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Former FBI Special Agent, Chris Tarbell, and ex-Anonymous/LulzSec blackhat hacker turned network penetration tester, Hector Monsegur (aka Sabu), once faced off as adversaries in cyberspace before becoming close friends and now podcast co-hosts. Whether you are a legal professional, cybersecurity practitioner, or forensic investigator, Chris and Hector will bring you their unique perspectives on th... more

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Chris and Hector break down a highly effective North Korean supply chain attack that started with a fake Microsoft Teams update and escalated into full developer compromise. They explore how modern attackers combine social engineering, open source ma... more

Chris and Hector are joined again by an anonymous CISO for a candid follow up conversation on the realities of modern cybersecurity. They explore why compliance often turns into security theater, how geopolitical conflict is shaping defensive strateg... more

Chris and Hector break down a major compliance scandal where a startup allegedly sold fake SOC 2 certifications using templated reports and questionable auditing practices. They explore how the breach exposed sensitive internal documents, why compani... more

Chris and Hector break down a massive breach involving claims of a petabyte of stolen data and question how something that large could go unnoticed. They also dive into a critical vulnerability in McKinsey’s internal AI platform that exposed millions... more

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Recent Guests

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Episode: What CISOs Actually Worry About
Aron Mann
Special Agent with the Homeland Security Investigation Cybercrime Unit
Department of Homeland Security
Episode: The Colonial Pipeline Hack, the SEC's X Account, and Special Agent Aron Mann on Homeland Security and Cyber
Greg Van Houten
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Episode: A Train Hack, $80M Pig Butchering Scheme, and Greg Van Houten of Haynes Boone on the SEC's New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
Lance Taubin
Attorney with a focus on cybersecurity law at Alston Bird
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Episode: The FBI Shares Tactics of a Ransomware Gang, a Ransom Payment Fail, and Cyber Law with Lance Taubin

Hosts

Chris Tarbell
Former FBI Special Agent with extensive experience in cybersecurity, now co-hosting to share insights on the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats with practical implications.
Hector Monsegur
Former black hat hacker turned cybersecurity expert, known for his expertise in network penetration testing and sharing unique insider perspectives on cybersecurity issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 532 ratings
  • You are what you do

    Crappie people do crappie things. You are what you do so there for you are what you do.

    Criminal cowards of chaos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dunka Dude
    United States8 months ago
  • Listen to their Patreon

    Long time listener of the pod and I have zero IT background. That’s how amazing this podcast is. Then when they came out with a paid Patreon subscription pod, it exceeded my expectations. The stuff they talk about on Patreon is hilarious lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qallen2013
    United States9 months ago
  • Love and Respect!

    Great show with awesome dynamic between the hosts. Up to date industry news, funny stories and loads of banter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NonRelativist
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Really enjoyable, but…

    They make cyber security entertaining and informative for normal people. I would suggest any executive or business owner listen regularly to keep such things top of mind. I hesitate to recommend it to friends and family because they just can’t resist the occasional F bomb.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Clintonrebel
    United States10 months ago
  • Disappointed

    I started an episode but had to turn it off shortly after they both announced their admiration for Joe Rogan and joking about the cohost getting trafficked to an el Salvadoran death camp.

    These guys are complete jokers

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mike ahh
    United Statesa year ago

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However, some listeners express concerns about occasional profanity and the show's light-heartedness overshadowing serious content.
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Many highlight the hosts' diverse backgrounds, noting that their contrasting viewpoints enhance the show's quality and depth.

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What CISOs Actually Worry About
Q: How has the rise of ransomware and supply chains changed the day-to-day reality of being a CISO compared to five or ten years ago?
The evolution has shifted how incidents are managed, increasing reliance on cyber-insurance, external counsel, and continuous preparedness exercises; the core requirement is to be ready for inevitable incidents with practiced response and routine tabletop exercises.
What CISOs Actually Worry About
Q: Why do CISOs so often end up as the fall guy after a major breach, even when the problem started years before they were hired?
Responsibility often rests with the highest-paid risk owners in the organization; if the board and executive team push risky initiatives or fail to provide adequate resources, the CISO becomes the convenient target when failures occur.
What CISOs Actually Worry About
Q: What's the big example of cyber security theater you've seen in a large organization that everyone knows doesn't actually improve security, but leadership still pushes forward anyways?
Mobile security is highlighted as a classic theater example where significant resources are spent on perceived protections while real, substantive risk reduction remains lagging behind, underscoring the need for measurable, ongoing improvements.
What CISOs Actually Worry About
Q: If you could tell your CEO one thing about cybersecurity that they probably don't want to hear, what would it be?
AI is not the universal answer;security must be grounded in practical, verifiable controls and ongoing risk management rather than hype, and leadership should acknowledge real limitations and invest accordingly.
What CISOs Won’t Say in Public
Q: How do we get new talent into the cybersecurity industry?
We need to hire based on attitudes, mentorship, and apprenticeship rather than just formal qualifications.

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