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Security Unlocked presents The BlueHat Podcast

From 2020 to 2022, Security Unlocked, hosted by Nic Fillingham and Natalia Godyla, explored the technology and people powering Microsoft's Security solutions.

Today, the Security Unlocked feed brings you new episodes from The BlueHat Podcast where hosts Nic Fillingham and Wendy Zenone speak with security researchers, responders, hackers and indust... more

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In this episode of The BlueHat Podcast, host Nic Fillingham is joined by George Hughey from Microsoft who returns to discuss his Blue Hat India talk on variant hunting, explaining how MSRC uses submission data from hacking competitions like Pwn2Own a... more

In this episode of The BlueHat Podcast, host Nic Fillingham and Wendy Zenone are joined by Mike Macelletti from Microsoft’s MSRC Vulnerabilities and Mitigations team to explore Redirection Guard, a powerful mitigation designed to tackle a long-standi... more

In this episode of The BlueHat Podcast, host Nic Fillingham and Wendy Zenone share Ram Shankar Siva Kumar’s dynamic keynote from BlueHat India 2025, where he explores the evolving threat landscape of AI through the lens of the Microsoft AI Red Team. ... more

In this episode of The BlueHat Podcast, host Nic Fillingham and Wendy Zenone share David Weston’s keynote from BlueHat India 2025. David explores the growing role of on-device AI in Windows, the security risks it introduces, and how Microsoft is reth... more

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Recent Guests

George Hughey
Windows security expert at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Hunting Variants: Finding the Bugs Behind the Bug
Mike Macelletti
Member of the MSRC Vulnerabilities and Mitigations team at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Securing Redirections with Mike Macelletti
Ram Shankar Siva Kumar
Data Cowboy at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Ignore Ram Shankar Siva Kumar’s Previous Directions
David Weston
Speaker on AI security and Windows integration
Microsoft
Episode: Protecting AI at the Edge with David Weston
Felix Boulet
Security researcher with experience in various sectors
Zero Day Quest
Episode: Hacking at the Weeds with Felix Boulet
Marco Ivaldi
Technical director of HN Security and seasoned security researcher
HN Security
Episode: Evolutions in Hacking with Marco Ivaldi
Dhiral Patel
Security engineer at ZoomInfo and contributor to Microsoft Security Response Center
ZoomInfo
Episode: From Facebook-Phished to MVR Top 5 with Dhiral Patel
Tobias Diehl
Security researcher and Microsoft Security Research Center contributor
Microsoft
Episode: AI & the Hunt for Hidden Vulnerabilities with Tobias Diehl

Hosts

Nic Fillingham
Co-host of The BlueHat Podcast, focusing on technology and security solutions.
Wendy Zenone
Co-host of The BlueHat Podcast, discussing security solutions with industry experts.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Interesting content and great hosts

    Super engaging and relevant content for Security professionals of all tenure. Knowledgeable and personable hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaitlinMF
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent Security Podcast

    Excellent storytelling told by some of the most informed and passionate security professionals in the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiannaMarksMilford
    United States4 years ago
  • Very painful to listen to

    Content might be interesting but fire the hosts into the moon

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    A concerned ex-user
    United States4 years ago
  • Terrible

    Not worth your time. Barely scratch the surface tech content with hosts that are simply hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    simplyhonest1234
    United States4 years ago
  • Great insights

    Each episode is a great blend of depth for the security savvy, and breakdowns of technical concepts that make them accessible to anyone who is just curious about security.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    .-ryan-.
    United States5 years ago

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Some reviews indicate challenges with listenability due to the hosting style, suggesting a polarized response to how the content is presented.
Overall, the podcast is noted for successfully blending technical details with accessible explanations for a broad audience interested in security.
The hosts are described as knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, enhancing the overall listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and relevant content aimed at security professionals.

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#64
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Hunting Variants: Finding the Bugs Behind the Bug
Q: What does that then kick off? Or how do you then sort of then think, well, maybe we need to go back and look at other things that we thought were completely sort of closed down?
When new vulnerabilities are found, we need to analyze existing systems and potentially reinvestigate previously assessed vulnerabilities based on new insights.
Hunting Variants: Finding the Bugs Behind the Bug
Q: Can you just give us a really quick, who are you and what do you do here?
George Hughey is a Windows security expert at Microsoft with a focus on identifying vulnerabilities and pushing for fixes.
Hacking at the Weeds with Felix Boulet
Q: Why is identity security an important area in cybersecurity?
Felix describes that compromising identity can lead to extensive access and control over data, making it a crucial focus in cybersecurity.
Hacking at the Weeds with Felix Boulet
Q: What led you to becoming a full-time security researcher?
Felix explains that he developed a passion for finding vulnerabilities while working in a security operations center, leading him to pursue security research full-time.
Evolutions in Hacking with Marco Ivaldi
Q: How did you qualify for Zero Day Quest? Was it intentional or just a coincidence?
Marco's qualification happened unintentionally after he found vulnerabilities in Azure RTOS before Zero Day Quest was announced. He reported to the bug bounty program and gained points on the leaderboard, qualifying him for the event.

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Focusing on the dynamics of technology security, the content explores topics related to cybersecurity, vulnerability hunting, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with security practices. Episodes frequently feature discussions with security researchers and experts from both inside and outside Microsoft, providing listeners with insights into current challenges and innovations within the field. Unique aspects of the content include a community-focused approach to security research and engaging anecdotes that enhance complex subject matter, making it accessible to a range of listeners from industry veterans to those curious about security practices.

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7. Dhiral Patel
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