Cyber Rants - The Refreshingly Real Cybersecurity Podcast

Feb 07 2025 128 ep. 37 mins 26

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Join two longtime cybersecurity professionals and their guests as they rant, rave, and tell you the nitty-gritty of cybersecurity that nobody else talks about in their fancy marketing materials and trade show giveaways, all so you can protect your organization from cyber criminals. This cybersecurity podcast even pairs well with the international best-selling book "Cyber Rants." Zach Fuller and Lauro Chavez have fun, try not to take life too seriously, and definitely don't hold anything back when it comes to cybersecurity and compliance!

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Episode #128 - Executive Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Feb 07 2025 25 mins

This week, we're launching a brand-new series of free cybersecurity training content designed to empower executive leaders and high-profile individuals. In this special training episode, the guys dive into the critical threats targeting executives and decision-makers—covering key tactics, real-world risks, and essential strategies to protect both personal and organizational secur

Episode 127 - The Hidden Risks Within: CIA Lessons on Insider Threats

Jan 10 2025 59 mins

Former CIA officer Michele Assad joins the Cyber Rants Podcast to reveal the hidden dangers of insider threats, from Nation-State recruitment to false flag operations, and why businesses can’t afford to ignore them. Michele shares actionable strategies to recognize, prevent, and respond to these risks while highlighting the power of resilience and mental toughness. She also intro

Episode 126 - Eric O'Neill on Espionage, Insider Threats, and Cybersecurity's Future

Dec 12 2024 53 mins

This week, Lauro and Zach are joined by Eric O'Neill, a former FBI agent who brought down Robert Hanssen, the most notorious and damaging spy in United States history. Eric recounts his role in one of the FBI's most significant spy takedowns and dives deep into the world of espionage and counter-espionage. He sheds light on the realities of insider threats lurking within the United

Episode #125: End of Year Cyber Hustle

Oct 18 2024 40 mins

Let's face it, the end of the year can be stressful as tech teams push to get security and compliance efforts done. Zach and Lauro have seen it all, with people scurrying to meet their company's annual requirements. They discuss the top challenges they see, how to overcome them, and how to get the best proposals from your vendors for next year. Pick up your copy of Cyber Rants on A

Episode #124: Urgent Release - Major Two Factor Authentication Vulnerability Discovered

Sep 25 2024 42 mins

In this urgent episode, the Cyber Rants crew welcomes Silent Sector’s Principal Cybersecurity Architect, Brian Contario, to discuss his game-changing discovery of a critical vulnerability in the Two-Factor Authentication Enrollment Process. This vulnerability has the potential to impact hundreds of millions of accounts globally and poses a serious threat to IT infrastructures eve

Episode #123 - Data-Centric Security: The Future of Cyber Defense

Aug 26 2024 36 mins

Lauro and Zach welcome Denzil Wessels, Founder & CEO of Dymium, to explore groundbreaking innovations in database security. Denzil introduces Dymium's cutting-edge "Ghost layer" approach, which emphasizes securing data itself rather than just the network, offering granular control and preventing the need for data duplication. This episode highlights how Dymium's unique focus on

Episode #122 - Prevent SaaS Data Leakage & Shadow IT

Aug 26 2024 40 mins

In this episode of the Cyber Rants Podcast, Zach and Lauro are joined by Yasir Ali, CEO of Polymer, to dive deep into the critical issue of data leakage and shadow IT in today's SaaS-driven business environment. As companies rely on a multitude of software platforms, employees often create unauthorized accounts on new tools, posing significant security risks. Yasir shares his exper

Episode #121 - Mastering the Art of Social Engineering with Chris Hadnagy

Jul 22 2024 53 mins

In this episode of the Cyber Rants Podcast, we sit down with Chris Hadnagy, a prominent speaker at RSA, Black Hat, and DefCon's SE Capture the Flag events. Chris is the author of four influential books, including "Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking" and "Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You." He is also the founder of

Episode #120 - Defending Against Personal Cyber Attacks

Jul 09 2024 40 mins

Financial scams and cyber breaches are hitting more Americans than ever. This week, Zach and Lauro dive into common personal scams and cyber attacks, sharing essential prevention tips and steps to take if you're targeted. Tune in and share with non-tech-savvy friends to help them stay safe from online criminals. Pick up your copy of Cyber Rants on Amazon. Looking to take your Cyber

Episode #119 - Cyber Risk Visibility With Dan DeCloss

May 30 2024 37 mins

This week, Zach and Lauro welcome pen tester, CISO, and entrepreneur, Dan DeCloss. From navigating organizational challenges to systemizing vulnerability management processes, Dan shares expert insight that applies to IT and security professionals in every organization. The guys also discuss Dan's solution to simplify penetration test reporting, vulnerability management, and monito