Ever wonder how hackers really breach companies or what keeps cybersecurity pros awake at night? These five podcasts peel back the curtain on digital defense through gripping storytelling and real-world case studies.
1. Inside the Vault: Cybersecurity VIP Video Podcast
Dubbed the “MasterClass for cyber leaders,” this new series features C-suite executives from top security firms sharing war stories about ransomware negotiations and AI-powered cyberattacks. Recent episodes explore how companies pivoted from selling firewalls to stopping nation-state hackers—think Shark Tank meets cybersecurity.
2. Reimagining Cyber
Host Rob Aragao translates boardroom-level security strategies into practical insights. One episode breaks down a hospital ransomware attack as a “digital hostage situation,” explaining how administrators negotiated with hackers while keeping ER systems online. Perfect for understanding cyber risk through a business lens.
3. Cyber Security Headlines (The Lighthouse IT Podcast)
Matt & Griff’s biweekly show serves cyber news like a morning coffee—short, strong, and no jargon. Their “Hackers Snitch to SEC” episode details how cybercriminals now rat out victims who don’t pay ransoms. Imagine your neighborhood gossip… if they discussed zero-day exploits instead of backyard barbecues.
4. Risky Business News (Policy Edition)
Patrick Gray’s double-feature podcast hosts former spies analyzing cyber operations with real geopolitical consequences. Recent coverage included honey trap scandals linked to Russian agents and how hacked CCTV cameras almost derailed an election—Jason Bourne-level intrigue meets cybersecurity.
5. 7 Minute Security
True to its name, this weekly lightning-round podcast tackles topics like “Why Your Smart Fridge Might Get You Hacked.” Hosts use car metaphors (“pen testing is like stress-testing brakes”) to explain how blue teams defend networks. Ideal for time-crunched IT managers.
References:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VPzGZ-56JI
- https://podgrabber.com/cybersecurity/
- https://player.fm/podcasts/Information-Security
- https://corsicatech.com/podcasts/?wchannelid=1b3fyisa0h&wmediaid=55otw4l2uh
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lighthouse-it/episodes/Security-Scares–Politeness-Costing-AI–and-Tech-Industry-Shakeups-e320tlg
- https://nimbuskey.substack.com/p/1-inside-the-vault-cybersecurity
- https://security-links.hdks.org/security-news/
- https://reimaginingcyber.buzzsprout.com
