
Every fortnight, host Hazel Burton brings on a new guest from Talos or the broader Cisco Security world to break down a complicated security topic. We cover everything from breaking news to attacker trends and emerging threats.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 222 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

In this special, end-of-year episode (and Hazel’s final show as host) Talos Takes goes on a time-travel adventure: What would a defender from 2015 think of the cybersecurity realities of 2025? Joined by Talos teammates Pierre Cadieux, Alex Ryan, and ... more
What happens when your to-do list keeps growing but your budget doesn’t? Hazel is joined by three Cisco Talos Incident Response experts to talk about the reality many organizations face: rising threats, aging infrastructure, and fewer people to defen... more
In this episode of Talos Takes Hazel sits down with Talos' Bill Largent and Craig Jackson to discuss the latest Cisco Talos Incident Response Quarterly Trends Report (Q3 2025). From a wave of Toolshell events, to a rise in post-exploitation phishing,... more
On this episode of Talos Takes, Hazel welcomes Cisco Duo experts Steven Leung and Tess Mishoe to bust the most common myths around passwordless security and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Discover why not all MFA is created equal, why passwordles... more
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Gave up a few months ago due to them constantly bending over backwards to insult listeners for being annoyed of their glazing for ai when ai's only consistently effective use is for attackers to fool end users.
Really nice quick take format podcast. I listen to this between meetings or when I have a short break. I like beers with Talos the most but this is great for that ‘in between’ time.
Quality bite-sized podcast that gives you a fun topic to discuss with your friends in the IT/Security industry. Great stuff!
I always look forward to listening to the next episode.
A short and easily digestible podcast on current topics, great to start the day
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The content is characterized by informative discussions revolving around significant trends and challenges in the cybersecurity landscape. Episodes cover crucial topics such as ransomware, advanced persistent threats, mental health issues in cybersecurity, and innovative attack methodologies. Notably, the podcast emphasizes the psychological impact of the cybersecurity profession, highlighting how burnout and mental health awareness are integral to the discourse within the industry. There is a focus on actionable insights, equipping listeners with knowledge on dealing with current threats and vulnerabilities, along with discussions on historical trends and their implications. This blend of expert interviews and topical conversations makes i... more
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