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Risky Business

Patrick Gray
Cybersecurity
Ransomware
CISA
Lockbit
Microsoft 365
Proofpoint
Unitronix
OKTA
Entra ID (azure AD)
Cloud Security
Citrix
Microsoft Azure
Russia's SVR
Microsoft
SVR
Active Directory
Specterops
Oauth
Change Healthcare
ALPHV

Risky Business is a weekly information security podcast featuring news and in-depth interviews with industry luminaries. Launched in February 2007, Risky Business is a must-listen digest for information security pros. With a running time of approximately 50-60 minutes, Risky Business is pacy; a security podcast without the waffle.

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* Secret Service raids a SIM farm in New York

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On this week’s show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week’s cybersecurity news, including:

* Shai-Hulud worm propagates via npm and steals credentials

* Jaguar Land Rover attack may put smaller suppliers out of business

* Leaked da... more

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Recent Guests

Ed Wu
Founder of Dropzone, experienced in cybersecurity
Dropzone
Episode: Risky Business #805 -- On the Salesloft Drift breach and "OAuth soup"
Greg Bell
Head of strategy at Corelight
Corelight
Episode: Risky Business #804 -- Phrack's DPRK hacker is probably a Chinese APT guy
Feross Aboukhadijeh
Founder and CEO of Socket
Socket
Episode: Risky Biz Soap Box: How to measure vulnerability reachability
Sean Ollerton
Device Management Expert at Devicie
Devicie
Episode: Risky Business #801 -- AI models can hack well now and it's weirding us out
Heather Adkins
VP of Security Engineering at Google
Google
Episode: Risky Business #801 -- AI models can hack well now and it's weirding us out
Josh Kamdjou
Co-founder of Sublime Security, focused on email security solutions
Sublime Security
Episode: Soap Box: Why AI can't fix bad security products
Dan Cuthbert
Cybersecurity expert working for Santander Bank
Santander Bank
Episode: Risky Business #800 — The SharePoint bug may have leaked from Microsoft MAPP
Jimmy Mesta
One of the founders at RAD Security, focusing on AI in cloud security
RAD Security
Episode: Risky Business #798 -- Mexican cartel surveilled the FBI to identify, kill witnesses
Chris Krebs
Former Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Episode: Risky Business #796 -- With special guest co-host Chris Krebs

Host

Patrick Gray
Host of the Risky Business podcast, offering insights and analysis on the latest information security news along with expert interviews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • On point, dense, fun

    For years this is one of my go-to podcasts in the domain of cyber security. It‘s very information dense, more signal, less noise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    twiddeldidum
    Germany5 months ago
  • Biased takes and propaganda

    Too many political takes, especially negative ones against the United States.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Buccaneer Ja
    United States7 months ago
  • Excellent content. A weekly listen.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RobR
    7 months ago
  • Risky Bias

    As a longtime infosec enthusiast and freshman cyber security professional, I’ve been seeking good informative podcasts covering breaking news and tech in the industry. Risky Business was a breath of fresh air from the usual schlocky, over-dramatic true-crime style format so many cyber security podcasts seem to take. The first sour notes however were Adam’s braindead takes on the impact of Wikileaks and clear biases toward Assange, but I could just skip forward whenever that topic came up. Althou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jamstory
    United Statesa year ago
  • Mostly smart cybersecurity news

    Great news on the cyber front, but occasionally marred by Patrick’s poor analyses and prognostications about American jurisprudence

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Corvi
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, many find it to be a must-listen resource for anyone wanting to stay informed on cybersecurity trends.
Listeners praise the podcast for being information dense, providing more signal than noise in the cybersecurity realm.
There are some criticisms regarding perceived biases in political commentary during episodes.
The hosts are appreciated for their engaging discussion style that combines humor with informative content.

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#18
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#8
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#46
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#2
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#50
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#59
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Risky Biz Soap Box: runZero shakes up vulnerability management
Q: Why does RunZero not focus on compliance scanning?
RunZero believes focusing solely on compliance takes away from the real-time exploitation detection important for security.
Risky Biz Soap Box: runZero shakes up vulnerability management
Q: What changes have occurred in the vulnerability management market?
There are significant shifts, with EDR companies beginning to cover vulnerability management due to their existing presence on endpoints.
Risky Business #805 -- On the Salesloft Drift breach and "OAuth soup"
Q: What do you think about the recent breach at Salesloft?
It highlights the complexity of Cloud OAuth security and the significant risks of integrating third-party services.
Risky Business #801 -- AI models can hack well now and it's weirding us out
Q: Do you think Russia could succeed in pushing out apps like WhatsApp?
Yes, they could degrade the performance of competing apps to migrate users toward their own solutions.
Risky Business #801 -- AI models can hack well now and it's weirding us out
Q: What do you think about AI's role in vulnerability discovery?
AI could significantly optimize the process of identifying vulnerabilities, changing how security experts operate, and potentially leading to ethical considerations about AI in cybersecurity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Risky Business

What is Risky Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers a focused exploration of the information security landscape through lively discussions and in-depth interviews with leading experts. With a history dating back to 2007, it maintains a commitment to delivering timely news and insights without unnecessary elaboration, ensuring that listeners are kept well-informed on the latest developments in cybersecurity. Topics frequently covered include cybersecurity incidents, emerging technologies, vulnerability management, and the implications of geopolitical factors on the digital security realm. This format appeals to both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the industry, providing valuable content that is immediately applicable to their work.

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1. Ed Wu
2. Greg Bell
3. Feross Aboukhadijeh
4. Sean Ollerton
5. Heather Adkins
6. Josh Kamdjou
7. Dan Cuthbert
8. Jimmy Mesta

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