Soaring Through Cybersecurity: Indoor Skydiving and Pen Testing with Brian Johnson

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Get ready for a special episode of The Audit! We're celebrating our 40th episode with Brian Johnson, host of the 7-Minute Security podcast, as we talk cybersecurity, social engineering, and some wild stories that you won't want to miss.

We’ll explore the role of tabletop exercises in shoring up a company's security and dive into the fascinating world of open-source intelligence. We’ll uncover what it takes to protect against cyber threats, why pen testing matters, and how social engineering tests can be a rollercoaster of nerves. Brian also shares his journey from being a Christmas caroler in "Jingle All the Way" to being a cybersecurity consultant and podcast host. This episode is packed with insights, laughs, and even some hairless cats.

Brian Johnson's journey from Christmas caroler in "Jingle All the Way" to cybersecurity consultant and podcast host
The role of tabletop exercises in improving a company's security posture
Pen testing insights: why it matters and how it's done
Social engineering stories: the highs and lows of testing human vulnerabilities
Open-source intelligence: what it is and why it's important for cybersecurity
Unexpected surprises: including stories about skydiving and hairless cats

If you're interested in cybersecurity and want to hear some great stories from the industry, this episode has you covered. Enjoy the laughs and insights, and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content from The Audit.

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Chapters

1. Indoor Skydiving Adventures and Safety (00:00:00)

2. Seven Minutes Security and Training Discussion (00:08:51)

3. Hollywood Costumes, Music and Movies (00:14:37)

4. Understanding Penetration Testing and Security Controls (00:19:12)

5. Security Penetration Testing Techniques (00:30:38)

6. Penetration Testing and Security Breaches (00:39:57)

7. Cybersecurity, IT, and School Districts (00:44:10)

8. Future Episodes of the Audit (00:54:41)

41 episodes

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