Tom Eston
Shared Security Podcast

Cybersecurity Talent Shortage: Myth, Mismatch, or Reality?

| | Career Advice, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Careers, Cybersecurity Industry, Cybersecurity Jobs, Cybersecurity Skills, CyberVault Podcast, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Entry-Level Roles, Episodes, Hiring Practices, Information Security, Infosec, Interview Process, Job Descriptions, Job Market, Katie Soper, Mentorship, networking, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, Recruitment, security, skills gap, talent shortage, technology, Weekly Edition
Is there really a cybersecurity talent shortage, or are we just looking in all the wrong places? This week on the Shared Security Podcast, we tackle the buzz around the so-called cybersecurity skills gap. Host Tom Eston welcomes Katie Soper, Senior Consultant at Avetix Cyber and co-founder of the CyberVault ... Read More
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The Controversial Kids Online Safety Act: Protecting Children or Censoring the Internet? #podcast

Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA): Protecting Kids or Censorship?

| | Age Verification Laws, Child protection, Controversial Legislation, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Digital Rights, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Episodes, Free Expression, Government Oversight, Information Security, Infosec, internet censorship, Internet Regulations, Kids Online Safety Act, KOSA, mass surveillance, Mental Health Online, Online Legislation, online privacy, online safety, Parental Responsibility, Podcast, Podcasts, Political Analysis, Privacy, Section 230, security, Social Media Policies, social media regulation, Tech platforms, technology, Weekly Edition
In this episode, we explore the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a controversial bill aimed at protecting children online. Joined by co-host Scott Wright, we discuss the potential implications of KOSA, including concerns about censorship, mass surveillance, and the impact on free expression and online privacy. We also touch on ... Read More
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Smart Cities: The Hidden Cybersecurity Risks You Need to Know #podcast

Cities of the Future or Hacker’s Paradise? The Cybersecurity Risks of Smart Cities

| | AI and Cybersecurity, cyber attacks, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Hacking Incidents, Information Security, Infosec, IoT Security, Municipal Cybersecurity, network segmentation, Phishing, Podcast, Podcasts, Power-Grid Security, Privacy, Ransomware, security, smart cities, Smart City Hacks, Smart City Infrastructure, technology, Technology Governance, Urban Technology, Vulnerabilities, Weekly Edition
Join us as we explore the concept of smart cities—municipalities enhanced by connected technology like sensors, cameras, and automated systems to improve services and infrastructure. We discuss the inherent vulnerabilities that come with these advancements, including cybersecurity threats and real-life incidents such as hacked crosswalk signals featuring voices of tech ... Read More
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REAL ID Explained: Security Theater or Necessary for Safety? #podcast

Do You Really Need a REAL ID to Fly in the US? Breaking Down the Myths

| | border crossing, Canadian Perspective, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, digital id, Digital Privacy, Enhanced Driver's License, Episodes, Federal Government, Flying, Google Wallet, government surveillance, Identity Surveillance, Information Security, Infosec, Interstate Travel, law enforcement, National ID Cards, passport, Personal Stories, Podcast, Podcasts, Political Discussion, Post 9/11, Privacy, REAL ID, Right To Travel, security, Security Concerns, technology, tsa, US Travel, Voter ID, Weekly Edition
Join us as we discuss the long-awaited implementation of the REAL ID Act in the U.S. We cover the essentials you need to fly, the potential benefits of using your passport, and how new mobile IDs fit into the TSA’s plans. We also discuss the broader implications for identity surveillance ... Read More
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Invasion of Privacy: The Hidden Camera Dilemma #podcast

Invasion of Privacy: The Hidden Camera Dilemma

| | Airbnb, Crime Junkies Podcast, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Detecting Cameras, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Hidden Cameras, Information Security, Infosec, law enforcement, Legal Implications, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, security, surveillance, technology, voyeurism, Voyeurism Laws, Weekly Edition
Ever worried about hidden cameras in Airbnb rentals? You’re not alone! In this episode, we explore the unsettling rise of hidden cameras in personal spaces, the inadequacy of current laws, and practical tips to detect surveillance devices. Join hosts Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Johnson as they share insights ... Read More
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Anthropic AI Blackmail: Glitch or AI Uprising? #podcast #ai

When AI Fights Back: Threats, Ethics, and Safety Concerns

| | advanced ai, AI & Automation, AI Blackmail, AI Engineering, ai ethics, AI Ethics and Safety, AI Evolution, AI Future, AI in Daily Life, AI in Industry, AI in Technology, AI Podcast, AI Revolution, AI safety, AI Shutdown, AI testing, ai threats, AI Uprising, Anthropic, Artificial Intelligence, Claude, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Information Security, Infosec, LLM, machine learning, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, security, technology, Weekly Edition
In this episode, we explore an incident where Anthropic’s AI, Claude, didn’t just resist shutdown but allegedly blackmailed its engineers. Is this a glitch or the beginning of an AI uprising? Along with co-host Kevin Johnson, we reminisce about past episodes, discuss AI safety and ethics, and examine the implications ... Read More
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision of AI Friends and the Future of Human Connections #podcast

Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision: AI Companions and the Loneliness Epidemic

| | 23andMe Bankruptcy, AI, AI Friends, AI Girlfriends, Canadian Government, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, facebook, Information Security, Infosec, Loneliness Epidemic, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, Meta AI, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, Privacy Concerns, security, Social Media Security, technology, US Civil War Book, Weekly Edition
In this episode, we explore Mark Zuckerberg’s bold claim that AI friends will replace human friendships, and discuss the potential implications of a world where technology mediates our connections. We also update listeners on the recent developments in the 23andMe bankruptcy case and what it means for former customers. Joining ... Read More
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Looking Back: The 2009 Facebook Security and Privacy Debacles #privacy #podcast

Facebook Flaws and Privacy Laws: A Journey into Early Social Media Security from 2009

| | 2009, cross-site scripting, Cyber Security, Cyber Security Podcast, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Early Social Media, Episodes, facebook, Information Security, Infosec, internet security, online safety, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, privacy laws, security, Social Media Awareness, Social Media Risks, Social Media Security, Tech Podcast, technology, Weekly Edition, XSS
Join hosts Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Johnson in a special best-of episode of the Shared Security Podcast. Travel back to 2009 with the second-ever episode featuring discussions on early Facebook bugs, cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, and a pivotal Canadian privacy ruling involving Facebook. Gain insights into social media security ... Read More
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Welcome to the AI Development Era: Vibe Coding, MCP, and Slopsquatting Explained #podcast

What Vibe Coding, MCP, and Slopsquatting Reveal About the Future of AI Development

| | AI Development Era, AI Evolution, AI Generated Code, AI Hallucinations, Behavioral Development, Coding Practices, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Gen Z Tech, Information Security, Infosec, Model Context Protocol, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, security, Slopsquatting, Software Security, static code analysis, Tech Standardization, Tech Trends, technology, Vibe Coding, Weekly Edition
Join us as we explore the transformative changes in software development and cybersecurity due to AI. We discuss new terminology like ‘vibe coding’ — a novel, behavior-focused development approach, and ‘MCP’ (Model Context Protocol) — an open standard for AI interfaces. We also address the concept of ‘slopsquatting,’ a new ... Read More
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Shocking Political Moves Threaten Cybersecurity Foundations! #podcast #cybersecurity

The Impact of Politics on Cybersecurity: CVE’s and the Chris Krebs Executive Order

| | Chris Krebs, cisa, CISA Director, CVE, CVE Program, Cyber Security, cyber threat, cyber vulnerabilities, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Industry, cybersecurity programs, cybersecurity trends, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, executive order, Executive Order Controversy, Government Funding for Cybersecurity, Information Security, Infosec, Podcast, Podcasts, Politics and Cybersecurity, Privacy, security, technology, Trump, Trump Executive Order, Vulnerability Management, Weekly Edition
What would happen if the US government halted funding for the CVE program? In this episode, we explore the controversies surrounding the funding of the CVE program, the role of CVEs in the cybersecurity industry, and the recent launch of the CVE Foundation. We also discuss the Trump Administration’s executive ... Read More
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