CovertSwarm

You Deserve to be Hacked

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You deserve to be hacked. Not because you’re weak. But because you’re worth attacking. These are real stories from the front lines of offensive cybersecurity. Conversations to challenge how you think about security and show why the only way to stay ahead is to stay on the attack

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Episode 17 – DEF CON 2023 Special, live from BrewDog Las Vegas 13.08.2023 20:36

Today we are bringing a very special episode, recorded live in Las Vegas at DEF CON 31. Hosted by CovertSwarm founder & CEO, Anders Reeves, hear him and many from the Swarm as they discuss this year's DEF CON event. Featuring, this year's CovertSwarm badge; insights; reviews on talks; tips if it's your first trip to DEF CON, and much more! To join the Swarm why not visit our web...

Episode 16 - Challenging the Attack Surface Management industry with special guest Adam Govier 24.07.2023 34:58

Luke Potter interviews Adam Govier, Lead Developer of CovertSwarm's Offensive Operations Center platform. Previously only accessible to its subscription clients, July's public-release of CovertSwarm's Offensive Operations Center caters for the comprehensive offensive security needs of organizations ranging from single-domained businesses through to global enterprises. In this in-dep...

Episode 15 - Information Security Management with special guest Frankie Gallop from Provention 20.06.2023 31:36

Having started in the cyber security industry at just 16 years of age, our special guest Frankie Gallop shares her thoughts, insights and experiences of the rapid changes occurring within the domain these past 5 years. Discussing how to approach, build and deploy an effective security programme, and sharing the number 1 security risk in practically every business today, listen to Frankie describe...

Episode 14 - Threat Intelligence with special guest Haroon Mahmood 23.05.2023 30:50

CovertSwarm's COO, Luke Potter, welcomes returning guest Haroon Mahmood to this episode of our podcast focusing on the many aspects necessary to gain and employ insights derived from Threat Intelligence (TI). Learn how best to identify, report and take action on threats with expert opinion and advice from Haroon. -- Successful companies are constant targets for attackers. Those who take secur...

Episode 13 - Data privacy and security with special guest Ulrika Dellrud 20.04.2023 41:56

Hear special guest and privacy expert Ulrika Dellrud share her experiences with Luke around building and maintaining a data privacy-centric organizational culture; the importance of data privacy champions; and where NOT to maintain the reporting line for data privacy within your organization. -- Successful companies are constant targets for attackers. Those who take security seriously don’t test t...

Episode 12 - SwarmCon special 20.03.2023 20:33

Delve behind the scenes at this month's SwarmCon event as Luke interviews several CovertSwarm ethical hackers around their expectations from the event; their career backgrounds; explores the launch of CovertSwarm's new "Academy" programme; and brings to life some of the presentations planned for SwarmCon#5. -- Successful companies are constant targets for attackers. Those who t...

Episode 11 - Introducing Dominic Cameron, Chairman of the Board, CovertSwarm 20.02.2023 25:25

Having spent a career working in 40 countries as a self-proclaimed 'curioso', Dominic Cameron has joined CovertSwarm as Chairman of the Board. Starting with his attraction to working with technology startups that are transforming and disrupting industries, and supporting the people-needs of rapidly scaling and evolving businesses, hear the former Managing Director of ITV.com, founding CT...

Episode 10 - "My jaw dropped"....introducing Will Morrish, CovertSwarm Chief Revenue Officer 04.01.2023 27:42

We're excited to mark the start of 2023 with the news that Will Morrish has joined CovertSwarm as Chief Revenue Officer. On this episode hear CovertSwarm founder and CEO, Anders Reeves, interview Will as he shares his thoughts around the opportunities for organisations to enhance their security posture via an offensive security strategy, and the moment his jaw dropped when he learned what Cov...

Episode 9 - Why isn't purple teaming a standard approach in the cyber industry? (with special guest Haroon Mahmood) 02.12.2022 42:29

CovertSwarm COO, Luke Potter, and Haroon Mahmood - Offensive and Defensive Infomation Security Specialist - discuss collaborative "Purple teaming", and how it can address and resolve the disconnect that can exist between the traditional Red:Blue cyber testing dynamic. For more information on CovertSwarm, or to speak with one of our Swarm of ethical hackers please visit our website - www....

Episode 8 - Why the cyber industry needs to change – with CovertSwarm Hive Red Team Member, Tony Dixon 02.11.2022 24:23

On today's episode CovertSwarm COO, Luke Potter is joined by one of our newest recruits, Hive Member - Tony Dixon. Within a few short months since joining CovertSwarm Tony has already noticed how differently we do things. With over 15 years of experience in the information technology and security sectors, he’s sharing his views on how cyber security needs to change, how CovertSwarm is leading...

Episode 7 - PCI DSS 4.0 & Mitigating Skimming Attacks - With Special Guest John Elliott 14.10.2022 41:35

On a very special episode of The CovertSwarm podcast we welcome John Elliott - Security Advisor at Jscrambler, to discuss PCI DSS 4.0 and why you must mitigate skimming attacks! For more information on CovertSwarm, or to speak with one of the team, please visit our website - www.covertswarm.com We're hiring! Please visit our careers page for current vacancies - www.covertswarm.com/careers ...

Episode 6 - My First DEF CON 21.09.2022 30:27

On today's episode CovertSwarm's COO, Luke, is joined by one of our brilliant Hive Members, Jorge, to discuss his first ever DEF CON experience, what he learnt and how this new knowledge can be used to further compromise our clients. For more information or to speak with one of the team, please visit our website - www.covertswarm.com We're hiring! Please visit our careers page for...

Episode 5 - DEF CON 30 Special, Las Vegas 15.08.2022 14:44

Today we are bringing a very special episode, recorded live in Las Vegas at DEF CON 30! Join CovertSwarm CEO, Anders and COO, Luke as they discuss this years iteration of the world's largest hacker convention - DEF CON. Featuring, this years badge, talks and the latest and most exciting exploits! Visit our website - www.covertswarm.com -- Successful companies are constant targets for attacker...

Episode 4 - Are You Thinking About Cyber The Right Way? 13.07.2022 29:35

On today's episode CovertSwarms CEO, Anders Reeves, and COO, Luke Potter, discuss what we like to call the 'Cyber Value Proposition' and how with a simple shift in thinking modern businesses can transform their cyber culture. For more information or to speak with one of the team, please visit our website - www.covertswarm.com We're hiring, please visit our careers page for cur...

Episode 3 - How To Get Into The Cyber Industry 11.04.2022 34:13

On today's episode CovertSwarms CEO, Anders Reeves, and COO, Luke Potter, are joined by Doug Tognarelli and Jack Smith from our Swarm. Today's topic of conversation is 'How to get into the Cyber industry'. Listen as we remove the mystery and share practical advice on how to join the fascinating world of Cyber Security. Visit our website - www.covertswarm.com Careers - https:...

Episode 2 - The Crisis In Ukraine 04.03.2022 35:09

On this episode we discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and how businesses around the world, and their employees, can better protect against the increasing risk of cyber attacks. We would like to offer an open invitation for any advice or support for our network and the wider industry during this difficult time. We are here to help. Our thoughts and prayers are with anyone affected by the crisis...

Episode 1 - Why The Penetration Testing Industry Needs To Change 01.03.2022 35:23

Welcome to the first CovertSwarm podcast! On this episode we discuss 'Why the penetration testing industry needs to change', alongside a host of other topics, trends and industry challenges. TPM Blog post can be seen here - www.covertswarm.com/post/how-secure-are-tpm-chips Visit our website - www.covertswarm.com -- Successful companies are constant targets for attackers. Those who take...