
Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast (DtSR)
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/
Latest episodes

Nov 26, 2024 • 35min
DtSR Episode 629 - What The Hell Is Identity Security
Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR: New intro alert! On this episode, we welcome Hed Kovetz from SILVERFORT - a company in the "identity security" space. If you're scratching your head and asking "what the hell is identity security?" - this episode is for you. We asked the same question, and Hed walked us through it. A wonderful primer on Identity Security for security professionals.YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/6r0fCs_me9IDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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

Nov 19, 2024 • 39min
DtSR Episode 628 - Rob Allen Endpoint Security Does Not Have to Suck
Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR: Join us on an adventurous conversation in the wild and wacky world of endpoint security. At a time where evolution seems to have come to a standstill, there are things going on you may not be aware of. Endpoint security doesn't have to suck - this conversation with Rob Allen (Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker) may give you some new hope, or at least make you chuckle at Rob's "emotional support microphone".YouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/yXAbCM_YgU4Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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

Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 1min
DtSR Episode 627 - Talent Gap Lies and Truths
Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR: On this spicy episode where returning guest Erik Bloch joins us, we host Lee Kushner to talk about the talent gap. Is there a talent gap? Who's to blame for the mess we're in right now? And of course, what to do next? For anyone who's job hunting, trying to understand the cyber job market, or trying to hire... this episode and conversation is for you.Sorry about the intermittent audio issue, I think it was a weird echo I couldn't quite pin down.YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/8SuMVL7QBJQDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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

Nov 5, 2024 • 60min
DtSR Episode 626 - Patrick Dennis Investing in CyberSecurity is Hard
Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR: Today, the podcast takes a meeting in the finance department with Patrick Dennis - current CEO of Avaya and friend of the podcast. Patrick has extensive experience in investments in both tech and beyond, and he's here to dispense some wisdom, caution, and insights. --> This podcast is packed with information that you can't afford to miss.YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/J3FQrTuY7KU?feature=shareDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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

Oct 29, 2024 • 40min
DtSR Episode 625 - Cyber Ghost Stories to Tell in the Dark
Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR: On this week's episode, Jim, James, and I sit down to a Halloween "scary story" episode. You know the feeling... that sinking feeling of dread when you can't quite put your finger on what's wrong but something is definitely wrong. Something scary, and nefarious is happening... and usually it's coming from inside the house!YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/BHRX0hi5CHQ?feature=shareDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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

Oct 22, 2024 • 46min
DtSR Episode 624 - Kevin Clark One Month A Year That Security Matters
Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR: This week on the pod, Kevin Clark joins James and I to talk about his career, how his walked his journey to a successful security leader (spoiler alert, it's another roundabout path), and what we generally think of "security awareness month". Great conversation and I think you'll agree, we need Kevin back again soon.YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/0KiUwC0RzRQDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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

Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 1min
DtSR Episode 623 - SOC Metrics Suck
Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR: Erik Bloch and Anton Chuvakin join James, Jim, and myself to talk about why security metrics in the SOC ....suck. It's an interesting predicament, and one I'm sure Anton has been ranting about since he first got his 486/DX2 66. Or maybe not. It's an interesting topic because if we're measuring crap, that means something. Or does it even matter?Link to Erik's epic post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/erikbloch_tinkertribe-secops-soc-activity-7245132473355919360-5v_B?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Aorganization_admin_admin_page_posts_published%3B8719005b-91f9-4fdd-9cbc-4c75b2b70b00Does anyone read these show notes? Should I bother still writing them up?YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/0O6XzDqbGUIDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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

Oct 8, 2024 • 43min
DtSR Episode 622 - Doug Burks Building the Security Onion
Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR: This week's episode is a special one. I've been a fan of Security Onion for a long, long time and this week Jim Tiller and I welcome Doug Burks its creator to the show. Doug gives us his story of how he started the iconic security platform and where it's going next. Don't miss this sit-down that's been far overdue. Congrats to Doug and his team on the longevity and continuing to push the envelope.YouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/25ahe0k58N4Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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

Oct 1, 2024 • 43min
DtSR Episode 621 - Cyber Security Has a Data Problem Part 2
This conversation features Jason Clark, an expert in data protection, and Nathan Smolenski, who focuses on data-related challenges in cybersecurity. They dive into the transformative role of AI in data classification, showcasing advancements that traditional methods can’t match. The duo discusses evolving data management strategies, emphasizing efficient data governance and loss prevention. Listeners are treated to insights on the growing landscape of cybersecurity and the importance of teamwork, all wrapped in a lighthearted take on themed camaraderie.

Sep 24, 2024 • 40min
DtSR Episode 620 - Cyber Security Has a Data Problem Part 1
Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR: This week Jason Clark and Nathan Smolenski join Jim Tiller and I on part 1 of a 2-part series on data security. It's a topic whose time has come, and we're going to start in part 1 with fully analyzing the problem, how we got here, and just how ugly the beast is.YouTube vide: https://youtube.com/live/Qps-4NSEI-4Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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