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Special Editions
by N2K Networks
Special Editions include extended interviews and bonus content that takes a deeper dive into some of the topics we cover on our daily show.
Episodes
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Cyber Resilience at Machine Speed: Author John Kindervag and contributor Dr. Chase Cunningham.
On this special edition podcast, Dave Bittner is joined by John Kindervag and Dr Chase Cunningham to discuss the principles of zero trust, cyber resilience, and how AI is transforming cybersecurity strategies. They explore practical frameworks, misconceptions, and the future of security in a...
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CyberWire Daily at 10: Examining a decade of public-private partnerships.
In this episode, Dave Bittner joins Maria Varmazis to explore the evolution of public-private partnerships in cybersecurity over the past decade. Together, they discuss key incidents, trust-building, and the future challenges posed by AI and geopolitical shifts. Join Maria and Dave as they...
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The Insider You Built with author Camille Stewart Gloster.
On this special edition podcast, N2K CyberWire's Dave Bittner spoke with Camille Stewart Gloster. Camille is the author of The Insider You Built: How Organizations Stay in Control of Autonomous AI Agents, and founder of CAS Strategies. Dave and Camille discuss her new book and the broader...
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CyberWire Daily at 10: Critical infrastructure attacks over the last 10 years.
In this Special Edition episode, Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner from N2K Cyberwire get back together to reflect on the past decade of critical infrastructure attacks, evolving threats, and lessons learned from incidents like the Ukraine power grid attack and Colonial Pipeline ransomware. They...
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In this Special Episode, Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner are joined by friend of the show, Brandon Karpf, to unpack a new bipartisan congressional investigation into the lingering presence of Chinese state-owned telecommunications companies inside U.S. internet infrastructure. The House Select...
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CyberWire Daily at 10: A decade of emerging threat actors and APTs.
In this episode, Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner from N2K Cyberwire get back together to discuss the evolution of advanced persistent threats (APTs), threat actor landscape, attribution changes, and the future of cyber espionage over the past decade. Join Dave and Maria as they explore how...
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Frontier models and the future of cyber defense.
In this special edition from Black Hat, Dave Bittner sits down with Clint Gibler, Cyber Lead at OpenAI, and Robby Winchester, Chief Global Professional Services Officer at SpecterOps, to explore how frontier AI models are changing the way defenders approach cybersecurity. The conversation...
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Black Hat preview: "Vulnerability Research in the Agentic Age."
In this special edition, guest Yan Shoshitaishvili, Associate Professor, University of Arizona, joins host Dave Bittner to share a preview of his Black Hat USA 2026 keynote "Vulnerability Research in the Agentic Age." Join Yan and Dave to hear insights on the evolution of vulnerability…
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CyberWire Daily at 10: The vulnerabilities, zero‑days, and hardware flaws over the last decade.
In this special edition of CyberWire Daily’s 10th anniversary series, N2K CyberWire's Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner discuss 10 years of vulnerabilities, zero‑days, and hardware flaws. Together they reflect on the last decade of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, exploring key shifts, landmark...
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Uniting Women in Cyber Podcast: Breaking Barriers in Cybersecurity with Cybersecurity Girl.
In this Special Edition episode, N2K CyberWire's Dave Bittner sits down with Caitlin Sarian, widely known as Cybersecurity Girl, to explore how storytelling, authenticity, and community are reshaping a more human-centered cybersecurity landscape. Recorded live at The Cyber Guild's Uniting Women…
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CyberWire Daily at 10: A decade of leaks, espionage, and influence operations.
In this special edition of CyberWire Daily’s 10th anniversary series, N2K CyberWire's Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner discuss leaks, espionage and influence operations over the past 10 years. Together they reflect on a decade of cybersecurity developments, focusing on the pivotal year 2016 where…
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CyberWire Daily at 10: The evolution of ransomware.
In this special edition of CyberWire Daily’s 10th anniversary series, N2K CyberWire's Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner consider the tactics, trends, and turning points that shaped the threat landscape over the last decade of ransomware. Ransomware has evolved from small-scale extortion and...
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The Code of Honor: Paul J. Maurer and Ed Skoudis explore ethics in cybersecurity with Ben Yelin.
Authors Paul J. Maurer and Ed Skoudis join Caveat podcast co host Ben Yelin to discuss their new book: "The Code of Honor: Embracing Ethics in Cybersecurity." The book is a comprehensive and practical framework for ethical practices in contemporary cybersecurity. Listen to Ben's discussion with...
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CyberWire Daily at 10: The evolution of geopolitics and warfare.
In this special edition of CyberWire Daily’s 10th anniversary series, N2K CyberWire's Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner discuss cybersecurity geopolitics and warfare that have been in the news over the past 10 years. Our conversation treks around the globe beginning with the supply chain malware…
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CyberWire Daily at 10: The breaches we still talk about.
In this special edition of CyberWire Daily’s 10th anniversary series, N2K CyberWire's Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner discuss the biggest breaches over the past 10 years. The foundational 2014 Sony hack kicks off our conversation, then Maria and Dave highlight: the 2015 OPM breach, which exposed...
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CyberWire Daily at 10: From an idea to the airwaves.
In this special edition of CyberWire Daily’s 10th anniversary series, Maria Varmazis hosts a thoughtful and engaging conversation with N2K CyberWire CEO Peter Kilpe and CyberWire Daily host Dave Bittner, exploring the origin story of the podcast that started it all. From early ambitions to...
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Cyber without borders: Reporters notebook.
In this special Reporter’s Notebook, Maria Varmazis, host here at N2K CyberWire, takes listeners behind the scenes of our three-part series on Cyber Coalition 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia. After exploring real-time incident response, cross-border coordination, and the broader stakes of collective...
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Cyber without borders: Standing guard 210 kilometers from risk.
In the final installment of our three-part series on Cyber Coalition 2025, Maria Varmazis, host here at N2K CyberWire, and Liz Stokes, CyberWire Producer, step back from the cyber range to reflect on what their time in Tallinn really meant. This episode moves beyond the mechanics of…
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Cyber without borders: The human side of cyber defense.
In this second installment of our three-part series on Cyber Coalition 2025, Maria Varmazis, host here at N2K CyberWire and CyberWire Producer Liz Stokes, take listeners inside a single day at NATO’s cyber headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia — focusing on the human side of cyber defense....
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Cyber without borders: How Estonia turned crisis into cyber power.
In this three-part series, Maria Varmazis, host of T-Minus Space Daily and CyberWire Producer Liz Stokes, take you inside NATO’s flagship cyber defense exercise, Cyber Coalition 2025. Hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia, the exercise brings…
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AI in the GRC: What's real, what's risky and what's next.
Join us for a timely and insightful live discussion on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in governance, risk, and compliance. Host Dave Bittner from N2K | CyberWire is joined by Kayne McGladrey from Hyperproof, Matthew Cassidy, PMP, CISA from Grant Thornton (US), and Alam Ali from...
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DataTribe's Cyber Innovation Day: Cyber: The Wake of Tech Innovation.
On this Special Edition podcast, we share a panel from DataTribe's Cyber Innovation Day 2025, "Cyber: The Wake of Tech Innovation." The podcast tech host panel included Dave Bittner, host of CyberWire Daily podcast, Maria Varmazis, host of T-Minus Space Daily podcast, and Daniel Whitenack…
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2025 DataTribe Challenge: Forging the future of cyber.
The DataTribe Challenge is a launchpad for elite cybersecurity and cyber-adjacent startups ready to break out. 2025 marks the 8th annual edition of the event with a change in venue and some exciting new updates. We take you on a journey from inception with Leo Scott, Managing Director and Chief...
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The labor behind the labor.
This Labor Day, we’re celebrating more than just a holiday. Join us in celebrating not just the work, but the people who make it possible — the labor behind the labor.We’re honoring the people who bring their creativity, dedication, and passion to every corner of N2K. The work you hear, read, and...
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Juneteenth: Reflecting, belonging, and owning your seat at the table.
We put together an open conversation between our podcast hosts, CyberWire Daily's Dave Bittner, T-Minus Space Daily’s Maria Varmazis, and CISO Perspectives podcast’s Kim Jones. Their conversation goes deeper than just the historical significance of Juneteenth, diving into candid conversations on...
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Beyond cyber: Securing the next horizon.
Cybersecurity is no longer confined to the digital world or just a technical challenge, it’s a global imperative. The NightDragon Innovation Summit convened a group of industry leaders to discuss how public and private entities can work together to address emerging threats and harness the power…
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Microsoft for Startups: The benefits of the cyber startup ecosystem.
Welcome to the Microsoft for Startups Spotlight, brought to you by N2K CyberWire and Microsoft. In this episode, we are shining a light on innovation, ambition, and the tech trailblazers building the future right from the startup trenches. This episode is part of our exclusive RSAC series where…
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Future-proofing finance: FS-ISAC’s blueprint for cryptographic agility.
Brandon Karpf sits down with Mike Silverman, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at FS-ISAC, to discuss the white paper Building Cryptographic Agility in the Financial Sector. Authored by experts from FS-ISAC’s Post-Quantum Cryptography Working Group, the paper addresses the vulnerabilities…
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The CyberWire: The 12 Days of Malware.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the CyberWire and our friends! Enjoy our rendition of the 12 Days of Malware created by Dave Bittner and performed by Dave and friends: Rachel Tobac, Jayson Street, Ron Eddings & Chris Cochran, Ray [Redacted], Dinah Davis, Camille Stewart, Rick Howard,...
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Digital Mindhunters: a novel look at cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
In this special edition podcast, N2K's Executive Editor Brandon Karpf talks with author, CEO and cybersecurity advisor Dr. Bilyana Lilly about her new novel "Digital Mindhunters." Book Overview In a high-stakes game of espionage and deception, a female analyst uncovers Russia's plot to wield...
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Solution Spotlight: Rebuilding trust in the wake of tech calamities.
In this special edition of our podcast, Simone Petrella sits down with cybersecurity luminary Alex Stamos, Chief Information Security Officer at SentinelOne, to delve into one of the most challenging years in tech history. 2024 has seen unprecedented breaches of multinational corporations,...
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Solution Spotlight: Cultivating cybersecurity culture.
In this Solution Spotlight episode, our very own Simone Petrella sits down with Chris Porter, the Chief Information Security Officer at Fannie Mae. As a seasoned expert in the financial and cybersecurity sectors, Chris shares insights into how Fannie Mae navigates the complexities of securing one...
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Mission possible? Navigating tech adoption in the DoD.
In this episode, N2K's Brandon Karpf interviews Pete Newell, CEO and Founder of BMNT, about the challenges facing technology adoption within the Department of Defense (DoD). They discuss the concept of “mission acceleration,” focusing on the DoD’s struggle to keep pace with rapid changes on the...
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Solution Spotlight: A first look at ISC2's 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study.
In this special edition of Solution Spotlight, join us for an exclusive conversation between ISC2's Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Andy Woolnough, and N2K's Simone Petrella. Together, they take a deep dive into ISC2's 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, offering a first look at…
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The Global Race for the 21st Century [Special Edition]
In this episode, Dmitri Alperovitch discusses his book World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century with host Ben Yelin. Alperovitch highlights the rising tensions between the U.S. and China, focusing on Taiwan as a critical flashpoint that could ignite…
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Steve Blank, national security, and the dilemma of technology disruption. (Part 2 of 2) [Special Edition]
In this 2-part special edition series, guest Steve Blank, co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University, speaks with N2K's Brandon Karpf about national security and the dilemma of technology disruption. In this series, Steve Blank, a renowned expert...
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Steve Blank, national security, and the dilemma of technology disruption. (Part 1 of 2)
In this 2-part special edition series, guest Steve Blank, co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University, speaks with N2K's Brandon Karpf about national security and the dilemma of technology disruption. In this series, Steve Blank, a renowned expert...
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The impact of CISO Circles and cultivating a security culture. [Special Edition]
In this Special Edition podcast, N2K's Executive Editor Brandon Karpf speaks with Danielle Ruderman, Senior Manager for Wordwide Security Specialists at AWS, and Adam Mikeal, CISO at Texas A&M, about CISO Circles, security challenges faced in higher education, and fostering the culture of security.
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Quantum-proof and ready: NIST unveils the future of encryption.
In this Special Edition podcast, N2K's Executive Editor Brandon Karpf speaks with Dustin Moody, mathematician at NIST, about their first 3 recently finalized post-quantum encryption standards. NIST finalized a key set of encryption algorithms designed to protect against future cyberattacks from...
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Solution Spotlight: Simone Petrella talking with Lee Parrish, CISO of Newell Brands, about his book and security relationship management.
On this Solution Spotlight, guest Lee Parrish, author and CISO at Newell Brands, joins N2K President Simone Petrella to discuss his book "The Shortest Hour: An Applied Approach to Boardroom Governance of Cyber Security" and security relationship management.
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Streamlining the US Navy's innovation process: A conversation with Acting CTO Justin Fanelli.
N2K’s Brandon Karpf speaks with guest Justin Fanelli, Acting CTO of the US Navy, about the US Navy streamlining the innovation process. For some background, you can refer to this article. Additional resources: PEO Digital Innovation Adoption Kit Atlantic Council’s Commission on Defense Innovation...
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Solution Spotlight: Progress on the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy.
On this Solution Spotlight, guest Seeyew Mo, Assistant National Cyber Director, Office of the National Cyber Director at the White House, shares the nuances of the White House's skills-based approach (and how it's not only about hiring) with N2K President Simone Petrella. Seeyew shares a progress...
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2024 Cyber Talent Study by N2K and WiCyS. [Special Edition]
Maria Varmazis, N2K host of T-Minus Space Daily, talks with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm and N2K's Simone Petrella, Dr. Heather Monthie, and Jeff Welgan about the 2024 Cyber Talent Study. N2K and WiCyS have come together under a common mission to attract, retain, and advance more women in...
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Solution Spotlight on the 2024 NICE Conference Keynote: A Journey with No Destination: A CISO’s Pathway to a Cybersecurity Career. [Special Edition]
As part of our series on the 2024 NICE Conference, we turn our focus to the one of the keynote speakers of the conference. This year’s conference theme “Strengthening Ecosystems: Aligning Stakeholders to Bridge the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap” highlights the collective effort to strengthen the...
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Solution Spotlight on the 2024 NICE Conference: Business Roundtable.
As part of our series on the 2024 NICE Conference, we turn our focus to the Business Roundtable. This year’s conference theme “Strengthening Ecosystems: Aligning Stakeholders to Bridge the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap” highlights the collective effort to strengthen the cybersecurity landscape. By...
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10 years on: The 10th anniversary of the first indictment of Chinese PLA actors. [Special Edition]
On this Special Edition podcast, Dave Bittner speaks with guest Dave Hickton, Founding Director, Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security at the University of Pittsburgh, and former US Attorney, on this 10th Anniversary of the first indictment of Chinese PLA actors. Hear directly from Mr....
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Cyber Talent Insights: Strengthening the cyber talent pipeline apparatus. (Part 3 of 3)
Join us for this special three-part series where the N2K Cyber Talent Insights team guides you through effective strategies to develop your cybersecurity team, helping you stay ahead in the constantly changing cybersecurity landscape. In this episode, we center our conversation around the Cyber...
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Cyber Talent Insights: Charting your path in cybersecurity. (Part 2 of 3)
Join us for this special three-part series where the N2K Cyber Talent Insights team guides you through effective strategies to develop your cybersecurity team, helping you stay ahead in the constantly changing cybersecurity landscape. In this episode, we shift our point of view to provide…
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Cyber Talent Insights: Navigating the landscape for enterprise organizations. (Part 1 of 3)
Join us for this special three-part series where the N2K Cyber Talent Insights team guides you through effective strategies to develop your cybersecurity team, helping you stay ahead in the constantly changing cybersecurity landscape. In the first episode of the series on cybersecurity workforce...
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Unveiling the updated NICE Framework & cybersecurity education’s future.
The Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) (NIST Special Publication 800-181, revision 1) provides a set of building blocks for describing the Tasks, Knowledge, and Skills (TKS) that are needed to perform cybersecurity work by individuals or teams. Through these building blocks…
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Special Editions include extended interviews and bonus content that takes a deeper dive into some of the topics we cover on our daily show.
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