Latest Web security Podcast Episodes

Spring Cleaning

Decoding Security - March 06, 2018 07:01 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Spring is just around the corner, which for many of us means cleaning out our closets, storage sheds, scrubbing behind the stove, and other deep cleaning we might not get to every week. What many people often don’t consider is deep cleaning of our digital lives. Now is a good time to get in there...

What A Disaster!

Decoding Security - February 20, 2018 07:01 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
The 2018 Winter Olympics got off to a shaky start this year thanks to a cyberattack. The attack took down the official Olympics website, preventing access to tickets, thus preventing many ticket holders from attending the opening ceremonies. This kind of cyberattack could happen to any size organ...

Back Up or Pay Up

Decoding Security - February 06, 2018 14:57 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
"Ransomware" has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. If you want to dig deeper and learn more about ransomware, our hosts, Security Analysts Jessica Ortega and Ramuel Gall, have you covered. They’ll discuss what it is, why it’s so popular with cybercriminals, and - perhaps most important...

Email Security Mistakes

Decoding Security - January 30, 2018 07:01 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Even if you’re careful about which ads you click, your email habits could be riskier than you realize. Our hosts, Research Analysts Ramuel Gall and Topher Tebow (filling in for Jessica Ortega) share simple tips for avoiding everyday email security mistakes.

It's A Matter Of Trust

Decoding Security - January 16, 2018 07:01 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
You work hard to keep cybercriminals out - but what if they're already in? Learn how the security principle of least privilege can protect your organization.

New Year's Resolutions

Decoding Security - January 02, 2018 07:01 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Happy New Year from Decoding Security! We've predicted the top cybercrime trends of 2018 - listen to find out what threats you should look out for this year.

2017 - The Year Everyone Got Hacked

Decoding Security - December 19, 2017 15:43 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
2017 was a big year for malware, hacks, and data breaches. Voting machines proved to be easily hackable, Uber was caught paying off cybercriminals, and of course, Equifax experienced a breach that affected 140 million Americans. On the latest episode of Decoding Security, security analysts Jessic...

Your Episode Title is the Last 4 of Your Social + Your Mother’s Maiden Name

Decoding Security - December 05, 2017 07:01 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
With social media being so prevalent, our lives have become public knowledge. This has its advantages, but as Jessica and Ram discuss, there are some dangers we should all be aware of when managing our online presence.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Decoding Security - November 21, 2017 07:01 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Whether you shop in store on Black Friday or wait for Cyber Monday, all holiday shoppers need to be aware of the ways their information could be compromised.

You’re Not Too Small To Be Hacked

Decoding Security - November 07, 2017 07:01 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Can your small business afford being hacked? Today, 50 percent of all small businesses have experienced a breach - and 60 percent of victims are out of business within six months due to the hefty cost of recovery. What makes small businesses such an easy target, and what can business owners do to...

Endpoint Security Basics

Decoding Security - October 31, 2017 18:01 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Endpoint security is an important piece of your overall security puzzle. Along with some of the website security tactics we've discussed previously, a strong endpoint security strategy is important for protecting your systems, and your users.

Internet of Things

Decoding Security - October 17, 2017 07:01 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Internet security is becoming more a part of our lives every day. We no longer have to worry about security on just our computers, but our phones, thermostats, and even our refrigerators. Jessica and Michael discuss the future of Internet security: the Internet of Things.

Securing Your Website

Decoding Security - October 03, 2017 19:35 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Website security is something we could all use a refresher on from time to time. Jessica and Michael discuss some basics that we should all be utilizing in the management of our websites.

Equihax

Decoding Security - September 19, 2017 07:01 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
The Equifax data breach is one of the largest breaches we have seen in cybersecurity. Jessica and Michael discuss this breach, how to avoid breaches, and what to do now that a breach has occurred.