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UNSECURITY: Information Security Podcast

The InfoSec Mission
Information Security
Cybersecurity
Frsecure
Ransomware
Mentorship
Artificial Intelligence
Business Impact Analysis
Women In Cybersecurity
CMMC
Mental Health
Incident Response
Crowdstrike
Data Protection
Heroic Hacks
Burnout
CISSP Mentorship Program
Cyber Security
CISSP
Healthcare
DEF CON

Weekly information security podcast airing Monday mornings hosted by Oscar Minks and Brad Nigh. In a unique focus on protecting personal information, Oscar and Brad discuss information security as an issue that includes cyber security, physical security, as well as administrative controls. Oscar is the CTO of FRSecure and heads technical services and operations at the company. Brad is the Principa... more

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Welcome to Episode 260 of the Unsecurity Podcast!

Join hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins as they sit down with special guest Mea Yang, an Information Security Consultant at FRSecure.

The conversation explores the pipeline problem from multiple angl... more

In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, we unpack the Cyber Resilience Act and why it’s becoming a critical framework for anyone building or selling digital products in today’s connected world.

Megan talks with Madalin Neag and Christopher "CRob"... more

In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins speak with Brian Kelley, information security consultant at FRSecure and one of the infamous CISSP Mentor Program's leads this year. Together, they talk about Brian's journe... more

In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins speak with Samantha Floyd, an associate penetration tester and active member of Blacks in Cyber and Black Women in Cyber.

Together, they talk about Samantha's shift from ma... more

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Recent Guests

Madalin Neag
EU Policy Advisor at OpenSSF
OpenSSF (Open Source Security Foundation) and CRA Expert Group
Episode: Unsecurity Episode 259: The Cyber Resilience Act, Open Source, & AI w/ Madalin Neag & CRob
Christopher Robin Robinson
Chief Technical Officer for the Open Source Security Foundation, Chief Security Architect for the Linux Foundation
OpenSSF / Linux Foundation
Episode: Unsecurity Episode 259: The Cyber Resilience Act, Open Source, & AI w/ Madalin Neag & CRob
Samantha Floyd
Associate Penetration Tester at FRSecure; Black Women in Cyber committee lead
FRSecure; Blacks in Cyber / Black Women in Cyber
Episode: Unsecurity Episode 257: Samantha Floyd, Career Transitions, and Amplifying Diverse Perspectives
Jo Moldenhauer
Consulting department member
FRSecure (consulting team)
Episode: Unsecurity Episode 255: Jo Moldenhauer, Crafting Security News Reviews, A Unique Path to Infosec
Ted Peterson
CISO at DataSite
DataSite
Episode: Unsecurity Episode 254: Journey to Becoming A CISO with Ted Peterson
Kyle Waters
Expert in cybersecurity and the human element of security awareness
Cyber Unicorns
Episode: Unsecurity Episode 253: The Human Element of Cybersecurity with Kyle Waters
Cory Hanks
Incident response case manager and blue teamer with experience in network administration.
Episode: Unsecurity Episode 251: Practicing Personal Cybersecurity with Coral Morgan & Cory Hanks
Seth Bowling
Lead research and developer at FRSecure
FRSecure
Episode: Unsecurity Episode 248: Unveiling & Mapping Government Vulnerabilities with Seth Bowling
Jim Nelson
Cloud Security Expert at FRSecure
FRSecure
Episode: Unsecurity Episode 247: Cloud Security Best Practices with Jim Nelson

Hosts

Brad Nigh
Host of UNSECURITY Podcast and UNSECURITY: Information Security Podcast; Principal Security Consultant with extensive industry experience.
Megan Larkins
Co-host of UNSECURITY Podcast; security practitioner with roles across information security and client engagement.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Get to the point

    I listened to you talk about screwing down boards on your deck for 16 minutes before I gave up. No talk of actual Infosec. Should be a Quick intro of the guest, their background and right into relative topics. Stop silly questions like how was your weekend that no one cares about. This is meant to be constructive criticism as a fellow podcaster. Cheers!

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    The bustinator
    United States6 years ago
  • Sad

    So, unfortunately the first episode I listened to was the one recorded during what I think was the one during the protests. It is really too bad because they are struggling so hard to talk about it without really asking “how does what I’m saying compare with the experience of feeling like your life literally does not matter, and the peril that black families go through when they walk out the door.” I am really trying to explain this and not be hyperbolic. Being able to disconnect from what’s hap... more

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    fatstuffalicious
    United States6 years ago
  • Great podcast

    The format helps bring security to the forefront. As we are all responsible for security this podcast is for anyone and everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phmnhm
    United States7 years ago

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Great format for making security approachable and actionable.
Some episodes feel long with occasional off-topic moments, but the security content is strong.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Unsecurity Episode 257: Samantha Floyd, Career Transitions, and Amplifying Diverse Perspectives
Q: So you're an associate pen tester—do you do more external testing, internal testing, or web applications as your main focus?
Samantha describes starting with external pen tests, then expanding into Web App testing, and notes collaboration with teammates to build those skills further.
Unsecurity Episode 254: Journey to Becoming A CISO with Ted Peterson
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about your transition into the CISO role at DataSite?
I articulated my goal to be a CISO to a mentor, who prompted me to take action towards it. I actively worked on my skills to get to this position.
Unsecurity Episode 253: The Human Element of Cybersecurity with Kyle Waters
Q: How would you explain the human element in cybersecurity?
The human element is a critical vulnerability in cybersecurity, and education is the key to reducing risks.
Unsecurity Episode 252: Bridging the Gap Between CISO & CFO - Executive Panel
Q: Can you share some experiences having worked with budgeting for items with the CFO?
Approach with facts without getting lost in the technical details, focusing on how it impacts the business.
Unsecurity Episode 252: Bridging the Gap Between CISO & CFO - Executive Panel
Q: What does bridging the gap between the CISO and the CFO mean to you?
It's about communicating in a way that translates technical needs into financial terms that decision-makers can understand.

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2. Christopher Robin Robinson
3. Samantha Floyd
4. Jo Moldenhauer
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