The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

When hackers target the systems controlling your water, power, and transportation, the consequences go far beyond data breaches—people can die. Leslie Carhartt, Technical Director of Incident Response at Dragos, pulls...

What if your security team is playing defense while hackers play offense 24/7? Foster Davis, former Navy cyber warfare officer and founder of BreachBits, breaks down why traditional penetration tests become obsolete in...

What if everything AI tells you about cybersecurity costs is completely wrong? The Audit crew unpacks a shocking data black hole that has infected every major AI model—plus field-tested tech that actually works. In this...

What happens when Apple Vision Pro meets enterprise AI? In this episode of The Audit, Alex Bratton—applied technologist and AI implementation expert—joins hosts Joshua Schmidt and Nick Mellem to reveal how spatial...

Ever wonder what the hosts of The Audit talk about when the mics are rolling but the formal interview isn't happening? This Field Notes episode gives you exactly that—unfiltered conversations covering everything from...

Cybercriminals are exploiting X's Grok AI to bypass ad protections and spread malware to millions—while researchers discover your home Wi-Fi can now monitor your heart rate. This week's news breakdown covers the attack...

The threat landscape is moving faster than ever—and traditional response playbooks aren't keeping up. In this live Field Notes episode, Eric Brown and Nick Mellum dive into the surge of recent cyberattacks hitting state...

When ransomware hits a hospital, it's not just data that's at stake—patients are dying. Ed Gaudet, CEO of Censinet, reveals the shocking research proving what healthcare security professionals feared: cyberattacks on...

What happens when your next hire isn't who they claim to be? In this eye-opening episode of The Audit, we dive deep into the alarming world of AI-powered hiring fraud with Justin Marciano and Paul Vann from Validia...

Can you spot the difference between real cybersecurity talent and someone using ChatGPT to fake their way through interviews? In this episode of The Audit, Thomas Rogers from Meta CTF reveals how Capture the Flag...

Dallas Turner's $240,000 fraud loss isn't just celebrity news—it's a wake-up call for anyone with a bank account. When even NFL linebackers fall victim to social engineering, what does that mean for the rest of us? In...

What does it take to build real cybersecurity skills in underserved communities? In this episode of The Audit, Rasheed Alowonle shares his journey from Chicago to becoming a cybersecurity educator and community...

What happens when your carefully crafted incident response playbook becomes worthless? Cody Sullivan from OpsBook reveals the brutal truth about tabletop exercises: most organizations are practicing with medieval armor...

Think you can manage industrial systems like your IT infrastructure? Think again. In this episode of The Audit, Dino Busalachi unpacks the high-stakes complexity of OT-IT convergence—and why your trusty IT playbook...

What happens when you cross a Tamagotchi with a Wi-Fi hacking tool? You get the Pwnagotchi—a pocket-sized device that "feeds" on Wi-Fi handshakes and learns from its environment. In this episode, Jayden Traufler and...

Your network is talking behind your back—but Pi-hole is listening. Join The Audit as Pi-hole co-founders Dan Schaper and Adam Warner reveal how their open-source DNS sinkhole technology has become the secret weapon for...

Join The Audit for a news-packed episode as cybersecurity expert Matt Starland recounts a chilling near-miss with an E-Z Pass phishing scam—received just minutes after renting a car in Florida. His close call highlights...

Join The Audit as we dive into the high-stakes intersection of critical infrastructure and cybersecurity with Tim Herman, President of InfraGard Minnesota. InfraGard is a unique public-private partnership with the FBI...

Join The Audit as we explore the cutting-edge world of quantum computing with information security architect, Bill Harris. Quantum technology is advancing at breakneck speed, pushing the boundaries of computation, while...

What Really Happens to Your Trash? Inside Modern Waste Management Is your trash really being recycled, or is it ending up in a landfill? In this episode of The Audit, we sit down with Trista Martinson, Executive...

Are SOC audits just another compliance requirement, or do they provide real security value? In this episode of The Audit, we sit down with Adam Russell from Schellman to debunk common misconceptions about SOC audits and...

Think audits are just paperwork? Think again. They’re the frontline defense against security gaps, data breaches, and unchecked access. In this episode of The Audit, we break down how Elon Musk’s unexpected access to...

You’re Being Hacked Right Now—And You Don’t Even Know It Ever wonder how cybercriminals manipulate human behavior to breach even the most secure organizations? In this episode of The Audit, Eric Brown and Nick Mellum...

Discover the hidden risks of browser extensions, cybersecurity incidents, and more with hosts Eric Brown and Nick Mellum. In this episode, we dive into the dangers of tools like Honey, the fallout from Proton’s global...

Dive into the transformative power of data in cybersecurity in this must-watch episode with Wade Baker, where cutting-edge insights meet real-world applications. Hear from The Audit Team as we discover how massive data...