

Shared Security Podcast
Tom Eston, Scott Wright, Kevin Johnson
Shared Security is the the longest-running cybersecurity and privacy podcast where industry veterans Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Johnson break down the week’s security WTF moments, privacy fails, human mistakes, and “why is this still a problem?” stories — with humor, honesty, and hard-earned real-world experience. Whether you’re a security pro, a privacy advocate, or just here to hear Kevin yell about vendor nonsense, this podcast delivers insights you’ll actually use — and laughs you probably need. Real security talk from people who’ve lived it.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 18, 2021 • 25min
The Capital Riot: First Amendment and Deplatforming, Cybersecurity Lessons Learned
This week co-host Kevin Johnson joins me to discuss the cybersecurity lessons learned from the US Capital riot, why deplatforming is not violating first amendment rights, and much more. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Check out our series on how to break into a cybersecurity career https://sharedsecurity.net/2021/01/04/how-to-break-into-to-a-cybersecurity-career-part-1/ https://sharedsecurity.net/2021/01/11/how-to-break-into-a-cybersecurity-career-part-2-with-rafal-los/ What the First Amendment actually […]
The post The Capital Riot: First Amendment and Deplatforming, Cybersecurity Lessons Learned appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Jan 11, 2021 • 24min
How to Break Into a Cybersecurity Career – Part 2 with Rafal Los
Rafal Los, industry veteran and host of the “Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast”, joins Tom Eston for part two in our series on how to break into a cybersecurity career. If you’re a college student or thinking about getting into cybersecurity, this is one episode you don’t want to miss! ** Links mentioned on the […]
The post How to Break Into a Cybersecurity Career – Part 2 with Rafal Los appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Jan 4, 2021 • 30min
How to Break Into a Cybersecurity Career – Part 1
In episode 154 for January 4th 2021: Are you a college student, or someone that has an interest in a cybersecurity career? Check out the first episode in our series on how to break into a cybersecurity career with co-host Kevin Johnson. ** Links mentioned on the show ** So, you want to work in […]
The post How to Break Into a Cybersecurity Career – Part 1 appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Dec 28, 2020 • 8min
Top 3 Cybersecurity Tips
In episode 153 for December 28th 2020: In our last episode of the year co-host Tom Eston talks about his top 3 tips to keep you cybersecure in 2021. Thank you for listening, watching us on YouTube, and supporting our show and sponsors this year. We wish you and your family a new year that’s […]
The post Top 3 Cybersecurity Tips appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Dec 23, 2020 • 35min
The Year in Review and 2021 Predictions
Our last episode of the year is our always entertaining year in review and 2021 predictions with co-hosts Scott Wright and Kevin Johnson. Thank you for listening and supporting the show in 2020! ** Links mentioned on the show ** Check out our year in review and 2020 predictions recorded around the same time last […]
The post The Year in Review and 2021 Predictions appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Dec 21, 2020 • 28min
SolarWinds/SUNBURST Backdoor, Third-Party and Supply Chain Security
In episode 152 for December 21st 2020: A discussion about the SolarWinds Orion backdoor, third-party security, and the threat of supply chain attacks with co-host Kevin Johnson. ** Links mentioned on the show ** US govt, FireEye breached after SolarWinds supply-chain attack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-fireeye-breached-after-solarwinds-supply-chain-attack/ https://savebreach.com/solarwinds-credentials-exposure-led-to-us-government-fireye-breach/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/sec-filings-solarwinds-says-18000-customers-are-impacted-by-recent-hack/ What We Know (And Don’t) About The SolarWinds Orion Hack […]
The post SolarWinds/SUNBURST Backdoor, Third-Party and Supply Chain Security appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Dec 14, 2020 • 8min
FireEye Hacked, Foxconn Ransomware Attack, Apple’s New Privacy Features
In episode 151 for December 14th 2020: What you need to know about the stolen FireEye “Red Team” tools and the FUD going on in the media about the attack, Foxconn gets hit with a ransomware attack plus details on how ransomware attacks are evolving, and how Apple is stopping advertisers from tracking you across […]
The post FireEye Hacked, Foxconn Ransomware Attack, Apple’s New Privacy Features appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Dec 7, 2020 • 9min
iPhone Zero-Click Exploit, BEC Email Auto-Forward Scams, COVID-19 Vaccine Cold Chain Attacks
In episode 150 for December 7th 2020: Details about a now patched iPhone zero-click Wi-Fi exploit, the FBI warns of business email compromise scammers using email auto-forwarding in attacks, and how nation-state attackers are targeting the COVID-19 vaccine supply ‘cold chain’. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Google Hacker Details Zero-Click ‘Wormable’ Wi-Fi Exploit […]
The post iPhone Zero-Click Exploit, BEC Email Auto-Forward Scams, COVID-19 Vaccine Cold Chain Attacks appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Dec 1, 2020 • 30min
Holiday Shopping Scams and Tips to Stay Safe
In our November monthly episode we discuss the scams that you may encounter this holiday shopping season due to the pandemic and our top tips on how to stay safe and more secure when doing your shopping this year. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Digital Safety in the New Normal: Holiday Edition https://www.ibtimes.com/digital-safety-new-normal-holiday-edition-3087840 […]
The post Holiday Shopping Scams and Tips to Stay Safe appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Nov 30, 2020 • 8min
Amazon Sidewalk, Federal IoT Security Law, Facebook Messenger Bug
In episode 149 for November 30th 2020: Police begin to pilot a program to live-stream Amazon Ring cameras, new details about Amazon Sidewalk, Congress unanimously passes a federal Internet of Things security law, and a Facebook Messenger bug that lets an attacker listen to you before you pick up a call. ** Links mentioned on […]
The post Amazon Sidewalk, Federal IoT Security Law, Facebook Messenger Bug appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.


