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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast

Carey Parker
Privacy
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Data Privacy
Surveillance
Encryption
Critical Infrastructure
Apple
Google
Consumer Reports
Data Collection
Data Breaches
Automated License Plate Readers
Data Brokers
Medical Privacy
Real-Time Bidding
Open Source Intelligence
Ukraine-Russia War
Cyber Security
Phil Zimmermann

A Podcast on Computer Security & Privacy for Non-Techies

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Recent Guests

Jan Rosenfeld
Head of Solutions Engineering at iVerify, security infrastructure leader
iVerify
Episode: Bossware & Boundaries
Cindy Cohn
Executive Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Cindy Cohn: Privacy’s Defender
Carissa Véliz
Philosopher and author of Privacy is Power and Prophecy
University of Oxford, Institute of Ethics in AI
Episode: The Power of Prophecy
Iesha White
Director of Intelligence at Check By Ads, global ad tech watchdog
Check My Ads
Episode: Identity Resolution
Jonah Aragon
Privacy Guides Program Director and Editor; runs TripleBit, a non-profit ISP behind privacy tools
Privacy Guides (Program Director, Editor)
Episode: Privacy Guides Panel
Nate Bartram
Video Content Producer at Privacy Guides; founder of The New Oil
Privacy Guides (Video Content Producer); The New Oil
Episode: Privacy Guides Panel
Justin Brookman
Director of Marketplace Policy at Consumer Reports, focusing on privacy, AI, cybersecurity, and personalized pricing
Consumer Reports
Episode: Surveillance Pricing
Eric Gardner
Business reporter at More Perfect Union, former grocery pricing consultant
More Perfect Union
Episode: Surveillance Pricing
Nick Merrill
Founder of Phreeli, privacy-focused mobile carrier
Phreeli
Episode: Double Blind Armadillo

Host

Kerry Parker
Host of the show; privacy-focused security expert with a long-running presence guiding listeners through privacy and cybersecurity topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • Latest cybersecurity and internet news. Well produced and hosted by a soothing voice

    Podchaser
    5
    namitanl
    a year ago
  • A podcast for everyone

    For anyone with an internet connected device (basically everyone), this is a must listen podcast. The information Carey presents, the people interviewed and the privacy and security suggestions are priceless. If we all up our security and privacy game with just some of the info Carey mentions, the bad guys are going to have trouble keeping up. I cue this podcast up every week. Wouldn’t miss it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CompWizz
    Australia3 years ago
  • Knowledgeable and so very helpful

    I listen to Carey every night , so much insight to all this security ,this elderly person couldn’t believe it. I have your latest book and absolutely love it and pass lots of info to my friends .your book is a must read for everyone and your podcast is must hear.Thank you Carey

    Signed Lisbon

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisbon P
    United States3 years ago
  • My favorite

    My favorite cyber security, privacy podcast. Mr. Parker is very knowledgeable, clean, and leaves politics out of the discussion. He explains things in easy to understand ways. His book is wonderful too. Thanks Mr. Parker, you’re the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marc601
    United States3 years ago
  • Hmmm… not sure

    I’m in two minds about this podcast. The host basically reads current IT/cybersecurity articles out. It’s sort of interesting as the topics can be quite relevant, but just reading articles for an hour? Don’t want to put you off listening but it can be a little dry.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    the scoot
    Australia3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host maintains a friendly, welcoming vibe that makes difficult topics approachable.
Shows are accessible to non-techies without sacrificing depth.
The format can be highly actionable, with clear tips for privacy hygiene.
Guests are consistently credible and the discussion stays practical.
Listeners praise the host's ability to break down complex topics into everyday language.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Power of Prophecy
Q: What is long-termism in effective altruism, and why do tech leaders embrace it despite questionable predictive accuracy?
Long-termism envisions prioritizing the well-being of trillions in the distant future, which justifies allocating resources to reduce existential risks, even if it diverts attention from present-day needs; its appeal lies in predicting a dramatic, transformative future, even if those predictions are often inaccurate.
The Power of Prophecy
Q: Could you give us some examples of how prophecy and prediction have been used to determine the future in power structures?
Historical prophecies have been used to legitimize rulers and justify actions, sometimes after the fact, and similarly, today's tech leaders and predictions can act as a modern form of political influence that shapes what is considered possible or acceptable.
Double Blind Armadillo
Q: What about law enforcement and lawful intercept requirements?
Phreeli must comply with applicable laws, including real-time interception where required, but the founder emphasizes not wanting broad dragnet surveillance. They differentiate between content interception (Calia) and metadata/log collection, aiming to minimize data exposure while adhering to legal obligations.
Double Blind Armadillo
Q: How does Phreeli achieve privacy without sacrificing usability?
Through the double blind Armadillo concept, zero knowledge proofs, and a mixed service to decouple actions from their triggers. They also offer various sign-up options, including zip+4 only, and a prepay model to avoid credit checks, while attempting to keep pricing comparable to major carriers.
Double Blind Armadillo
Q: Who is this service for and what problem are you solving with Phreeli?
The vast majority of people who want more privacy and better control over their data, not necessarily with extreme threat models, are potential customers. Phreeli aims to be more private than big carriers by separating identity from payment and reducing the amount of metadata tied to the user while maintaining convenient service levels.

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2. Cindy Cohn
3. Carissa Véliz
4. Iesha White
5. Jonah Aragon
6. Nate Bartram
7. Justin Brookman
8. Eric Gardner

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