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Cyber Confessions with Cybersecurity Girl

Cybersecurity Girl
Cybersecurity
Microsoft
Ransomware
Data Privacy
Artificial Intelligence
Solarwinds
Qwiet AI
The Hacking Games
Roblox
Business Email Compromise
Sextortion
Cyber Hygiene
Social Media
Social Engineering
Public Wi-Fi Security
Software Updates
Space Force
Privacy
Insulin Pump
Junaid Hussain

Cyber Confessions, hosted by Cybersecurity Girl (Caitlin Sarian), is the short-form podcast sharing the unbelievable true stories of what really happens to people online. From scams and shocking digital mistakes to the moments we all hope never happen to us, each 10-20 minute episode pulls you into a raw, personal confession about getting tricked, trapped, or blindsided on the internet. These are ... more

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Think your private life is safe because your phone is powered down? Stuart McClure says that advice is 15 years out of date.

In this episode of Cyber Confessions, host Caitlin Sarian (Cybersecurity Girl) sits down with the man who wrote the "Bible"... more

What happens when 1,000 nation-state spies spend a year hiding inside the world's most secure networks?

In this episode of Cyber Confessions, Caitlin Sarian (Cybersecurity Girl) sits down with Eric Doerr, the man who led Microsoft’s response to the... more

At 13 years old, Joseph Cheung found an "open door" in an information system he shouldn't have been in. Nine months later, "big scary people" from a three-letter agency came knocking. Today, he is a Chief Engineer for the U.S. Space Force, protecting... more

In this episode of Cyber Confessions, host Caitlin Sarian (Cybersecurity Girl) sits down with Andrea Schaumann-Phillips, a DEF CON Black Badge social engineering expert.

Andrea reveals how she "sneaks into things " (legally ofc!) by using human psyc... more

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Eric Doerr
Chief Product Officer at Tenable
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Episode: Microsoft’s Largest Breach: 1,000 Spies vs. 500 Experts (ft. Eric Doerr)
Joseph Cheung
Chief Engineer for Space Force
Episode: "Got Caught by a 3-Letter Agency at 13. Now I’m a Space Force Engineer"(ft. Joseph Cheung)
Andrea Schaumann-Phillips
Def Con Black Badge social engineering expert
Episode: How a Pro Hacker Uses Your Social Media to 'Sneak In' Legally (ft. Andrea Schaumann-Phillips)
Keelin Conant
Senior Solutions Advisor for Alvaka and host of the CyberSoul Podcast
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Episode: Sextortion & The Ransomware War (ft. Keelin Conant)
Brian Long
CEO and co-founder of Adaptive Security
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Episode: AI Needs Just One Link to Uncover Your Private Life (ft. Brian Long)
Tito Sestito
CEO and co-founder of HiddenLayer
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Episode: The Dark Web AI Leak: A 4-Month Security Nightmare (ft. Tito Sestito)
Andy Piazza
Senior director of threat intelligence at Palo Alto Networks
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Episode: How a 'Vibe Check' Stopped a Major Cyber Scam (ft. Andy Piazza)
Fergus Hay
Co-founder and CEO of The Hacking Games
The Hacking Games
Episode: How a 12-Year-Old Hacked Microsoft (ft. Fergus Hay)

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Caitlin Sarian
Host of Cyber Confessions, known for sharing insightful and personal stories related to cybersecurity and online safety.

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#227
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#216
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#70
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#164
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#211
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Why Your Phone is NEVER Truly Off (ft. Stuart McClure)
Q: Now Stuart, I ask every single person is, what is your craziest cybersecurity story?
Stuart recounts a famous moment from an RSA keynote where he demonstrated hacking an insulin pump, showing the audience how vulnerable medical devices can be and the potential consequences of such exploits.
Microsoft’s Largest Breach: 1,000 Spies vs. 500 Experts (ft. Eric Doerr)
Q: What is the biggest takeaway for the general public regarding online security?
Always assume phishing and too-good-to-be-true offers are dangerous; use unique passwords, enable MFA where possible, and report suspicious messages rather than engaging with them.
Microsoft’s Largest Breach: 1,000 Spies vs. 500 Experts (ft. Eric Doerr)
Q: What was your role during the SolarWinds incident at Microsoft?
I led the incident response effort, coordinating security teams across divisions, managing daily updates to leadership, and ensuring we had a centralized view of the incident through a SharePoint repository and a daily Teams call.
How a Pro Hacker Uses Your Social Media to 'Sneak In' Legally (ft. Andrea Schaumann-Phillips)
Q: How do you explain what you do?
I explain it like anyone is trying to trick you and separate you from your things.
How a Pro Hacker Uses Your Social Media to 'Sneak In' Legally (ft. Andrea Schaumann-Phillips)
Q: What is social engineering?
It's where human psychology and cybersecurity meet, focusing on how to protect our data and interact with devices.

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Focused on the complex world of cybersecurity, this podcast uncovers true stories that illustrate the often shocking realities of online life. Listeners are presented with personal confessions about the dangers of the internet, from sophisticated scams to digital blunders that many hope to avoid. Each episode typically lasts between 10 to 20 minutes, providing a succinct yet impactful exploration of how individuals have navigated issues such as identity theft, phishing attacks, and unexpected vulnerabilities. A particularly engaging aspect of this series is its emphasis on personal stories, making the technical realm of cybersecurity accessible and relatable to a broad audience. Potential listeners interested in technology, personal anecdot... more

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2. Joseph Cheung
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