleksandra interviewed Kevin O'leary, who’s acted as CISO for some of the most iconic global brands such as HP, General Electric and most recently JP Morgan. Hear directly about Kevin’s journey from medieval history graduate to CISO, what fractional CISOs ca…

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On Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship with Anand Prakash, Pingsafe Founder | Be Fearless Podcast EP 3A 8:30

3M ago8:30

8:30

In this special edition of the Be Fearless Podcast, Aleksandra from our Founder’s Office talks to Anand Prakash, Founder of Pingsafe (now acquired by SentinelOne), about his advice to aspiring cybersecurity entrepreneurs and how to stay inspired when times are tough. 0:00 Introduction and advice to budding cybersecurity entrepreneurs 2:03 Important…

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From Bug Bounty Hunter to over $100M+ Exit | Anand Prakash | Be Fearless Podcast EP 3 46:45

3M ago46:45

46:45

Join us in this episode of the Be Fearless podcast with SquareX Founder and CEO Vivek Ramachandran and Anand Prakash, Founder of Pingsafe (now acquired by SentinelOne). In this conversation, Anand shares his journey from discovering hacking in cyber cafes to becoming a top bug bounty hunter and successful cybersecurity entrepreneur. 0:00 Introducti…

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Why CISOs Must Learn the Business | Abbas Kudrati | Be Fearless Podcast EP 2 40:46

4M ago40:46

40:46

In this episode of The Be Fearless Podcast, SquareX Founder and CEO Vivek Ramachandran has a conversation with Abbas Kudrati, Asia’s Chief Cybersecurity Advisor, Microsoft. With a wealth of experience in corporate cybersecurity, and being a writer of multiple bestselling books, Abbas shares his security journey, advice to CISOs, security paradigms …

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The Birth of DEF CON and Black Hat Hacker Conferences | Jeff Moss | Be Fearless Podcast EP 1 1:28:33

5M ago1:28:33

1:28:33

In the inaugural episode of The Be Fearless Podcast, SquareX Founder and CEO Vivek Ramachandran sits down with Jeff Moss, founder of DEF CON and Black Hat, to discuss everything from the origins of both conferences to how the browser is increasingly becoming a platform of its own, networking advice, and more! 0:10 Introduction 13:59 Growth and Chal…

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GRP 194-Ignorance is Bold and Knowledge Reserved: A Discussion with CIA Analyst Sarah Adams 1:18:12

1y ago1:18:12

1:18:12

Former CIA analyst Sarah Adams unveils the truth behind the 2012 Benghazi attack, providing a detailed account of the events and their implications. With a focus on transparency, Adams exposes the political controversy surrounding the attack and the failure to enact proper security measures. Her firsthand perspective and dedication to uncovering th…

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GRP 193-The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled: A Discussion with former KGB Officer Jack Barsky 1:45:30

1y ago1:45:30

1:45:30

For this week's podcast, our guest is a former KGB Officer. Jack Barsky reveals his gripping story from the Cold War era. This episode takes you on a thrilling journey through the clandestine operations of the KGB, exposing the deception, sacrifice, and personal dilemmas faced by those caught in the web of espionage. From Mitrokhin's defection and …

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GRP 192-Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by Striking: A discussion with Hrulf, the founder of the Norman Brigade 1:57:28

1y ago1:57:28

1:57:28

Host John Hendricks engages in a captivating conversation with Hrulf, a frontline source with firsthand experiences in the Ukrainian conflict. From the peaceful coexistence in Eastern Ukraine to the deliberate spread of misinformation, the podcast uncovers the complexities of the crisis. The involvement of international soldiers and the role of the…

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GRP 191-Chameleon: A Black Box Thriller with Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke 1:27:37

1+ y ago1:27:37

1:27:37

Former Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke discusses his gripping new book, sharing a gritty and authentic portrayal of his protagonist's journey with host John Hendricks, drawing inspiration from real-life tragedies. Remi uncovers the hidden truths behind organ harvesting. They delve into the complexities of these criminal networks, revealing their sophisticat…

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GRP 190-It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live: Part Two with Australian SAS Operator Nick Seedman 2:12:53

1+ y ago2:12:53

2:12:53

Together with Nick Seedman, we on the Global Recon podcast, chart a course for our listeners through the entangled universe of geopolitics, personal metamorphosis, and the arduous fight against sex trafficking. Through candid dialogue and fresh perspectives, we shake up prevailing narratives, dig into the motives behind worldwide interventions, and…

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GRP 189-He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe: Australian SAS Trooper Nick Seedman Part 1 2:20:01

1+ y ago2:20:01

2:20:01

Former Australian SAS Trooper Nick Seedman shares his remarkable journey of sacrifice, resilience, and determination. Through his candid and harrowing accounts, we gain a deeper understanding of the physical and mental challenges faced by Special Forces and the impacts of war. Seedman's story is a testament to the unwavering spirit of those who put…

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GRP 188-An Inside Look At The Institute For The Study of War with Jennifer Cafarella 1:08:53

1+ y ago1:08:53

1:08:53

In this podcast episode, Jennifer Cafarella, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), discusses her expertise in Syria and counter-ISIS work. The ISW focused on Syria. Over time they expanded their Russia program, recognizing Putin's intervention in Syria as part of his global strategy. ISW provides support to …

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GRP 187-Relentless Strike With Sean Naylor 2:13:52

1+ y ago2:13:52

2:13:52

We sit down with best-selling author and former senior writer for Army Times, Sean Naylor, to discuss his experiences covering conflicts in the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Naylor shares stories of meeting with Hamid Karzai and embedding with various military units, including special forces and cavalry squadrons. He also talks about the challeng…

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GRP 186-From F-22s to Unrestricted Warfare: A Conversation with Brigadier General John Teichert 1:20:22

1+ y ago1:20:22

1:20:22

Former Air Force Brigade General John Teichert shares his insights on US-China relations, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the conflict in Ukraine. Teichert expresses concern over China's predatory policies and practices, discussing how their unrestricted warfare aims to destroy the international world order. He also shares his thoughts on the lon…

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GRP 185-De Oppresso Liber: My Conversation with Special Forces Officer Francis Racioppi 1:48:47

1+ y ago1:48:47

1:48:47

Francis Racioppi, the host of the Jedburgh podcast, is joining me for this week's episode. Francis, a former Green Beret and infantry officer, served multiple tours to Iraq and Africa. Through discussing the complexities of the conflict in Iraq and leading men on the battlefield, Francis gives excellent insight into the bigger picture. He spent tim…

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GRP 184- Always Faithful Always Forward: The Story of Marine Raider Nick Jones 1:43:03

1+ y ago1:43:03

1:43:03

We hear the story of Nick Jones, a retired Marine Raider and recipient of the Navy Cross, for his bravery. Jones shares his experience serving in Afghanistan in the infantry and later in Iraq as part of the Marine Special Operations, where he engaged in direct combat against ISIS. He also discusses the toll that special operations can take on famil…

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GRP 183-The Uyghur Crisis: China's Genocidal Campaign in East Turkestan with the Prime Minister in Exile Salih Hudayar 1:30:39

1+ y ago1:30:39

1:30:39

The Prime Minister in exile of East Turkestan, Salih Hudayar, is joining me for this week's podcast. East Turkestan is the homeland of the Uyghur Muslims. Hudayar shares his personal story of growing up in East Turkestan and his family's experience with political persecution. He discusses the Chinese government's mass internment and genocidal campa…

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GRP 182-What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality: My Conversation with Delta Force Operator Dave Nielsen 1:49:14

1+ y ago1:49:14

1:49:14

My friend Dave Nielsen, a former Army Ranger and Delta Force Operator is back on the podcast. Dave co-hosts a brand new show called the Christology Podcast. After leaving the Army, he got a theology and biblical studies degree. We discussed the difficulty of Delta's selection and how his experience in dealing with adversity growing up in Detroit he…

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