Security Noise
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About
In the security industry, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the constant barrage of information and buzzy trends. On Security Noise, we help you sort through the noise and identify the information that truly matters. Listen to hear from practitioners in the field who are using the latest tools and methodologies to stay ahead. Whether you're a seasoned security pro or an industry newcomer, our podcast has something for anyone in the business of making the world secure.Presented by TrustedSec, an end-to-end cybersecurity consulting company using our expertise, technical skills, and ethical character to secure what's important and achieve what matters.
Episodes
- 8.15 - All is Not Quiet on the Detection Front
AI and automation are giving attackers unprecedented speed and scale — so how do defenders fight back? On this episode of Security Noise, we are joined by Carlos Perez, Director of Security Intelligence at TrustedSec, and John Dwyer, Deput…
- 8.14 - The Game Is Over? Gamification of Infosec
What if learning cybersecurity felt less like a compliance checkbox and more like an adventure? In this episode, Geoff and Skyler sit down with two special guests to explore how gamification is revolutionizing the way people learn about se…
- 8.13 - A Goblin, a Ghost, and a Ninja Walk into the Azure Bar
On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler are joined by NyxGeek to discuss his suite of Azure bypass techniques that focus on user enumeration (which sometimes border on absurd). Since these techniques leave no trace, what does i…
- 8.12 - AI is Exploring The Deep Blue CVEs
Let's find a CVE! On this episode of Security Noise, we explore the cutting-edge use of AI in vulnerability research, exploit development, and cybersecurity defense. Guests Christopher Paschen, Research Practice Lead at TrustedSec, and Pri…
- 8.11 - IR Evolve
How is incident response (IR) changing as threats are advancing? Increasing attack speeds and dropping exfiltration times have responders on high alert. On this episode of Security Noise, we invite TrustedSec's Incident Response Practice L…
- 8.10 - Ten Years: A Decade of Doing This
It's our 10TH ANNIVERSARY! In this episode of Security Noise, we react to some significant developments in InfoSec, including Microsoft's integration of Sysmon into Windows. We are joined by TrustedSec Founder and CEO David Kennedy to cele…
- 8.9 - LLM = Love Language Model?!
AI seems to be everywhere in 2026. This can be problematic when it goes undetected in our personal interactions, including our romantic lives though dating apps, catfishing, or romance scams. In this special Valentine's Day episode, Geoff…
- 8.8 - Navigating Authorization with a Copilot
Data security relies on clarity around authorization controls and assets, but AI tools can risk exposure sensitive information as they are increasingly being integrated into everything we use. In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff is jo…
- 8.7 - Hacker Family Feud
Who will win Hacker Family Feud? On this special, year-end episode of Security Noise, we are gathering the fam around the digital fireplace for a hacker-themed game night! Geoff and Skyler are having TrustedSec's Jason Lang, Scott White, R…
- 8.6 - C2 for Me + You
Attackers and threat actors use command and control techniques, also known as C2, to gain access to networks and communicate with compromised devices. On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler are joined by Principal Research Ana…
- 8.5 - Footprint Discovery for Red Teamers
Red Teaming 101: understand your target before you attack. On this episode, we invited two heavy hitters, Principal Security Consultants Hans Lakhan and Oddvar Moe on the show to talk about Red Team operations. We discuss footprinting and…
- 8.4 - CON Men: Wild West Hackin' Fest + GrrCON
On this special Friday Edition of Security Noise, Geoff lets Skyler out of the sound booth and sends him to Deadwood, South Dakota to attend (and speak at) Wild West Hackin' Fest! Skyler also interviews TrustedSec's Senior Security Consult…
- 8.3 - Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025
On this episode, Alex Hamerstone, TrustedSec's Advisory Solutions Director, joins the show for Cybersecurity Awareness Month! We go over recent trends in cybersecurity and the importance of ongoing training for employees. We also take a lo…
- 8.2 - Can You Wear a White Hat After Labor Day?
Need to catch up on this summer's security news? In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler chat with TrustedSec Founder and CEO Dave Kennedy about recent national security breaches, the role of AI in software development, and the…
- 8.1 - Hacker Summer Camp
Security Noise is back for its 8th season! The weather is getting cooler but we are still chatting about our experiences in Las Vegas for "Hacker Summer Camp." In this episode, Geoff and Skyler speak with Senior Security Consultants David…
- 7.19 - Hacker Culture: The Self Modifying Code
Hack the planet! In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler chat with TrustedSec CSO & VP of Consulting Martin Bos and Principal Security Consultant Mike Felch about the evolution of hacker culture. They talk about their early exp…
- 7.18 - Hacking with AI
On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler chat with Security Consultant Shane Jones about how AI can accelerate workflows and the pros and cons of using automation in penetration testing. Skyler covers his experiences with voice…
- 7.17 - RE: Active Directory
On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler chat with Identity Security Architect Sean Metcalf about securing Active Directory, Entra, DS, and that messy space in between. Sean also talks about his recent presentation at RSA, commo…
- 7.16 - What the DIT?
Who doesn't love a new tool? In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler talk to Senior Research Analyst Alex Ball about his new open-source tool DIT Explorer. DIT Explorer opens a .dit file of your choosing (NTDS.dit is the file h…
- 7.15 - Trust Me, at Least This Week!
Let's Encrypt now offers certificates with 6-day lifetimes but what does that mean for the commercial TLS trust anchor world? On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler are joined by Principal Security Consultant Justin Bollinger…
- 7.14 - SOC Market: Trends in Threat Detection
In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler talk with IR Practice Lead Carlos Perez and Security Consultant Zach Bevilacqua about the world of security operations. They discuss current trends, the role of AI, challenges with tradit…
- 7.13 - Oops I Clicked It Again: Business Email Compromise Explained
How has email security evolved over the years? What challenges do organizations face in protecting against sophisticated phishing attacks? Find out on this episode of Security Noise! Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are becoming inc…
- 7.12 - CactusCon: A Succulent Security Event
In this episode, Geoff and Skyler talk with TrustedSec Security Consultants Whitney Phillips and Justin Bollinger about their recent presentations and experiences at CactusCon in Mesa, Arizona. Justin delves deep into the complexities surr…
- 7.11 - Time Is Running Out For TikTok
It's time to talk about TikTok! On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler speak with Senior Security Consultants Kelsey Segrue and Travis Kaun about algorithms, data security, and how we got to where we are today with the popular…
- 7.10 - Authentication in 2025
In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler are joined by two TrustedSec experts, Security Consultant Edwin David and Principal Security Consultant Justin Bollinger, to talk about the evolution of authentication and what it looks l…
- 7.9 - User Enum CONversation w/ nyxgeek
In this episode, Geoff and Skyler are joined by TrustedSec's Force Cloud Security Practice Lead @nyxgeek to talk about his findings after 3 years of user enumeration in Azure! He also dives into techniques and the implications of "presence…
- 7.8 - Farewell 2024
Find out what's in Security Noise 2024 Wrapped in this special year-end episode! Is AI being used to shape public perceptions and military strategies? Are we living in a simulation or is this all one big PsyOp? Geoff and Skyler are joined…
- 7.7 - Amazing Stories in InfoSec
Are all IT admins cave-dwelling gnomes? In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler swap hard-to-believe, humorous, and sometimes scary InfoSec stories with members of the TrustedSec team: Senior Security Consultant Joe Sullivan an…
- 7.6 - Ghost in The Machine: Hardware Hacking w/ Rob Simon
In this episode, Geoff and Skyler dive deep into hardware hacking with Rob Simon! Rob is the Mobile and Hardware Security Practice Lead at TrustedSec and shares the deets on hardware security assessments. The importance of hardware fundame…
- 7.5 - The Rootin' Tootin' Best of Wild West Hackin' Fest
Yeehaw 🤠 This week, Skyler is reporting from the ground in Deadwood, South Dakota at Wild West Hackin' Fest and sits down for an interview with Senior Security Consultant Travis Kaun about the talk he gave there. Our guest Senior Securit…
- 7.4 - Who's On My Network?
Let's talk about Threat Hunting! On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler are joined by Principal Security Consultants Shane Hartman and Justin Vaicaro to discuss the essential components of a successful Threat Hunting program.…
- 7.3 - Security Outlook: Cloudy
In this episode of Security Noise, we focus on Cloud Security Testing. Our guest , Security Consultant Edwin David, discusses current objectives for securing the cloud, tools for cloud testing, and the challenges of multi-cloud and hybrid…
- 7.2 - What I Did at Hacker Summer Camp
This week on Security Noise, we talk about "Hacker Summer Camp" also known as DEF CON and BlackHat in Las Vegas. We chat with Senior Security Consultants Luke Bremer and Aaron James, who both attended for the first time, about initial impr…
- 7.1 - CrowdStrike After Action
On this episode of Security Noise, we discuss the recent CrowdStrike incident with our guests: Director of Advisory Innovation Rockie Brockway and Managing Director of Remediation Services Paul Sems. The incident occurred on July 19, 2024,…
- 6.23 - InfoSec Leaders of the Future
In this episode, Geoff and Skyler are joined by special guests Keith Koehne and Matt Miller from Paradigm Cyber Ventures to discuss their mission to integrate cybersecurity into high school industrial tech education. Through this program,…
- 6.22 - VPNs: Can You Keep a Secret?
On this episode of Security Noise, we talk to some veteran network guys to discuss CVE-2024–3661 and other thoughts about VPN security. Geoff and Skyler are joined by Security Consultant Philip DuBois and Principal Security Consultant Just…
- 6.21 - JS-Tap Mk II: A Powerful Tool for Web Application Monitoring and Attack
On this episode, Skyler talks to Principal Security Consultant Drew Kirkpatrick who recently gave a talk at CackalackyCon where he demonstrated new features of his tool, JS-Tap. The tool allows red teams to monitor and attack web applicati…
- 6.20 - Targets Operations, Co-Pwnership
In this episode, we discuss state-of-the-art red team testing with Targeted Operations Practice Lead Jason Lang and Director of Security Intelligence Carlos Perez. The conversation is focused on how to extract more value via enhanced coope…
- 6.19 - InfoSec: Cybersecurity Education at Bedford High
Join us as we continue our series on developing careers in InfoSec. In this episode, we talk about a unique opportunity for students at Bedford High School in Ohio, a school that is near and dear to TrustedSec Founder and CEO David Kennedy…
- 6.18 - Careers in InfoSec: Where do you want to go today?
Security Noise starts a multi episode look at how to start or grow a career in infoSec. We begin by talking with Senior Security Consultant Kelsey Segrue and Security Consultant Olivia Cate who took what might be considered the traditional…
- 6.17 - A Royal OSINT
On this episode of Security Noise, we are revisiting the topic of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in the wake of the theories spurred by the Royal Family's social media photo that was quickly flagged as being altered. Along with guests, S…
- 6.16 - Leak Week: Plumbing the Depths of Privacy Pitfalls
It's Leak Week for this episode of Security Noise! Geoff and Skyler chat with Security Consultant Whitney Phillips and Senior Security Consultant Kurt Muhl about a number of recent privacy pitfalls including destructive ransomware groups s…
- 6.15 - OSINT: Digital Detective or Cyber Stalking?
Skyler and Geoff chat with Senior Security Consultant Joe Sullivan about using open-source intelligence (OSINT) for gathering ideas and information. We discuss some of the ethical questions about what you can do with what you learn.
- 6.14 - Extraordinary Incident Responders and Where to Find Them
Geoff and Skyler talk to Incident Response Practice Lead Tyler Hudak about when you need an IR plan, what kind of relationships you should have with your IR vendor, and what things to know before perusing an IR retainer. The conversation l…
- 6.13 - Cyber Prophecies for 2024
Geoff and Skyler make bold predictions for 2024 about AI, changes to Air Tags, and Open Source! LINKS: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/04/orrick-law-firm-data-breach/ https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/12/researchers-come-up-with-better-…
- 6.12 - Yule Time Tool Time
In this very special year-end episode, we're cranking up the heat as we explore some of our favorite InfoSec tools of 2023. Guest Lineup: Drew Kirkpatrick - JS-Tap Unleashed Drew Kirkpatrick is the maestro behind "JS-Tap." He dropped this…
- 6.11 - The Road Ahead: Red Teaming and Targeted Ops
In this episode, we wrap up our 4-part series, "The Road Ahead," with TrustedSec CTO Justin Elze and Targeted Operations Lead Jason Lang as they provide insight into how the targeted operations landscape has evolved for everyone, from clie…
- 6.10 - The Road Ahead: Network Penetration Testing
In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the Internal Penetration Test with two experienced practitioners, David Boyd and Justin Bollinger. We cover how test preparation and planning have changed over the years, how hybrid environments…
- 6.9 - The Road Ahead: Evolution of AppSec Blue Team
Geoff and Skyler discuss how the defense and vulnerability side of application development and deployment has evolved over the years. They are joined on the panel by two other members of the TrustedSec team, Paul Sems and Mitch Parish, who…
- 6.8 - The Road Ahead: AppSec
On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler speak with members of the TrustedSec Software Security team to discuss the past, present, and future of AppSec. Security Consultants Joe Sullivan and Philip DuBois and Director of Softwar…