

Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast (DtSR)
Rafal (Wh1t3Rabbit) Los
This is Cybersecurity's premier podcast. Running strong since 2011 Rafal Los, James Jardine, and Jim Tiller bring a no-nonsense, non-commercial approach to our profession. DtSR brings interviews and discussion with people you want to meet, and stories you have to hear. So whether you're just starting out, or are decades deep into your career, you'll always learn something on this show.On Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/@DtSR_PodcastOn YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/
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Oct 7, 2025 • 45min
DtSR Episode 674 - 3rd Party Risk is a Mess
TL;DR: Let's talk, err, lament, Third Party Risk programs. Who has time for these, and is there any real value in identifying 3rd party risks? Or is it just all theater for the lawyers? Paul Farley joins Jim, James and Rafal to chop it up.Dive in with us, and see what you think.YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/Le23nkaybfEHave something to say? Let's hear it.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Sep 30, 2025 • 43min
DtSR Episode 673 - Crash Out to Cash Out
TL;DR: This week's episode is what happens when I go on vacation and have a little time to think. So here we go - let's talk about this Jaguar Land Rover was compromised and ransomware spread. The damage has been 'extensive' to the point where they stopped everything... are there any lessons here?Linkshttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/20/jaguar-land-rover-hack-factories-cybersecurity-jlrhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/20/jaguar-land-rover-hack-factories-cybersecurity-jlrhttps://www.reuters.com/en/tata-motors-jlr-return-manufacturing-after-cyber-attack-2025-09-29/YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/1wjwskUrztkHave something to say? Let's hear it.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Sep 23, 2025 • 39min
DtSR Episode 672 - DFARS CMMC Update Insights
TL;DR: This podcast features our friend Bo Birdwell who sits down with us to explain the ins and outs of the new DFARS CMMS update. Jim and Bo cover a lot of ground, and James and I are along for the ride asking questions.Great episode if you're in the space, worrying about what this latest update means to you.YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/0cl1S4f3g8EHave something to say? Let's hear it.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Sep 16, 2025 • 41min
DtSR Episode 671 - It's The End of the Internet As We Know It
TL;DR: This week's returning guest is Doug Cavit, but this time he's here to talk about the Internet apocalypse. Partly driven by AI, but mostly we discuss automated content generation, bots, and consumption as we reach the conclusion that it's all coming crashing down... sooner than we'd like.YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/tUJgdrh3ws8Have something to say? Let's hear it.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Sep 9, 2025 • 41min
DtSR Episode 670 - Ethics Equity and Rock Star CISOs
TL;DR: Michael Reichstein joins the pod this week to talk about "rock star CISOs" and those who trade equity for their souls. It's an interesting discussion but this one comes with a warning label: If you're easily offended, do not listen to this.Michael's post that started this conversation: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mreichstein_cybersecurity-leadership-businessethics-activity-7361753110983135233-YSctYouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/N1mD_HLYDxUHave something to say? Let's hear it.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Sep 2, 2025 • 43min
DtSR Episode 669 - ADR Enters the SOC Chat
Join Jeff Williams, CTO and founder of Contrast Security with over 30 years in application security, and Anton Chuvakin, a former Gartner analyst known for his expertise in SIEM, as they dive into the hot topic of Application Detection and Response (ADR). They explore how ADR enhances cybersecurity frameworks and contrasts it with traditional defenses. The duo discusses the shift in application security from perimeter defenses to integrated solutions, and the challenges of detecting sophisticated attacks, advocating for improved monitoring in Security Operations Centers.

Aug 26, 2025 • 39min
DtSR Episode 668 - Actionable Crowd Sourced Defenses
TL;DR: This week's returning guest is the man, the myth, the Alpaca farmer, Philippe Humeau of CrowdSec. Life comes at you fast, threats come at you faster. The good news is - defenses can keep up. Listen in, then go check out CrowdSec!YouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/7Xc99bXCfwQHave something to say? Let's hear it.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Aug 19, 2025 • 50min
DtSR Episode 667 - Market Consolidation is Screwing the CISO
TL;DR: This week's guest is Dr Sam Liles - who's been CISO'ing since most of us have been in the industry. Sam gets it, and he has some perspective on what's going on with all this market consolidation. What is it good for? He's got some things to say, and he's not shy about it.YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ROEA6z5Q-skHave something to say? Let's hear it.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Aug 12, 2025 • 29min
DtSR Episode 665 - From Black Hat 2025 with Exhaustion
TL;DR: This week's show is a testament to surviving a week of Hacker Summer Camp out in Las Vegas. I have an interview with Ray Canzanese, Jr. (again, because y'all love him) and a bit of my take-away / rant from the week I spent out in the desert. Enjoy, I hope you made it home safe and learned something. Good God it was hot.YouTube Video: ( standby, waiting on me to edit )Thanks again to my friends at Netskope!Have something to say? Let's hear it.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Aug 4, 2025 • 33min
DtSR Episode 664 - Everything You Wanted to Know About RaffCon
** Early release, due to Black Hat Conference and RaffCon XVIII.TL;DR: This episode is all about #RaffCon. Ever wanted to know what the heck it is? Well, Raffael Marty and I break it down, give you a little history, and reminisce. As we got into Black Hat week, this is the perfect precursor to #RaffCon XVIII.YouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/jwArV_EwuZcHave something to say? Let's hear it.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast