UNSECURITY: Information Security Podcast

UNSECURITY: Information Security Podcast

Weekly information security podcast airing Monday mornings hosted by Oscar Minks and Brad Nigh. In a unique focus on protecting personal information, Oscar and Brad discuss information security as an issue that includes cyber security, physical security, as well as administrative controls. Oscar is the CTO of FRSecure and heads technical services and operations at the company. Brad is the Principal Security Consultant and a 20+ year veteran of the industry.

Episodes

November 10, 2025 32 mins
Celebrating 250 episodes of Unsecurity, Megan and Brad go live at Hacks & Hops with former hosts and leaders of FRSecure, Evan Francen and Oscar Minks.

Stories of navigating the growing team and the evolution of Unsecurity weaves personal testimonies of leadership, trust in self, and growth. This is a milestone episode you won’t want to miss!

Thank you to our listeners for the support! Reach out at unsecurity@frsecure.com and fol...
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In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosted by Megan Larkins and Brad Nigh from FRSecure, we are joined by Pinky from the IR team to dive deep into the pressing cybersecurity challenges as the holiday season approaches.

From early breaches to the increasing sophistication of AI in phishing attacks, discover how attackers are evolving their tactics. The trio discusses the impact of VPN vulnerabilities, the rise of AI-enabled ch...
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Join us for another episode of the Unsecurity Podcast as Megan, Brad, and Seth Bowling, lead researcher and developer at FRSecure, dive into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity for city and county governments.

Seth shares how Mirrored Defense's innovative heat map visualizes the attack surface across the U.S. and presents surprising findings from their research. The trio discusses the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by loca...
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In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins are joined by special guest Jim Nelson from FRSecure to dive deep into the world of cloud security. Whether you're using AWS, Azure, or GCP, understanding the right security protocols is crucial. Jim, a subject matter expert in cloud assessments, CIS benchmarks, and cloud infrastructure, shares valuable insights on common security pitfalls and best practic...
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September 12, 2025 37 mins
In this Friday edition of Unsecurity, Megan and Brad tackle Policy! They approach a topic commonly avoided with a consulting perspective, having real examples of policy benefits.

Hear the full coversation, covering:

- Standardizing programs, documentation, and access
- The relationship between technology and policy development
- Legal considerations
- Executive support and how to engage leadership

and the necessity of clear policies...
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Returning from this year's DEF CON, hear from our Offensive Team Managers, Dowd and Findlay, and Pinky, IR Manager and co-host of The Hackle Box. Hear about new highlights, CTF's, and villages, and reflection from Brad as a Blue Team member navigating past challenges.

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We're back! Pen Tester and Team Ambush member Morgan Trust walks us through his journey into the cybersecurity field. With a can-do approach, Morgan discusses how he has developed professionally, expanding his expertise across public speaking and competitive hacking.

His presentation, "The New Era of Deception: AI, Deep Fakes, and The Dark Web" has hit many a stage with these essential points to keep in mind:

- AI is increasingly b...
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Attorney Heidi Fessler is this week's guest! Practicing law for 35 years and specializing in cybersecurity, Heidi walks us through the right time to engage legal, navigating incident response, distinctions between general and cyber counsel, and cyber law.

Thoughts on Unsecurity? Contact us at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more!
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You hear it everywhere: the buzzing hot-topic, AI, lands on this week's episode with featured guest, Jim Wilt! Brad returns with Megan to hear from the AI Guy himself. With an introduction to AI in the 90s, Jim shares his expertise as a technologist and early adopter of the tool.

Whether you have a place in tech, executive space, or creative, get key takeaways on:
-AI impact & bias
-Advancing usage and tools
-Generative AI &...
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How can you approach your company's leadership to advocate for best security practices? Megan dives into a BIA (Business Impact Analysis) breakdown with triple guest features from FRSecure's Consulting Team. Mea Yang, Coral Morgan, and Kathryn Frickstad-Olson recall client trumphs and challenges they have witnessed with implementing BIAs.

Whether you need a 101 course in BIA Practices, want a little guidance with a company conversat...
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Special guest & performance coach Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores with Megan and Brad mental practices to thrive in demanding environments like IT and Cybersecurity fields.Through her work with companies like Verizon, the Minnesota Vikings, and Mayo Clinic, Cindra unpacks tools for resilience, confidence building, and facing setbacks.

From the "Learn, Burn, Return" method to understanding Imposter Syndrome, this conversation promp...
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We're back! It's time for a "Meet The Mentor" session with our newest CISSP Program Instructor, John Kennedy.

From joining the Air Force to being an ISSM and a cybersecurity mentor, John transports us from his challenges in tech to now leading live sessions, the pressure of building slide decks, and why giving back is essential to him and the security field. Listen to hear John's success story and get a glimpse into to this year's ...
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This week on Unsecurity, Senior Offensive Security Engineer Sean Behan sits with Brad and Megan to dissect Air Gapping. Starting with the development of the Air Gap method, they discuss its evolution and the pros and cons of each type. 

Tune in for an engaging discussion on understanding systems operations, strengths, and weaknesses of air gapped networks.

About FRSecure:
https://frsecure.com/

FRSecure is a mission-driven information s...
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In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins are joined by Melissa Kjendle, Assessor Manager at FRSecure, to recap our recent HERoic Hacks event. Melissa spoke at the event, highlighting the significance of inclusive and diverse perspectives in cybersecurity—particularly focusing on the growing role of women in the field.

Together, the three delve into the dynamics of security culture and education. T...
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In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins are joined by Melissa Kjendle, Assessor Manager at FRsecure, to recap our recent HERoic Hacks event. Melissa spoke at the event, highlighting the significance of inclusive and diverse perspectives in cybersecurity, particularly focusing on the growing role of women in the field.
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With two guest features, Scott Singer from CyberNINES and FRSecure's own Security Information Consultant, Ryan Abraham, this week's episode focuses on CMMC's recent changes, enforcement, and compliance requirements.

About FRSecure
https://frsecure.com/

FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in...
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April Meyer, Information Security Consultant, shines light on the recent initiative of HHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals.

*Note: This Unsecurity Episode was recorded in August 2024. CPGs are currently voluntary and it is expected that requirements be added through HIPAA in 2025.
 
Read more about the HHS CPG's in our blog:
HHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals: Context and 2 Comprehensive Checklists

About FRSecure
https://frsecure.com...
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In this special Edition of Unsecurity, Key Account Manager Tonya Barnes speaks on the creation of HERoic Hacks, the infosec conference that empowers women in the field.

About HERoic Hacks:
Envisioned by Tonya, and supported by FRSecure, HERoic Hacks addresses the gap in representation by providing networking opportunities, expert speakers, and award recognition with notable infosec organizations and leaders! This year's HERoic Hack...
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Join us in the new year as FRSecure's Incident Response Manager, Pinky Thompson, joins to recap Breachmas 2024. The group discusses LDAP, recent cyberattack trends, Evil Jinx, and more.

Don't forget: The show is available in audio-only form wherever you listen to podcasts! Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.

About FRSecure
https://frsecure.com/

FRSecure is a mission-driven information secu...
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Brad returns with Megan to talk 2025 predictions with former Unsecurity host Evan Francen and President of FRSecure, Oscar Minks. They discuss potential effects of new administration and AI.

Don't forget: The show is available in audio-only form wherever you listen to podcasts! Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.

About FRSecure
https://frsecure.com/

FRSecure is a mission-driven information sec...
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