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The Rise and Fall of Conti with Geoff White
Jun 19, 2026
48m 54s
Defending with the Same AI That’s Coming for You with Chris Cochran
Jun 12, 2026
30m 15s
She Convinced the Pentagon to Let Hackers In. Legally. With Katie Moussouris
Jun 5, 2026
46m 46s
Still Getting Cloud Wrong. Here’s what to Fix. With Simon Vernon
May 29, 2026
43m 34s
The Weakest Link in a Global Life Sciences Company? People. With Dr. Kevin Jones
May 22, 2026
42m 48s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19/26 |  The Rise and Fall of Conti with Geoff White | In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined for a second time by investigative journalist and author Geoff White to discuss the extraordinary story of the Conti ransomware gang. Ahead of the latest BBC podcast series Cyber Hack, Geoff shares his expertise on Conti’s emergence as one of the original big game ransomware groups, the catastrophic attacks that brought them global attention, and the dramatic and acrimonious collapse that tore the gang apart. Contact: Have questions or comments? Em... | 48m 54s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 |  Defending with the Same AI That’s Coming for You with Chris Cochran✨ | AI securitycyber defense+3 | Chris Cochran | SANS Institute | — | AIcybersecurity+4 | — | 30m 15s | |
| 6/5/26 |  She Convinced the Pentagon to Let Hackers In. Legally. With Katie Moussouris✨ | vulnerability researchbug bounties+4 | Katie Moussouris | Luta SecuritySANS Institute | — | vulnerability disclosurebug bounty+5 | — | 46m 46s | |
| 5/29/26 |  Still Getting Cloud Wrong. Here’s what to Fix. With Simon Vernon✨ | cloud securityAI security+3 | Simon Vernon | SANS Institute | — | cloudAI+4 | — | 43m 34s | |
| 5/22/26 |  The Weakest Link in a Global Life Sciences Company? People. With Dr. Kevin Jones✨ | cybersecurityhuman behaviour+4 | Dr. Kevin Jones | BayerCardiff University | — | cybersecurityhuman behaviour+4 | — | 42m 48s | |
| 5/15/26 |  Your CISO is Now Your Chief Trust Officer with Jitender Arora✨ | cyber leadershipCISO role+4 | Jitender Arora | Deloitte North and South Europe | — | CISOtrust officer+5 | — | 43m 02s | |
| 5/8/26 |  Stories from an Expert Threat Hunter with Taz Wake✨ | threat huntingincident response+3 | Taz Wake | SANS Institutecyberleadersnetwork@sans.org | — | threat huntingincident response+4 | — | 43m 32s | |
| 5/1/26 |  How Zalando Deployed GenAI Without Handing Attackers the Keys with Florence Mottay✨ | cybersecuritygenerative AI+3 | Florence Mottay | Zalando | — | cybersecurityAI+5 | — | 40m 02s | |
| 4/24/26 |  Weathering the AI Vulnerability Storm with Gadi Evron, Rob Lee and Ed Skoudis✨ | AI-driven vulnerability discoverycybersecurity response+3 | Gadi EvronRob Lee+1 | SANSCloud Security Alliance+2 | — | AIvulnerability discovery+5 | — | 47m 44s | |
| 4/22/26 |  Defending Critical Infrastructure in Hot War with Tim Conway✨ | cybersecurityIran conflict+3 | Tim Conway | SANS Institute | Iran | cyber actorsindustrial control systems+3 | — | 49m 24s | |
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| 3/21/26 |  How Secure by Design and Public Partnerships Drive Deterrence: A Conversation with Jen Easterly✨ | cybersecuritySecure by Design+3 | Jen Easterly | SANS Institute | — | cybersecuritySecure by Design+3 | — | 48m 14s | |
| 12/19/25 |  Live Special: Securing the Connected World with Thomas Harvey✨ | cybersecuritycross-sector collaboration+3 | Thomas Harvey | Santander UK | Merchant Taylors’ HallLondon | cybersecuritycollaboration+3 | — | 32m 17s | |
| 12/12/25 |  Who Really Controls the Internet—And Why it Matters with Emily Taylor and Roxana Radu✨ | internet governancegeopolitics+3 | Emily TaylorRoxana Radu | Oxford Information LabsBlavatnik School of Government+1 | — | internet controlgovernance+3 | — | 45m 41s | |
| 12/5/25 |  Beyond Best Practice: How We Really Build a Safer Digital World with Curtis Dukes✨ | cybersecuritybest practices+3 | Curtis Dukes | Center for Internet SecurityNSA | — | cybersecuritybest practice+5 | — | 36m 42s | |
| 11/28/25 |  The Hidden Conflicts Inside Every Cyber Team with Dr. Nikki Robinson✨ | vulnerability managementhuman factors+3 | Dr. Nikki Robinson | IBM | — | vulnerability managementcybersecurity+3 | — | 39m 48s | |
| 11/21/25 |  Inside Digital Forensics: Hunting for Truth in the Dark with Heather Barnhart✨ | digital forensicscybersecurity+3 | Heather Barnhart | CellebriteSANS | — | digital forensicscybersecurity+3 | — | 43m 09s | |
| 11/14/25 |  Quantum’s Leap: How Cyber Leaders Are Preparing for the Post-Encryption Era with Applied Quantum✨ | quantum computingcybersecurity+3 | Marin IvezicDr. Kawin Boonyapredee | Applied QuantumSANS Institute | — | quantum computingcybersecurity+3 | — | 42m 25s | |
| 11/7/25 |  How Modern Threats Are Redefining the Rules of Defense with Paul Chichester✨ | cyber threatsdigital espionage+4 | Paul Chichester | UK’s National Cyber Security CentreGCHQ | — | cybersecuritythreat evolution+4 | — | 43m 49s | |
| 8/15/25 |  Bonus Episode: The Human Edge of AI | In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by SANS Chief of Research and Head of Faculty, Rob Lee, to tackle the one big issue on everyone’s mind, AI. Rob shares his expert insight on the rapid rise of AI, from mainstream adoption to cognitive impact, and examines the threats, opportunities, and where human judgment still matters. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org | 49m 14s | ||||||
| 7/18/25 |  Series Two Round-Up | In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James look back on the memorable moments of Series 2, revisiting insightful interviews and compelling discussions. They explore recurring themes such as cyber conflict, critical infrastructure protection and the shifting threat landscape. It’s a chance to reflect and gear up for what’s ahead in Series 3. To see links and learn more about the show, visit https://www.sans.org/cyber-leaders-podcast/ Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersne... | 38m 35s | ||||||
| 7/11/25 |  Life, Limb, and Infrastructure with Tim Conway | In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Tim Conway, Technical Director of ICS and SCADA, to discuss the hidden systems that keep society running, from power plants to water grids. Tim sheds light on the unique challenges of securing industrial control systems, the dangers of complacency, and why the OT world is often overlooked until something goes terribly wrong. To learn more about our guest Tim Conway and for links from the episode, visit https://www.sans.org/podcasts/cyber-l... | 48m 14s | ||||||
| 6/27/25 |  Cyber Warfare, Disinformation, and Geopolitical Risks with Dr. Bilyana Lilly | In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Dr. Bilyana Lilly, to discuss cyber disinformation, diplomacy and defense. Here Bilyana sheds light on how geopolitical risk affects technology, including cyber threats, information warfare, and the evolving global security landscape. To learn more about our guest Dr. Bilyana Lilly and for links from the episode, visit https://www.sans.org/podcasts/cyber-leaders/ Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org | 37m 30s | ||||||
| 6/27/25 |  Fighting Back with John Hubbard | In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Senior SANS instructor John Hubbard to discuss the ever-changing threat landscape and how SOC teams can stay ahead. John shares his expertise on spotting threats early, how to test your defences before the real attackers show up, and why he’s on a mission to simplify cybersecurity operations for the next generation of defenders. To learn more about our guest John Hubbard and for links from the show, visit https://www.sans.org/podcasts/cyber-le... | 50m 49s | ||||||
| 6/20/25 |  Translating Cyber Risk for a Chaotic World with Tarah Wheeler | In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Tarah Wheeler, scholar, campaigner and entrepreneur, to discuss risk, safety and security in an increasingly unstable digital world. Tarah shares her expertise on protecting the most vulnerable, navigating legal grey zones in cybersecurity research, and translating complex technical issues into action for policymakers and small businesses alike. Find more information about our guest Tarah Wheeler and episode links at https://www.sans.org/podcast... | 43m 04s | ||||||
| 6/13/25 |  The Cyber Battlefield with Max Smeets | In this episode, Ciaran and James meet Max Smeets, Co Director of Virtual Routes and Senior Researcher at the Center for Strategic Studies at ETH Zurich, to discuss how digital threats are reshaping geopolitics. Max shares his expertise on the cyber dimensions of modern warfare, and the impact of ransomware attacks on global security. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org | 45m 51s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.