Legitimate Cybersecurity Podcasts

Are you curious about penetration testing, aka legal hacking? In this episode of Legitimate Cybersecurity, Frank and Dustin tear down the myths of hacking, break down real-world pen testing, and share hilarious (and horrifying) war stories from the field.We cover: ✅ The skills you actually need to get into pen testing ✅ What certs like OSCP, CEH, and GPEN really mean ✅ Why most companies have no idea what’s on their network ✅ Real pen test experiences gone sideways ✅ Why you might still get

Sorry in advance for the wonk audio!! AI is everywhere—and it's not just writing poems or generating cat pics. In this episode of Legitimate Cybersecurity, Frank Downs and Dustin Burr dive deep into the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of cybersecurity. From the myth of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) to AI-powered pentesting and blue team burnout, we demystify the buzzwords, talk real-world applications, and get a little weird with some philosophical takes. And yes, Clippy

In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of Legitimate Cybersecurity, Frank and Dustin are joined by Micah Heaton, Executive Director of Product & Innovation Strategy at BlueVoyant and 2025 Microsoft Security Changemaker. 🎧 We talk: Why Micah champions the quiet defenders in cybersecurity The hidden art of communicating technical truth AI vs hype: what’s real, what’s marketing How tribalism creeps into tech debates—and how to resist it Data ethics, hallucinations, and the

What happens when the man who brought down Silk Road and Silk Road 2.0 joins us to talk about the largest credential breach in history? In this episode, Austin Berglas — former Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Cyber Branch in New York — shares behind-the-scenes stories from taking down some of the most infamous dark web marketplaces, tracking cybercriminals through the rise of Tor and Bitcoin, and launching the FBI’s first data wiretap. Today, he serves as Global Head of

🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of Legitimate Cybersecurity, where Frank and Dustin dive deep into the misunderstood world of cyber maturity. From donut shop risk models to executives clicking phishing emails (yes, really), this episode brings laughs, lessons, and legal implications. Learn: What cyber maturity really means Why frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO 27001 matter How corporate culture can make or break your cybersecurity And… how Frank may have cursed a table

In this conversation, Frank and Dustin explore the critical themes surrounding cybersecurity, including its impact on businesses, the vulnerabilities organizations face, the role of leadership in fostering a secure environment, the importance of frameworks and standards, and the necessity of building a culture of cybersecurity. They discuss real-world examples of companies affected by cyber incidents and emphasize the need for proactive measures and continuous education in the field of

After a three-year hiatus, Frank Downs and Dustin Brewer are back—older, wiser, and still talking into microphones they probably shouldn’t be trusted with. In this launch of their new podcast: Legitimate Cybersecurity, the two 20-year cyber veterans tackle one of the industry’s most persistent problems: why patching is still broken in 2025. They explore: The cultural and business reasons patching never gets prioritized How vulnerability management became the garbage collection of