Unspoken Security

In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash welcomes Mark Freedman, Principal and CEO of Rebel Global Security, to discuss a major shift in the global threat landscape. The primary national security concern has moved from counter-terrorism to interstate strategic competition. This change requires a new security model, especially for the private sector.

Mark explains that companies are now players on a geopolitical battlefield...

In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash speaks with Dr. Peter Garraghan, CEO and CTO of Mindgard. They discuss the real-world security risks of artificial intelligence. Peter starts with a simple point: AI is just software, and software is easy to break. He urges businesses using AI to step back and truly understand its vulnerabilities.

Peter draws parallels between the current AI boom and past technology cycles like clou...

Why does security awareness training so often fail? In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash welcomes Living Security CEO Ashley M. Rose to discuss this common issue. They explore how compliance-driven, "check-the-box" training creates a false sense of security. This old model relies on vanity metrics and rituals instead of reducing actual human risk.

Ashley presents a better way forward through human risk manage...

Cyber crime continues to grow each year, but should organizations give up fighting it? On this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash speaks with Robert Duncan from Netcraft, who argues the answer is absolutely not. Robert makes the case that fighting cyber crime is worth the effort, even when it feels like an endless battle.

Robert challenges the common view that "whack-a-mole" tactics are pointless. He beli...

In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash sits down with Jennifer Leggio, Chief Strategy Officer of W2 Communications, to discuss the unspoken challenges impacting career fulfillment. Jennifer shares her personal experiences with toxic work environments, imposter syndrome, and the struggle to balance ego and self-awareness. She highlights the importance of advocating for yourself while remaining empathetic to others' ...

In this unfiltered episode of Unspoken Security, host A. J. Nash explores the looming threat quantum computing poses to our digital infrastructure with experts Robert Clyde, Managing Director of Clyde Consulting and Chair of crypto-security firm CryptoQuanti, and Jamie Norton, a Board Director at ISACA with extensive cybersecurity credentials. They cut through the technical jargon to explain how quantum computing fundamentally diff...

In this eye-opening episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash welcomes notorious hacker and security expert Jayson E. Street to discuss why traditional security awareness training falls short. Jayson explains that most corporate security training is merely policy-driven compliance, not actual security education.

Instead of focusing on checkbox exercises once a year, Jayson advocates for building situational awareness—a security min...

In this eye-opening episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash welcomes notorious hacker and security expert Jayson E. Street to discuss why traditional security awareness training falls short. Jayson explains that most corporate security training is merely policy-driven compliance, not actual security education.

Instead of focusing on checkbox exercises once a year, Jayson advocates for building situational awareness—a security min...

Ransomware gangs aren’t faceless shadows. Jon DiMaggio knows—he’s talked to them. In this episode, A.J. Nash sits down with the Chief Security Strategist at Analyst1 to pull back the curtain on the hidden world of cybercriminals. Jon shares how he builds detailed personas, infiltrates ransomware crews like LockBit, and navigates the psychological toll that comes with living a double life.

Jon breaks down the tactics behind covert en...

In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash sits down with Chris Birch, an intelligence practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience, to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of social engineering. Chris's unique perspective comes from leading teams that actively engage with threat actors, turning the tables on those who typically exploit vulnerabilities.

Chris details how social engineering is simply human manipulation...

In this episode of Unspoken Security, host A.J. Nash sits down with Ramesh Rajagopal, Co-Founder and CEO of Authentic8, to discuss the evolving landscape of digital investigations. They explore how modern intelligence teams navigate the deep and dark web, conduct secure open-source research, and protect themselves from exposure. Ramesh shares how his platform, Silo, empowers analysts by providing anonymity, obfuscation, and product...

The intelligence community is often misunderstood, shrouded in secrecy, and clouded by misinformation. In this solo episode, A.J. Nash pulls back the curtain on how intelligence actually works, breaking down the 18 agencies that make up the U.S. intelligence community, their legal limitations, and the oversight that keeps them in check. He explains the different types of intelligence—SIGINT, HUMINT, OSINT, and more—highlighting the...

DEF CON is more than just a hacking conference—it’s a community. In this episode, host AJ Nash sits down with Ada Zebra, a longtime goon and leader behind DEF CON Hotline, a resource dedicated to handling security incidents, harassment reports, and crisis situations at the event. Ada shares her journey from a first-time attendee to a key figure in DEF CON’s security efforts, shedding light on the history and evolution of the hotlin...

In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash sits down with intelligence and security expert Brian Kime to explore the often misunderstood world of industry analysts. With years of experience at Forrester, Brian pulls back the curtain on how analysts conduct research, engage with vendors, and influence the cybersecurity landscape. Together, they address the widespread belief that vendor evaluations are purely “pay to play” an...

In this episode of Unspoken Security, AJ Nash sits down with Ryan Cloutier, CEO of ScareBear Industries, to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Ryan explains the evolution of AI, from its origins with Alan Turing to today's generative AI and large language models. He highlights the importance of understanding that AI, at its core, is mathematics. Ryan emphasizes the need for careful consideration of ethics and socie...

In this episode of Unspoken Security, host A.J. Nash sits down with Jeff Daisley, Principal Security Intelligence Engineer at Comcast, to explore the multifaceted world of executive protection. Together, they unpack the growing convergence of physical and cyber threats facing high-value individuals, including executives, public figures, and their families. From cyberattacks and social engineering to physical security breaches, Jeff...

In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash dives into the shadowy world of data brokers with guest Lawrence Gentilello, CEO of Optery. They begin by exploring what data brokers are, revealing how these companies collect, buy, and sell personal information—from dating app details to home addresses—to virtually anyone with a credit card. The conversation sheds light on the breadth of the industry and its impact on individual ...

On this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash welcomes Gary Berman, CEO of Cyberman Security. AJ speaks with Gary about his harrowing journey from successful business owner to victim of a persistent insider threat campaign. What started as financial fraud quickly spiraled into years of cyberstalking orchestrated by a group with suspected ties to a religious cult.

Gary's story unveils the devastating impact of insider threa...

In this episode of Unspoken Security, host Aj Nash sits down with Charity Wright, Principal Threat Intelligence Consultant at Recorded Future, to dive into the complexities of foreign influence on U.S. elections. They explore the evolving tactics used by nation-states like Russia and China, focusing on cyber threats, disinformation campaigns, and election interference. Charity highlights the growing concern over foreign actors expl...