Unspoken Security is a raw and gritty podcast for security professionals who are looking to understand the most important issues related to making the world a safer place, including intelligence-driven security, risks and threats in the digital and physical world, and discussions related to corporate culture, leadership, and how world events impact all of us on and off our keyboards. In each episode, host AJ Nash engages with a range of industry experts to dissect current trends, share practical insights, and address the blunt truths surrounding all aspects of the security industry.
In this episode of Unspoken Security, host A.J. Nash sits down with Lauren
Zabierek, Senior Vice President for the Future of Digital Security at the
Institute for Security and Technology. Together, they examine how the
traditional view of national security often overlooks the people it seeks to
protect. Lauren shares why national security must move beyond military
and government, and instead focus on the everyda...
In this episode of Unspoken Security, host A.J. Nash sits down with Marley Salveter, Director of Marketing at Unspoken Security. They explore how digital privacy and security awareness look different for younger generations who have grown up in a world where sharing personal data is routine, not a choice. Marley shares her perspective on adapting to life online, where building a personal brand and protecting personal information of...
In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash welcomes Ivan Novikov, CEO of Wallarm, to discuss the fundamental shifts in API security. They explore how APIs have evolved from internal tools to the public-facing backbone of mobile apps, IoT, and AI. This change has dramatically expanded the threat surface, making traditional security methods obsolete.
Ivan explains why older approaches, like signature-based detection and RegEx,...
Data alone does not persuade. For data-driven leaders, learning to
translate numbers into a compelling narrative is a critical skill. In this
episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash speaks with Salvatore Manzi, a
leadership communications coach, about the strategies technical leaders
can use to create influence. Salvatore explains why leaders must learn to
make meaning over metrics to connect with teams, stak...
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...
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.
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