
Join us for Simply Defensive, a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of defensive cybersecurity through the lens of real-world experts. In each episode, we'll interview leading professionals from the cybersecurity industry, delving into their experiences, challenges, and innovative solutions. Whether you're a seasoned cybersecurity veteran or just starting to learn about the field, Simply Defe... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusinessTechnology | |||

John Hammond on Security Research, Storytelling, and Deception for Defenders
In this Simply Defensive episode, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells interview John Hammond, a Huntress security researcher, YouTuber, and educator, about his career path and ... more
In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Jason Haddix — CISO veteran, AI security thought leader, and founder of Arcanum Information Security — for a wide-ranging conversation on where AI is actually headed in cybe... more
In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Josh Stroschein — aka The Cyber Yeti — a former professor turned reverse engineer now working on one of the largest malware analysis teams in the world.
Josh shares his unc... more
In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells welcome Yuriy Tsibere, Product Manager at ThreatLocker, for a behind-the-scenes look at how security products actually get built.
Yuriy's path to cybersecurity started in Ukraine, ... more
From teaching AP art history to brokering cyber insurance deals. 🎓➡️🛡️
In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Andy Runyan from Yukon to break down everything blue teamers need to know about cyber insurance — b... more
Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Brian Carrier, the creator of Sleuth Kit and Autopsy, two of the most widely used digital forensics tools in the world. They dig into how Brian got his start in the early days of computer forensics, how open so... more
In this episode of Simply Defensive, host Josh Mason and co-host discuss their experiences and challenges in cybersecurity, along with guest Victoria, a student and SOC analyst at UNLV.
The conversation covers the complexities of building a Security... more
What happens when you go from fixing executives’ laptops at Goldman Sachs to defending against cyber threats in a SOC?
In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Kevin Apolinario — better known as KevTech — to... more
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Focusing on defensive cybersecurity, insightful conversations with professionals reveal their experiences, challenges, and effective solutions for modern security threats. Episodes explore diverse topics such as malware analysis, cyber insurance, threat intelligence, and hands-on training in cybersecurity. Noteworthy discussions often include practical advice for individuals navigating the cybersecurity landscape, whether they're seasoned experts or newcomers, making this a valuable resource for anyone looking to bolster their knowledge and skills in protecting organizations from cyberattacks. The array of guests, ranging from military veterans to education leaders in cybersecurity, emphasizes real-world applications of theories and innovat... more
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1. John Hammond
2. Jason Haddix
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4. Dr. Gerald Auger
5. Yuriy Tsibere
6. Brian Carrier
7. Brent Booth
8. Kev Apolinario
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