The CyBUr Guy Podcast

Apologies for the recent hiatus, but the am back with a new format, new plan for podcast (though much will seem similar) and a new "project".  Give a listen, tell a friend. If you Understand the theats targeting you, you can assess your risk, and proceed wisely online.  #knowledgeisprotection Follow or connect with me at: darren@thecyburguy.com www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott www.instagram.com/thec...

In this CyBUr Smart Special Edition of The CyBUr Guy Podcast I discuss securing your home network. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.

This episode is a Get CyBUr Smart special where I break down three cyber-related news stories of the week: 1) The Tesla Law Suit and how it differentiates a US company mishandling your data and a foreign-owned one doing so ( https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/04/tesla-sued-after-report-that-workers-shared-invasive-images-from-car-cameras/ ) 2) The FBI's Juice Jacking Warning. Here's a tip, u...

In this special episode I was on the Cyber Crime Junkies Livestream with David Mauro to discuss Tik Tok after the CEO's recent visit to Congress.  This is a deep, deep dive into the topic and I thank David for allowing me to record the show for the podcast.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel feel to email me with comments or thoughts at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at www.linkedin.com/in/d...

The CyBUr Guy Podcast is back with a new(ish) format incorporating the Get CyBUr Smart podcast into it (take a listen, it will make sense). In this episode I interview Retired FBI Cyber SSA John Caruthers (and current EVP of the Triden Group) for a wide-ranging discussion that hits all the points you come to this podcast for.   The Get CyBUr Smart section is (again) a discussion of Tik Tok and the...

In this episode I provide a post-mortem on a Business Email Compromise event to show the seemingly non-existent "Cyber Safety Review Board" how easy it can be.   I also discuss Twitter charging for SMS MFA use and how to still get MFA on Twitter with a simple phone app.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Email thoughts, comments, or suggestions to darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in...

I am joined, via live stream, with Scott Augenbaum to discuss the scams generated around the Superbowl and betting and a host of other topics in a wide-ranging discussion, which is what we do. I start the podcast with 3 hacking articles, including one that could lead to real-world property crime.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at www.lin...

In this episode I interview Tracey Hawkins - "The Safety Lady" about her career arc, how she became the "Safety Lady" and the threats posed by AI-generated content like ChatGPT, Dall-E and the like.  I also talk about some recent data breaches, especially one that doesn't bode well for our hamburger/french fry obsession.....  Give a listen, Tell a Friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburgu...

This solo offering discusses a variety of targets including (no surprise) Tik Tok, Russian Hactivists breaching Samsung, the LifeLock breach (and the need to password management), and how 2023 is going to be the rise of Artificial Intelligence.  We look at the power of ChatGPT.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott...

In this last episode of 2022 I post my last interview from the National Cyber Summit with Roland Blandon and Austin Duncan of the Packet Ninjas ( https://packetninjas.com/ ).  It is a great discussion on Pentesting and Redteaming.  I also mention a couple news articles, like DHS' inability to deactivate security access cards and the most recent Twitter data breach.  Give a listen, tell a friend. ...

Paul Perry of Warren Averett and host of "The Wrap" podcast joins me for a holiday discussion on Tik Tok, securing all the new technology you are getting for your kids, and why is Roomba filming you in the bathroom! Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me with comments or show suggestions at darren@theyburguy.com Or follow me at www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott

I was joined for two great conversations at the 2022 National Cyber Summit by Cyber Evangelist Chandler Hall of Sentar and Bob Wheeler of ClearedJobs.net to talk about a variety of cyber topics from evolving threats to the cyber job market. I start the podcast with a look at two articles from VentureBeat.com and Forbes and YES, one is about Tik Tok.  Are you or your family members still using it? ...

In Episode 84 I interviewed Rusty Sides and Eric Friese of Checkmarx and Ted Rutcsh of Invicti about Application Vulnerability Scanning at the 2022 National Cyber Summit from Huntsville. Before the interviews I go on a slight rant about an NY Times editorial called "Why the FBI is so Far Behind in Cybercrime" ( Opinion | Why the F.B.I. Is So Far Behind on Cybercrime - The New York Times (nytimes.c...

In this episode I interview Jeremiah Roe of SynAck and Jeremy Blevins from Calhoun Community College from the National Cyber Summit floor.  We talk a wide range of topics from pentesting to the personnel shortage in cybersecurity. I start the podcast referencing this article ( 5 cybersecurity mistakes that will haunt you | VentureBeat ) that seems appropriate since I am recording this episode on H...

In this episode I discuss three topics associated with Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022.  The article referenced in this podcast are: Stress Is Driving Cybersecurity Professionals to Rethink Roles (darkreading.com) Gen Z, millennials take cybersecurity less seriously on work devices than personal ones | SC Media (scmagazine.com) Cybersecurity in construction 101: What firms need to know (pbctoda...

Many thanks to  Karissa Seckman  and  Shane Hammett for sitting down with me at the National Cyber Summit to discuss their companies and cyber items of interest. Give a listen, tell a friend.  Feel free to email me from darren@thecyburguy.com.

Recorded from the floor of the National Cyber Summit I was honored to talk again to Shadow Dragon founder Daniel Clemens on a host of wide ranging cyber topics.   I also discuss the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and highlight two successful cyber Under Cover Operations. Give listen, tell a friend.  Feel free to email me at darren@thecburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott....

In this episode I return to the floor of the National Cyber Summit to talk to a bunch of folks in the cybersecurity world and discuss a host of various topics.  In Part 1 I speak to Daniel Ciarlette of Boston Government Services and Carter Schoenberg of Soundway Consulting to discuss the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.  Give a listen, tell a friend.   The next couple weeks will be a va...

In this episode of the podcast I welcome Researcher and Author Arun Vishwanath to discuss his Book "The Weakest Link: How to Diagnose, Detect, and Defend Users from Phishing."  If you own a company the book as lots of information to arm yourself with the knowledge to better defend your company from the eventual phishing attack that is coming.   I also start the show with a look back on 9/11 (I was...

This episode was recorded at Kayne Prime Steakhouse in Nashville at an event sponsored by Arctic Wolf. It includes 5 cybersecurity experts, and yours truly as the moderator. Thank you to Arctic Wolf for allowing me to record it.  For more information about Arctic Wolf and their services, go to the Arctic Wolf website .  For questions, thoughts or comments, please email me at darren@thecyburguy.com...

This episode is a little different than the normal in that I was on the LOJO show with Louverture Jones a week or so ago and we both recorded it, so this is our conversation. We talk a wide array of cyber topics.  If you like two cyber guys talking, this is a show for you. Give a listen, tell a friend. If you have questions or comments on the podcast, feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.co...

This episode welcomes Curt Vincent to have a wide ranging discussion on his 5 decade career in the cyber-world, some great real world examples, and a look at how cyber has changed over the past 40+ years.  I also talk Business Email Compromise based on this ZDnet article ( The biggest cyber-crime threat is also the one that nobody wants to talk about | ZDNet ) and I provide some thoughts on Huawei...

Episode 74 welcomes back retired FBI SSA Scott Augenbaum to introduce and discuss July as Cybersecure Mindset Month. How he came up with the concept, what it means, and why everyone needs a Cybersecure Mindset. I also discuss some new items, like China being a "growing" threat per the MI5 and FBI directors (no DUH) and a reporter discovers that spearphishing is a way malware is distributed (double...

In this episode I welcome back Assistant Professor of STEM and STEAM Ashley Gess to discuss educating the next generation of cyber warriors and their teachers.  I also talk a few news articles at the start and surprise surprise TIK TOK is bad, very bad.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Article Links: The 10 Most Important Cybersecurity Statistics You Need to Know (makeuseof.com) US TikTok User Data...

No guest this episode, but I dive into some interesting cyber stories of the week from credential stuffing to password managers, and ransomware.  Thanks for listening.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott. References: Engineer Who Fled US Charges of Stealing Chip Technology Now Thrives in China - Bloomberg How the...