Best Distilled Security Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 11: Encrypted Messaging, Data Breaches, and Vulnerability Management 1:30:02

18d ago1:30:02

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Episode 11 of the Distilled Security Podcast is here! Join us as we cover: Signal, Encrypted Messaging, and Corporate Policy: A deep dive into the use of Signal in sensitive discussions—including a political mishap—and the implications for corporate communication policies, discovery, and compliance. Oracle Cloud Breach Allegations: Evaluating breac…

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Episode 10: Navigating Budget Cuts, Talent Shortages, and Cybersecurity Resilience 1:34:24

2M ago1:34:24

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Episode 10 of the Distilled Security Podcast is here! Join us as we explore: Security in Times of Budget Cuts: How organizations can navigate layoffs and reduced funding while maintaining a strong security posture. The Cybersecurity Talent Shortage: Why security hiring remains challenging, the need for apprenticeship models, and how organizations c…

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Episode 9: Security Budgets, AI Risks, and Data Sovereignty 1:18:10

3M ago1:18:10

1:18:10

Episode 9 of the Distilled Security Podcast is here! Join us as we explore: Security on a Budget: How teams can optimize tools, manage resource constraints, and build an effective security strategy with limited funding. AI and Efficiency: The impact of AI on job performance, along with the risks of AI-powered note-taking and data classification. Da…

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Episode 8: Whiskey, Quantum Computing, and Executive Protection 1:21:34

4M ago1:21:34

1:21:34

🎙️ Episode 8 of the Distilled Security Podcast is here! 🔐🥃 🔎 Join us as we explore: The Whiskey Rebellion and Craft Distilling: A dive into the history of the Whiskey Rebellion and what it means for today’s distillers. Learn about Iron City Distilling, creating national brand-quality spirits, and the significance of the Bessemer brand name. Whiskey…

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Episode 7: Certifications, Mentorship, and Auditor Missteps 1:18:50

5M ago1:18:50

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Welcome to Episode 7 of the Distilled Security Podcast! In this episode, hosts Justin, Rick, and Joe are joined by special guest Brandon Eckert to explore his fascinating journey in cybersecurity, share industry insights, and enjoy a fun debate on Thanksgiving favorites. Here’s what’s in store: Topics Covered: 🔹 Navigating a Career in Cybersecurity…

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Episode 6: SEC Penalties, M&A Security, and Due Diligence 1:17:21

6M ago1:17:21

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Episode 6: SEC Penalties, M&A Security, and Due Diligence Welcome back to the Distilled Security Podcast! In this episode, hosts Justin, Rick, and Joe dive into the latest in cybersecurity, from regulatory challenges to pop culture: Topics Covered SEC Penalties for Cybersecurity Disclosures Discussing recent SEC penalties due to lapses in cybersecu…

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Episode 5: Resume Reviews, Counter-Espionage, and Incident Response 1:03:39

7M ago1:03:39

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Join hosts Justin, Rick, and Joe as they cover: Resume Review Insights: Joe offers valuable tips on resume writing, focusing on showcasing accomplishments and using metrics to stand out. Passion Projects and Hobbies: The team discusses how personal projects and volunteer work can make resumes more compelling by demonstrating a passion for the field…

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Episode 4: Ethics in Cybersecurity, Career Development, and Data Protection 1:13:25

8M ago1:13:25

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Episode 4: Ethics in Cybersecurity, Career Development, and Data Protection In Episode 4, we are joined by Doug Salah to explore some critical topics in cybersecurity and career growth. Key Topics Doug Salah’s Cybersecurity Journey: His transition into cybersecurity and current role in the industry. Networking in Cybersecurity: The value of buildin…

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Episode 3: Crowdstrike, North Korean Spies, and CISO Scapegoats 1:10:52

9M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Episode 3 of the Distilled Security Podcast is here! Join us this week as we jump into: CrowdStrike Incident Analysis: A deep dive into a recent mishap by CrowdStrike that led to significant financial losses and operational disruptions, including 5.4 billion in estimated losses. Vendor Accountability: Exploring the legal and financial repercussions…

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Episode 2: Tailoring Security Frameworks & Leveraging AI 1:05:20

10M ago1:05:20

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Episode 2 of the Distilled Security Podcast is here! Join us this week as we jump into: Exploring the critical importance of tailoring security frameworks: Aligning with an organization's specific goals and objectives Highlighting frameworks like NIST CSF and CIS to advance security programs effectively Insights on aligning KPIs with the NIST CSF f…

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Episode 1: College, Exec Comp, and New CISOs 1:05:09

11M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Welcome to the first episode of Distilled Security! Join us as we dive into a variety of exciting topics, including: Is College Worth It?: We explore the value of higher education in today's world. Microsoft and Executive Compensation: Analyzing cybersecurity in executive pay at Microsoft. BSides Pittsburgh: Exciting talks are coming to BSidesPGH. …

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Dr. Ray Peat | DNA, OBE & Dejavu, Vision, Liver, Ions, Cancer, Ray's parents and much more 1:45:51

11M ago1:45:51

1:45:51

Dr. Ray Peat had a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, with specialization in physiology. The schools he taught at include: the University of Oregon, Urbana College, Montana State University, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, and Blake College. He started h…

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Distilled Security Podcast Trailer 0:45

11M ago0:45

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Join us on Distilled Security as we delve into the fascinating world of cybersecurity. Each episode, we break down intriguing topics, analyze the latest news, and engage in in-depth conversations with our hosts and invited guests. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about cybersecurity, our podcast offers valuable insights and th…

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Episode 12: The "Intelligent" Part of Threat Intelligence 2:02:11

2y ago2:02:11

2:02:11

Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems, chats with Apollo's new Threat Intelligence lead Jennifer Gold. They go into career trajectories and embracing "unplanned rapid disassembly" (failure). Andy doesn't understand why SpaceX needed to do the flippy maneuver thing. Jennifer was on MTV's Apartment 2F! Jennifer and Andy dive deep into thre…

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Episode 11: Becoming a CISO... Why?? With Chuck Herrin 1:51:15

2y ago1:51:15

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Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems, chats with Chuck Herrin, Wib API Security CTO and CISO. They go into the CISO career path and how they “accidented” into it, as well as how to navigate large organizations and critical topics like how to get a free shirt after a merger and words of Wisdom from “A Bug’s Life.” We also learn how to pr…

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Episode 10: CISO v. DevOps AMA with Elliot Graebert 1:25:40

2+ y ago1:25:40

1:25:40

Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems, opens up the floor to dev ops extraordinaire, coder, and advisor Elliot Graebert to chat about things CISOs want to know from dev ops and vice versa. They dive deep into the importance of cooperation and collaboration, the need for putting security early into project development, and why a sustainab…

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Episode 9: The Cyber Wheel of Doom with RJ Friedman 1:40:47

2+ y ago1:40:47

1:40:47

Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems chats with RJ Friedman, career CISO and CEO of dayONE Cyber. They play a game of Cyber Wheel of Doom to choose hot cybersecurity topics randomly. The wheel lands on a wide range of things including quantifying risk, how to make the best use of conferences, the value of certifications, addressing tech…

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Episode 8: Digital Forensics and Unpacking a Cybersecurity Career with Jacob Stauffer 1:55:54

2+ y ago1:55:54

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Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems chats with security consultant, incident responder, Director of Operations of Coherent CYBER, and digital forensics analysis professor at UTSA, Jacob Stauffer. They talk about voting system security, teaching cybersecurity, digital forensic investigations, getting started in cybersecurity, and buildi…

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Episode 7: Cyber Roulette with Allan Alford 1:30:49

2+ y ago1:30:49

1:30:49

Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems chats with Allan Alford CISO/CTO at TrustMAPP and Host of the Cyber Ranch Podcast. On this episode, Andy plays cyber roulette. They rapid-fire through several topics including the biggest cybersecurity challenges and risks for organizations, remote work changes, Zero Trust, asset management, CISO pro…

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Episode 6: Protecting Your Household from Cyberthreats with Bryan Gutierrez 1:08:42

2+ y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems chats with cybersecurity professional Bryan Gutierrez about raising kids in an interconnected and digital world, how to combat the "it won't happen to me" problem, and building policies to protect your home. And we get a tour of all the mysterious artifacts in Andy’s office. And, Dad jokes. Find Andy…

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Episode 5: Building Strong Cybersecurity Relationships, the Importance of Trust, and How to Find Success in Cybersecurity with Michael Fitch 1:44:55

2+ y ago1:44:55

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Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems chats with Michael Fitch, SAIC Account Director for State & Local business in Texas about building and nurturing the cybersecurity community, cultivating relationships, taking care of teams, taking care of the self, and the importance of creating trust. They also dig into cybersecurity trends includi…

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Episode 4: Blockchain, Buzzwords, and Fundamentals with Jim Motes 57:39

2+ y ago57:39

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Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems chats with GameStop CISO, Jim Motes, about many different cybersecurity topics including blockchain, cybersecurity buzzwords, Zero Trust, Microsoft in the cybersecurity space, ransomware, the most neglected fundamentals, and building and training cybersecurity teams. And find out if Andy can sustain …

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Episode 3: The Cybersecurity Workforce Deficit with Collin Chung 1:44:33

3y ago1:44:33

1:44:33

Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems chats with Collin Chung, cybersecurity consultancy Omni Group about finding and cultivating good talent, building a cybersecurity career, and the importance of people in the industry. Find Andy Bennett on LinkedIn or at Apollo Information Systems. Find Collin Chung on LinkedIn and Omni Group Consulti…

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Episode 2: “Distilling” Cybersecurity Awareness with George Finney 1:22:28

3y ago1:22:28

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Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems sits down with award-winning author and CISO George Finney about cybersecurity awareness, making good cybersecurity habits accessible, and how to make it a part of everyday life. Find Andy Bennett on LinkedIn or at Apollo Information Systems. Find George Finney on LinkedIn and find out about his book…

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Episode 1: Taking on the Loaded Phrase "Zero Trust" with Adam Perrego 41:40

3y ago41:40

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Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems sits down with Zscaler's Adam Perrego to tackle Zero Trust. They unpack what the word "expert" means and sniffing out cybersecurity snake oil, the origins of Zero Trust, and what Zero Trust actually means. Find Andy Bennett on LinkedIn or at Apollo Information Systems. Find Adam Perrego on LinkedIn o…

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Danny Roddy | Self Sustenance, Pathology of Stress, Authoritarian Gurus, Ray Peat, Intuition, Diet Identity + more 1:25:19

4y ago1:25:19

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Danny Roddy has been independently researching stress, hair loss, and aging since 2007. He authored the best-selling book, HAIR LIKE A FOX: A Bioenergetic View of Pattern Hair Loss, in 2013. Danny's content and ability to simplify complicated subjects for his own comprehension and others is often a lifesaver for people who are new to the bioenerget…

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Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Healing Diets, Infections, Viral Isolation, Bypassing Mandates, Self Doctoring and Therapeutic Protocols 1:20:41

4y ago1:20:41

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Dr Andrew Kaufman MD a natural healing consultant, inventor, public speaker, forensic psychiatrist, and expert witness. He completed his psychiatric training at Duke University Medical Center after graduating from the Medical University of South Carolina, and he has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Molecular Biology. He has conducted and published original re…

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Hans Amato | Nigella Sativa, Starch + Fiber Problems, Preserving Youth, Liver Health & Stressful Serotonin 2:25:27

4+ y ago2:25:27

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Raised in the Western Cape of South Africa Hans was a complete nature and adrenaline junky. If he wasn’t in school, he was out in the oceanic nature of the Western Cape, jumping and climbing rocks enjoying the freedom away from boarding school. He also loved doing parkour and riding quad, but at the age of 17 weight training became his new obsessio…

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Courtney & Jim (Pure & Secure-Pure Water-AquaNui Distillers) | Company History, Filtration vs Distillation, Contaminants, Mineral "Leaching" & other DW Myths 51:47

4+ y ago51:47

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Today's guests are Courtney Lawyer and Jim Blakely speaking on behalf of Pure and Secure LLC the makers of Pure Water and AquaNui Distillers. There is so much debate over which water purifier or filter is best, the truth is, context matters. There are different water purifiers for different situations, survival, power availability, water hardness, …

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Keith Littlewood | Reductionism, Thyroid, Vitamin D, Temperature, DHA, Cholesterol & Ketogenic Diet 2:04:36

4+ y ago2:04:36

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Keith Littlewood B.Sc. PgD, M.Sc has been involved in the health, fitness and well-being industry for over 20 years and after working for a variety of organizations as a trainer for the likes of Matt Roberts and owning his own health club, he realized that he was more interested in helping others than managing others. He also worked at the prestigi…

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Dr. Ray Peat | Planned Obsolescence, Particulate Matter, The "Green" Reset, Soil, Wilhelm Reich, Social Structure, Digital vs Analog Reality, Morality and much more. 2:25:17

4+ y ago2:25:17

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Dr. Ray Peat has a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, with specialization in physiology. The schools he has taught at include: the University of Oregon, Urbana College, Montana State University, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, and Blake College. He start…

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Thaddeus Owen | EMF Mitigation, Light Hygiene, Technocrats, Hormones, Orgone Energy & Geopathic Stress 1:48:11

4+ y ago1:48:11

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Thaddeus Owen was recently listed as one of the top biohacking influencers on Instagram. After serving his time in Engineering school and playing the role of corporate employee for large manufacturers like Procter & Gamble and various pharmaceutical companies, he said enough. He started working for his Master’s in Holistic Nutrition and started dow…

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Dr. Ray Peat | Origins, Lamarck, "Novel" Events, Radiation + Q & A 1:38:58

4+ y ago1:38:58

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Dr. Ray Peat has a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, with specialization in physiology. The schools he has taught at include: the University of Oregon, Urbana College, Montana State University, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, and Blake College. He start…

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