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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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00:45:02

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

The Security Repo ·

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...

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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...

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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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00:28:35

Countering Shadow IT Through Nudging Intervention -...

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2024/10/02

In this episode of The Security Repo Podcast, let's talk about the largest IT threat outside of IT, and maybe out of the line of site of Security teams, Shadow IT. We are joined by Garrett Gross, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over twenty years of experience. Garrett currently holds the position of Head of Product Success at Nudge Security. His primary focus is on implementing innovative strategies to address SaaS sprawl and mitigate the risks associated with shadow IT. With a

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00:00:59

What Does The Future Hold For The Security Repo...

The Security Repo ·

2024/09/26

We have had so much fun making The Security Repo Podcast, and we hope you have learned as much as we have along the way. The tides of change have finally reached our shore, and we are sad to announce the departure of Mackenzie Jackson, our original founder, producer, and co-host of the podcast, from our regular episodes. We wish him much success in his new adventures. We are also announcing a brand new chapter in the history of the program. Dwayne McDaniel will now be joined weekly by Kayssar

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00:36:09

Data Loss Prevention and Stopping Breaches Before...

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2024/09/25

In this episode of The Security Repo Podcast, we explore all things Data Loss Prevention (DLP). We are joined by Daniel Jay, Senior Director of Product Management at GTB Technologies. We start with a quick high-level of the topic of Data Loss Prevention and how we met at the RSA Conference 2024. By the end, we turn the conversation to AI and balance the risks of using LLMs with faster output. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-jay-a683b635/ GTTB.com

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00:39:32

Security Automation And Leveraging AI To Deal With...

The Security Repo ·

2024/09/18

In this episode of The Security Repo Podcast, we look at security automation and how we can engineer our way to better security overall. We are joined, once again by Huxley Barbee, who has been a fixture of the security community for over 20 years. Professionally, he was a security consultant working with customers in finance, insurance, manufacturing, and higher education. Currently, he leads the security engineering group at a fintech company. Beyond the day job, he is also active in the security

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00:36:14

Developer Awareness Training and AI Assisted Tooling...

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2024/09/11

In this episode of The Security Repo Podcast, we take a look at the role developer training and awareness have in improving security.We are joined by Chris Lindsey, Application Security Evangelist at Mend.io. He is a seasoned speaker who has appeared at conferences, webinars, and private events. Chris draws on expertise from more than 15 years of direct security experience leading and building security programs and over 35 years of experience leading teams in programming software, solutions, and

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00:46:40

Improving Your Security by Leveraging AI: The Arcanum...

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2024/09/04

In this episode of The Security Repo Podcast, we dive deep into how AI is helping the Red, Blue, and Purple teams and how we can leverage ChatGPT to stay ahead of attackers. We are joined once again by Jason Haddix Founder, CEO and Head of Training at Arcanum Information Security. He is also the creator of the Arcanum Cyber Security Bot: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-HTsfg2w2z-arcanum-cyber-security-bot Listen in to find out what you have been missing about AI.

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00:31:17

DeepCover & DART Academy: Fighting Scammers Through...

The Security Repo ·

2024/08/28

In this episode of The Security Repo Podcast, we dive deep into a rather troubling phenomenon: scammers who target senior citizens. We are joined by Anita Nikolich, a speaker and a university-based cybersecurity researcher specializing in network security and cryptocurrency analytics. She joins us as the founder and co-principal Investigator of DART, a collective of researchers, security experts, game designers, and community-based organizations who have come together to combine their expertise

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00:42:48

Mining for Vulnerabilities: Hidden Dangers of Open...

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2024/08/23

In this episode of The Security Repo Podcast, we dive deep into a pervasive cybersecurity issue: open data buckets. Joined by Glen Helton, Director of Information Security at a major multinational and founder of the Sky Witness Project, we explore how improperly secured cloud storage—commonly known as "open buckets"—can expose sensitive data to the world. Glen shares insights on the scale of the problem, revealing that billions of files are currently accessible to anyone with the right

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00:44:38

The Frontline of Cybersecurity: Defending Against...

The Security Repo ·

2024/08/14

In this episode of The Security Repo, we sit down with Jossef Harush Kadouri, a pioneer in software supply chain security and founder of Dustico, now part of Checkmarx. Jossef shares his journey from startup to acquisition, detailing the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain attacks. We explore how malicious actors are exploiting open-source ecosystems, the challenges of maintaining secure software, and practical steps developers and organizations can take to protect themselves. Whether you're

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