Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA CISO’s Perspective on Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Episode 83
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open-source protocol that enables AI agents to connect to data, tools, workflows, and other agents both within and outside of enterprise borders. As organizations d…
Published on 1 day, 13 hours ago
Building a Workable Mobile Security Strategy In a World of Risky Apps
Episode 82
Today we’re bringing back one of our favorite guests — Akili Akridge. He’s a former Baltimore cop who transitioned to building and leading mobile offense and defense teams for federal agencies and Fo…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
News Roundup - BRICKstorm Backdoor Targets Network Appliances, GitHub Unveils Supply Chain Defense Plans
Episode 81
From a massive SIM farm takedown to dealing with supply chain attacks targeting npm, our news roundup provides context and commentary on a fresh crop of security news. We discuss exploits against Cis…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
The State of OT Risks in 2025 (and What to Do About Them)
Episode 80
What does the risk environment for Operational Technology (OT) look like in 2025? JJ and Drew review four recent reports on the state of OT security from Dragos, Fortinet, and others. We discuss rans…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Rethinking the Architecture of Microsegmentation
Episode 79
Microsegmentation is a complex topic. We did an overview episode earlier this year, and we invited listeners to reach out to keep the microsegmentation conversation going. Today’s guest did just that…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Using Free Tools for Detection Engineering
Episode 78
You can build effective, scalable detection pipelines using free and open-source tools like Zeek, Suricata, YARA, and Security Onion. Today on Packet Protector we welcome Matt Gracie, Senior Engineer…
Published on 1 month ago
News Roundup--Drift Breach Has Long Reach; FCC Investigates Its Own IoT Security Program
Episode 77
Is any publicity good publicity? On today’s News Roundup we talk about how Salesloft, which makes the Drift chat agent that’s been used as a jumping-off point for credential harvesting and data breac…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
RF Risks and How to See Unseen Threats
Episode 76
Our airwaves are alive with radio frequencies (RF). Right now billions of devices around the world are chattering invisibly over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and other protocols you might not have heard…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Kernel Vs. User Mode In Endpoint Security Software
Episode 75
Microsoft is rethinking allowing endpoint security software to run in the Windows kernel (including third-party and Microsoft’s own endpoint security software). While there are benefits to running se…
Published on 2 months ago
PP074: News Roundup – Microsoft Dumps Digital Escorts; Palo Alto Bundles Billions Aboard CyberArk
Episode 74
Packet Protector goes global for today’s security news roundup. Microsoft discontinues a program in which engineers in China supported the US Department of Defense’s cloud infrastructure (with the he…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago