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Join Joseph Carson and Dr. Andrea Isoni as they dive into the complexities of artificial intelligence. Explore AI's definition, practical applications in medicine and law, and the ethical challenges, including algorithmic bias and human oversight. They discuss the EU AI Act, its impact on AI development, and the global challenges of regulation. Discover the importance of accuracy, transparency, and explainability in AI systems, and...

Geoff White, author and investigative journalist, has interviewed the masterminds behind some of the most notorious cyberattacks. His new book, Rinsed, reveals how technology has revolutionized money laundering, from drug cartels washing their cash in Bitcoin to organized fraud gangs recruiting money mules on social media. In this episode, the expert on technology and organized crime joins Joe to share what he’s learned about the m...

Joe Carson and Tony Goulding dive into the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), revealing key insights on the top threats in cybersecurity. Discover why credential compromise remains the leading attack method and how ransomware, data exfiltration, and extortion are on the rise. Learn about the critical importance of strong authentication, authorization, and continuous monitoring. Don’t miss their expert advice on prote...

In this episode, join us as Brent Deterding, a cybersecurity professional with 19 years of experience, unveils his top strategies for managing stress, prioritizing risks, and building resilience in the high-stakes world of cybersecurity. Discover how Brent's focus on controllable factors and his calm, composed approach—drawn from emergency medicine—can transform your risk management practices. Dive into his expert insights on the c...

It’s becoming more common for companies to rely on cloud platforms like AWS, SaaS tools, Okta, and Github actions on CICD pipelines. In this episode, penetration tester and creator of HackTricks Carlos Polop shares how he’s helping cloud-first organizations understand the risk of vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and exploitation techniques such as stealing secrets and abusing trusted relationships. His videos, demos, and trainin...

Evil Mog is the Chief Architect of IBM X-Force, IBM's Hacking Incident Response and Threat Intelligence division, and a renowned password security researcher. He studies the movements of access brokers across the criminal software supply chain and warns that credentials are being traded on the Dark Web for pennies on the dollar, stored in Github, and driving the growth of identity-based attacks. Meanwhile, shared passwords, reused ...

Allan Friedman of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) explains how creating a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for any application you build helps you improve quality control and proactively address your customers' security questions. You'll learn how to build SBOMs into your process and increase collaboration between vendors and buyers to improve the security of the global supply chain.

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In this episode, Joseph Carson interviews Art Gilliland, CEO of Delinea, about the challenges and trends in identity security. They discuss the shift in identity security from infrastructure-centric to security-centric, driven by the move to cloud and SaaS products. They highlight the importance of visibility and security controls in a decentralized infrastructure. The conversation also covers the concepts of authentication, author...

Joe Carson and Louis Zezeran explore why the ethos that drives gamers is so relevant for hackers. As they note, the culture and ideas attackers are using today often stem from the environment of retro gaming. Both groups use techniques such as reverse engineering, modifying signals, upscaling, and software emulation. Though most retro games simply want to improve their own experiences and keep playing the games they love, malicious...

What do public sector organizations need to know about ransomware trends, identity-based attacks, and incident response? Hear from Dan Lohrmann, Field CISO for the public sector at Presidio and co-author of Cyber Mayday and the Day After: A Leader's Guide to Preparing, Managing, and Recovering from Inevitable Business Disruptions. He and Joe discuss the reasons for ransomware’s decline in 2022 and subsequent acceleration in 2023, a...

As founding chief executive of the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Ciaran Martin sits at the intersection of national security, law, and politics. In this episode, he and Joe discuss how the UK NCSC took on the challenge of understanding security concerns and best practices from the private sector and translating them into effective crisis communications and policy changes. They share stories of cyber threats and attacks ...

As a virtual CISO and cybersecurity consultant, Gideon Rasmussen helps new CISOs and organizations that are bringing on a CISO for the first time build a program architecture, conduct budgetary assessments, and translate cybersecurity into business impact the board understands. Gideon and Joe discuss the importance of consistent process execution, QA, and automation to help teams avoid things slipping through the cracks and experie...

Meet Tanel Sepp, Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia. He talks with Joe about navigating Estonia’s security strategy as the country emerged from 2007 cyberattacks to become an international leader for digital governance, banking, and media. Learn about the latest advancements in cyber law, public-private partnerships, and multi-national bodies that are coordinating cybersecurity thought...

Cyber criminals love to take advantage of human behavior, which is why social engineering remains a top attack vector. Hear how James McQuiggan, Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4, helps people make smarter security decisions, with training for all levels, phishing assessments, and mitigating controls. In this episode, James and Joe discuss emerging techniques driven by sophisticated, generative AI, and strategies you can empl...

In this episode, Joseph Carson interviews Mikko Hypponen, a renowned cybersecurity expert, about notable cybersecurity events of 2023, including the rise of ransomware attacks and the success of cybercrime unicorns. They discuss specific cases such as the MGM Grand and Caesar's Palace attacks, as well as the Vastaamo incident in Finland. The conversation also touches on the growing threat of supply chain attacks and recommendations...

Join the candid conversation between Joseph Carson and cybersecurity advisor Klaus Agnoletti on living and working with ADHD. Klaus shares his personal story of being diagnosed later in life and the strategies he uses to succeed, including adapting his work style and environment to match his needs. This thought-provoking discussion emphasizes the importance of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace and the benefits of bringing y...

Join host Joseph Carson for a compelling discussion with Bugcrowd founder Casey Ellis on the evolution of coordinated vulnerability disclosure. Ellis’ pioneering work connects ethical hackers with organizations to enhance their cyber resilience. He shares his experiences and unique insights into disclosure trends, including how changing regulations and emerging AI considerations are having an impact. Don't miss this engaging dialog...

Steven Ursillo, Partner in the Risk & Accounting Advisory Services Practice and Leader of the Cybersecurity Group at Cherry Bekaert, joins Joe Carson to talk about meeting the challenges of costly, time-consuming compliance requirements. They discuss the nuances of cybersecurity frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO 27001, industry regulations like PCI, HIPAA, and SOX, and the differences between SOC1 and SOC2 examinations. Steven s...

Jason Haddix, CISO and Hacker in Charge at BuddoBot, joins Joe to discuss his journey from hacking to penetration testing and ultimately taking on cybersecurity leadership roles. You’ll see how starting as an offensive practitioner provides valuable exposure, and hones your abilities to report and present results and provide defensive and remediation advice. They share tips for leadership, including prioritization, communicating th...