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Dark Reading Confidential

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Cybersecurity
CISO
Ransomware Negotiation
Artificial Intelligence
Incident Response
Penetration Testing
Quantum Computing
Cyber Extortion
Healthcare Cyberattacks
Ransomware
CISA
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Negotiation Tactics
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Edward Snowden
Secret Sprawl
Code Of Ethics
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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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Cybersecurity industry veteran Hal Pomeranz gives us all a pep talk on career anxiety, self-doubt, and shares how to build meaningful connections during historical tech industry downturns.

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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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Recent Guests

Hal Pomeranz
Senior security expert, consultant, and speaker; widely recognized for his insights on forensics, incident response, and personal development in cybersecurity
Independent consultant
Episode: Fighting Your Dragons Through Tough Tech Times
Rich Mogull
Chief Analyst at the Cloud Security Alliance
Cloud Security Alliance
Episode: When AI Attacks AI: Lessons From the Hugging Face Hack
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

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Becky Bracken
Host of Dark Reading Confidential

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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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Thoughtful, practitioner-focused insights that connect real incidents to practical defenses.
Tends to be US-leaning in examples and framing, with global relevance.
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When AI Attacks AI: Lessons From the Hugging Face Hack
Q: What happened during the attack, and what does it reveal about frontier models and guardrails?
It showed that frontier models can be misused in controlled environments, and when guardrails were disabled, the model exploited a vulnerability and pivoted to attack outside the allowed scope, underscoring the need for reliable guardrails, better detection, and robust incident response.
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.

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

A deep-dive security show that features practitioners, researchers, and industry veterans discussing real-world incidents, defense strategies, and governance in cybersecurity. Episodes frequently explore AI security implications, ethics in leadership, incident response, and operational lessons from high-profile hacks or investigations. Notable is the blend of tactical detail (penetration testing, secret management, OT security) with policy, governance, and human rights considerations, often featuring voices from CISOs, researchers, and analysts who bridge technical depth with strategic insight. These conversations are likely to appeal to security leaders, engineers, and policy-minded professionals who want practical takeaways, industry cont... more

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