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Risky Business

Patrick Gray
Cybersecurity
Ransomware
CISA
Lockbit
Unitronix
Okta
Proofpoint
Microsoft 365
Entra ID (azure AD)
Citrix
Cloud Security
Microsoft Azure
Russia's SVR
Oauth
Microsoft
SVR
Specterops
Active Directory
Alphv
Change Healthcare

Risky Business is a weekly information security podcast featuring news and in-depth interviews with industry luminaries. Launched in February 2007, Risky Business is a must-listen digest for information security pros. With a running time of approximately 50-60 minutes, Risky Business is pacy; a security podcast without the waffle.

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In this sponsored Soap Box edition of the Risky Business podcast, Patrick Gray chats with Jared Atkinson, CTO of SpecterOps, about BloodHound OpenGraph.

OpenGraph enumerates attack paths across platforms and services, not just your primary director... more

In this week’s show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week’s cybersecurity news, including:

* There’s a CVSS 10/10 remote code exec in the React javascript server. JS server? U wot mate?

* China is out popping shells with it

* Linux... more

In this week’s show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week’s cybersecurity news. It’s a quiet week with Thanksgiving in the US, but there’s always some cyber to talk about:

* Airbus rolls out software updates after a cosmic ray bitflips a... more

In this week’s show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week’s cybersecurity news, including:

* Salesforce partner Gainsight has customer data stolen

* Crowdstrike fires insider who gave hackers screenshots of internal systems

* Austr... more

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Recent Guests

Jared Atkinson
CTO and founding team member of BloodHound
SpecterOps
Episode: Risky Biz Soap Box: Graph the planet!
Simon Onyons
Managing Director of Cyber and Data Resilience at Kroll
Kroll
Episode: Risky Business #818 -- React2Shell is a fun one
Damien Lewke
Founders of Nebulock and expert in AI-enabled threat hunting
Nebulock
Episode: Risky Business #817 -- Less carnage than your usual Thanksgiving
Urooj Burney
Global Head of Risk and Resilience at Mastercard
Mastercard
Episode: Risky Business #815 -- Anthropic's AI APT report is a big deal
Jacques Louw
Expert from Push Security, discussing a phishing campaign.
Push Security
Episode: Risky Business #811 -- F5 is the tip of the crap software iceberg
Johan Gerber
Executive Vice President of Security Solutions for Mastercard
Mastercard
Episode: Risky Biz Soap Box: Why Mastercard is scaling its cybersecurity business
Pete Martin
Chief Executive at Realm Security
Realm Security
Episode: Snake Oilers: Realm Security, Horizon3 and Persona
Colin Germain
Data Science Lead at Realm Security
Realm Security
Episode: Snake Oilers: Realm Security, Horizon3 and Persona
Snehal Antani
CEO at Horizon3
Horizon3
Episode: Snake Oilers: Realm Security, Horizon3 and Persona

Host

Patrick Gray
Host of the Risky Business podcast, offering insights and analysis on the latest information security news along with expert interviews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • easy 5+ or more stars

    exceptional

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMA4R
    Canada7 days ago
  • On point, dense, fun

    For years this is one of my go-to podcasts in the domain of cyber security. It‘s very information dense, more signal, less noise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    twiddeldidum
    Germany7 months ago
  • Biased takes and propaganda

    Too many political takes, especially negative ones against the United States.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Buccaneer Ja
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent content. A weekly listen.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RobR
    10 months ago
  • Risky Bias

    As a longtime infosec enthusiast and freshman cyber security professional, I’ve been seeking good informative podcasts covering breaking news and tech in the industry. Risky Business was a breath of fresh air from the usual schlocky, over-dramatic true-crime style format so many cyber security podcasts seem to take. The first sour notes however were Adam’s braindead takes on the impact of Wikileaks and clear biases toward Assange, but I could just skip forward whenever that topic came up. Althou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jamstory
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, many find it to be a must-listen resource for anyone wanting to stay informed on cybersecurity trends.
Listeners praise the podcast for being information dense, providing more signal than noise in the cybersecurity realm.
There are some criticisms regarding perceived biases in political commentary during episodes.
The hosts are appreciated for their engaging discussion style that combines humor with informative content.

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#15
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#19
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#36
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#4
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#29
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#40
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Risky Biz Soap Box: Graph the planet!
Q: What is OpenGraph?
OpenGraph is a flexible schema that enables the integration of various platforms into the BloodHound ecosystem.
Risky Biz Soap Box: Graph the planet!
Q: What is BloodHound?
It serves as a navigation aid in Active Directory domains, allowing security professionals to visualize relationships and permissions effectively.
Risky Business #816 -- Copilot Actions for Windows is extremely dicey
Q: What are you doing around AI?
We've been using AI to identify vulnerabilities before they make the news and for data enrichment.
Risky Business #814 -- It's a bad time to be a scam compound operator
Q: What was significant about the ransomware attack against Jaguar Land Rover?
The attack has measurably impacted the UK economy and is noted as more impactful than the WannaCry incident.
Risky Business #814 -- It's a bad time to be a scam compound operator
Q: What do we know about the ongoing incident at the Congressional Budget Office?
The incident is still active with reports suggesting that people are advised not to interact with emails from the office due to ongoing issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Risky Business

What is Risky Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers a focused exploration of the information security landscape through lively discussions and in-depth interviews with leading experts. With a history dating back to 2007, it maintains a commitment to delivering timely news and insights without unnecessary elaboration, ensuring that listeners are kept well-informed on the latest developments in cybersecurity. Topics frequently covered include cybersecurity incidents, emerging technologies, vulnerability management, and the implications of geopolitical factors on the digital security realm. This format appeals to both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the industry, providing valuable content that is immediately applicable to their work.

What sets it apart is the hosts... more

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1. Jared Atkinson
2. Simon Onyons
3. Damien Lewke
4. Urooj Burney
5. Jacques Louw
6. Johan Gerber
7. Pete Martin
8. Colin Germain

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