UNSECURITY: Information Security Podcast
Weekly information security podcast airing Monday mornings hosted by Oscar Minks and Brad Nigh. In a unique focus on protecting personal information, Oscar and Brad discuss information security as an issue that includes cyber security, physical security, as well as administrative controls. Oscar is the CTO of FRSecure and heads technical services and operations at the company. Brad is the Principal Security Consultant and a 20+ year veteran of the industry.
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Unsecurity Episode 258: The CISSP Mentor Program with Brian Kelley
In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins speak with Brian Kelley, information security consultant at FRSecure and one of the infamous CISSP Mentor Program's leads this year. Together, they talk about Brian's journey in information security and how it led him to helping support the FRSecure CISSP Mentor Program.<br /><br />Hear the trio discuss:<br />Working in IT and finding interest in information securitySecurity focuses at MSPsPaying help forwardStudying tips and finding resourcesPicking your exam dateThe CISSP Mentor Program's format and evolutionWhile the program has already begun, you can still get all on-demand...
Unsecurity Episode 257: Samantha Floyd, Career Transitions, and Amplifying Diverse Perspectives
In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins speak with Samantha Floyd, an associate penetration tester and active member of Blacks in Cyber and Black Women in Cyber.<br /><br />Together, they talk about Samantha's shift from marketing to the cyber industry, including:<br /><br /><br /><br />The thrill and ethics of hacking and CTFsThe power of inclusive communitiesReducing barriers and amplifying diverse perspectivesPractical web app pen testing insightsChallenges pen testers faceThe importance of support and mentorship in career transitions Like, subscribe, and share with your network to stay informed about the latest in cyber a...
Unsecurity Episode 256: Annual Breachmas Recap with Pinky
The Unsecurity Podcast is back for our annual discussion with Pinky, FRSecure's Incident Response Manager, to discuss the "Breachmas" season.<br /><br />Breachmas is a time of year or a phenomenon when attackers pull a few more levers available to them—more people on PTO, increased online spending, and general busyness contributing to less focus. The result is an uptick in cyber incidents nearing the end of each calendar year.<br /><br />As the team lead of FRSecure's blue team, Pinky lives and breathes incident handling. Each year, we like to get his perspective on how Breachmas has changed or ev...
Unsecurity Episode 255: Jo Moldenhauer, Crafting Security News Reviews, A Unique Path to Infosec
The Unsecurity Podcast returns with a truly joyful conversation with FRecure's own Jo Moldenhauer.<br /><br />Jo, an Associate Information Security Consultant, is famous around the FRSecure office for her weekly security news reviews, where she meticulously compiles articles and talking points for a company-wide discussion around industry trends and snapshots.<br /><br />And this couldn't have been easy to do. Jo's path to InfoSec is a recent and unique one—transitioning from dealing blackjack at casinos after most of them ceased operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can see how being tasked with leading a discussion to 75+ industry pros li...
Unsecurity Episode 254: Journey to Becoming A CISO with Ted Peterson
A slow-rolling holiday episode featuring CISO at DataSite, Ted Peterson! Transitioning from a Director Role, Ted shares his journey to the CISO title and how his unique background informs his work approach.<br /><br />Tune in for insights on:<br />Realities to navigating organizational leadership as a CISOImportance of diverse perspectives and backgrounds in the security space Establishing pathway to career goalsLike, subscribe, and share with your network to stay informed about the latest in cybersecurity! We want to hear from you! Reach out at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more:<br /><br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/c...
Unsecurity Episode 253: The Human Element of Cybersecurity with Kyle Waters
Kyle “caboose” Waters of Cyber Unicorns enlightens this extended episode! Having a combined passion for people and security, Kyle demonstrates how to effectively educate the masses. Steering away from typical training and using unique approaches, this talk explores how to break through the barriers that create vulnerabilities. <br /><br />Like, subscribe, and share with your network to stay informed about the latest in cybersecurity! We want to hear from you! <br /><br />Reach out at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more: <br /><br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frsecure/ <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frsecureofficial/ <br />Faceb...
Unsecurity Episode 252: Bridging the Gap Between CISO & CFO - Executive Panel
A live panel from Hacks & Hops featuring FRSecure's CFO, Vanae Pearson, Information Security Consultant, Greg Cloon, and Director of IT at Miner's Inc., Tyree Johnson. <br /><br />Veterans in the field discuss consulting, translating security needs to executive teams, and advocating for the best budget practices. <br /><br />Like, subscribe, and share with your network to stay informed about the latest in cybersecurity! We want to hear from you! <br /><br />Reach out at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more:<br /><br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frsecure/ <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frsecureofficial/ <br />Facebook...
Unsecurity Episode 251: Practicing Personal Cybersecurity with Coral Morgan & Cory Hanks
Coming off Cybersecurity Awareness Month and into the holidays, this season is the perfect time to reflect on personal cybersecurity practices. Information Security Consultant, Coral Morgan, and IR Case Manager, Cory Hanks, join this episode to provide tips and cybersecurity practices for all age groups. <br />Like, subscribe, and share with your network to stay informed about the latest in cybersecurity! We want to hear from you! Reach out at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more: <br /><br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frsecure/ <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frsecureofficial/ <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Unsecurity Live: Special 250th Edition with Oscar Minks & Evan Francen
Celebrating 250 episodes of Unsecurity, Megan and Brad go live at Hacks & Hops with former hosts and leaders of FRSecure, Evan Francen and Oscar Minks.<br /><br />Stories of navigating the growing team and the evolution of Unsecurity weaves personal testimonies of leadership, trust in self, and growth. This is a milestone episode you won’t want to miss!<br /><br />Thank you to our listeners for the support! Reach out at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more!<br /><br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frsecure/ <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frsecureofficial/ <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
Unsecurity Episode 249: Navigating Holiday Threats with AI and VPN Vulnerabilities w/ Pinky
In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosted by Megan Larkins and Brad Nigh from FRSecure, we are joined by Pinky from the IR team to dive deep into the pressing cybersecurity challenges as the holiday season approaches.<br /><br />From early breaches to the increasing sophistication of AI in phishing attacks, discover how attackers are evolving their tactics. The trio discusses the impact of VPN vulnerabilities, the rise of AI-enabled chatbots in ransomware scenarios, and how businesses can prepare for the uptick in threats during this busy time of year.<br /><br />Whether you're an IT professional or just...
