
The FIRST Impressions podcast brings you regularly scheduled content focused on discussions from across the incident response and security spectrum. Hosted by Chris John Riley and Martin McKeay, new episodes released first Friday of the month!
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 53 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | Tech NewsNewsBusinessNon-Profit | ||||

In this episode of the FIRST Impressions Podcast, FIRSTCON25 Speaker, Matias Mesiä of NCSC-FI, discusses the high-impact 2024 data breach that targeted the City of Helsinki’s education department. With over 100,000 residents affected, Matias breaks d... more
In this episode of the FIRST Impressions Podcast, Martin and Chris chat with FIRSTCON25 speaker, John Hollenberger of Fortinet. John offers a sneak peek into his session, "Building the Blueprint: Designing Effective Storyboards for Cybersecurity Tabl... more
In this episode of FIRST Impressions, the hosts interview FIRSTCON25 speaker, Cornelia Puhze of SWITCH-CERT, a human-centered security professional and co-chair of the FIRST Human Factors in Security SIG. Cornelia dives into the world of social engin... more
In this episode of FIRST Impressions, hosts Martin McKay and Chris John Riley speak with Desiree Sacher and Carson Zimmerman about their upcoming talk at the 2025 FIRST Conference in Copenhagen. Drawing from personal experience and scientific researc... more
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Regularly scheduled episodes explore a diverse array of topics related to incident response and cybersecurity, featuring both notable speakers and experts in the field. Themes often touch on relevant security measures, technological advancements, and the challenges facing the cybersecurity landscape, with a focus on collaboration and knowledge sharing. Unique discussions about events like the FIRST Conference provide insights into the industry's pressing issues, making the content valuable for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and strategies in security.
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Recent guests on FIRST Impressions Podcast include:
1. Matias Mesiä
2. John Hollenberger
3. Cornelia Puhze
4. John Stoner
5. Umair Bukhari
6. Tod Beardsley
7. Carson Zimmerman
8. Satoshi Okada
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