In this episode I discuss cyber-attacks in the Summer of 2022.  I’ll review who was attacked, its impact, and the aftermath.  While I would love to go into the technical details about the attacks, that data becomes harder and harder to find with each breach and news release.  Victims are tight lipped and apparently being told more and more to not share technical details.    We know that both China and Russia have increased cyber-attacks due to global tension in Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) and Ukraine.  I am certain there have been many, many, more that we are not hear ..read more

In this episode I spend 30-minutes talking with Adrianus Warmenhoven, Defensive Strategist at Nordvpn.   We dove into virtual private networks (VPN) and networking.  Hear how VPN's work, when to use them and why.  We discuss real-world examples and talk security stories as well as some cyber security history. Send comments, questions, and episode ideas to: cybergreybeard@gmail.com  NordVPN RFC1918 Tim Berners-Lee OSINT Tools – Open-Source Intelligence Tooling For those interested in supporting Josh, my mentee looking to relocate to Canada and study cyber security, please v ..read more

Here I talk about different avenues within cyber security.  We use terms such as red team, blue team, and purple team when discussing offense, defense, and a merger of the two.  I’ll go over different technologies, teams that cover each of these areas and jobs that involve each team.  We have these teams and terms due to the size and complexity of the overall cyber security profession.   This episode provides a lot of insight on technologies and jobs to help listeners better focus on their cyber security journey. Send comments, questions, and episode ideas to: cybergreybea ..read more

This episodes has me  talking about how employees can get enhanced benefits from their employer.  Most people figure salary is the only thing that matters from when it comes to the benefits of working.  This is a major mistake.  Healthcare alone can potentially bring thousands of dollars per year in additional compensation and companies vary greatly in this area.  401(k) programs have the potential of financially beating healthcare benefits depending on your salary, contribution, and company match program.   Does your employer treat you right with travel arrangeme ..read more

Conversation with Perry Carpenter, C | CISO, MSIA, who currently serves as chief evangelist and strategy officer for KnowBe4, the world’s most popular security awareness and simulated phishing platform.   Perry and I talked about the history of KnowBe4, his journey in cyber security, what students and early professionals can study to succeed in social engineering among other topics.  Perry talks about his background and how he took his Arts and Science education to become an extremely successful cyber security professional.  Perry gives advice on what he looks for in hiring earl ..read more

Podcast sponsored by AlgoSec where I discuss how applications impact network and security engineers.  This was a 1:1 conversation between me as an SME with a marketing leader  at AlgoSec.  You can find the full video interview here.  This topic provides detail on challenges experienced by network and security engineers related to applications and application security.  We talk about a business focus and the need for network and security engineers to know and focus on more than packets and protocols. For those interested in supporting Josh, my mentee looking to relocat ..read more

In this episode, I discuss the detail and complexity inherent with software solutions including specific jobs that relate to cyber security applications.  Many of us tend to think that software is only skin deep.  In reality, applications go from involved to intricate to MASSIVELY COMPLEX.  Too often I’ve engaged with projects where I figure, oh, it’s a software program, no big deal.  Then I get surprised by the depth, detail, and breadth of the product. Listen in and hear about all of the jobs tied to cyber security applications and the ancillary components related to the ..read more

In this episode I step away from my normal monologue style to interview a renowned guest, W. Curtis Preston.  Curtis, the Chief Technical Evangalist at Druva, is also known as Mr. Backup.  Curtis runs his own website, Backup Central dot com with his own Podcast called Restore It All.  He also participates in the No Hardware Required Podcast for Druva. Curtis and I discuss the relationship between backups and cyber security.  He also shares his professional journey and offers advice to students and early professionals related to their professional future. Please make sure ..read more

This episode goes into great detail about a timeshare scam that directly targeted me.  I tell the story along with detailed steps the con artists took to try and make me their victim.  I provide steps take to PROVE they were liars and thieves.  I conclude with 12 critical steps everyone should implement that will protect them from online scams.  We are all at risk to con artists through phone, text, and email.  Knowledge is power and this episode  empowers my listeners with critical data required to protect themselves and their loved ones. For those interested in ..read more

In this episode I discuss how to start a new cyber security job.  I talk about emotions associated with starting over, fear, stress, anxiety, excitement,  and joy, among others.  I touch on topics around people, processes and technology at the company.  This episode discusses change and how to deal with it.  Starting a new job happens to nearly every employee and it is important to know you are not alone and that the challenges with starting over are universal.  Herein I discuss what to focus on, what to look for, and what to look out for. For those interested in ..read more