Securanoia

This episode is our way of saying thank you to you, our listeners. Over the past four episodes, we sat down with people who have spent their careers facing what most of us would rather not think about. Dr. Nicolas Rafael Beliz took us inside school threat assessment. Dr. Bruno Dias questioned the tech paradox: life is faster, smarter, and simpler, but are we happier? Kenneth Strange Jr. brought us...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex S, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke S, PhD. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance t...

She built fake personas, slipped into criminal forums, and watched a ransomware gang form from the first recruitment post. Then she found the manuals they were writing about children. Rebecca Taylor, threat intelligence leader, TEDx speaker, and 2025 Cybersecurity Woman of the Year, joins host Brooke S., PhD to explain how underground darknet marketplaces really work, why the criminals read more l...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex S, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke S, PhD. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance t...

Connar McCasland secured election systems, health records, and criminal justice data for an entire county. The biggest vulnerability was never the tech. Now teaching the next generation of cybersecurity and AI practitioners, Connar joins host Brooke S, PhD for a candid look at the human side of security. They dig into why the industry keeps selling tools as the answer, what leaders should actually...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex S, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke S, PhD. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance t...

What if the real cyber threat isn't some hacker in a basement but someone you trust? Host Brooke S., PhD talks with Andrew Crotty AKA the Ginger Hacker, a U.S. Army cyber warrant officer who knows firsthand why one wrong click can undo years of security planning. Andrew opens up about leaving military police for cyber protection teams and now runs the Ginger Hacker Initiative, helping veterans, la...

Recorded from the Swiss mountains, this episode of Securanoia features Alex S, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke S, PhD. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes...

Your host Brooke S., PhD sits down with Matthew Rosenquist, a 24-year Intel Cybersecurity Strategist and founder of Cybersecurity Insights. Together they discuss AI's growing impact on security, covering practical career advice for newcomers and the urgent risks posed by agentic AI models that can rapidly discover vulnerabilities and compress an attacker's timeline. Matthew introduces the "Mythos...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex S, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke S, PhD. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance t...

Cybercrime is no longer just about individual hackers. It has become a global business built on infrastructure, money flows, and organized criminal networks. In this episode of Securanoia, Brooke S, PhD sits down with Jethro Cornelissen, lead volunteer investigator with Cybercrime Atlas, hosted by the World Economic Forum, to reveal how investigators track and disrupt the networks behind scams, fr...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape w...

Imagine a mind forged in the high-stakes skies of military aviation, now turned toward the invisible wars fought within the digital fortresses of Fortune 50 giants. Josh Mason bridges this dramatic journey from cockpit to command line, revealing how the operational discipline of a pilot dismantles the most sophisticated cyber defenses on earth. In this gripping episode, he exposes the brutal reali...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape w...

When someone tries to bury their digital footprints in the deepest corners of the internet, Arica Kulm, PhD, shows how digital forensics can still drag those secrets back into the light. The conversation dives into her unconventional path, her patented dark‑web artifacts framework and rapid USB‑based assessment tool, and the high‑stakes realities of evidence handling, dark‑web investigations, and...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape w...

Ayleen Charlotte, the woman who swindled the Tinder Swindler and became known worldwide through Netflix’s, "The Tinder Swindler," joins Securanoia to tell the real story behind her long‑running romance scam. She reveals the emotional tactics that pulled her in, from love bombing to secrecy to perfectly scripted manipulation. Ayleen shares the exact moment she realized everything was a lie and how...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape w...

Loneliness is becoming a quiet public safety threat, and this episode of Securanoia pulls you straight into why. Host Brooke S., PhD and forensic psychologist Dr. Glenn S. Lipson discuss how disconnection fuels vulnerability and radicalization, illustrated through real‑world cases and threat assessment. They break down the science of our biologic need for connection and the modern forces exploitin...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape w...

What if the internet is shaping kids’ brains in ways we haven’t even begun to grasp? Brooke S., PhD sits down with public‑safety veteran Bruce E. Quinn to reveal why developing minds are so easily pulled toward shocking and addictive content, and how he uses mind‑mapping techniques to help young people untangle complex online risks. They break down the early signs adults often miss and the simple,...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your c...

What does it take to stay calm when the world tilts, when the mission is real, and when failure has consequences that follow you for years? MK Palmore, a Naval Academy graduate, former Marine officer, and FBI veteran who led major cyber operations in Silicon Valley, pulls back the curtain on the pressure, the discipline, and the moments that shaped his leadership. He explores the mindset that carr...

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your c...

Eva Benn shares how her path from Bulgaria to the US, living her American dream, shaped the way she understands people and their vulnerabilities. She walks us through an experiment where digital companions tried to guilt, isolate, and emotionally sway her, revealing how easily trust can be bent. This episode is a grounded, honest look at how to stay steady and self‑aware in a world that pulls at o...