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
December 19, 2025 • 44 mins
Kyle “caboose” Waters of Cyber Unicorns enlightens this extended episode! Having a combined passion for people and security, Kyle demonstrates how to effectively educate the masses. Steering away from typical training and using unique approaches, this talk explores how to break through the barriers that create vulnerabilities.
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December 5, 2025 • 29 mins
A live panel from Hacks & Hops featuring FRSecure's CFO, Vanae Pearson, Information Security Consultant, Greg Cloon, and Director of IT at Miner's Inc., Tyree Johnson.
Veterans in the field discuss consulting, translating security needs to executive teams, and advocating for the best budget practices.
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Veterans in the field discuss consulting, translating security needs to executive teams, and advocating for the best budget practices.
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November 19, 2025 • 21 mins
Coming off Cybersecurity Awareness Month and into the holidays, this season is the perfect time to reflect on personal cybersecurity practices. Information Security Consultant, Coral Morgan, and IR Case Manager, Cory Hanks, join this episode to provide tips and cybersecurity practices for all age groups.
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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...
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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October 24, 2025 • 37 mins
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...
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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October 10, 2025 • 32 mins
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...
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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September 25, 2025 • 35 mins
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...
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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August 27, 2025 • 30 mins
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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August 13, 2025 • 32 mins
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...
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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August 1, 2025 • 31 mins
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.
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Thoughts on Unsecurity? Contact us at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more!
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July 18, 2025 • 36 mins
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 &...
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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July 11, 2025 • 33 mins
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...
Whether you need a 101 course in BIA Practices, want a little guidance with a company conversat...
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June 18, 2025 • 36 mins
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...
From the "Learn, Burn, Return" method to understanding Imposter Syndrome, this conversation promp...
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June 6, 2025 • 30 mins
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 ...
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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April 30, 2025 • 33 mins
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...
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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April 15, 2025 • 32 mins
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...
Together, the three delve into the dynamics of security culture and education. T...
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March 5, 2025 • 42 mins
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. ...
Together, the three delve into the dynamics of security culture and education. ...
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February 19, 2025 • 38 mins
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...
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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February 7, 2025 • 34 mins
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...
*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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