
Cybersecurity is an everyone problem. So why does it always sound like it’s only for IT people?
Each week, Rich takes one topic, from phishing to ransomware to how your phone actually tracks you, and explains it in plain language in under ten minutes or less. No buzzwords. No condescension. Just the stuff you need to know to stay safer online, explained like you’re a smart person who never had any... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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You don't inventory your house the morning of the move. You start months before. So why are most organizations still treating post-quantum cryptography as a 2035 problem?
Episode 31 of Plaintext with Rich treats the post-quantum crypto migration as ... more
Someone pulled Rich aside at a conference recently. Six years in IT, ready to break into security, and asking the question more people ask every week. Should I even bother right now? Here's what the data actually shows.
Episode 30 of Plaintext with ... more
A routine software update. No phishing. No sketchy download. Then a security team finds the unthinkable: trusted code has been hijacked, and the breach rode in through the exact channels engineers rely on every day. I walk through the supply chain at... more
It's Monday morning. You open the third email of the day. Nothing visible happens, but in the background, an attacker just borrowed the proof you were logged in.
Episode 28 of Plaintext with Rich is a hot take on CVE-2026-42897, the Microsoft Exchan... more
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Rich possesses a wealth of knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. He is able to break down even the most complex of topics in a way that makes them easy to understand for “non-IT” folks. Highly recommend this show for those new to the field, and those who are interested in making sure they are protected online.
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A practical, reader-friendly deep-dive into cybersecurity topics beyond jargon, with a focus on actionable changes for individuals and teams. Episodes cover work-life design, burnout, physical and mental health, motivation, and concrete frameworks for safer, more effective security work—ranging from API design and threat intelligence to zero trust and AI governance. Across solo discussions, the host blends clear explanations with starter kits, checklists, and real-world examples, making complex security concepts approachable for professionals at many levels. The show often centers on systemic improvements over personal resilience alone, and it frequently invites listeners to implement small defaults that compound into lasting impact for tea... more
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