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The Security Repo

Mackenzie Jackson & Dwayne McDaniel

The security repo is a podcast that focuses on real world security issues we are all facing today. We will take deep dives into news events and have exclusive interviews with security leaders on the ground.

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00:22:45

Playing (And Winning) CTFs To Advance Your...

The Security Repo ·

2025/03/05

In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we sit down with Edna Jonnson, a cybersecurity engineer and SOC analyst, to discuss their journey from web development to security operations. Edna shares insights on the value of Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions for skill development, recounting their recent victory at Wild West Hacking Fest. We also dive into their day-to-day work in a SOC, the importance of credit freezes for personal security, and their involvement in cybersecurity communities

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00:41:51

Defense In Depth Means Writing More Tests To Make...

The Security Repo ·

2025/02/26

In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we dive into the concept of defense in depth with guest John Poulin, who shares insights on secure code reviews, architecture design, and threat modeling. We discuss the importance of integrating security tests into development workflows, the role of security headers in assessing a company's security posture, and the challenges of implementing robust audit logging. Plus, John recounts the day GitHub logged out all users due to a security bug and

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00:42:21

What Does It Mean To Be A Security Lead - A...

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2025/02/19

In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, Dwayne and Kayssar dive into Kayssar's role as a security leader at GitGuardian, exploring his responsibilities, challenges, and the balance between proactive and reactive security work. They also discuss the evolution of security tools, the importance of relationship-building in security roles, and share insights on vulnerability management and security awareness training. Kayssar offers a unique perspective on what the security industry is getting

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00:48:29

Understanding Security Champions and Making Human...

The Security Repo ·

2025/02/12

In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, Dwayne and Kayssar sit down with Dustin Lehr, co-founder and chief product and tech officer at Katilyst , to explore the power of Security Champions programs. Dustin shares insights from his journey as a software engineer turned cybersecurity leader and explains how security champions can bridge the gap between security teams and developers. The conversation covers trust-building, best practices for implementing a successful champions program, and how to

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00:37:54

Leveraging Hermeneutics In Cyber Threat Intelligence...

The Security Repo ·

2025/02/05

In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we dive into the world of ISACs (Information Sharing Analysis Centers) with Cherie Burgett. Cherie shares insights into the nuanced field of cyber threat intelligence, discussing how interpretation techniques like hermeneutics can enhance understanding of threat actor behavior. The conversation also explores practical approaches to information sharing, intelligence delivery, and the importance of balancing concise communication with actionable

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00:30:59

Observability ownership, monitoring apps at scale,...

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2025/01/29

In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we explore the intersection of observability and security with special guest Josh Lee, a developer advocate at Altinity and expert on Clickhouse and OpenTelemetry. We discuss the evolving definition of observability, how context and tagging enhance both security and observability practices, and how databases like ClickHouse® compare to Snowflake for monitoring applications at scale. Josh also shares insights on DevOps culture as a "foreign

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00:36:39

The Freedom Of Information Act, Ethical AI, And...

The Security Repo ·

2025/01/22

In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we talk with cybersecurity expert Stephanie Honore, about her journey into security, her work with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and her insights on ethical AI and chain of custody in data handling. She shares her experience building software for evidence management and her thoughts on the intersection of security and legal frameworks. We also explore her creative side as a "spycore" musician blending cybersecurity themes with nerdcore

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00:43:31

Securing Workload Identities And Working On Conjure -...

The Security Repo ·

2025/01/15

In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we explore the fascinating and complex world of non-human identities (NHIs) with Jody Hunt from CyberArk. We discuss the challenges of authenticating machine workloads, delve into the "secret zero" problem, and consider how frameworks like SPIFFE are shaping the future of secure machine identity. Plus, Jody shares his journey through a tech acquisition and the enduring importance of thinking like an attacker in cybersecurity.Jody has held diverse roles

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00:42:37

The Updated OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and the...

The Security Repo ·

2025/01/08

In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, the team dives into the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications with special guest Talesh Seeparsan, an expert in cybersecurity and AI safety. Talesh shares insights into why a specialized top 10 for LLM vulnerabilities is essential, delves into unique challenges like system prompt leakage and AI supply chain risks, and provides practical advice for small companies navigating AI compliance. The conversation wraps up with reflections on

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00:45:02

Securing Flight Simulators And Other Operational...

The Security Repo ·

2024/12/18

In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we delve into the intricate world of flight simulators and their unique cybersecurity challenges with guest Coburn Slay. He shares insights into managing both legacy and modern systems, the importance of compliance in operational technology, and his journey into tech starting at a young age. We also explore broader themes like the need for simplicity in cybersecurity tooling and combating misconceptions about age in the industry.Coburn Slay is a

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00:36:03

Getting Out Of Walled Gardens By Running Your Own...

The Security Repo ·

2024/12/11

In this week's episode of The Security Repo Podcast, we are joined by Michael Harrison, a tech veteran who discusses the benefits and challenges of running your own email server in a world dominated by major providers, along with insights into the surprising persistence of fax technology in industries like healthcare. Michael also reflects on his pivotal role in bringing internet access to Chattanooga in the 1990s and shares practical advice on navigating walled gardens and enhancing system

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00:37:37

Understanding Psychological Safety And Asking...

The Security Repo ·

2024/12/04

Got psychological safety? In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast we sit down with Deanna Stanley to learn about psychological safety and the framework she has coauthored on building the layers of trust within organizations. We also dig into a few interesting stories from her time at MITRE and end up with some very encouraging words on how to stay relevant in a constantly shifting field. Deanna started her career as an embedded programmer in the telecommunications industry, and was a

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00:41:39

Phone Phreaking, The History Of The Security...

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2024/11/27

In this episode of the Security Repo podcast, we are joined by the legendary DFIR Matt to get a history of phone phreaking and how that community of hackers inspired an entire community, including DEF CON. We also talk about how social engineering attackers are carried out, including QR code phishing, aka "quishing." Matt gives some rok solid advice as well on how to approach a successful security career. About our guest: Matt Scheurer is a show host for the ThreatReel Podcast and Vice President

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00:33:14

Getting Started In Offensive Security: A Journey Into...

The Security Repo ·

2024/11/20

In this week's episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we ask a pentester who is one year into her cybersecurity career how she got started. Along the way, we learn about her favorite security tools, what it was like making the leap into security, and how to get started with your own journey, no matter what path you want to take. We are joined by Alexis Diediker, who brings a fresh perspective to her OCO Consultant role, where she uses the social engineering skills acquired from her non-tech service

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00:33:58

Securing Human Access Through Privileged Access...

The Security Repo ·

2024/11/13

In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we take a look at the concepts around securing human identities in the enterprise. We talk about why passwords alone are not enough, why it is important to use multifactor authentication, and the dream 'golden path' of ephemeral just-in-time account creation and use. As always, we find out the best and worst advice our guest has ever heard. Aria Langer joins the program this week. She is a Senior Security Engineer for KraftHeinz, specializing in PKI

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00:27:13

Undocumented Hacking - Applying Pentesting Skills To...

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2024/11/06

In this week's episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we dive into an unusual topic for the program, navigating the US immigration system and the challenges that many security professionals working in the US face. Join us as we discuss how to apply lessons from the world of pentesting to succeeding in the face of bureaucracy. We are joined by José A. Martinez. José is the owner of too many Pokemon games which he still hasn’t played. Born in Mexico but raised in Chicago, José loves guitars, books,

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00:34:14

STIR/SHAKEN and Password Policies- Per Thorsheim

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2024/10/30

In this week's episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we turn our attention to STIR/SHAKEN, a requirement for US cell phone carriers that has been implemented to stop SPAM robocalls. We also look at password policies and research into how to make better passwords. We are joined by Per Thorsheim. Per is the founder and main organizer of PasswordsCon, the first conference dedicated to passwords, pins and anything related to digital authentication. He has been working in infosec for 30 years, and

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00:31:05

Being a Lifeguard Instead of a Police Officer and...

The Security Repo ·

2024/10/23

In this episode of The Security Repo Podcast, we look at how we satisfy the goals of compliance and security, which might seem like they would be the same thing, yet are not. We are joined by David Hawthorne. David is a technology factotum with 20 years of experience across system administration, data and software architecture, and DevOps. As the Director of Cloud Engineering at O3 Solutions, David successfully led SOC 2 and GRC initiatives. He is dedicated to delivering business value through

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00:44:36

From The Theory Of Constraints to Scorecard Patterns...

The Security Repo ·

2024/10/16

In this episode of The Security Repo Podcast, we broach a wide variety of topics, ranging from The Theory of Constraints, source control horror stories, and using scorecards to drive cross-team success. We are joined by Justin Reock, the Head of Developer Relations for Cortex.io. He is an outspoken speaker, writer, and software practice evangelist. He has over 20 years of experience working in various software roles and has delivered enterprise solutions, technical leadership, and community

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00:35:29

Rotating Secrets At Scale, Automatically, and With...

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2024/10/09

In this episode of The Security Repo Podcast, we take a look at how to do secrets rotation in a highly available systems reliably. We are joined by Kenton McDonough. Kent got his MS in Computer Science from Virginia Tech in 2021 with a focus on systems and networking. He currently does security automation for Viasat Inc, a global Satellite internet service provider, with an emphasis on credential management and RBAC systems. We walk through the tech stack that Kent works with, which includes a

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