Getting Defensive Podcast

Feb 11 2025 10 ep. 61 mins 51
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We interview leaders in the IT security field to learn about their career path, their areas of specialty, and what we can learn to help better defend our organizations from modern cyber threats.

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Getting Defensive With Derek Held

Feb 11 2025 65 mins  
In this episode of Getting Defensive, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat welcome Derek Held, a senior cloud security engineer, to discuss the challenges organizations face in cloud security. The conversation explores the transition from traditional IT environments to cloud-native architectures, emphasizing the importance of leveraging cloud capabilities, particularly in identity man

Getting Defensive With Michael Taggart

Jan 20 2025 43 mins  
In this episode of the Getting Defensive podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat welcome cybersecurity educator Michael Taggart. They discuss Taggart’s journey into cybersecurity, the challenges of educating others in the field, and the importance of empathy and communication in security training. The conversation also touches on affordable training options, the role of securi

Getting Defensive With Sophie Schmieg

Jan 13 2025 52 mins  
In this episode, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss the evolving landscape of cryptography with expert Sophie Schmeig. They explore her journey into cryptography, the implications of quantum computing on classical cryptography, and the importance of transitioning to post-quantum cryptography. Sophie shares insights on current cryptographic standards, the challenges posed by quantu

Getting Defensive With Martin Fisher

Jan 06 2025 59 mins  
Summary In this episode of the Getting Defensive podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat welcome Martin Fisher, a seasoned CISO with over 20 years of experience in information security, particularly in the healthcare sector. Martin shares insights from his decade-long tenure at Northside Hospital Group, discussing the unique challenges of cybersecurity in healthcare, the […]

Getting Defensive With Chris Dotson

Dec 26 2024 59 mins  
Summary In this episode of the Getting Defensive podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andy Kalat welcome Chris Dotson, a cloud security expert and author of ‘Practical Cloud Security’. The conversation covers a range of topics including the challenges of writing a book, common security mistakes in cloud environments, the importance of identity and access management, […]

Getting Defensive With Michał “rysiek” Woźniak

Dec 16 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of the Getting Defensive podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat welcome IT security professional and digital human rights activist Rysiek. They discuss Rysiek’s experiences while working for the OCCRP during the release of the Panama Papers, the challenges faced by small organizations in cybersecurity, and the importance of multi-factor authentication. The [�

Getting Defensive With Dan Tentler

Dec 09 2024 82 mins  
In this episode of the Getting Defensive podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat engage with cybersecurity expert Dan Tentler, discussing the complexities of cybersecurity roles, the challenges of hiring qualified professionals, and the importance of learning from past breaches. Tentler emphasizes the need for accountability in security practices and the necessity of understandi

Getting Defensive With Dave Shackleford

Dec 02 2024 64 mins  
In this episode, we interview cybersecurity expert Dave Shackelford. We discuss the current state of the cybersecurity industry, the impact of ransomware, and the evolving landscape of cloud security. The conversationy touches on the challenges of burnout in the field, the changing nature of cybersecurity conferences, and the importance of understanding shared responsibility and fa

Getting Defensive With Joe Gray

Nov 27 2024
Andy and Jerry interview Joe Gray and discuss his entry into the work of social engineering and his experience in helping organizations build programs to resist social engineering attacks. For more information about Joe Gray, please visit his LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joegrayinfosec/

Getting Defensive With Andy Green

Nov 21 2024 71 mins  
More about Andy Green: https://andygreen.phd/