Dr. Chaos Podcast

Project Glasswing is a technology podcast covering the ideas, threats, and systems shaping the digital world. Each episode can move across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital risk, emerging technology, investigations, and the real world impact of innovation. The goal is to cut through hype, ask sharper questions, and bring practical insight to complex topics without watering them down.

A technical recap of RSA 2026 covering the biggest security themes, AI developments, vendor narratives, and the signals defenders should not ignore.

We explore the transformative impact of AI on insider threat dynamics. Learn about how AI agents manipulate systems and evade detection through interviews with industry leaders.

Join us as we catch up on recent discussions highlighting the significant and evolving cyber threat posed by Iran, featuring insights from cybersecurity experts across the globe. This episode dives deep into Iran’s advanced capabilities, unconventional warfare tactics, and why U.S. companies must remain on heightened alert.

Unpacking Cybersecurity Careers by Dr. Chaos

Tony G and Aamir discuss their frustrations in the world of cybersecurity. Join us as we discuss the multiple failures we have seen in the industry that keep repeating. Inspired by temporary guest news anchor Peter Griffin from Quahog News 5 let's find out What Really Grinds My (Our) Gears

John Simmons joins the Dr. Chaos podcast. John is an IR specialist. He has worked with the United States White House, other government agencies, and many private organizations. He will walk us thru what he sees in the world and how he helps clients during attacks. Uber has a CSO problem as data breaches are paid thru bug bounty programs

Janet Jackson is her CVE as Rhythm Malware Nation destroys hard drives. Log4J might be giving Iranian attackers the upper hand. Tony G and Aamir Lakhani discuss cyber news on the Dr. Chaos podcast.

We are back at Blackhat and Defcon 2022 Las Vegas. Aamir and Tony discuss the conference, what they enjoyed, and little nuggets of information they learned.

A new threat actor goes destructive

Two UK teenagers were charged with hacking and being members of Lapsus$ the Dr. Chaos podcast discusses motivations around why teenagers and young adults may be motivated by cybercrime and how they might have gotten involved.

A Closer Look at the LAPSUS$ Data Extortion Group. In the latest edition, we talk about their latest attacks, some of the techniques being used, and how they are getting caught.

Russian threat actor Conti has their data leaked. In this podcast, we will take a look at the leaked data and see what we can learn about one of the largest threat actors operating.

Ransom payments are tax-deductible, and no one cares. Should we? https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/ransomware-attack-payment-tax-deductible North Korea exploits VPN vulnerabilities. Possibly gains nuclear research. Think about this; North Korea may achieve nuclear capabilities and advancements because someone did not patch their systems. https://thehackernews.com/2021/06/north-korea-exploited-...

We are honored to have Dr. Alex Tarter, CTO of Thales UK and co-founder of TurgenSec, and Breaches. UK on our podcast. Alex is a bit of a legend in the CISO space. He discusses the concepts of attack surface management capabilities that the team at TurgenSec has developed. Alex shares his thoughts around his experience on deception technologies, frustrating attackers, supply chain breaches. Don't...

Tony G and Aamir Lakhani discuss their long week of investigating remote work cyber attacks, the craziness of ransomware, the Colonial Pipeline attack, and a debate on Cobalt Strike being a tool made for attackers or being used by attackers. Our excitement leads to openly discussing the problems with paying for ransom or the consequences of making it illegal

Tony G and Aamir Lakhani discuss the Microsoft Exchange Zero-Day vulnerabilities.

Tony G and Dr. Chaos return to discuss what is XDR. Is it just hype? Is it more than repackaged tools? Let's break down the new industry buzzword.

Aamir Lakhani and Tony G discuss breach attack simulation tools on this week's episode. Learn about the differences between breach attack simulation tools and pen testing and red team exercises. Aamir and Tony G discuss their favorite open-source and commercial tools. Are you ready for BAS?

This week we conclude our exciting interview with Jim. This former US Intelligence cyber specialist discusses attribution challenges to State actors, US Election security, and a new superhero: Metrics Man! If you haven't heard part I, do so first, then listen to the conclusion only on the Dr. Chaos podcast.

Attacks, Cyberwar, and Attack Attribution from the perspective of a cyber professional who spent years working for US Intelligence organizations helping to protect the United States from Cyber Attacks. Join us as discusses his experience working for the Federal government and the differences he sees on how large global private organizations handle cybersecurity.

Tony G and Jonas Walker explain how ransomware negations occur between a victim and an attacker. Learn how a travel management company negotiated a $10 million ransom to a $4.5 million payout and got tips from the attackers to help them understand how they were attacked. References: https://siliconangle.com/2020/08/02/travel-management-company-cwt-hands-4-5m-following-ransomware-attack/ https://ww...

Chris Louie (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/) blogger and security professional from zScaler speaks to us on today's podcast about all things security. Join Tony G and Dr. Chaos on our latest episode as we discuss ransomware, the US Presidential Elections, and all things security.

We discuss online and free resources that are available to learn Cybersecurity skills. Special co-host Jonas Walker joins us as he discusses his Twitter kung-fu, favorite podcasts, and other tricks to stay ahead of the curve.

The financial sector takes cybersecurity seriously, and almost no one takes it more seriously than Chris Konrad, World Wide Technology Director of Global Financial Security. Join us as he discusses what makes the financial sector different, what products they are using to protect their environment, and the most significant cyber challenges he faces safeguarding the industry. Join me and Anthony Gi...