The Security Swarm Podcast

Welcome to The Security Swarm Podcast – a weekly conversation about the most critical issues facing the world of cybersecurity today, hosted by Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity. From the malicious use of AI tools to social engineering scams, each episode hones in on a pertinent topic that is dissected by an industry expert and backed up by real-world data direct from our Security Lab.

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06 May 2024

The Magic Behind DMARC, DKIM, and SPF?

In this episode of the Security Swarm Podcast, host Andy and his guest Michael Posey discuss the email authentication protocols of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. They explain what these protocols are, how they work, and why they are important for protecting…

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06 May 2024

Egregious Security Practices in the Workplace

In this episode of the Security Swarm Podcast, host Andy and his regular guest, Eric, talk about the worst workplace security practices they’ve seen. From weak password policies to unsecured devices and poor data management, they share real-life…

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02 May 2024

A Breakdown of CSRB’s Findings on Microsoft Storm-0558 Breach (PART 2)

Today’s episode of the Security Swarm Podcast is a continuation from last week’s episode where Andy and Paul discussed the CSRB’s findings on Microsoft’s Storm-0558 Breach. In their discussion, they continue picking apart the findings and…

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26 April 2024

A Breakdown of CSRB’s Findings on Microsoft Storm-0558 Breach (PART 1)

In this episode of The Security Swarm Podcast, Andy and Paul discuss the Cyber Safety Review Board’s findings of the Microsoft Storm-0558 breach. During the episode, they talk about the implications of the breach and explore Microsoft’s security…

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16 April 2024

The XZ Utils Backdoor, CSRB’s Report on Storm-0558 & More

In this episode of the Security Swarm Podcast, our host Andy Syrewicze discusses the key findings from Hornetsecurity’s Monthly Threat Report with guest Michael Posey. The Monthly Threat Report is a valuable resource that provides monthly insights…

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09 April 2024

Security Risks of Always On Remote Access

In this episode of The Security Swarm Podcast, host Andy Syrewicze is joined by Matt Lee from Pax8 to discuss the risks associated with deploying always on remote access software on managed endpoints. The conversation spans various…

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04 April 2024

Passkeys: The Future of Authentication?

We’re thrilled to have Jan Bakker, a seasoned Cloud Consultant with over 10 years of IT experience, joining us from the Netherlands. In this episode, Andy and Jan explore the revolutionary concept of passkeys, a technology that aims to replace…

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28 March 2024

Are Tech “Innovations” Accelerating Security Threats?

In today’s fast-paced world, digital transformation has become a necessity for businesses to stay ahead of the game. With the increasing reliance on digital tools, however, there has been a seemingly corresponding rise in security incidents….

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21 March 2024

Tips and Tricks for Getting Started in Cybersecurity

Ever wondered what it takes to break into the exciting world of cybersecurity? Join us in our latest podcast episode as we sit down with Grant Collins, an infrastructure security engineer and cybersecurity career coach. From choosing the right degree…

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14 March 2024

Lockbit’s Return, ScreenConnect Vulnerability & a US Healthcare Cyber Attack

Security headlines have been buzzing with major security events this month. In this podcast episode, Andy and Eric Siron discuss Hornetsecurity’s Monthly Threat Report, analyzing recent security incidents and sharing expert insights. …

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