
Every two weeks, host Amy Ciminnisi 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 | 235 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

MFA and password resets aren't always enough.
That’s terrifying for security teams today. In this episode of Talos Takes, we dive deep into ARToken, a sophisticated phishing/BEC-as-a-service platform that steals credentials, bypasses MFA entirely, a... more
While the Component Object Model (COM) is a fundamental Windows technology that allows software to communicate and function, it's also a powerful tool for threat actors looking to move laterally, maintain persistence, and evade traditional security m... more
If you're tired of being told to "just patch," we understand. The threat landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, with AI-driven tools enabling adversaries to uncover and exploit vulnerabilities before defenders even know they exist. In this episode... more
Are your detection rules failing because your test data lacks the nuance of a real-world network? In this episode of Talos Takes, Amy sits down with David Bianco to discuss why traditional synthetic data often falls short and how his new open-source... 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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A fast-paced security podcast that features deep dives with experts from Talos and Cisco Security, covering breaking news, attacker trends, and emerging threats. Episodes typically blend technical analysis with practical defense tips, spotlighting threat hunting, ransomware, phishing, cloud misconfigurations, and incident response. Noteworthy are the frequent guests who bring hands-on experience, the use of concrete case studies, and actionable guidance aimed at defenders, IR teams, and security leaders. The show often pairs strategic overviews with concrete, platform-specific defenses, making it useful for professionals seeking both breadth and depth in cybersecurity practices.
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