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Layer 8 Podcast

Layer 8 Conference
Social Engineering
Cybersecurity
Open Source Intelligence
OSINT
Penetration Testing
Phishing Simulations
Security Awareness Training
Law Enforcement
Trace Labs
Operational Security
OSINT Techniques
Trust In Security Teams
Behavioral Science
Digital Scams
Bank Security
Forensic OSINT
Nonprofit
Training Culture
Osmosiscon
Construction Industry

Welcome to the Layer 8 Podcast season 5! This season we’ll have conversations with social engineers and OSINT investigators who will tell their stories. We hope you enjoy them.

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Kirby Plessas is an OSINT pioneer, US military veteran, business owner, board member, is OSC certified and podcast host. Kirby was an Arabic linguist in the military who started sharing what she knew with team members in a newsletter and it grew from... more

Craig Taylor is the founder and CEO of CyberHoot a security awareness company that focuses on positive reinforcement and gamification. Craig studied psychology and used that knowledge when creating CyberHoot, which he offers for free.

Craig also se... more

Tim Farmer is the OSINT Training Lead for Dark Blue at CACI. He performs investigations along with teaching OSINT classes with a focus on the deep and dark web. (Don't know the difference? We discuss that in this episode.) Tim has his own podcast wit... more

Dorota Kozlowska is a social engineer and penetration tester for Black Hills Information Security. She has her own podcast which can be found on Twitch and YouTube and recently presented at the Disobey conference in Finland.

On this episode, she ta... more

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Recent Guests

Craig Taylor
CEO of CyberHoot and cybersecurity professional with 30 years of experience.
CyberHoot
Episode: Episode 130: Positive Reinforcement and Gamification in Security Awareness with CyberHoot
Griffin Glynn
Co-owner at My OSINT Training and Chief Investigations Officer at National Child Protection Task Force
My OSINT Training / National Child Protection Task Force
Episode: Episode 122: My OSINT Training with Griffin Glynn and Micah Hoffman
Micah Hoffman
Co-owner at My OSINT Training
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Episode: Episode 122: My OSINT Training with Griffin Glynn and Micah Hoffman
Brian Harris
Cybersecurity expert focused on physical security and social engineering, running Covert Access Team
Covert Access Team
Episode: Episode 118: Brian Harris - Covert Access Team
Matt Linton
Lead for security response and forensics at Google
Google
Episode: Episode 116: Matt Linton - A Better Phish Test
Phil Eil
Freelance journalist and author of "Prescription for Pain"
Episode: Episode 114 - Phil Eil, The Investigative Journalist
Alethe Denis
A Senior Security Consultant at Bishop Fox specializing in social engineering and offensive security.
Bishop Fox
Episode: Episode 112: Red Teaming with Alethe Denis, Part 1
Andreas Heideck
Expert in social engineering and penetration testing, with a background in IT security.
Impossible Security
Episode: Episode 110: Andreas Heideck and Social Engineering Simplicity
Alex Lozano
CEO of Cibergy Intelligence and professor at Universitat Autonoma Barcelona
Cibergy Intelligence
Episode: Episode 107: Alex Lozano on OSINT in Business and AI

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 124: Soxoj - OSINT on ICQ, His Substack, Tools and More!
Q: How do you answer, how do I start? I'm interested in Osint.
It's important to understand what you really want and what you like.
Episode 123: Jeff Tomkiewicz and His Pretexts!
Q: What does it mean that you run a social engineering program?
It means I built it from scratch, focusing on policies, methodology, and ethics while providing clients with a comprehensive risk assessment.
Episode 123: Jeff Tomkiewicz and His Pretexts!
Q: How did you get there? What was your origin that you were able to get to where you are in a non-pen test company, but doing all this type of work?
I got out of the military, had a couple of certifications in cybersecurity, and got hired on with my current company where I eventually joined a penetration testing team and transitioned into social engineering.
Episode 122: My OSINT Training with Griffin Glynn and Micah Hoffman
Q: What advice do you have for someone trying to learn OSINT?
Start by collecting data from credible sources and be mindful of ethical boundaries, focusing on passive collection of information without engaging directly with subjects.
Episode 122: My OSINT Training with Griffin Glynn and Micah Hoffman
Q: Can you explain what the National Child Protection Task Force is?
It's a nonprofit organization in the U.S. that helps law enforcement investigate cases of missing, exploited, and trafficked children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Layer 8 Podcast

What is Layer 8 Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast provides a platform for engaging conversations focused on the fields of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and social engineering. Episodes often feature industry professionals who share their personal stories, insights, and experiences in navigating complex security and investigative landscapes. Topics range from practical training in OSINT, insights into cybersecurity practices, to personal anecdotes that illustrate the broader impacts of these fields on society. Its unique angle lies in showcasing the human elements behind technical expertise, reflecting on ethical concerns and the transformative journey of individuals as they thrive in challenging environments. Potential listeners interested in technology, security, and perso... more

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