6 examples of cybersecurity podcasts to inspire you

Microsoft, Cisco and Forcepoint have all launched cybersecurity podcasts.

Yet all these major technology and cybersecurity brands have adopted a different strategy to reach their audiences. And it's exactly this strategy that interests us today. So if you're in the cybersecurity business, you still need to ask yourself the following questions:

• Which format to use?
• What is the most relevant podcast length?
• What kind of subject should I talk about?

I urge you to read this article, which will be of great help to you.

The different types of cybersecurity podcast

The latest cybersecurity podcast

The speed at which cyberattacks innovate is hard to keep up with. As you can see, there's no defense mechanism without keeping up to date. That's why the news podcast is a classic in the cybersecurity sector.

The CyberWire Daily Podcast:

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CyberWire Daily is a clear and concise daily dose of the most important news in cybersecurity. The podcast program includes interviews with a wide range of :

• industry experts,
• universities
• research institutes around the world.

It's ideal for managers and people working in this sector.

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Podcast name - CyberWire Daily

Presenter - Dave Bittner

Site - https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/daily-podcast

Twitter - @thecyberwire

Frequency - Daily

Average duration - 20-30 minutes

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The cybersecurity education podcast

Smashing Security:

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More than seven million downloads for the Smashing Security podcast:

• "Best safety podcast 2018"
• "Best Safety Podcast 2019".

This quirky and funny podcast is hosted by computer security industry veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Very often they host renowned guests from cybercrime, hacking and online privacy such as:

• Garry Kasparov,
• Mikko Hyppönen
• Rory Cellan-Jones.

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Podcast name - Smashing Security

Presenter - Graham Cluley & Carole Theriault

Site - https://www.smashingsecurity.com/

Twitter - @SmashinSecurity

Frequency - Weekly

Average duration - 45-60 minutes

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The cybersecurity entertainment podcast

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More than 200,000 listeners immerse themselves in the Darknet Diaries podcast based on true stories from the dark web.This success is explained by the quality of the guests, the relevance of host Jack Rhysider and the nature of the investigations.All things that dwell on the hidden parts of the network are illustrated as :

• Pirates,
• Violations,
• Shadow government activities,
• Hacktivism,
• Cybercrime

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Podcast name - Darknet Diaries

Presenter - Jack Rhysider

Site - https://darknetdiaries.com/

Twitter - @DarknetDiaries

Frequency - 1 to 2 / month

Average duration - 45-70 minutes

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The Industrial Insights cybersecurity podcast

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The security now podcast examines cybersecurity topics such as:

• Malware,
• Data confidentiality,
• Encryption
• Device safety.

It would be a classic podcast without the presence of Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte, two technical experts who know how to make this audio content both funny and relevant.

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Podcast name - Security Now

Presenter - Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

Site - https://twit.tv/shows/security-now

Twitter - @SGgrc and @leolaporte

Frequency - Weekly

Average running time - 90 minutes

Examples of branded cybersecurity podcasts

External podcast

In addition to traditional podcasts, a number of podcasts sponsored by cybersecurity brands have been launched, including :

Security Unlocked from Microsoft

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Microsoft has launched this podcast to enable its listeners to keep pace with all the changes taking place in the world of cybersecurity. Each episode, hosted by Nic Fillingham and Natalia Godyla, takes a closer look at the latest information on

• The threats,
• Safety research
• Data science.

But it doesn't stop there, this podcast is also a way of showing the world what Microsoft does in-house in cybersecurity. In fact, all the guests are Microsoft Security experts. They share information about how modern security technologies are being developed, how threats are evolving, and how machine learning and artificial intelligence are being used to secure the world. Guests will share their unique journeys to Microsoft and the field of IT security, what they love about their jobs, and their predictions for the future of ML and AI.

Daily Information Security Podcast (StormCast)

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The SANS Institute is one of the world's leading cybersecurity research and training organizations. To make its podcast debut, this organization has chosen the news route. Every day, the podcast covers the latest threats reported around the world. Just like an early warning system for bad weather. It's a way of helping business owners avoid making critical last-minute mistakes. Despite the importance of the subject, the approach to this audio content is light and jargon-free.

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Podcast name - Daily Information Security Podcast (StormCast)

Presenter - Johannes Ullrich

Site - https://isc.sans.edu/podcast.html

Twitter - @sans_isc

Frequency - Daily

Average duration - 5-10 minutes

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Avner UZAN