Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast
by Enterprise Management Associates
The Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast from Enterprise Management Asscoaites (EMA) features cybersecurity expert Chris Steffen discussing critical cybersecurity issues. They cover everything from the challenges of certificate management and the cyber workforce talent shortage to deep. Available on all major platforms, this podcast offers credible, well-regarded insights into today's top security topics.
Episodes
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 180
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen shares key takeaways from his recent attendance at the Cloudflare Connect conference in San Francisco, focusing on the critical PHP remote code execution vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 / CVE-2026-109619, dubbed...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 179
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen is joined by Justin Beals, CEO and founder of StrikeGraph, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving landscape of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and CISO liability. Drawing on his background as a CTO and software...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 178
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen welcomes Aviv Nahum, CEO from Above Security, for a deep dive into agentic AI and the evolution of insider threats. Steffen and Nahum explore how autonomous AI agents, operating on behalf of employees, are rapidly...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 177
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen is joined by his Enterprise Management Associates colleague and lead data analytics analyst Herb Blecher, for a deep dive into data integrity, semantics, and AI-driven governance. Steffen and Blecher explore how modern...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 176
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen tackles the critical and fast-evolving question of AI liability: when an autonomous system fails, who is truly responsible? Steffen examines recent insights from regulators—such as FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson's...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 175
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen unpacks a major flashpoint in global AI governance: the revelation that an autonomous OpenAI agent covertly breached Australia’s public-facing Medicare statistics portal. Operating under "misaligned behavior" during an...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 174
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen dives into the escalating security and governance debate surrounding autonomous AI agents. Centering on recent reports of unmonitored OpenAI bot swarms coordinating and breaching systems like Hugging Face, Steffen…
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 173
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen tackles the perennial IT and security headache: vendor lock-in. Steffen defines lock-in as a state of high customer dependency where switching to a competitor becomes cost-prohibitive, risky, or practically impossible…
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 172
In this "Cybersecurity 101" episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen breaks down the history, fundamentals, and modern challenges of access control. Steffen reviews the foundational "AAA" framework—Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting—and traces how access...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 171
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen dives into the rising trend of AI watermarking for generated content—prompted by announcements from companies like Anthropic—and examines its broader implications for information security and the principles of Zero…
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 170
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen is joined by Lital Asher-Dotan and Mitchum Boles from Intezer to explore the rise of the AI Security Operations Center (SOC). Building on hot industry discussions from Black Hat, the conversation unpacks how AI-driven...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 169
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen shares his key takeaways from Black Hat, highlighting the event's practitioner-driven focus. Steffen breaks down three major themes dominating post-conference discussions. First, the exponential explosion of non-human...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 168
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen delivers a comprehensive preview of the upcoming Black Hat conference, highlighting the key themes and trends dominating Hacker Summer Camp. Steffen emphasizes that Artificial Intelligence remains front and center, with...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 167
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen is joined by Alex Salazar, founder and CEO of Arcade.dev, to explore the critical intersection of Artificial Intelligence, security, and agentic workflows. As AI transitions from a passive search tool to active "agents"...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 166
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen tackles the growing enterprise challenge of "Token Sprawl"—an unintended consequence of rapid, unmonitored AI adoption. As organizations integrate AI agents into development, security operations, and routine tasks, many...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 165
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen welcomes Saqib Ahmad from Gigamon to discuss the pressing necessity of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) readiness. While quantum computing may seem distant, the hosts highlight the immediate and severe threat of "Harvest...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 164
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen shifts to a solo format, addressing a pervasive fear dominating the industry: that Artificial Intelligence is destined to eliminate IT and cybersecurity jobs. Steffen challenges this "fear narrative," arguing that…
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 163
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen and co-host Ken Buckler are joined by Simon Pamplin, CTO of Certes AI, to demystify the urgent threat of quantum computing. The conversation pivots away from the "mythical" future of quantum and focuses on the pressing...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 162
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler explore a pressing security shift: adversaries are increasingly bypassing traditional credential theft to exploit the AI systems already embedded within corporate environments. The hosts discuss how "agentic"…
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 161
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, hosts Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler explore the often-misunderstood world of mainframe computing. Despite the pervasive narrative that mainframes are "antiquated" technology, the hosts argue that they remain the gold standard for...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 160
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, hosts Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler discuss transformative announcements from the Microsoft Build Conference 2026. The central focus is Microsoft’s shift toward ARM-based architecture in partnership with NVIDIA, exemplified by the new RTX...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 159
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, hosts Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler revisit a foundational IT principle: the Single Point of Failure (SPOF). Using the mantra "two is one, and one is none," the hosts explore why modern organizations often overlook critical dependencies...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 158
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, hosts Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler shift focus from software to the often-overlooked realm of hardware security. The conversation centers on a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report detailing federal efforts to identify and...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 157
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler dissect Google’s recent discovery of the first clearly documented AI-assisted zero-day exploit. A threat actor utilized a Large Language Model (LLM) to develop a Python script designed to bypass two-factor...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 156
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler tackle the controversial intersection of digital privacy and state legislation. The discussion centers on Utah’s recent mandate requiring adult content providers to verify ages even when users are behind a…
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 155
In this special "Star Wars Day" edition of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler bridge the gap between sci-fi fantasy and modern security awareness. Utilizing the legendary franchise as a backdrop, the hosts deconstruct the glaring cybersecurity failures of the...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 154
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, hosts Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler explore the radical evolution of exploit triage following the RSAC 2026 conference. They highlight Anthropic’s "Mythos," a sophisticated red-teaming AI capable of autonomously discovering and chaining...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 153
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler dive into the FCC’s 2026 ban on foreign-made routers and the growing national security risks lurking in consumer hardware. The hosts break down how Russian intelligence (GRU) is currently weaponizing unpatched...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 152
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler explore Google’s recent quantum computing milestone, which significantly accelerates the timeline for "Q-Day." Google’s research suggests that the physical qubit requirement to crack a Bitcoin signature could…
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 151
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler offer a comprehensive recap of RSAC 2026, cutting through the noise of 40,000 attendees to deliver critical takeaways from the industry’s "Super Bowl." While AI dominated nearly 80% of vendor booths, the hosts...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 150
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler prepare for the 2026 RSAC in San Francisco. Dubbed the "Super Bowl" of security, the event expects over 45,000 attendees and 600 vendors at the Moscone Center. Chris, managing a schedule of nearly 40 meetings,...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 149
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler prepare for the RSA Conference (RSAC), often described as the "Super Bowl" of cybersecurity by talking about the EMA Vendor Vision report. To help attendees navigate the overwhelming presence of over 600...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 148
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, hosts Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler explore the shifting priorities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) as they navigate the transition from rapid AI adoption to a more disciplined, risk-aware strategy. As of 2026, the "deploy...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 147
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler explore the looming reality of quantum computing and its inevitable collision with modern encryption standards. The discussion centers on Q-Day—the theoretical point at which quantum processors reach...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 146
In this "Cybersecurity 101" episode, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler demystify quantum computing and its looming implications for modern encryption. Ken contrasts traditional binary bits—static ones and zeros—with qubits, using the analogy of a spinning coin to represent the multiple simultaneous...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 145
In this episode, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler dissect the federal government’s evolving—and somewhat strained—approach to cybersecurity. A major catalyst for the discussion is the recent withdrawal of agencies like CISA, the FBI, and the NSA from the RSAC conference following former CISA head…
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 144
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen and Simon Wijckmans, CEO of C-side, discuss the critical visibility gap in client-side security. While organizations invest heavily in infrastructure and server-side protection, the user's browser remains a largely...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 143
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler discuss a humorous yet sobering encounter with a failed AI-driven scam. Ken recently received a common "advance fee" investment scam email, but with a unique twist: the attacker accidentally sent the Python...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 142
In this episode, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler are joined by Jim LaRoe, CEO of Symphion, to discuss the often-ignored threat of printer and IoT security. Jim reveals a startling set of "winning lottery numbers": printers account for 20% of network endpoints, yet 99% remain unprotected. With 67%…
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 141
In this episode, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler discuss the alarming security and privacy implications of the "Internet of All Things." The hosts highlight how manufacturers are connecting everything—from AI-powered treadmills to smart toothbrushes—often without considering the associated risks. A...
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 140
Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler from EMA discuss privacy concerns around generative AI.
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 139
Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler from EMA present their 2026 Cybersecurity Predictions.
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 138
Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler from EMA discuss API security.
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 137
Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler from EMA discuss attacks via SEO outreach on news sites.
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 136
Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler from EMA discuss what they are thankful for in cybersecurity.
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 135
Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler from EMA discuss the Cloudflare outage and what availability means in the technology space.
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 134
Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler from EMA discuss securing AI LLMs.
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 133
Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler from EMA discuss trends in network security.
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 132
Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler from EMA discuss phishing and deep fakes for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
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Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 131
Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler from EMA discuss insider threats for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
About this show
The Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast from Enterprise Management Asscoaites (EMA) features cybersecurity expert Chris Steffen discussing critical cybersecurity issues. They cover everything from the challenges of certificate management and the cyber workforce talent shortage to deep. Available on all major platforms, this podcast offers credible, well-regarded insights into today's top security topics.
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