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The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every weekday.
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.
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 31, 2025 • 1h 33min
🔴 Dec 31’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1037
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/antisyphonStop ransomware without the hassle. Allow what you need and block the rest with ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform — simple to deploy, simple to manage: 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 30, 2025 • 1h 35min
🔴 Dec 30’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1036
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/antisyphonStop ransomware without the hassle. Allow what you need and block the rest with ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform — simple to deploy, simple to manage: 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 29, 2025 • 1h 31min
🔴 Dec 29’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1035
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/antisyphonStop ransomware without the hassle. Allow what you need and block the rest with ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform — simple to deploy, simple to manage: 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 26, 2025 • 1h 32min
🔴 Dec 26’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1034
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/antisyphonStop ransomware without the hassle. Allow what you need and block the rest with ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform — simple to deploy, simple to manage: 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 24, 2025 • 1h 36min
🔴 Dec 24’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1033
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/antisyphonStop ransomware without the hassle. Allow what you need and block the rest with ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform — simple to deploy, simple to manage: 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 23, 2025 • 1h 37min
🔴 Dec 23’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1032
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/antisyphonStop ransomware without the hassle. Allow what you need and block the rest with ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform — simple to deploy, simple to manage: 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 22, 2025 • 1h 32min
🔴 Dec 22’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1031
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/antisyphonStop ransomware without the hassle. Allow what you need and block the rest with ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform — simple to deploy, simple to manage: 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 19, 2025 • 1h 59min
🔴 Dec 19’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1030
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/antisyphonStop ransomware without the hassle. Allow what you need and block the rest with ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform — simple to deploy, simple to manage: 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 18, 2025 • 1h 29min
🔴 Dec 18’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1029
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/antisyphonStop ransomware without the hassle. Allow what you need and block the rest with ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform — simple to deploy, simple to manage: 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 17, 2025 • 1h 32min
🔴 Dec 17’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 1028
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/antisyphonStop ransomware without the hassle. Allow what you need and block the rest with ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform — simple to deploy, simple to manage: 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
