The CyBUr Guy Podcast

In this micro-pod I make an offer for pretty much any business or organization interested in getting Cyber Safer. Give a listen, tell a friend. Contact me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.  

Thanks to Corey Munson for making this article known to me.  https://www.propublica.org/article/cyber-safety-board-never-investigated-solarwinds-breach-microsoft?mod=djemCybersecruityPro&tpl=cs Needless to say the Cyber Safety Review Board is about useless....who could have predicted?  Oh wait, I think I did! Give a listen, tell a friend.

In the first of what I hope is an increasing library of micro podcasts, I explain who my new book "Get Cyber Smart, A user-friendly guide to keeping your family, your business, and yourself safe online" is intended for. Give a listen, tell a friend. Email me at darren@thecyburguy.com

The CyBUr Guy Podcast is back with a special on "Protecting Seniors". Darren is joined by fellow retired FBI Special Agent Darren Mott to discuss the growing problem of seniors being scammed online.  They discuss the problem and provide solutions. Give a listen, tell a friend.    

The CyBUr Guy Podcast returns for 2024 with Retired FBI Special Agent, Author, and Speaker, Scott Augenbuam. We celebrate the 5th anniversary of his best-seller "The Secrets to Cybersecurity" and talk about why the principles in his book still resonate today, where we need to go going forward, and other cyber stuff, as only he can present it. I also talk about where the heck I have been and why th...

As we enter 2024, I am doing a dual-cast (is that even a word) that I am putting on both the CyBUr Smart Morning News Update and CyBUr Guy Podcast feeds.  This will lay out my thoughts for both podcasts for 2024, a quick look at my "cyber" predictions for 2024, and thank everyone for listening and supporting both efforts. #knowledgeisprotection Feel free to email me regarding either podcast at dar...

In this episode, I talk to Greg Schaffer of vCISO services from the 2023 National Cyber Summit.  Many thanks to Greg for his patience in waiting for me to put this podcast together. Give a listen, tell a friend. Thoughts/Comments/Suggestions are welcome at darren@thecyburguy.com  or at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.

I welcome Matthew Miller of Paradigm Cyber Ventures ( https://paradigmcyberventures.com/ ) to the show to talk about his company's work with public schools to bring unique cybersecurity learning opportunities to students.  We had this discussion at the National Cyber Summit. Give a listen, tell a friend. Thoughts/comments/suggestions area always welcome at darren@thecyburguy.com

As the National Cyber Summit Interview series continues, I was joined by Andrew Handley and Teni Akinsoto of James Clemmons HS to get the younger generation's take on cybersecurity and cybersecurity education. Give a listen, tell a friend.

I was joined by Rusty Sides and Mallory Woods of Checkmarx at the National Cyber Summit to talk software vulnerability assessments and a host of other cyber topics.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Questions/Comments/Suggestions welcome at darren@thecyburguy.com

My interviews from the National Cyber Summit in Huntsville continue with retired FBI Special Agent Jim Shorter.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Questions/Comments/Suggestions welcome at darren@thecyburguy.com

I was joined recently at the National Cyber Summit in Huntsville by Xavier Sweeny to talk about cryptocurrency theft (among other things).  I also provide a sample of the "CyBUr Smart Morning News Update" at the end of the podcast for those who have not yet sampled my new podcast offering.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Questions/Comments/Suggestions are always welcome at darren@thecyburguy.com

Last month I was at the National Cyber Summit in Huntsville and I interviewed a bunch of folks about their particular cyber area of interest, their business, or how they got into cybersecurity.  My first interview for the podcast is with Joseph Miller of Aeyon and his unique entry into the cybersecurity community.  More interviews coming sooner rather than later. Feel free to email thoughts, comme...

I was honored to have my fellow Cleveland colleague and FBI Director's Award winner and Child Exploitation warrior Suzanne Lewis-Johnson join me to discuss her Origin Story. How she went from Habitat for Humanity to the FBI, to being a leading advocate nationwide in the protection of exploited and trafficked children. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or...

In this episode I was excited to have Jason Rebholz, "The Teach Me Cyber Guy", on to give his Origin Story.  It was a fantastic journey to help companies stay safe.  I look forward to having him back on in the future.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Follow Jason at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiZ_Y9t-xH3bfsBK1NqDKhg

I am honored to have Cybersecurity heavyweight Matt Lee of Pax8 on this week's podcast to give his Origin Story.  It is fascinating, entertaining, and enlightening.  This is the one you definitely want to give a listen to AND tell a friend. If you have questions or want to give your own origin story contact me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott. Find Matt at linke...

This week's Origin Story is with Darryl Loy, a former accountant turned tech guru in Dallas.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Email me at darren@thecyburguy.com Follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott Schedule a time to do YOUR origin story at https://calendly.com/darren-mott/podcast-recording-origin-story Thank you for supporting the podcast.

In this episode I am joined by the host of the Our Town Podcast, Troy Bye.  Troy's story from Utah, to Virginia to Huntsville, is fascinating and inspiring.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email questions to darren.mott@gmail.com or follow me at linkedin.com/darrenmott Follow the Our Town Podcast at: www.ourtownpodcast.net

I was honored to have Heather Noggle of Codistac be the first volunteer to give her Origin Story on the CyBUr Guy Podcast.  I know you will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed doing the interview.  Give a listen, tell a friend. If you'd like to tell your origin story on the Podcast, schedule a time with my Calendly link:  https://calendly.com/darren-mott/podcast-recording-origin-story Links to Heather N...

In this episode, I begin a CyBUr Smart Summer series I am referring to as Origin Stories.  As some of you may know I am working on a couple of side projects to bring cybersecurity leadership and awareness services to businesses and individuals that need it. To that end, on my podcast, I have never really provided what @Russell Brunson calls the Origin Story. This episode will be mine. I realize th...

This is a wide-ranging conversation with one of the best guys I ever have to pleasure to work with in the FBI.  Newly retired FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge James "Clint" Judd.  We talk about our time in the Inspection Division, Clint's start in the FBI, and his two tours as an FBI ASAC.  This was a FUN ONE. Give a listen, tell a friend. Email me at darren@thecyburguy.com Follow me at: link...

This is an interview-only podcast to celebrate Episode 100, and my special guest is fellow Retired FBI SSA and former Cyber Division Refugee and current Cyber Evangelist - Miguel Clarke.  This is a wide-ranging conversation with an example of what quality cyber leadership looks like. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at: linkedin.com/in/darr...

A deep dive into the bad week what was the MOVEit file transfer solution, a look into the rising epidemic of pig butchering and a look at the week in Artificial Intelligence.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott . If you are an SMB and need help with cybersecurity, set up a strategy session with me at no-cost:...

This episode is chock full of interesting recent cyber news like the cybercrime group dabbling in cyberespionage, the North Koreans using their hacker army to steal crypto to fund their nuclear program and the ongoing labor shortage in the cybersecurity arena. Give a listen, tell a friend.  Feel free to contact me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott. Articles refer...

A wide range of topics in this episode, from Volt Typhoon to 400 million compromised Android Apps to why you shouldn't fear AI (and you shouldn't). Give a listen, tell a friend. EMail me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott . #knowledgeisprotection