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Do you know what to do as a cyber incident or breach unfolds? Your team should have an incident response plan, but it could just be collecting dust on the shelf. That's where tabletops come into play. On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler talk with Senior Security Consultant Thomas Millar about his experience developing and moderating Tabletop Exercises (TTX). Thomas walks through the process of being an InfoSec Dungeon Master and tailoring the experience to each organization's needs. Equip your earbuds and roll for initiative! About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

Agentic AI is now a part of the team, so how do you feel about it? On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff sits down with TrustedSec CTO Justin Elze to dig into how AI fits into offensive security. They explore the new risks introduced by agentic tooling, the practical ways AI is already being used in penetration tests, and how red teams are putting models to work for broader coverage, payload generation, and vulnerability research. They make the case for keeping humans oversight and how the value of AI depends on the judgment of the people using it. About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

Let's talk home automations, where the lights, the locks, the thermostat, and the doorbell all have opinions (and an internet connection). On this episode, Geoff and Skyler sit down to chat with TrustedSec's Adam Compton, a Principal Security Consultant and resident "Automator." Even though Adam resides in a farmhouse built in the 1800s, his home is anything but outdated. From automatic window blinds to driveway gates, Adam has automated just about everything he can. Listen as we discuss favorite websites, resources, and hardware hacks for all your home automation needs. Skyler and Adam go on a verbal side-quest to discuss going fully local when it comes to smart home assistants. Join us for another fun episode that just might have you saying, "Alexa, you're fired!" Resources: Home Assistant - https://www.home-assistant.io/ Aqara - https://www.aqara.com/en/  About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

We're back, by way of Vegas! After a summer break, Geoff and Skyler are kicking off Season 9 of the Security Noise Podcast with tales from Hacker Summer Camp (AKA - Black Hat and DEF CON)! We are joined by Principal Security Engineer Mike Spitzer, who gave a Black Hat Training, and Senior Security Consultant James Williams, who spoke at both cons this year about his social engineering tool "Reel." They're here to give us the good, the bad, the ugly, and the pleasant surprises. We compare each con, how they have changed over the years, and things that caught their attention while they roamed the floors of each. Join us as we welcome our friends home from Hacker Summer Camp and out of that desert heat! About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

It's a dramatic ending... of Season 8! On this episode of Security Noise, we are talking about the metaphorical soap opera that AI created. Since OpenAI was founded in 2015 as a non-profit AI lab, it has brought on dramatic interactions between its founders, culminating in a lawsuit in which Elon Musk sued cofounders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman over claims that OpenAI has "betrayed" its founding mission. We talk about allllll the drama in this season finale, joined by TrustedSec's Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone, entertaining the implications of the recent OpenAI trial and the BIG personalities that are shaping AI's future. Who will have control over that future? Investors, non-profits, founders, or giant tech platforms? And what does that mean for the rest of us, beyond Silicon Valley? About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

On this episode of Security Noise, we are joined by TrustedSec Founder and CEO Dave Kennedy and IR Practice Lead Ryan Macfarlane to talk about the Canvas LMS Ransomware incident. HOLD ON TO YOUR GRADES as we dive into the attack details, response strategies, and overall outlook for cybersecurity in education and beyond! From the initial breach to the scramble to restore systems, we break down exactly how attackers exploited vulnerabilities in one of the most widely used learning management platforms in the world. About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

AI and automation are giving attackers unprecedented speed and scale — so how do defenders fight back? On this episode of Security Noise, we are joined by Carlos Perez, Director of Security Intelligence at TrustedSec, and John Dwyer, Deputy CTO and Head of ARC Labs at Binary Defense. They sit down with Geoff on Skyler to discuss how AI and automation are fundamentally reshaping the way defenders think, work, and respond. They unpack how machine speed and intelligent tooling are raising the stakes on both sides of the attack surface. From the power and limitations of open source security to the emergence of AI-assisted attack methodologies, this episode challenges defenders to rethink their strategies before adversaries outpace them. What does it takes to stay ahead in an environment where the pace of change is the biggest threat of all? In this episode: - How AI is transforming threat hunting and detection engineering - Why open source security is more critical than ever - How attackers are already using AI — and what that means for defenders - What the future of security operations actually looks like About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Hack the planet! Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

What if learning cybersecurity felt less like a compliance checkbox and more like an adventure? In this episode, Geoff and Skyler sit down with two special guests to explore how gamification is revolutionizing the way people learn about security tactics and concepts. TrustedSec's Senior Security Consultant Travis Kaun drops in to talk about his latest community offering: Dungeons and Daemons, a web-based RPG that simulates a "live" engagement as a Red Teamer. We are also joined by Tim Doerges who is Lead Developer of Backdoors & Breaches at Black Hills InfoSec to talk about how this incident response card game has taken off since its launch and what developments are on the horizon. See demos of these games on YouTube to get a better understanding of why the future of cybersecurity education could be through gamified experiences. YouTube podcast video - https://youtu.be/rngJj3NFk0k  About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources. Resources: Backdoors and Breaches - https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/tools/backdoorsandbreaches/ Dungeons and Demons - https://dnd.trustedsec.net TrustedSec - https://trustedsec.com Black Hills Security - https://blackhillsinfosec.com MetaCTF platform - https://metactf.com

On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler are joined by NyxGeek to discuss his suite of Azure bypass techniques that focus on user enumeration (which sometimes border on absurd). Since these techniques leave no trace, what does it mean to the organizations trusting authentication logs? We also discuss Microsoft's response to his findings and Geoff's suspicion that he may be responsible for a couple of table flips over at the MS HQ. Read NyxGeek's latest blog here: https://trustedsec.com/blog/full-disclosure-a-third-and-fourth-azure-sign-in-log-bypass-found About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

Let's find a CVE! On this episode of Security Noise, we explore the cutting-edge use of AI in vulnerability research, exploit development, and cybersecurity defense. Guests Christopher Paschen, Research Practice Lead at TrustedSec, and Principal Security Consultant Justin Bollinger sit down with Geoff and Skyler to discuss how frontier AI models are transforming security practices, the ethical implications, and the future of AI-driven hacking and defense. About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

How is incident response (IR) changing as threats are advancing? Increasing attack speeds and dropping exfiltration times have responders on high alert. On this episode of Security Noise, we invite TrustedSec's Incident Response Practice Lead Ryan Macfarlane on the podcast to discuss current findings in the digital forensics and IR space and how AI impacts cybersecurity. Ryan also talks about his time as an FBI Cyber agent. About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

It's our 10TH ANNIVERSARY! In this episode of Security Noise, we react to some significant developments in InfoSec, including Microsoft's integration of Sysmon into Windows. We are joined by TrustedSec Founder and CEO David Kennedy to celebrate a decade of our podcast and talk about the early years. As we reminisce, Skyler digs through the archives and pulls up some old clips to see how TrustedSec has evolved in the cybersecurity space over the years. Lastly, but not leastly, we are joined by Senior Security Consultant Kelsey Segrue as she gives her analysis on the U.S. Government's newly-conquered control over TikTok and we discuss the future of social media platforms. About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

AI seems to be everywhere in 2026. This can be problematic when it goes undetected in our personal interactions, including our romantic lives though dating apps, catfishing, or romance scams. In this special Valentine's Day episode, Geoff and Skyler talk about the rise in spam tactics, the use of AI in catfishing and social engineering, and the "Dead Internet" theory. They tested some of these tactics, armed with a highly-trained LLM (Love Language Model), and made a "phishy" phone call to TrustedSec's Director of Software Security, Scott White. Find out if their social engineering attempt works and listen now!  About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

Data security relies on clarity around authorization controls and assets, but AI tools can risk exposure sensitive information as they are increasingly being integrated into everything we use. In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff is joined by Principal Security Consultant Drew Kirkpatrick as they dive into the use of LLMs such as Microsoft Copilot at organizations and its implications for data security and authorization. They explore the importance of data classification policies and the potential risks associated with using AI tools at work. The conversation also touches on the effectiveness of data leak protection controls and the need for a review process for agent deployment. What's the agent doing behind the scenes and is it connecting to other agents? About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.

Who will win Hacker Family Feud? On this special, year-end episode of Security Noise, we are gathering the fam around the digital fireplace for a hacker-themed game night! Geoff and Skyler are having TrustedSec's Jason Lang, Scott White, Rob Simon, Paul Koblitz, Martin Bos, and Chris Boesch duke it out to see which team can guess the most popular answers to cybersecurity industry questions. What is the most overused password in real-world breaches? What is the first thing a red teamer does after gaining access to a box? What's the most annoying part of a pentest engagement? Find out what the survey says and watch now!  About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the infosec topics that interest them the most. Find more cybersecurity resources on our website at https://trustedsec.com/resources.