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Unspoken Security

Unspoken Security
Artificial Intelligence
Social Engineering
National Security
Operational Technology
Ransomware
Cybersecurity
Phishing
Incident Response
Risk
Threat Intelligence
Cybercrime
Human Risk Management
Geopolitics
Data-Driven Leadership
Humanbeam Technologies
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Scamdemic
Business Email Compromise
Wallarm
API Security

Unspoken Security is a raw and gritty podcast for security professionals who are looking to understand the most important issues related to making the world a safer place, including intelligence-driven security, risks and threats in the digital and physical world, and discussions related to corporate culture, leadership, and how world events impact all of us on and off our keyboards.In each episod... more

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In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash sits down with Heath Mullins, Chief Evangelist at ExtraHop and former senior analyst at Forrester. The two dig into the question everyone in tech keeps circling back to right now: should we be afraid... more

In this episode of Unspoken Security, AJ Nash and Faith MacGregor tackle the private sector's sloppy relationship with the word "intelligence" — the gap between raw data, contextual information, and verified, actionable intelligence — and how vendors... more

Social engineering has a reputation problem. Most people hear the term and think phishing, scams, and threat actors. AJ Nash and guest Ashley Stryker push back on that framing in this episode of Unspoken Security. The conversation opens by defining s... more

In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash sits down with Dan O'Day, Senior Consulting Director at Unit 42 by Palo Alto Networks. Dan shares key findings from the 2026 Global Incident Response Report, built from over 750 real-world cyber inci... more

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Ashley Stryker
Director of Threat Analysis at Fable
Fable
Episode: Is All Social Engineering Malicious?
Dan O'Day
Senior Consulting Director with Unit 42 by Palo Alto Networks, specializing in digital forensics and incident response
Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks
Episode: Stolen Credentials, Fake Hires, and the New Insider Threat
Cynthia Kaiser
SVP of Halcyon's Ransomware Research Center; former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI Cyber Division
Halcyon
Episode: AI, Deepfakes, & the New Ransomware Playbook
Erin West
Globally recognized speaker and educator leading the fight against transnational organized crime
Crypto Coalition; Operation Shamrock
Episode: The Multi-Billion Dollar Crime Nobody Talks About
Bob Zinga
Cybersecurity executive, naval information warfare commander, former CISO with extensive defense and private-sector experience
Episode: The Dangers of Performative Leadership in Tech
Galya Westler
Co-founder and CEO of HumanBeam Technologies
HumanBeam Technologies
Episode: The Future is Human
Eric Yunag
EVP of product and services at Convergint
Convergint
Episode: Evolution of the Security Integration Landscape
Danielle Jablanski
Leader of STV's OT Cybersecurity Consulting Program
STV
Episode: Do We Even Need Operational Technology-Specific Threat Intelligence?
Chris Birch
Intelligence practitioner with a focus on social engineering and threat actor engagement
Independent security professional
Episode: Can We Social Engineer the Bad Guys to Shut Them Down? (Encore of Ep 32)

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AJ Nash
Host of Unspoken Security

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Love the authenticity

    Real people discussing real threats. AJ is a great host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cherry0nt0p
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the honesty

    So interesting to hear real people speak their mind. The cyber security community needs more of this! Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MyWingMan App
    United States3 years ago

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Overall, the host delivers blunt, authentic commentary with real-world security insights.

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The Human Side of Cyber
Q: What is human risk management (HRM) and how does Living Security approach it?
HRM is a data‑driven cybersecurity strategy that identifies, prioritizes, and mitigates human‑driven risks before they cause incidents. Living Security integrates signals from existing tools, assesses risk over time, and uses targeted training and policy actions to reduce risk, moving programs left of boom.
Why is Fighting Cybercrime Worth the Effort?
Q: Robert, tell me a bit about your background and what drew you to this work.
Robert describes a computer science background fused with a mission to use technology for good, spanning cyber roles and threat-informed defense, with a focus on threat actors and countermeasures.
The Dangers of Performative Leadership in Tech
Q: But as we jump in, when we talk about performative leadership, to you, what does that mean?
It means leadership that prioritizes appearance over accountability—public rhetoric that doesn't match private actions, leading to a loss of trust and a fragile culture.
The Future is Human
Q: How do you address concerns about voice and likeness being misused by criminals or deepfakes?
We require explicit consent, encrypt all data, and separate the organization's data from anything that could be misused. Likeness and voice are trained for the specific organization and are not shared or cross-used without permission, and we emphasize containerized, on-prem or private-cloud deployments to keep PHI and sensitive data protected.
The Future is Human
Q: What's different about this approach and why start with a company like HumanBeam?
The key difference is that we build AI avatars that are tightly partitioned by organization, with strong guardrails, consent-based use of likeness, and enterprise-grade security. This enables scalable, authentic human interactions while preserving privacy and control for the organizations that deploy them.

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What is Unspoken Security about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A gritty security-focused show that surfaces real-world threat intelligence, incident response, and leadership challenges. Episodes frequently explore AI's impact on attacker timelines, identity as a perimeter, software supply chains, ransomware trends, and practical defense strategies for executives, HR, and security teams. Notable strengths include candid conversations with seasoned practitioners and executives, a strong emphasis on actionable guidance, and a willingness to tackle tough cultural and organizational issues within security. The format tends to blend technical depth with leadership, policy, and human factors, making it valuable for listeners who want concrete takeaways they can apply in large organizations or complex environm... more

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2. Dan O'Day
3. Cynthia Kaiser
4. Erin West
5. Bob Zinga
6. Galya Westler
7. Eric Yunag
8. Danielle Jablanski

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