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Risky Business

Risky Business Media
Cybersecurity
Ransomware
CISA
Lockbit
Microsoft 365
Okta
Proofpoint
Unitronix
Entra ID (azure AD)
Cloud Security
Citrix
Microsoft Azure
Russia's SVR
Microsoft
SVR
Oauth
Specterops
Active Directory
Alphv
Change Healthcare

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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In this Soap Box edition of the Risky Business podcast Patrick Gray sits down with Airlock Digital co-founders Daniel Schell and David Cottingham to talk about the role AI models could play in managing enterprise allowlists.

They also talk about th... more

On this week’s show, Patrick Gray, Adam Boileau and James WIlson discuss the week’s cybersecurity news. They cover:

* The Coruna exploits were L3 Harris, but it seems Triangulation… was not!

* Iran’s cyber HQ hit by Israeli (kinetic) strikes

... more

On this week’s show, Patrick Gray, Adam Boileau and James WIlson discuss the week’s cybersecurity news. They cover:

* The US-Israeli attack on Iran had a whole lot of cyber. It’s clearly in the playbook now!

* The NSA Triangulation / L3 Harris... more

On this week’s show, Patrick Gray, Adam Boileau and James WIlson discuss the week’s cybersecurity news. They cover:

* Low skill actors compromise 600 Fortinets with AI-generated playbooks

* Anthropic calls out Chinese AI firms over model disti... more

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Recent Guests

Sydney Marrone
Head of threat hunting
Nebulock
Episode: Risky Business #827 -- Iranian cyber threat actors are down but not out
Josh Devon
Co-founder of Sondera and former co-founder of Flashpoint
Sondera
Episode: Risky Biz Soap Box: The lethal trifecta of AI risks
Brandon Dixon
Co-founder of Ent AI, previously involved in security initiatives at Microsoft.
Ent AI
Episode: Risky Business #824 -- Microsoft's Secure Future is looking a bit wobbly
Fletcher Heisler
Co-founder of Authentik
Authentik
Episode: Risky Business #823 -- Humans impersonate clawdbots impersonating humans
Brian Baskin
Head of threat research at Sublime Security
Sublime Security
Episode: Risky Business #822 -- France will ditch American tech over security risks
Joe Tidy
Cyber Security Correspondent for the BBC World Service
BBC
Episode: Risky Business #821 -- Wiz researchers could have owned every AWS customer
Jared Atkinson
CTO and founding team member of BloodHound
SpecterOps
Episode: Risky Biz Soap Box: Graph the planet!
Simon Onyons
Managing Director of Cyber and Data Resilience at Kroll
Kroll
Episode: Risky Business #818 -- React2Shell is a fun one
Damien Lewke
Founders of Nebulock and expert in AI-enabled threat hunting
Nebulock
Episode: Risky Business #817 -- Less carnage than your usual Thanksgiving

Host

Patrick Gray
Host with deep industry experience, known for analytical rigor and clear-eyed coverage of cyber news and interviews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Favorite for 10 years

    Pretty much says it all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bobbtalks
    United States16 days ago
  • Too political

    Your entitled to your opinions and politics does play a role in what your discussing, but don’t insult your fanbase. I’m not a democrat or a republican, and I don’t come here to listen to you insult my fellow Americans 1 whether I agree with them or not.

    If you have a professional opinion, give it. THAT is what we want to hear. If you can’t handle bad reviews/comments, maybe you shouldn’t be saying biased things?

    Back off the political rhetoric and give us the news of risky business. Anything... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nowyouseeme123
    United States16 days ago
  • Great cyber podcast

    Great takes and insight on cyber news. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glu Games = Pathetic
    United States19 days ago
  • Technical Fun with added Security

    Continue to love this show Pat and Adam ( and now James ) plus guests, loving what they do each and every week

    10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    david_hay
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Cyber > Politics

    Is there a version of this podcast that has the cyber content without the political chatter? If so it would be perfect. Sadly with this show, personal biases supersede journalistic integrity, and we are asked to endure. If I wanted to hear political viewpoints I’d seek an endless number of political podcasts. I’m just looking for cyber content though, so I’ll keep looking.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    The15car
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some criticisms mention perceived political bias or opinions at times.
Long-time listener praising consistent quality and depth.
Listeners appreciate the host balance and guest diversity.
Listeners note strong cybersecurity focus with occasional political commentary.
Many praise practical insights and deep dives on current security topics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#15
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#10
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#15
Canada/News/Tech News
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#4
Australia/News/Tech News
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#22
Germany/News/Tech News
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#27
Italy/News/Tech News

Talking Points

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Risky Biz Soap Box: The lethal trifecta of AI risks
Q: How do you plan to govern AI agents given their non-deterministic nature?
It's important to continually constrain the autonomy of the agent while defining the behaviors allowed through strict policies.
Risky Biz Soap Box: The lethal trifecta of AI risks
Q: What is the enterprise equivalent of a 'agentic AI running over 14 people on the way to the airport'?
The risks manifest in data concern, where agents may access private data and potentially exfiltrate it, leading to compliance and governance issues for enterprises.
Risky Business #821 -- Wiz researchers could have owned every AWS customer
Q: How do you skin that cat? I mean, I know how I would have done that, because I used to write for newspapers like 20 plus years ago, but how do you skin that cat and what's that like in the year 2026?
It takes me a long time to get my head around these things.
Risky Biz Soap Box: Graph the planet!
Q: What is OpenGraph?
OpenGraph is a flexible schema that enables the integration of various platforms into the BloodHound ecosystem.
Risky Biz Soap Box: Graph the planet!
Q: What is BloodHound?
It serves as a navigation aid in Active Directory domains, allowing security professionals to visualize relationships and permissions effectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Risky Business

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

A fast-paced security show that blends timely news coverage with in-depth interviews from industry leaders and researchers. Episodes routinely dissect current cyber threats, geopolitical cyber operations, and technology shifts (from AI-driven security to vulnerability management), then pair those discussions with practical frameworks or vendor perspectives from guest interviews. Noteworthy is the consistent inclusion of sponsor-focused conversations that explore real-world threat-hunting workflows and memory-management in AI-enabled security, offering listeners actionable takeaways for enterprise defenses. The format tends to be concise, information-dense, and anchored by seasoned hosts who bridge technical detail with business implications... more

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1. Sydney Marrone
2. Josh Devon
3. Brandon Dixon
4. Fletcher Heisler
5. Brian Baskin
6. Joe Tidy
7. Jared Atkinson
8. Simon Onyons

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