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.

The world of cybersecurity should not be taken on alone – it’s time to join the swarm.

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What is the State of Ransomware in 2024

In this eye-opening episode of the Security Swarm Podcast, host Andy Syrewicze and one of our regular guests, Eric Siron, examine the latest ransomware survey findings. They explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats, discussing key trends…

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The Tech Industry Has a Software Quality Issue

In this episode of the Security Swarm Podcast, the dynamic duo Andy Syrewicze and Paul Schnackenburg discuss the software quality problem in the cybersecurity and technology industry, as highlighted by Jen Easterly, the director of CISA. They delve…

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Security of the Windows Boot Process

In this episode, Andy and Paul, the dynamic duo of the Security Swarm Podcast, delve into the often-overlooked security of the Windows boot process, revealing how recent leaks have compromised its integrity. Join Andy Syrewicze and Paul…

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The Psychology of Cybercrime

This episode of the Security Swarm Podcast dives deep into the psychological landscape of cybersecurity, exploring the driving forces behind different threat actors. Host Andy Syrewicze welcomes first-time guest Angelica Ortega, Founder & CEO of…

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How Threat Actors Use Copilot

In this episode of the Security Swarm Podcast, the host Andy Syrewicze and the guest Philip Galea discuss the security implications of Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot, which is integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite. They explore how Copilot’s…

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CrowdStrike Saga Continues, CUPS Vulnerability and More

In this episode of the Security Swarm Podcast, our host Andy Syrewicze and one of our regular guests, Eric Siron discuss the latest quarterly threat report from Hornetsecurity. They dive into data points such as the breakdown of email threats, most…

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New Password Requirements from NIST

In this episode of the Security Swarm Podcast, host Andy Syrewicze and guest Michael Posey discuss the new password guidelines and recommendations released by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). They cover a range of topics related…

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The Security Swarm Podcast

What is the State of Ransomware in 2024

The Tech Industry Has a Software Quality Issue

Security of the Windows Boot Process

The Psychology of Cybercrime

How Threat Actors Use Copilot

CrowdStrike Saga Continues, CUPS Vulnerability and More

New Password Requirements from NIST

Top Spear Phishing Methods

Data Broker Breaches – Insider Threats and More

The Complexity and Confusion of the Defender Ecosystem