The Job Security Cybersecurity Podcast

<p><b>The Job Security Cybersecurity Podcast</b>, brought to you by Expel Security, explores the unique perspectives and stories of the people who make the cybersecurity industry what it is—whether they realize it or not. Hosts Dave Johnson and Tyler Zito recognize that we're living in an enlightenment period of cybersecurity, where the industry has stabilized with established education systems, compliance frameworks, and documented methodologies. But it took a lot to get here.</p><p><br /></p><p>This podcast looks inward at our community and culture, sharing the stories of how we built this industry through DIY traditions, mythologies, and countless people figuring it out as they went. We explore not just the technical aspects of security, but the human elements—from current students and interns to seasoned professionals, and even those outside cybersecurity who offer valuable perspectives on risk, strategy, and innovation.</p><p><br /></p><p>Expect conversations about where we've been, where we are now, and where we're headed next. We'll talk to adjunct professors, threat hunters, entertainers at hacker conventions, and professionals from adjacent industries who can teach us something new. This isn't another podcast about threats and threat actors—it's about the people doing the work and the lessons we can learn by looking in slightly different directions.</p><p><br /></p><p>Join us for a mix of education, entertainment, and optimism as we celebrate how far cybersecurity has come while inspiring curiosity and innovation for the future. Whether you're taking a lunch break or winding down after incident response, we're here to help you relax with good stories and interesting discoveries.</p>

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Episode 4: Making cybersecurity events findable

Host Dave Johnson sits down with Walter Martín Villalba, founder of InfoSecMap, to explore how he's solving one of the cybersecurity community's most persistent challenges: finding and tracking the thousands of InfoSec events happening worldwide. This conversation covers the origin story of InfoSecMap, the mechanics of manually curating event data at scale, and the unique welcoming nature of the InfoSec community that keeps people coming back. Key topics & timestamps The problem InfoSecMa...

12-02
37:43

Episode 3: Building an AI-powered security practice

Host Dave Johnson and co-host Tyler Zito sit down with Peter Holcomb, founder and CEO of Optimo IT and self-described "AI Samurai," to explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity—from automating compliance workflows to defending against emerging threats. Peter shares practical insights on shadow AI risks, AI observability, and how fractional CISOs are becoming essential for AI-native companies navigating security and governance challenges. Key topics & timestamps Peter's background and Opti...

11-14
35:18

Episode 2: THOR: Love and Thrunder

Host Dave Johnson and co-host Tyler Zito sit down with Sydney Marrone and Lauren Proehl, co-founders of the THOR Collective, to explore the evolving world of threat hunting. This conversation covers the fundamentals of building a threat hunting program, how AI is transforming both offensive and defensive security, and the importance of community collaboration in advancing the practice of "thrunting." Key topics & timestamps What is the THOR Collective? (5:27 - 9:29) Evolution of threat hu...

10-16
39:27

Episode 1: The cyber kids are alright

Host Dave Johnson sits down with Matthew Gracie and Brandon Levene, two longtime security practitioners who have transitioned into teaching the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. This conversation explores their educational journeys, teaching philosophies, and what makes today's cybersecurity students different from previous generations. Key topics & timestamps Educational backgrounds (2:45 - 6:17) Brandon: Psychology degree, early Palm Pilot hacking, LAN party SubSeven prank...

09-25
42:51

Episode 0: What are we doing here?

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Job Security Podcast! In this introductory episode, co-hosts Dave Johnson and Ben Baker (filling in for the vacationing Tyler Zito) share the vision behind this new podcast. Dave Johnson, Principal Solutions Architect at Expel and co-host, and Ben Baker, producer and co-host, discuss what listeners can expect in the coming episodes. Episode highlights: An "enlightenment period" in cybersecurity: Dave describes the current state of cybersecurity as an "e...

07-31
16:41
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