Still Figuring Tech Out

How does a single compromised password lead to a national fuel crisis?In this episode of Still Figuring Tech Out, we break down the 2021 Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, one of the most consequential cyber incidents in U.S. history.Using the Cyber Kill Chain and NIST Incident Response Lifecycle, we explore how the attackers gained access, how the incident escalated, why operations were shut down, and how security teams respond when things go wrong.From stolen credentials and ransomware to incident response and business continuity, we unpack the technical decisions and lessons every organization can learn from.We hope you enjoy the episode. Do follow us on all social media platforms and don't forget to rate the pod! https://linktr.ee/sftechout

Phishing used to be easy to spot: bad grammar, fake urgency, and a link that screamed, "Don't click me".... Not anymore.In this episode, we go deep on how phishing evolved from clumsy scam emails to AI-powered attacks that are almost impossible to catch. We break down the full toolkit of social engineering, including dumpster diving, tailgating, pretexting, and the tools attackers actually use. Then we walk through what a real personal incident response looks like if your phone gets hacked, sharing our own step-by-step approaches.This one goes way past "Here's what phishing is."We hope you enjoy the episode. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and rate the show wherever you listen.https://linktr.ee/sftechout

Is Security Really Everyone’s Job?Cybersecurity isn’t just the security team’s responsibility. In this episode, we talk about everyday security habits, phishing, passwords, accountability, leadership, and why everyone in an organization has a role to play in keeping things secure.Because security isn’t just a department. It’s a mindset.We hope you enjoy the episode. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and rate the show wherever you listen.https://linktr.ee/sftechout

Why do some cybersecurity job descriptions ask for everything?In this episode, we break down how cybersecurity JDs are created and why some roles end up with unrealistic qualifications, excessive certifications, and vague responsibilities. We also look at the role HR plays and compare real job postings across internship, mid-level, and senior analyst roles to see how expectations change as you move up.If you’ve ever looked at a cybersecurity job posting and thought, “Wait… do I actually need all of this?” — this episode is for you.We hope you enjoyed this episode! Don’t forget to like, follow, and rate the show, and join the conversation across our social media platforms:Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/sftechout

It’s been a minute since Season 1 wrapped. We’re back with a new season, a new direction, and a lot more to figure out. In this episode, we catch you up on what we’ve been working on, what we’ve learned, and what you can expect from Season 2, deeper conversations, more technical topics, and everything happening behind the scenes.Please don’t forget to follow us on all social media platforms: https://linktr.ee/sftechout