Need to catch up on this summer's security news? In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler chat with TrustedSec Founder and CEO Dave Kennedy about recent national security breaches, the role of AI in software development, and the challenges of public awareness regarding cyber threats. How have national security disclosures impacted politics? How has AI influenced trends in cyber attacks? Listen now as we discuss the state of cybersecurity in 2025!

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.

Security Noise is back for its 8th season! The weather is getting cooler but we are still chatting about our experiences in Las Vegas for "Hacker Summer Camp." In this episode, Geoff and Skyler speak with Senior Security Consultants David Boyd and Whitney Phillips about their experiences at DEFCON 33 and Black Hat 2025. We discuss the evolution of DEFCON, the challenges of navigating large conferences, and tips for making the most of your experience.

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.

Hack the planet! In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler chat with TrustedSec CSO & VP of Consulting Martin Bos and Principal Security Consultant Mike Felch about the evolution of hacker culture. They talk about their early experiences with hacking, cyber tech, and movies as well as cultural shifts over the years and how it has impacted the conference experience. Join us for a trip down memory lane with some cybersecurity pros!

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.

On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler chat with Security Consultant Shane Jones about how AI can accelerate workflows and the pros and cons of using automation in penetration testing. Skyler covers his experiences with voice cloning, which AI tools assisted his engagement, and how he was able to trick the IVR system.

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, Geoff and Skyler chat with Identity Security Architect Sean Metcalf about securing Active Directory, Entra, DS, and that messy space in between. Sean also talks about his recent presentation at RSA, common challenges in the identity security space, frequently seen penetration test findings, and more!

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.

Who doesn't love a new tool? In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler talk to Senior Research Analyst Alex Ball about his new open-source tool DIT Explorer. DIT Explorer opens a .dit file of your choosing (NTDS.dit is the file housing the data for Windows Active Directory), loads the directory schema, and presents the objects as a tree. Alex takes us through the tool's functions, why and how he created it, and upcoming updates.

Learn more about DIT Explorer in Alex's blog: https://trustedsec.com/blog/exploring-ntds-dit-part-1-cracking-the-surface-with-dit-explorer

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 Encrypt now offers certificates with 6-day lifetimes but what does that mean for the commercial TLS trust anchor world? On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler are joined by Principal Security Consultant Justin Bollinger to discuss new options for certificate lifetimes and the implications of the new maximum ages, good and bad.

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.

In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler talk with IR Practice Lead Carlos Perez and Security Consultant Zach Bevilacqua about the world of security operations. They discuss current trends, the role of AI, challenges with traditional SIEM tools, and the value of proper logging and monitoring configurations. How important are proactive measures and effective communication within SOC teams? Find out what our team has to say on this episode of Security Noise! 

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.

How has email security evolved over the years? What challenges do organizations face in protecting against sophisticated phishing attacks? Find out on this episode of Security Noise! Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are becoming increasingly common and sophisticated. In this episode, Geoff and Skyler speak with Incident Response Security Consultant Olivia Cate and Director of Advisory Innovation Rocky Brockway about BEC and what you can do to prepare your organization. We discuss which types of organizations are most vulnerable, the increasing rate of BEC attacks, and the methods used by attackers. Find out more about our Incident Response services on our website. 

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.

In this episode, Geoff and Skyler talk with TrustedSec Security Consultants Whitney Phillips and Justin Bollinger about their recent presentations and experiences at CactusCon in Mesa, Arizona. Justin delves deep into the complexities surrounding the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identification process and bug bounty programs, highlighting key challenges security researchers face. Whitney shares her expertise on crafting and delivering impactful conference presentations, offering valuable insights into preparation, audience engagement techniques, and managing presentation anxiety. Both consultants provide their unique perspectives on the conference highlights, including notable keynotes, networking opportunities, and emerging security trends discussed at this prominent Southwest cybersecurity event.

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.