Secure AF - A Cybersecurity Podcast
Think like a hacker. Defend like a pro. Welcome to the Secure AF Cybersecurity Podcast — your tactical edge in the ever-evolving cyber battlefield. Hosted by industry veterans including Donovan Farrow and Jonathan Kimmitt, this podcast dives deep into real-world infosec challenges, red team tactics, blue team strategies, and the latest tools shaping the cybersecurity landscape. Whether you're a seasoned pentester, a SOC analyst, or just breaking into the field, you'll find actionable insights, expert interviews, and unfiltered discussions with Alias team members and top-tier guests from across the cybersecurity spectrum. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Stay Secure AF.
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Fresh off the chaos of DEF CON 33, Tanner, Hickman, and Will break down the four-day hacker conference, from the eye-opening hacker villages and mind-bending talks to Hickman’s clutch CTF victory and Will’s bold dive into the Social Engineering Community’s Vishing Competition. No sleep, all signal.
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In this episode, we break down the emerging Crypto24 ransomware attacks that use living-off-the-land techniques to bypass EDR. We’ll explore how these attacks unfold and the defensive strategies SOCs and organizations can use, like layered security, enhanced monitoring, and rapid response, to stay ahead of evolving threats.
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This week, we’re unpacking the phishing wave hitting SaaS platforms ... from social engineering to OAuth abuse and AI voice spoofing. Learn why people remain the #1 attack vector and how to stay one step ahead.
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On this episode of the #SOCBrief, we break down attacks on SonicWall firewalls. A wave of ransomware, possibly exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities, is compromising even fully patched systems. Learn how SOCs can respond fast and stay ahead.
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This week’s SOC Brief unpacks how a misconfigured cloud bucket exposed 72,000+ user images from the Tea app, complete with geolocation metadata and real IDs. From national security risks to doxxing fallout, we break down what went wrong and what your security team must do to avoid the same mistakes.
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A critical zero-day (CVE-2025-53770) is actively targeting on-premises SharePoint servers AND it’s already been used to compromise over 100 organizations. In this #SOCBrief, Andrew and Tanner break down how the exploit works and what steps your team should take now. If your SharePoint instance is public-facing and unpatched ... assume compromise.
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In this week’s #SOCBrief, we break down why offboarding policies are ABSOLUTELY critical for security teams. Overlooked items from abandoned accounts to old VPN access can leave backdoors wide open. Learn how SOCs monitor, contain, and shut down lingering access, and why communication between HR, IT, and cybersecurity is essential.
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🎙️ NEW! Aligned by Design: CISO x Legal
Introducing! A fresh new series that explores the intersection of cybersecurity and legal strategy. Join Alias CISO Jonathan Kimmitt and privacy attorney Tom Vincent as they unpack what happens when technology, compliance, risk, and law collide.
From real-world experiences to the nuances of the term "breach", these two break down the how, w...
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Hackers just unleashed the largest DDoS attack in history, peaking at 7.3 Tbps and 4.8 billion packets per second. In just 45 seconds, it pummeled its target with the data equivalent of over 9,000 HD movies, a powerful reminder of how far attack capabilities have evolved.
🎧 Tune in to today’s SOC Brief for insights on DDoS attacks and how to up your defenses.
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In this episode of The SOC Brief, the team unpacks a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome (CVE-2025-6554) that’s being actively exploited. Learn how attackers use type confusion bugs to hijack browser memory, what makes this exploit so dangerous, and why it’s targeting high-value organizations. Discover actionable steps for updating Chrome, securing endpoints, and training user...
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In this episode, our security engineers break down the latest cybersecurity headlines, from the real scoop behind the “16 billion password” leak to the rise of hacker groups like Scattered Spider. 🕷️
We discuss how attackers bypass MFA, why exploited data keeps resurfacing, and what organizations can do to protect sensitive data. Plus, we dive into industrial control system risks...
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In this episode of The SOC Brief, Andrew and Dax dive into the world of false positives – those misleading alerts that flood security teams with noise.
They discuss how misconfigurations, lack of context, and overly sensitive rules can lead to alert fatigue. With practical tips on investigation, tuning tools, and understanding your environment, they highlight how reducing false positives h...
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🔐 New SOC Brief Episode: Tracing the Breadcrumbs
Cybercriminals always leave a trail, if you know where to look. In this episode, we break down Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and how they help security teams detect and respond to threats faster.
🎯 What we cover:
• Real-world incident reports & proof of concept examples
• Threat actor aliases & ransomware group tactics
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🎙️ New Secure AF Episode: Global Wars: Cyber Strikes Back 🌐⚔️
How does global news shape cybersecurity operations? In this episode, we dig into how real-world events influence the threats we track, the way we respond, and the tools we use for social engineering/pentesting.
🔍 We talk threat intel, evolving attack methods, and what teams should be looking out for right now.
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🎙️ This Week on the SOC Brief:
Join Andrew and Dax as they dive into the emergence of a new threat actor known as SafePay 🕵️♂️💻. They break down the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures observed from this group, offering insights into how organizations can stay vigilant. From detection strategies 🔍 to proactive defense measures 🛡️, this episode is packed with actionable advice f...
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🔐 Inside the SOC 🔐
Go behind the scenes with the Alias Security Operations Center (SOC) team to learn how they operate, collaborate, and tackle today’s top cyber threats ⚔️.
Find out why a SOC matters, and how organizations can still leverage SOC insights and support, even without one in-house 💼.
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Welcome to 🎙️The SOC Brief 🎙️our byte-sized mini series bringing you weekly updates straight from the Security Operations Center.
In this episode, Andrew, Dax, and Dylan break down what life in the SOC looks like, the rise of malvertising, and the emerging threat known as Recipe Lister, discussing how it’s being tracked.
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Alias Cybersecurity Jonathan Kimmitt is joined by Chad Kliewer to discuss the exciting CISO Showdown competition between Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) at BSidesOK. They delve into the history of the showdown, how it works, and highlight significance of the championship belt. Tune in as they share insights and fun facts about this unique event!
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Alias Cybersecurity CISO Jonathon Kimmitt is joined by Derrac Page to discuss the new changes to the HIPAA security rules being set in place this year. Listen as they go over many of the biggest points raised from the 660+ page guidelines and discuss ways that HIPAA Privacy Officers and HIPAA Security Officers can get ahead of compliance.
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Following BSides Oklahoma where Tanner gave an 8 hour training on the basics of penetration testing, Tanner and Keelan give advice on how to present red team/pen test training... specifically how to make the trainings not suck. Sponsored by AFCyberAcademy.com.
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