Joe Patti and Adam Roth

Security Cocktail Hour

Technology EN ↓ 84 episodes

Security veterans Joe Patti and Adam Roth welcome a diverse lineup of cybersecurity and information security experts to share their insights at the virtual bar. From cutting edge topics like AI and Operational Technology (OT) to the realities of careers and mental health, you'll get the inside view of what's happening across the industry and what it's really like to work in these fields, from the people who do it every day. Reach us at feedback@securitycocktailhour.com or @SecCocktailHour on Twitter.

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Joe Patti and Adam Roth

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Ep. 9: Internet Privacy - Everyone Edition 18.05.2023 1:07:57

Joe and Adam deliver a primer on Internet privacy focused on Big Tech and other commercial players: Who wants your data, how they get it and how to protect your own interests when they won’t (which is always). This is the first episode of a two-part series on Internet privacy. Next up: Dealing with tougher adversaries like nation states. Links to resources we mention: Zuboff, Shoshana, “The Age...

Ep. 8: Small Business Security 10.05.2023 48:59

Joe and Adam welcome their first guest, Sal Toner of F.C. Chaos Boxing and Fitness, to talk about his security challenges as a small business owner and how to solve them without the big corporate price tag. Learn more about Sal’s gym: https://www.fcchaos.com/ Instagram: @fcchaosfitness We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security problem you need to solve, we can help. Reach us at fee...

Ep. 7: The Mandatory AI Security Episode 02.05.2023 51:25

Joe and Adam jump into the world of AI, and the new (and not so new) security risks we need to deal with. Links to resources we mention: “The A.I. Dilemma”, Center for Humane Technology “What's Behind the ChatGPT History Change? How You Can Benefit + The 6 New Developments This Week”, AI Explained “Mom warns of hoax using AI to clone daughter's voice”, ABC News Auto-GPT “AI tools help a...

Ep. 6: Flipper Zero and Other Totally Legit Hacking Tools 20.04.2023 38:02

Joe and Adam decode the hype around the Flipper Zero, the latest testing device (i.e. hacker tool) to generate buzz in the security community. We go through what it does, how it fits into the wider security world and the proper use and ethics of these tools. For a bonus, join the Afterparty for a video unboxing of the Flipper Zero on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SecCocktailHour....

Ep. 5: Security Can Be Fun 09.04.2023 42:54

Security can stress you out, but once those moments pass, they leave you with some good stories. Today we share a few to give you an idea of how a security team really works. We want to hear from you. Send comments, questions or new topics to feedback@securitycocktailhour.com.

Ep. 4: We'll Never Get a VPN Sponsor After This 28.03.2023 46:07

These days it seems like you can’t watch YouTube without seeing an ad for a VPN service. Do you really need one? Of course, it depends… We want to hear from you. Send comments, questions or new topics to feedback@securitycocktailhour.com.

Ep. 3: Can You Trust a Hacked Company? 26.03.2023 42:15

The number of companies that have experienced serious security breaches continues to grow. At this point a company you use has almost certainly joined that club. Maybe they even lost your data. Joe and Adam talk about the less than obvious realities around whether you should keep using them, or take your business elsewhere. Links to resources we mention: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3040982/d...

Ep. 2: Security Begins at Home 26.03.2023 45:44

Joe and Adam talk about keeping your own security house in order: home network security, home surveillance and your car as the next cyber battleground. We want to hear from you. Send comments, questions or new topics to feedback@securitycocktailhour.com .

Ep. 1: Passwords Must Die 26.03.2023 46:00

Joe and Adam talk about the many ways passwords are dreadful, and how we can live with them until they die the death they deserve. Links to resources we mention: NIST Password Guidelines Wall Street Journal: iPhone Passcodes (subscription may be required) Frank Abagnale: Wikipedia We want to hear from you. Send comments, questions or new topics to feedback@securitycocktailhour.com .