Episodes

  • The sins of the past | S1 Ep020
    Jan 29 2026

    Co-hosts Duck and David take an informed and entertaining look at "the sins of the past" - long-standing bugs that we could so easily have avoided, but didn't.

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    21 mins
  • The 12 (+353) Days of Sysmas | S1 Ep019
    Dec 30 2025

    Ready to avoid Yet Another Year-End Cybersecurity Threat Report? Join co-hosts Duck and David for a Treat instead!

    Our plain-speaking duo celebrate Sysmas - because 'tis the season to be thankful for the Sysadmins, IT staff, and SOCstars everywhere who keep us safe, even in the holidays when many of us are busy with, well, with *not* being busy with cybersecurity 🎉

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    23 mins
  • Fighting fake content: How you can help | S1 Ep018
    Nov 26 2025

    Cybersecurity snake-oil is alive, and social media sites are helping it thrive. Duck and David bring their usual strong opinions and good humor to explain why and how to stop it. They're outspoken enough to inspire you to act, while also amusing enough to keep things upbeat and optimistic throughout. Listen now. And tell your friends!

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    23 mins
  • Waking up from Breach Fatigue | S1 Ep017
    Oct 29 2025

    As cybersecurity battle cries go, "Assume breach" isn't very convincing.

    Duck and David explain how to adopt a more positive, proactive mindset.

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    22 mins
  • What to do about AI? | S1 Ep016
    Sep 17 2025

    How to stay secure in an AI attackers' world.

    Practical and actionable advice as co-hosts Duck and David reassure you that it's not as hard as some people think.

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    24 mins
  • Social engineering - What to do? | S1 Ep015
    Aug 25 2025

    What if your attackers don't need any technical skills? What if you let them in yourself, simply by being too helpful?

    Co-hosts Duck and David tackle the tricky problem of treacherous criminals who don't need vulnerabilities, exploits, hacking abilities, or malware.

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    23 mins
  • SOC Response - How much "out" in outsource? | S1 Ep014
    Jul 24 2025

    Cybersecurity is a journey, not a destination. Engaging with an MSSP cannot simply be, "Sign the paperwork, walk away, and leave the journey to someone else."

    Co-hosts Duck and David bring their gentle wit, their thoughtful advice, and just a tiny touch of literary flair to this vital question.

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    24 mins
  • Taming the ransomware beast | S1 Ep013
    Jun 19 2025

    Will we ever conquer the scourge of ransomware? Can rules and regulations help? Should we be allowed to pay off cybercriminals at all?

    Co-hosts Duck and David attack these troublesome questions with their usual mix of insight and humor.

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    22 mins