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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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Oct 21, 2025 • 1h
🔴 Oct 21’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 988
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
Oct 21, 2025 • 3h 2min
🔴 Oct 20’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 987
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
Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 37min
🔴 Oct 17’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 986
Join Steve Prentice, a contributor from the CISO Series, as he unpacks key cybersecurity headlines, including the recent Sotheby's breach and Microsoft's action against malware. FedEx joins the conversation with insights on new CompTIA macOS certifications and the increasing importance of Apple support in IT. They also explore pressing issues like a surge in password attacks, the implications of a patch timeline expectation, and the evolving landscape of AI and identity in security.
Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 30min
🔴 Oct 16’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 985
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
Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 30min
🔴 Oct 15’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 984
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
Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 28min
🔴 Oct 14’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 983
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
Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 29min
🔴 Oct 13’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 982
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
Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 27min
🔴 Oct 10’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 981
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
Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 29min
🔴 Oct 9’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 980
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
Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 37min
🔴 Oct 8’s Top Cyber News NOW! - Ep 979
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
