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The Cyber Rants Podcast

Episode 136 - Inside CTEM: The New Standard for Cyber Risk

On this episode, Silent Sector breaks down what cybersecurity really looks like beyond the buzzwords. We dive into CTEM and why continuous exposure...

Episode 135 - Cyber Insurance: Promises, Pitfalls, and the Fine Print

Cyber insurance is meant to provide assurance when incidents occur—but too often, organizations face confusion, denied claims, and unclear coverage....

Episode 134 - AWS Outage Fallout and Planning Ahead for 2026 Budgets

In this episode, the Silent Sector team dives into the recent AWS shutdown, exploring what may have caused the disruption and the ripple effects it...

Episode 133 - Trust, But Verify: Recognizing and Preventing Fraud Before It Starts

Fraud happens when pressure, opportunity, and rationalization align. From data manipulation to asset theft, it often stems from weak controls—like...

Episode 132: Why Managers Matter in Cybersecurity

In this episode, we explore the critical role managers play in protecting their teams from cybersecurity threats. From understanding cyber risk as a...

Episode 131: Insider Threats: What to Watch for and How to Report

In this cybersecurity awareness training episode, we’re digging into one of the most overlooked risks in any organization: insider threats. From...

Episode 130: Securing the Keys to the Kingdom - Privileged Account Protection

This week, we're focusing on the cybersecurity risks tied to privileged accounts — the high-level access that IT professionals and admins hold. From...

Episode 129 - Financial Professional Security Awareness Training

Let's face it, cyber criminals are trying to find the fastest route to the money. That route often involves directly targeting finance professionals....

Episode 128 - Executive Cybersecurity Awareness Training

This week, we're launching a brand-new series of free cybersecurity training content designed to empower executive leaders and high-profile...

Episode 127 - The Hidden Risks Within: CIA Lessons on Insider Threats

Former CIA officer Michele Assad joins the Cyber Rants Podcast to reveal the hidden dangers of insider threats, from Nation-State recruitment to...

Episode 126: Eric O'Neill on Espionage, Insider Threats, and Cybersecurity's Future

This week, Lauro and Zach are joined by Eric O'Neill, a former FBI agent who brought down Robert Hanssen, the most notorious and damaging spy in...

Episode 125 - End of Year Cyber Hustle

Let's face it, the end of the year can be stressful as tech teams push to get security and compliance efforts done. Zach and Lauro have seen it all,...

Episode #124 - Urgent Release - Major Two Factor Authentication Vulnerability Discovered

In this urgent episode, the Cyber Rants crew welcomes Silent Sector’s Principal Cybersecurity Architect, Brian Contario, to discuss his game-changing...

Episode #123 - Data-Centric Security: The Future of Cyber Defense

Lauro and Zach welcome Denzil Wessels, Founder & CEO of Dymium, to explore groundbreaking innovations in database security. Denzil introduces...

Episode #122 - Prevent SAAS Data Leakage & Shadow IT

In this episode of the Cyber Rants Podcast, Zach and Lauro are joined by Yasir Ali, CEO of Polymer, to dive deep into the critical issue of data...

Episode 121 - Mastering the Art of Social Engineering with Chris Hadnagy

In this episode of the Cyber Rants Podcast, we sit down with Chris Hadnagy, a prominent speaker at RSA, Black Hat, and DefCon's SE Capture the Flag...