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

July 15, 2026 37 mins
Welcome to Episode 260 of the Unsecurity Podcast!

Join hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins as they sit down with special guest Mea Yang, an Information Security Consultant at FRSecure.

The conversation explores the pipeline problem from multiple angles — from early interest and industry perception to hiring bias, retention challenges, and the lack of women in leadership. They unpack how cybersecurity teams can mov...
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    In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, we unpack the Cyber Resilience Act and why it’s becoming a critical framework for anyone building or selling digital products in today’s connected world.

    Megan talks with Madalin Neag and Christopher "CRob" Robinson about open source security, software supply chain risk, software bills of materials, and why passive consumption of open source is no longer enough.

    T...
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    In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins speak with Brian Kelley, information security consultant at FRSecure and one of the infamous CISSP Mentor Program's leads this year. Together, they talk about Brian's journey in information security and how it led him to helping support the FRSecure CISSP Mentor Program.

    Hear the trio discuss:
    • Working in IT and finding interest in information...
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    In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins speak with Samantha Floyd, an associate penetration tester and active member of Blacks in Cyber and Black Women in Cyber.

    Together, they talk about Samantha's shift from marketing to the cyber industry, including:



    • The thrill and ethics of hacking and CTFs
    • The power of inclusive communities
    • Reducing barriers and amplifying diverse pe...
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    The Unsecurity Podcast is back for our annual discussion with Pinky, FRSecure's Incident Response Manager, to discuss the "Breachmas" season.

    Breachmas is a time of year or a phenomenon when attackers pull a few more levers available to them—more people on PTO, increased online spending, and general busyness contributing to less focus. The result is an uptick in cyber incidents nearing the end of each calendar year.
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    The Unsecurity Podcast returns with a truly joyful conversation with FRecure's own Jo Moldenhauer.

    Jo, an Associate Information Security Consultant, is famous around the FRSecure office for her weekly security news reviews, where she meticulously compiles articles and talking points for a company-wide discussion around industry trends and snapshots.

    And this couldn't have been easy to do. Jo's path to InfoSec is a rec...
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    A slow-rolling holiday episode featuring CISO at DataSite, Ted Peterson! Transitioning from a Director Role, Ted shares his journey to the CISO title and how his unique background informs his work approach.

    Tune in for insights on:
    • Realities to navigating organizational leadership as a CISO
    • Importance of diverse perspectives and backgrounds in the security space 
    • Establishing pathway to career goals
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    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.

    Like, subscribe, and share with your network to stay informed about the latest in cybe...
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    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.

    Like, subscribe, and share with your network to stay informed about the latest in cybersecurity! We want to hear...
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    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.
    Like, subscribe, and share with your network to stay informed about the latest in cybersecurity! We want to hear from you! Re...
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    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 unsecurit...
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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-en...
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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...
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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
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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.

    Have something to say? Contact us at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more!

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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 i...
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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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    Instagram: https://www.i...
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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
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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 c...
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