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Dark Reading Confidential

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Cybersecurity
CISO
Ransomware Negotiation
Artificial Intelligence
Incident Response
Cyber Extortion
Healthcare Cyberattacks
Penetration Testing
Quantum Computing
Ransomware
CISA
SEC
Data Breach
Negotiation Tactics
Threat Actors
Dark Web
Secret Sprawl
NSA
Edward Snowden
Code Of Ethics

At any moment around the world, cybercriminals and nation-state sponsored hackers are targeting businesses, government entities, and nonprofits for financial gain, cyber espionage, or geopolitical advantage. But behind every organization facing this nonstop barrage of cyberattack activity are dedicated cybersecurity professionals working to defend their organizations’ networks, systems, and sensit... more

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Expert Rich Mogull explains how the OpenAI agent's attack on Hugging Face exposes fresh risks for every cyber team.

Kickbacks, no-show jobs, "dirty" VCs, and shelf ware — industry expert Robert "RSnake" Hansen explains why he thinks its time for a CISO code of ethics to ensure cybersecurity bosses aren't engaged in self-dealing that could risk enterprise, and even... more

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Two decades ago Dark Reading posted its first blockbuster — a story from a pen tester who sprinkled rigged thumb drives around a credit union parking lot and let curious employees do the rest. This episode looks back at the history-making column with... more

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Chris Inglis was the head civilian in charge at the NSA when the Snowden leak exploded. He gets candid about mistakes the organization made, and what CISOs need to know about spotting potential threats, media disclosures, and 'enculturation.'

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Recent Guests

Robert RSnake Hansen
World-class cybersecurity expert and investor, CTO at Grossman Ventures
Grossman Ventures
Episode: Do CISOs Need a Code of Ethics?
Steve Stasiukonis
Penetration tester and practitioner featured in the original column
Independent security consultant / former Dark Reading contributor
Episode: How the Story of a USB Penetration Test Went Viral
Chris Inglis
Former NSA Deputy Director during the Snowden affair
Former NSA Deputy Director
Episode: NSA Chief During Snowden Affair Shares Regrets, Reflections 13 Years Later
Dave Gruber
Analyst
Omdia
Episode: Security Bosses Are All-In on AI. Here's Why
Will Thomas
Senior threat researcher
Team Kumri (Team Cymru)
Episode: This Threat Hunter Helped Cops Bust Up An African Cybercrime Syndicate
Michael Coates
Former teen hacker and cybersecurity venture capitalist; former CISO of Twitter and Mozilla
Self / industry executive
Episode: Reviving the Hacker Ethos That Built Cybersecurity
Tal Kollender
CEO of Remedio; former teen hacker
Remedio
Episode: Reviving the Hacker Ethos That Built Cybersecurity
Jake Knott
Principal Security Researcher
Watchtower
Episode: Stop Secrets Creep Across Developer Platforms
Eris Schwartz
Research Engineer
Oasis Security
Episode: Stop Secrets Creep Across Developer Platforms

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Becky Bracken
Host with extensive coverage of cybersecurity policy, industry trends, and enterprise security challenges.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Little dry

    Interresting topics, little dry brought, very US oriented...

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    Netherlandsa year ago

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Audience seems to value actionable guidance on leadership, hiring, and governance, though some episodes feel dense with technical detail.
Some listeners find the show a bit dry and US-centric, but topics are timely and practical for security pros.
Guest diversity and real-world anecdotes land well with enterprise security teams.
Listeners often praise the practical takeaways for incident response, threat intel, and policy discussions.

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Do CISOs Need a Code of Ethics?
Q: How should a company handle CISO consulting on the side to avoid conflicts?
Transparency is essential: disclose consulting engagements and compensation to the employer, avoid conflicts where possible, and implement independent review or veto rights to ensure decisions are not biased by external incentives.
Do CISOs Need a Code of Ethics?
Q: Why do you think a CISO should sign and publicly commit to a Code of Ethics?
Signing and publicly committing signals a baseline standard and creates peer accountability, helping to deter non-compliant behavior by making it observable and discussable within the organization and among peers.
Battle Space: Cyber Pros Land on the Front Lines of Protecting US Critical Infrastructure
Q: What concrete steps can asset owners and policymakers take to improve resilience today?
Focus on pilots and phased implementations of zero-trust and asset visibility, create joint exercises like the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative, ensure authorities and resources through legislative action (CISA reauthorization and SLCGP funding), and insist on ongoing trust-building practices and daily collaboration rather than crisis-day only cooperation.
Battle Space: Cyber Pros Land on the Front Lines of Protecting US Critical Infrastructure
Q: Tell us about the maritime ports use case and why it matters for critical infrastructure security.
The port system is a linchpin of the economy and national security, where hardware dependencies (like 80% of cranes from China) create a unique exposure; the discussion emphasized that ports touch multiple sectors and the entire supply chain, thus serving as a perfect, high-impact instance to study vulnerabilities and defense strategies.
CISOs Get Real About Hiring in the Age of AI
Q: What first step should a job seeker take today to improve their chances of landing a role?
Start by strengthening fundamentals in IT and networking, engage with the community through conferences or volunteering, and build a small personal project or lab to showcase practical skills and passion.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Reading Confidential

What is Dark Reading Confidential about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program spotlights frontline cybersecurity work, governance, and the evolving threat landscape through in-depth conversations with practitioners, researchers, lawmakers, and industry leaders. Episodes frequently tackle real-world defense tactics, information security leadership, and the strategic implications of AI, privacy, and digital rights. A notable strength is its ability to blend hands-on technical detail with policy context, asking guests to translate complex topics into practical takeaways for security teams, executives, and decision-makers. Expect candid stories from incident response, threat hunting, and security operations, paired with thoughtful commentary on governance, talent, and the broader societal implications of cybe... more

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8. Jake Knott

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