
DISCARDED: Tales from the Threat Research Trenches is a podcast for security practitioners, intelligence analysts, and threat hunters looking to learn more about the threat behaviors and attack patterns. Each episode you’ll hear real world insights from our researchers about the latest trends in malware, threat actors, TTPs, and more.Welcome to DISCARDED
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 113 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Hello to all our cyber party pals!
This week, Selena is joined by co-host Sarah Sabotka (and several very persistent, very uninvited pod crashers) to talk about a threat that's landed in a lot of listeners' personal inboxes late... more
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This week Selena is joined by not one, not two, but three guests — Mark Kelly, Julia Paluch, and Dave Galazin — to unpack Proofpoint's latest research. Mark walks through how it started: on August 28, ... more
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This week, Selena hands the mic over to a recording of Proofpoint's Intercepted webinar — a monthly video series she co-hosts with Sarah Sabotka — for a deep dive into how cloud brute force attacks are qu... more
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Host Selena Larson is joined by co-host Sarah Sabotka, along with returning guest Greg Lesnewich, Principal Threat Research Engineer, and Staff Threat Researcher Mark Kelly, for a follow-up to last ep... more
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Selena and Crista dives into intriguing topics that are often overlooked, serving up fresh insights in a compelling manner. It feels like a refreshing conversation with a wise friend, always leaving you eager for the next episode.
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Very good podcast Brian a lot from listening to it.
This is the best podcast by CTI practitioners diving into detail about current threats. This podcast would win a fight against other similar podcasts. Let’s have a podcast fight club. Oops this pod is already the champ.
Timely and informative content!
This podcast has some of the smartest people I’ve ever heard talk about computers. True thought leaders that are titans in the industry bringing the hottest cyber threats to your ears. Highly recommend.
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A security-focused series that brings threat researchers and industry practitioners into candid conversations about real-world attacker behavior, malware trends, and defense strategies. Episodes often center on threat intelligence, incident response, and practical detection methods, with guests ranging from researchers at Proofpoint to security leaders at major tech firms. Listeners can expect technically rich insights, ecosystem-wide context, and actionable takeaways for building resilient security programs, understanding attacker playbooks, and improving detection and response. The show is notable for its hands-on storytelling, cross-team collaboration, and a human-centered approach to complex cybersecurity topics, making it valuable for ... more
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1. Rachel Rabin
2. Mark Kelly
3. Greg Lesnewich
4. Golo Mühr
5. Sean Farrell
6. Alex Pinto
7. Sean Zadig
8. Jake Gionet
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