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The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast

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An accessible but technical podcast about cybersecurity and the people who keep the internet safe. The podcast is built as a series of segments: we will be looking back at the last couple of weeks in cybersecurity news, talking to different people in the industry about areas of their expertise, we're going to break apart some of the TTPs being used by adversaries, and we will even cover a little b... more

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On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we revisit the 2025 predictions shared by our guests throughout the year.

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This week on Defender Fridays, Bryan Brake, Senior Product Manager and Bug Bounty Team Lead at Amazon, joins us to discuss vulnerability remediation, bounty processes, and incident response workflows.

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On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Rebekah Skeete, Executive Director and CEO of BlackGirlsHack Foundation. Rebekah dives into how BGH is helping to increase diversity in cybersecurity by bridging the gap between wha... more

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Recent Guests

Bryan Brake
A veteran in the information security community with extensive experience in patch management and vulnerability management.
Amazon
Episode: #278 - Defender Fridays: Bug bounties, disclosures and real-world response with Bryan Brake from Amazon
Rebekah Skeete
Executive director and CEO of BlackGirlsHack, senior security engineer
BlackGirlsHack
Episode: #277 - BlackGirlsHack: Building a community and impactful legacy with Rebekah Skeete
Alec Fenton
VP of Security Operations at Foresite Cybersecurity with over 15 years of cybersecurity experience.
Foresite Cybersecurity
Episode: #274 - Why most SOCs are failing (and how to fix them) with Alec Fenton from Foresite Cybersecurity
Erik Bloch
A veteran in cybersecurity with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as VP of security at Illumio.
Illumio
Episode: #271 - AI hype & the future of SecOps, what’s changed in 30 years? With Erik Bloch from Illumio
Michael Baker
Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer at DXC Technology
DXC Technology
Episode: #269 - How AI offers defenders even more growth opportunities with Michael Baker from DXC Technology
Navroop Mitter
CEO of ArmorText, specializing in out-of-band communication
ArmorText
Episode: #266 - Preparing for Out-of-Band Communication in Incident Response with Navroop Mitter from ArmorText
Julie Agnes Sparks
Works in detection engineering and threat hunting at Datadog, focusing on identity provider, SaaS, and cloud infrastructure threats.
Datadog
Episode: #264 - Defender Fridays: Dive into SaaS Intrusion Trends with Julie Agnes Sparks from Datadog
Anton Chuvakin
Works for Google Cloud Office of the CISO
Google Cloud
Episode: #262 - Defender Fridays: What does "AI-ready SOC" actually mean? With Dr. Anton Chuvakin from CISO, Google Cloud
Hannah Lloyd
Chief Revenue Officer of Enhanced IO, working with MSPs and MSSPs to deliver SOC as a service.
Enhanced IO
Episode: #261 - Scaling MSP & MSSP Services with Hannah Lloyd, Co-Founder / CRO of enhanced.io

Hosts

Christopher Luft
Co-founder of LimaCharlie and host, experienced in the cybersecurity field and focusing on cybersecurity defense strategies and technologies.
Maxime Lamocque-Bressard
Founder and Host of Defender Fridays, with expertise in cybersecurity operations and strategies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Love the intel chats

    Most useful security intel podcast I’ve found. Thanks guys, you help a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crackshot24
    United States2 years ago
  • Great insight and learning

    I love the variety of this podcast. All of the different shows are educational and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tekgrunt
    Canada3 years ago
  • Look forward to it every week.

    This show is new to my podcast library but it’s quickly becoming one of my faves. Look forward to it coming out every week. Love the idea at the interviewer pulls you into the story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DMarijkeJ
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Loving this podcast! They explain cybersecurity issues in an easy way to understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrandmaKeenan
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing!

    This is such a fabulous podcast that is informative for anyone from laymen and cybersecurity experts! One of my new favorite shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RHutchizle
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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They find the variety in episode topics informative and engaging, covering both current news and in-depth discussions with industry experts.
Listeners appreciate the accessible yet technical explanations of cybersecurity issues, indicating a high level of understanding attained from the content.
Feedback highlights the educational angle, making it suitable for professionals and those newer to cybersecurity alike.

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Talking Points

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#277 - BlackGirlsHack: Building a community and impactful legacy with Rebekah Skeete
Q: If you could change one thing about how the cybersecurity industry approaches diversity and inclusion, what would it be?
It should be ingrained in the culture that diversity and inclusion matter genuinely, rather than being treated as an afterthought or add-on.
#277 - BlackGirlsHack: Building a community and impactful legacy with Rebekah Skeete
Q: What would be your advice to a Black girl or young woman who wants to enter cybersecurity but doesn't know where to start?
Join BlackGirlsHack and recognize that you are already capable as you are. Find resources that connect with your interests and reach out for support.
#274 - Why most SOCs are failing (and how to fix them) with Alec Fenton from Foresite Cybersecurity
Q: What metrics do you use to judge whether a SOC is effective?
Focus on MTTX metrics, including mean time to acknowledge and notify, to measure effectiveness.
#274 - Why most SOCs are failing (and how to fix them) with Alec Fenton from Foresite Cybersecurity
Q: What advice do you have for analysts aspiring to grow into SOC management?
Be adaptable, communicate across different levels, and maintain a passion for cybersecurity.
#274 - Why most SOCs are failing (and how to fix them) with Alec Fenton from Foresite Cybersecurity
Q: What is your philosophy on leading within a SOC?
Alec believes in leading from the front, staying hands-on to support and motivate the team.

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2. Rebekah Skeete
3. Alec Fenton
4. Erik Bloch
5. Michael Baker
6. Navroop Mitter
7. Julie Agnes Sparks
8. Anton Chuvakin

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