Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast

Cybersecurity

Threat Hunting

Ransomware

Penetration Testing

Smartscreen

Phishing As a Service

Active Directory

Ansible

Github

Multi-Factor Authentication

SEO Poisoning

Ethical Considerations In Threat Hunting

Machine Learning

AI In Cybersecurity

Sysmon

DLL Sideloading

CISA

APT Groups

CVE 2023 36025

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Intel 471's podcast with a twist! Join us for the first fully interactive threat hunting podcast where you can hang out with threat hunters from all over the world! Join a rag-tag bunch of threat hunters as they come out of the woods to explore some of the most burning issues related to cyber security. The Out of the Woods podcast is a casual talk covering the topics of threat hunting, security r... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	148	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	TechnologyBusiness

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S3 Ep54: Stop, Collaborate and Secure

*[LIVE] Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast – Threat Hunting Year in Review: 2025 Trends and What’s Next

January 29, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET

23 Jan 2026 • 52 min

S3 Ep53: New Year, Old Tricks

*[LIVE] Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast – Threat Hunting Year in Review: 2025 Trends and What’s Next

January 29, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET

8 Jan 2026 • 41 min

S3 Ep52: The Threat Hunting Soapbox

Top Headlines:

* welivesecurity.com | LongNosedGoblin tries to sniff out governmental affairs in Southeast Asia and Japan: www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/longnosedgoblin-tries-sniff-out-governmental-affairs-southeast-asia-japan/ more

24 Dec 2025 • 49 min

S3 Ep51: Same Break-In, New Front Door

Top Headlines:

* Unit 42 | Exploitation of Critical Vulnerability in React Server Components (Updated December 12): unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2025-55182-react-and-cve-2025-66478-next/

* hackread.com | New PyStoreRAT Malware Targ... more

17 Dec 2025 • 52 min

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Recent Guests

Ben McGavin

Threat Hunting Team Lead at RSM Defense with six years of experience in SOC roles.

RSM Defense

Episode: S3 Ep38: Testimonial from the Trenches

Justin Dolgos

Senior Threat Hunter at RSM Defense with experience as a SOC analyst and a focus on custom detection engineering.

RSM Defense

Episode: S3 Ep38: Testimonial from the Trenches

Matt Scheurer

Vice President of Computer Security and Incident Response

CSIRT

Episode: S3 Ep19: [Bonus Episode] From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: Matt Scheurer on Incident Response, Mentorship, and Career Growth

Dr. Joshua Scarpino

VP of Information Security at TrustEngine and CEO of Assessed Intelligence

TrustEngine and Assessed Intelligence

Episode: S3 Ep9: [Bonus Episode] Dr. Joshua Scarpino on Guardrails for Responsible AI

Brian Hill

Expert in cybersecurity and former law enforcement officer, specializing in mobile forensics and building security operation centers.

Black Cloak

Episode: S3 Ep7: [Bonus Episode] Protecting Privacy: Brian Hill on Cyber Threats and Individual Security

Violet Sullivan

Leader of the Cyber Services Team at Crum and Forester and Cyber Privacy Law Professor at Baylor Law School

Crum and Forester

Episode: S3 Ep5: [Bonus Episode] Privacy Meets Protection: Violet Sullivan on the Real Scope of Cyber Insurance

Hosts

Tom Kastura

Co-host and Threat Hunter, actively participates in discussions on various cybersecurity topics.

Scott Poley

Host and Principal Threat Hunter focusing on technical insights and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings

Super informative & fun
Such a great listen with so much information, these guys know what they’re talking about and make an engaging podcast, also the drink recipes are a fun bonus !!!
Apple Podcasts
5
m.curry
United States3 years ago
Threat hunters!
Extremely informative!!!
Apple Podcasts
5
CY0123
United States3 years ago

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S3 Ep44: If You Build It... Backdoors Will Open

Q: What are ways you think, Scott, that people could, even before hunting, protect themselves?

Visibility is a big one because a lot of people don't track file rights.

S3 Ep19: [Bonus Episode] From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: Matt Scheurer on Incident Response, Mentorship, and Career Growth

Q: What are some key lessons learned from incident response?

Matt mentions the importance of proactive threat hunting to avoid alert fatigue and the challenge of maintaining asset visibility to effectively protect the organization's resources.

S3 Ep19: [Bonus Episode] From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: Matt Scheurer on Incident Response, Mentorship, and Career Growth

Q: What does your role as the VP of Computer Security and Instant Response cover?

Matt explains that his role focuses on incident response, digital forensics, and mentoring SOC analysts to build a world-class security operation center.

S3 Ep19: [Bonus Episode] From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: Matt Scheurer on Incident Response, Mentorship, and Career Growth

Q: Can you kind of introduce yourself and explain your journey as far as how you got to where you are today, associated with cybersecurity in general?

Matt shares that his fascination with technology began in childhood through video games and stories about hacking, which eventually led him into the cybersecurity field.

S3 Ep16: [Bonus Episode] Professional Growth and Security Strategies with Arun DeSouza

Q: What would be kind of like your lasting remarks for those trying to break into the field?

Identify mentors early, keep learning throughout your life, and give back to the profession.

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