Unsupervised Learning is about ideas and trends in Cybersecurity, National Security, AI, Technology, and Culture—and how best to upgrade ourselves to be ready for what's coming.
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Daniel Miessler Podcasts
Unsupervised Learning is about ideas and trends in Cybersecurity, National Security, AI, Technology, and Culture—and how best to upgrade ourselves to be ready for what's coming.
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Join CYBR.SEC.CON. cofounders Michael and Sam each week as they chat with conference speakers about the latest topics and trends in the cybersecurity space.
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How we can use an output-based system to judge whether or not different kinds of technology achieve understanding or intelligence. Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Daniel Miessler
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How we can use an output-based system to judge whether or not different kinds of technology achieve understanding or intelligence. Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Daniel Miessler
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Michael and Sam are catching up with Attorney and friend of the conference, Haylie Treas! In this episode Hailey shares her journey from litigation to cybersecurity and privacy law, and offers expert insights on third-party risk management, regulatory guidance, and the evolving landscape of privacy in the U.S. Things Mentioned: Guidance on Managing…
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How humans and AI models both share the weakness of deterioration without novel inputs. Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Daniel Miessler
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How humans and AI models both share the weakness of deterioration without novel inputs. Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Daniel Miessler
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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of CYBR.HAK.CAST, a new spinoff from our popular CYBR.SEC.CAST feed! Hosted by Michael Farnum and co-hosted by renowned penetration tester and ethical hacker Phillip Wylie, CYBR.HAK.CAST dives deep into the world of hacking. From real-world exploits and red team tactics to the human stories behind the hackers t…
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Stop Writing Crap Detections with Page Glave
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In this episode hosts Michael and Sam welcome Page Glave, Security Engineer at Stellar Health, to discuss the evolving landscape of detection engineering, the impact of AI on cybersecurity roles, and practical advice for professionals entering the field. The conversation covers Page’s HOU.SEC.CON. 2025 talk, her unique career journey, and actionabl…
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Why I Think Karpathy is Wrong on the AGI Timeline
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Karpathy is confusing LLM limitations with AI system limitations, and that makes all the difference. Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Daniel Miessler
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Why I Think Karpathy is Wrong on the AGI Timeline
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Karpathy is confusing LLM limitations with AI system limitations, and that makes all the difference. Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Daniel Miessler
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Novelty Exploration vs. Pattern Exploitation
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How going from exploration to exploitation can help you as both a consumer and creator of everything. Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Daniel Miessler
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Novelty Exploration vs. Pattern Exploitation
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How going from exploration to exploitation can help you as both a consumer and creator of everything. Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Daniel Miessler
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Some thoughts on how novelty and attention magnify the time that we have. Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Daniel Miessler
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Some thoughts on how novelty and attention magnify the time that we have. Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Daniel Miessler
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Catching the Cybersecurity Marketing Bug with Gianna Whitver and Maria Velasquez
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Today’s episode looks a little different! Michael and Sam are diving into the business side of cybersecurity with special guests Gianna Whitver and Maria Velasquez, Co-Founders of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society. They discuss Gianna and Maria’s personal journeys into the field, why they launched the Cybersecurity Marketing Society, and what’s n…
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A TON of changes were announced at HOU.SEC.CON. including a change to this show – we’re now CYBR.SEC.CAST.! Tune into this episode for all of the latest updates!By Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder
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A Conversation With Harry Wetherald CO-Founder & CEO At Maze
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➡ Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats with AI-Driven Vulnerability Management with Maze: https://mazehq.com/ In this conversation, I speak with Harry about how AI is transforming vulnerability management and application security. We explore how modern approaches can move beyond endless reports and generic fixes, toward real context-aware workflows that act…
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A Conversation With Harry Wetherald CO-Founder & CEO At Maze
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➡ Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats with AI-Driven Vulnerability Management with Maze: https://mazehq.com/ In this conversation, I speak with Harry about how AI is transforming vulnerability management and application security. We explore how modern approaches can move beyond endless reports and generic fixes, toward real context-aware workflows that act…
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A Conversation With Grant Lee CO-Founder & CEO At Gamma
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➡ Upgrade your presentations with Gamma, the best AI presentation maker: https://gamma.app In this conversation, I speak with Grant, co-founder of Gamma, about how their platform is transforming presentations and idea-sharing. Instead of starting with slides, Gamma helps you focus on the story first—then builds the visuals, structure, and delivery …
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A Conversation With Grant Lee CO-Founder & CEO At Gamma
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➡ Upgrade your presentations with Gamma, the best AI presentation maker: https://gamma.app In this conversation, I speak with Grant, co-founder of Gamma, about how their platform is transforming presentations and idea-sharing. Instead of starting with slides, Gamma helps you focus on the story first—then builds the visuals, structure, and delivery …
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Saving Sara with Mayra Foose and Maggie Torres
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It’s our 50th episode! This week Michael and Sam are joined by guests Mayra Foose and Maggie Torres from LyondellBasell to discuss their work in cybersecurity education, the programs they partner with to support their mission, and the importance of diversity and passion in the field. They share inspiring stories about working with students, buildin…
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UL NO. 497: STANDARD EDITION | More NPM Shenanigans, I Open Sourced Kai, Blood Work Results, Finding Vulns in a 10-line Prompt, and more...
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UL NO. 497: STANDARD EDITION | More NPM Shenanigans, I Open Sourced Kai, Blood Work Results, Finding Vulns in a 10-line Prompt, and more... Read this episode online: https://newsletter.danielmiessler.com/p/ul-497 Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at: https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow …
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UL NO. 497: MEMBER EDITION | More NPM Shenanigans, I Open Sourced Kai, Blood Work Results, Finding Vulns in a 10-line Prompt, and more...
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UL NO. 497: MEMBER EDITION | More NPM Shenanigans, I Open Sourced Kai, Blood Work Results, Finding Vulns in a 10-line Prompt, and more... Read this episode online: https://newsletter.danielmiessler.com/p/ul-497 Follow on X: https://x.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler Become a Member: https://danielmie…
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UL NO. 496: STANDARD EDITION | New Video on Building my Personal AI System, Anthropic Reveals One-person Hacking Company using Claude, Pentagon Says China Keeps Penetrating, and more...
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UL NO. 496: STANDARD EDITION | New Video on Building my Personal AI System, Anthropic Reveals One-person Hacking Company using Claude, Pentagon Says China Keeps Penetrating, and more... Read this episode online: https://newsletter.danielmiessler.com/p/ul-496 Personal AI Video I'm so excited about Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessl…
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UL NO. 496: MEMBER EDITION | New Video on Building my Personal AI System, Anthropic Reveals One-person Hacking Company using Claude, Pentagon Says China Keeps Penetrating, and more...
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UL NO. 496: MEMBER EDITION | New Video on Building my Personal AI System, Anthropic Reveals One-person Hacking Company using Claude, Pentagon Says China Keeps Penetrating, and more... Read this episode online: https://newsletter.danielmiessler.com/p/ul-496 Follow on X: https://x.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan…
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It’s not magic – it’s just AI with Daniel Miessler
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In this episode, Michael and Sam sit down with Daniel Miessler, founder of Unsupervised Learning, for a thought-provoking conversation that spans the future of cybersecurity and Daniel’s unique personal journey. They dive into the escalating arms race between attackers and defenders, explore how Daniel’s path shifted from pre-med to cybersecurity t…
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A Conversation with Michael Brown About Designing AI Systems
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In this episode of Unsupervised Learning, I sit down with Michael Brown, Principal Security Engineer at Trail of Bits, to dive deep into the design and lessons learned from the AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC). Michael led the team behind Buttercup, an AI-driven system that secured 2nd place overall. We discuss: -The design philosophy behind Buttercup an…
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UL NO. 494: MEMBER EDITION | AI Finds a P1, I Missed Chartbeat So I Made My Own, XBow Open-Sources Their AI Bot, and more...
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UL NO. 494: MEMBER EDITION | AI Finds a P1, I Missed Chartbeat So I Made My Own, XBow Open-Sources Their AI Bot, and more... Read this episode online: https://newsletter.danielmiessler.com/p/ul-494 Follow on X: https://x.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upg…
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UL NO. 494: STANDARD EDITION | AI Finds a P1, I Missed Chartbeat So I Made My Own, XBow Open-Sources Their AI Bot, and more...
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You are currently listening to the Standard version of the podcast, consider upgrading and becoming a member to unlock the full version and many other exclusive benefits here: https://newsletter.danielmiessler.com/upgrade Read this episode online: https://newsletter.danielmiessler.com/p/ul-494 Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.…
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Get in Loser, We’re Going to ShmooCon with Matt Johansen
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In this episode, Michael and Sam are joined by Matt Johansen, founder of Vulnerable U, to discuss his journey in cybersecurity, the importance of networking, and the evolution of technical content creation in the industry. Things Mentioned: · Vulnerable U - https://www.vulnu.com/ · Spain under fire for contracting Huawei to store judicial wiretaps …
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Watching Each Other’s Backs with Sean Jones & Kaloyan Ivanov
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Michael and Sam chat with HOU.SEC.CON 2025 speakers Sean Jones and Kaloyan Ivanov! In this episode, they explore how pathways into the cybersecurity industry have evolved across generations, what it takes to go undercover in cybercriminal communities, and why accountability is crucial when engaging in such high-risk work. Things Mentioned: DarkForu…
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A Conversation With Sarit Tager from Prisma Cloud
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➡ Prevent Risk At The Source with Cortex Cloud: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cloud/application-security In this sponsored conversation, I speak with Sarit Tager, VP of Product Management at Palo Alto Networks, about how Prisma Cloud and their new ASPM solution are transforming cloud and application security by unifying data and deeply in…
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A Conversation With Sarit Tager from Prisma Cloud
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➡ Prevent Risk At The Source with Cortex Cloud: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cloud/application-security In this sponsored conversation, I speak with Sarit Tager, VP of Product Management at Palo Alto Networks, about how Prisma Cloud and their new ASPM solution are transforming cloud and application security by unifying data and deeply in…
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Preserving Hacker History with Emily Crose
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In this episode Michael and Sam sit down with Emily Crose - cybersecurity professional, speaker, and author of “Hack to the Future”. Emily shares her journey into the field, the project that sparked the idea for her debut novel, and her candid thoughts on hacker culture. Emily will be a featured speaker and author at HOU.SEC.CON. 2025, so be sure t…
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UL NO. 489: STANDARD EDITION | My personal toolchain updates, Google tracking through DuckDuckGo, Anthropic’s Pentagon Deal, Grok4 NSFW, Substack Crushes WSJ, and more...
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UL NO. 489: STANDARD EDITION | My personal toolchain updates, Google tracking through DuckDuckGo, Anthropic’s Pentagon Deal, Grok4 NSFW, Substack Crushes WSJ, and more... You are currently listening to the Standard version of the podcast, consider upgrading and becoming a member to unlock the full version and many other exclusive benefits here: htt…
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UL NO. 489: MEMBER EDITION | My personal toolchain updates, Google tracking through DuckDuckGo, Anthropic’s Pentagon Deal, Grok4 NSFW, Substack Crushes WSJ, and more...
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UL NO. 489: MEMBER EDITION | My personal toolchain updates, Google tracking through DuckDuckGo, Anthropic’s Pentagon Deal, Grok4 NSFW, Substack Crushes WSJ, and more... Read this episode online: https://newsletter.danielmiessler.com/p/ul-489 Follow on X: https://x.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler Bec…
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UL NO. 488: STANDARD EDITION | Google Granting Confusing Access to Gemini, A New Favorite Creator, Russia's new Autonomous Drones, Claude Code Madness and Neovim Config, and more...
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UL NO. 488: STANDARD EDITION | Google Granting Confusing Access to Gemini, A New Favorite Creator, Russia's new Autonomous Drones, Claude Code Madness and Neovim Config, and more... You are currently listening to the Standard version of the podcast, consider upgrading and becoming a member to unlock the full version and many other exclusive benefit…
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