Cyber Intrigue

Dive into history with me, Jeff Hudesman, as we explore Operation Bernhard, the WWII plot to destabilize the British economy. Learn how this historic operation parallels today's cybersecurity challenges.

Join today's guest Joshua Brown, CISO at H&R Block, who began as a PhD candidate in philosophy before shifting to IT and Information Security. Joshua shares his unique journey and discusses his approach to aligning security strategies with business goals, emphasizing the importance of understanding business contexts as a security leader. The conversation explores the evolution of cybersecurity threats, with a focus on Zero Trust and ransomware, and the critical role of security awareness. Joshua also delves into the impact of AI on security and the future trends in the field, highlighting the necessity for cybersecurity leaders to deeply understand their business's operations and risks. This episode offers insightful perspectives valuable for both aspiring and established cybersecurity professionals.

In this episode of "Cyber Intrigue", Laura Whitt-Winyard, VP of Security and IT at Hummingbird discusses the unique challenges of implementing cybersecurity at startups.

Prepare to fortify your digital fortress as we host David B. Cross, Oracle SaaS Cloud's Chief Information Security Officer for an incisive discussion on the constantly mutating threats within the cyber realm.

Discover the chilling realities of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and their potentially devastating impacts on essential services as we delve into the Oldsmar Florida Water Treatment Plant hacking incident. Transition with me into the digital currency domain, where we unravel the Mt. Gox saga, a cautionary tale of the need for robust security in the cryptocurrency space. With 850,000 Bitcoins vanishing into the digital void, we uncover the pivotal lessons learned about the fragility of trust in the digital age.

Unlock the secrets of a teenage hacker who sent shockwaves through the US government, and join us as we trace the steps of an astronomer who stumbled into a web of international espionage—it's a true exploration of the digital frontier that's both harrowing and enlightening.

Embark on a historical voyage that connects the dots from early phone phreaking to the pressing cybersecurity issues in the nascent world of online commerce. We'll examine how the simplicity of the first e-commerce websites invited exploitation and catalyzed the development of the robust security measures we depend on today.

Embark on a voyage through the digital depths with "Cyber Intrigue", a podcast that uncovers the pivotal moments and shadowy figures behind the evolution of hacking.