
The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast
An accessible but technical podcast about cybersecurity and the people who keep the internet safe. The podcast is built as a series of segments: we will be looking back at the last couple of weeks in cybersecurity news, talking to different people in the industry about areas of their expertise, we're going to break apart some of the TTPs being used by adversaries, and we will even cover a little bit of hacker history.
Latest episodes

Dec 21, 2022 • 34min
#11 - The Adversary Toolbox: WinRM + PowerShell Remoting. Plus Zack Allen, Director of Security Detection & Research at Datadog.
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, Matt Bromiley opens up the Adversary Toolbox to tell us all about WinRM + PowerShell Remoting.We also sit down with Zack Allen, Director of Security Detection & Research at Datadog, about managing uncertainty, some of his favorite tools, and building quality detections.The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast: a show about cybersecurity and the people that defend the internet.

Dec 14, 2022 • 1h 1min
#10 - Simply Cyber Report for December 14. Plus a conversation with several Open Source cybersecurity founders.
The Simply Cyber Report for December 14, 2022.Go-based malware named Zerobot in the wild. Android malware dubbed "Zombinder" a Just-in-time Trojan style malware. Iranian based APT, has been pushing hard with remote administration tooling.A roundtable conversation with several Open Source cybersecurity founders. During the conversation we discuss the complexities of open-source as it relates to cybersecurity, the effects it has on the industry, funding models, what inspired these projects, how they came to be, how they are trying to grow, and any lessons - good or bad - they have learned along the way.The panelist include:Zach Wasserman from osqueryLennart Koopmann from Graylog, Inc.Peter Manev from SuricataAnd we acknowledge some heavy audio compression during the roundtable conversation. We will be employing some new recording technology for future group conversations.As always, we would love to hear from you. Questions, feedback and ideas can be directed to defenders@limacharlie.ioThe Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast: a show about cybersecurity and the people that defend the internet.

Dec 7, 2022 • 21min
#9 - Predictions for the future from 2022
As we get ready to say goodbye to 2022 the team at the Cybersecurity Defenders podcast thought it would be nice to review all the predictions for the future made by guests on this show so far.It is a fun episode and will be interesting to circle back on next year at the same time.In the show, we talk about Dr. Joseph Burt-Miller Jr's study hall group on Discord - here is the link for anybody interested in checking it out: https://discord.gg/Z8gaAvnS4mAs always, your feedback is always welcome. If you have any criticisms or ideas for the show, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at defenders@limacharlie.ioThe Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast: a show about cybersecurity and the people that defend the internet.

Nov 30, 2022 • 34min
#8 - Simply Cyber Report for Nov 30 and Daniel Velasquez of Ground Truth Connections
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, Dr. Gerald Auger takes us through the last couple of weeks in cybersecurity news via the Simply Cyber Report.We also sit down with Daniel Velasquez, founder of Ground Truth Connections.Daniel has had a very interesting career. He has been a drone pilot inside of a war zone, worked in signals intelligence, been a CIA Targeter and risen through the ranks at Mandiant. Daniel is now the CEO and Founder of Ground Truth Connections who are operating on the ground in Ukraine with a humanitarian mission.The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast: a show about cybersecurity and the people that defend the internet.

Nov 23, 2022 • 18min
#7 - Hacker History: Operation Flyhook
In this episode, we recount the story of Operation Flyhook - an FBI sting operation in 2000 that resulted in the arrest of two Russian hackers on American soil. It is quite the story and leaves us with some pretty heavy conclusions.This episode was written by Nathaniel Nelson, narrated by Christopher Luft, and produced by the team at LimaCharlie.Any questions or feedback can be directed to defenders@limacharlie.ioThe Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast: a show about cybersecurity and the people that defend the internet.

Nov 16, 2022 • 50min
#6 - Simply Cyber Report for Nov. 16 and David Burkett, Cloud Detection Engineer
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, Dr. Gerald Auger takes us through the last couple of weeks in cybersecurity news via the Simply Cyber Report.We also sit down with David Burkett, co-author of Detectors as Code.David is an experienced Information Security Architect with a demonstrated history of working in the security industry in both Government and the Telecommunications / Service Provider Industries. He is skilled in Security Information and Event Management, Security Monitoring, Python, and Digital Forensics among other things.IN our talk with David about UAPs he references this video: Navy pilot describes encounter with UFOsThe Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast: a show about cybersecurity and the people that defend the internet.

Nov 9, 2022 • 41min
#5 - The Adversary Toolbox: PaExec. Plus Eric Capuano, Founder & CEO of Recon Infosec
Eric Capuano, CEO of Recon Infosec, discusses PaExec, OpenSoc Network Defense, and the Thursday Defensive webcast. They also talk about building cybersecurity capabilities on a budget, the importance of incident preparedness, and tips for beginners in the industry.

Nov 2, 2022 • 54min
#4 - Simply Cyber Report for Nov. 2 and Paul Caiazzo of SnapAttack
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, Dr. Gerald Auger takes us through the last couple of weeks in cybersecurity news via the Simply Cyber ReportWe also sit down with Paul Caiazzo: cybersecurity expert, entrepreneur and strategist, CISO and CPO.Paul has dedicated his career to advancing the field of global cyber security. In his current role as Chief Growth Officer at SnapAttack, Paul focuses on product/market fit, strategic partnerships, and business development.Paul continues to support Avertium as an Advisory Board Member, focused on brand ambassadorship, adversary intelligence, and security industry trends. Prior to Avertium, Paul was the Co-Founder and CEO of TruShield Security Solutions, which was acquired by Sunstone Partners as one of the founding companies of Avertium His foundation in the finance industry gave him first-hand experience in how crippling cybersecurity issues can be for individuals, businesses, and even the Federal Government. This sparked his interest in building a company where he could help clients not just understand the risks they face, but to combat them with effective mitigation strategies. Under Paul’s leadership, TruShield earned a distinguished reputation as one of the fastest growing companies in the cybersecurity industry. Paul also serves as the Cybersecurity Advisor to the Science and Technology Policy Center for Development, where he utilizes his expertise to help the nonprofit achieve their goal of advancing ICT in developing countries. The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast: a show about cybersecurity and the people that defend the internet.

Oct 26, 2022 • 1187h 56min
#3 - Introducing The Adversary Toolbox: PsExec. Plus cybersecurity startup founders roundtable.
Cybersecurity podcast features founders Roselle Safran, Corey White, and Maxime Lamothe-Brassard. Topics include PsExec tool usage, challenges in detection, lessons learned by startup founders, transitioning to entrepreneurship, balancing customer feedback with VC suggestions, and insights on navigating growth, VC landscape, and starting a cybersecurity company.

Oct 21, 2022 • 21min
#2 - Hacker History: Clifford Stoll
In this episode, we are going to be recounting the Story of Clifford Stoll, who made a pretty big discovery in 1986 while working as a sys admin for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. It is a story that involves a suspected murder, international espionage, and the type of relentless curiosity that makes a great defender.This episode was written by Nathaniel Nelson, narrated and produced by Christopher Luft.The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast: a show about cybersecurity and the people that defend the internet.