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The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every weekday.
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I’m Gerald Auger, Ph.D., a cybersecurity professional, college professor, and content creator with over two decades of expertise in GRC cybersecurity. This field is collaborative in nature, and my goal is to help others successfully drive their careers in a supportive and inclusive community.
Simply Cyber is designed to help individuals go further, faster in their cybersecurity careers. Learn more at https://simplycyber.io.
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Gain expert insights on what you need to takeaway from each story, and why. Learn and laugh at the same time with #TeamSC. Join us live at 8 AM Eastern every weekday morning at https://simplycyber.io/streams.
I’m Gerald Auger, Ph.D., a cybersecurity professional, college professor, and content creator with over two decades of expertise in GRC cybersecurity. This field is collaborative in nature, and my goal is to help others successfully drive their careers in a supportive and inclusive community.
Simply Cyber is designed to help individuals go further, faster in their cybersecurity careers. Learn more at https://simplycyber.io.
Follow Simply Cyber at https://simplycyber.io/socials.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 1h 39min
🔴 Dec 12’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1025
The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every day.Check out Barricade Cyber https://barricadecyber.com for #incidentresponse #ransomware and #BEC recovery. Register for BCS webinars!Check out John Strand's Pay What You Can Antisyphon Training:https://simplycyber.io/antisyphonAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform at https://threatlocker.com/dailycyberTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe at https://simplycyber.io/deleteme promo SIMPLYCYBER for 20% offRegister for Flare’s next training on Aug. 13th on Web App Testing at https://simplycyber.io/flareSimply Cyber Academy - The Place for Cyber Careers: https://academy.simplycyber.ioJoin SC Discord: https://SimplyCyber.io/discordPodcast in stream: https://cisoseries.comFollow SC: https://simplycyber.io/socials
Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 31min
🔴 Dec 11’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1024
The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every day.Check out Barricade Cyber https://barricadecyber.com for #incidentresponse #ransomware and #BEC recovery. Register for BCS webinars!Check out John Strand's Pay What You Can Antisyphon Training:https://simplycyber.io/antisyphonAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform at https://threatlocker.com/dailycyberTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe at https://simplycyber.io/deleteme promo SIMPLYCYBER for 20% offRegister for Flare’s next training on Aug. 13th on Web App Testing at https://simplycyber.io/flareSimply Cyber Academy - The Place for Cyber Careers: https://academy.simplycyber.ioJoin SC Discord: https://SimplyCyber.io/discordPodcast in stream: https://cisoseries.comFollow SC: https://simplycyber.io/socials
Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 39min
🔴 Dec 10’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1023
The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every day.Check out Barricade Cyber https://barricadecyber.com for #incidentresponse #ransomware and #BEC recovery. Register for BCS webinars!Check out John Strand's Pay What You Can Antisyphon Training:https://simplycyber.io/antisyphonAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform at https://threatlocker.com/dailycyberTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe at https://simplycyber.io/deleteme promo SIMPLYCYBER for 20% offRegister for Flare’s next training on Aug. 13th on Web App Testing at https://simplycyber.io/flareSimply Cyber Academy - The Place for Cyber Careers: https://academy.simplycyber.ioJoin SC Discord: https://SimplyCyber.io/discordPodcast in stream: https://cisoseries.comFollow SC: https://simplycyber.io/socials
Dec 9, 2025 • 1h 29min
🔴 Dec 9’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1022
The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every day.Check out Barricade Cyber https://barricadecyber.com for #incidentresponse #ransomware and #BEC recovery. Register for BCS webinars!Check out John Strand's Pay What You Can Antisyphon Training:https://simplycyber.io/antisyphonAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform at https://threatlocker.com/dailycyberTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe at https://simplycyber.io/deleteme promo SIMPLYCYBER for 20% offRegister for Flare’s next training on Aug. 13th on Web App Testing at https://simplycyber.io/flareSimply Cyber Academy - The Place for Cyber Careers: https://academy.simplycyber.ioJoin SC Discord: https://SimplyCyber.io/discordPodcast in stream: https://cisoseries.comFollow SC: https://simplycyber.io/socials
Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 33min
🔴 Dec 8’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1021
Cybersecurity insights are front and center as rising threats from brute-force login attempts on GlobalProtect and state-linked React Server exploitation are discussed. NATO's extensive cyber defense exercise highlights the need for effective tabletop practices. Meanwhile, the vulnerabilities of third-party risks, such as the Oracle EBS breach, shake the healthcare sector. On a lighter note, the dangers of virtual kidnapping scams enabled by AI are shared, along with practical advice for CISO candidates navigating the complexities of the role.
Dec 5, 2025 • 1h 33min
🔴 Dec 5’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1020
The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every day.Check out Barricade Cyber https://barricadecyber.com for #incidentresponse #ransomware and #BEC recovery. Register for BCS webinars!Check out John Strand's Pay What You Can Antisyphon Training:https://simplycyber.io/antisyphonAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform at https://threatlocker.com/dailycyberTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe at https://simplycyber.io/deleteme promo SIMPLYCYBER for 20% offRegister for Flare’s next training on Aug. 13th on Web App Testing at https://simplycyber.io/flareSimply Cyber Academy - The Place for Cyber Careers: https://academy.simplycyber.ioJoin SC Discord: https://SimplyCyber.io/discordPodcast in stream: https://cisoseries.comFollow SC: https://simplycyber.io/socials
Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 30min
🔴 Dec 4’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1019
Daniel Lowry, also known as 'Tech Neck', brings his cybersecurity expertise to the table, answering audience questions while sharing practical career advice. They delve into the record-breaking DDoS attack by the Isoru botnet and its defensive strategies. Discussion also covers a new unauthenticated RCE in React Server Components and the implications of UK's proposed ban on ransomware payments. Plus, insights on the recent University of Phoenix breach and Android's expanded scam protections highlight the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity.
Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 36min
🔴 Dec 3’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1018
The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every day.Check out Barricade Cyber https://barricadecyber.com for #incidentresponse #ransomware and #BEC recovery. Register for BCS webinars!Check out John Strand's Pay What You Can Antisyphon Training:https://simplycyber.io/antisyphonAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform at https://threatlocker.com/dailycyberTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe at https://simplycyber.io/deleteme promo SIMPLYCYBER for 20% offRegister for Flare’s next training on Aug. 13th on Web App Testing at https://simplycyber.io/flareSimply Cyber Academy - The Place for Cyber Careers: https://academy.simplycyber.ioJoin SC Discord: https://SimplyCyber.io/discordPodcast in stream: https://cisoseries.comFollow SC: https://simplycyber.io/socials
Dec 2, 2025 • 1h 31min
🔴 Dec 2’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1017
The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every day.Check out Barricade Cyber https://barricadecyber.com for #incidentresponse #ransomware and #BEC recovery. Register for BCS webinars!Check out John Strand's Pay What You Can Antisyphon Training:https://simplycyber.io/antisyphonAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform at https://threatlocker.com/dailycyberTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe at https://simplycyber.io/deleteme promo SIMPLYCYBER for 20% offRegister for Flare’s next training on Aug. 13th on Web App Testing at https://simplycyber.io/flareSimply Cyber Academy - The Place for Cyber Careers: https://academy.simplycyber.ioJoin SC Discord: https://SimplyCyber.io/discordPodcast in stream: https://cisoseries.comFollow SC: https://simplycyber.io/socials
Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 30min
🔴 Dec 1’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1016
The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every day.Check out Barricade Cyber https://barricadecyber.com for #incidentresponse #ransomware and #BEC recovery. Register for BCS webinars!Check out John Strand's Pay What You Can Antisyphon Training:https://simplycyber.io/antisyphonAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform at https://threatlocker.com/dailycyberTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe at https://simplycyber.io/deleteme promo SIMPLYCYBER for 20% offRegister for Flare’s next training on Aug. 13th on Web App Testing at https://simplycyber.io/flareSimply Cyber Academy - The Place for Cyber Careers: https://academy.simplycyber.ioJoin SC Discord: https://SimplyCyber.io/discordPodcast in stream: https://cisoseries.comFollow SC: https://simplycyber.io/socials
