Hollywood can turn a cyberattack into glowing graphics, frantic typing, and total system control in seconds. But beneath the technical nonsense, hacker movies sometimes capture something real about cybersecurity.

In this episode of The Art of Security, co-hosts Josh Davies and Tyler Reguly revisit hacker movies and shows including Hackers, WarGames, Sneakers, Mr. Robot, The Matrix Reloaded, and more. They examine what Hollywood gets right, what it gets spectacularly wrong, and the real-world security lessons hiding behind the drama.

The conversation explores:

• Why Hackers remains a cybersecurity cult classic
• Whether hackers can really control traffic lights and broadcasts
• How real security tools and techniques appear on screen
• Why fictional hackers have inspired generations of practitioners

Are hacker movies helping audiences understand cybersecurity, or have they been teaching us the wrong lessons all along?

Listen now, then tell us: Which hacker movie gets cybersecurity right, and which one gets it completely wrong?

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Your AI has access. But does It have too much?

AI can help organizations move faster, automate work, and unlock new opportunities. But when AI systems can access sensitive data, connect to business tools, or take actions on a user's behalf, governance becomes an operational security priority.

In this episode of The Art of Security, co-host Josh Davies speaks with Gina Cardelli, Principal Security Strategist at Fortra, about how organizations can adopt AI without losing visibility or control. They examine what recent AI security incidents can teach businesses about excessive permissions, exposed infrastructure, third-party tools, shadow AI, and the risks of moving too quickly.

Gina also explains how threat modeling, continuous monitoring, least privilege, and cross-functional AI councils can help organizations understand an AI system's potential blast radius and manage risk as its capabilities evolve.

Listen to learn:

• Why AI governance cannot be treated as a one-time policy exercise
• How to threat model AI use cases before deployment
• Why continuous monitoring is essential for AI systems and agents
• How third-party AI tools can introduce data and supply chain risks
• What organizations can do about shadow AI
• Why many AI security failures still begin with familiar vulnerabilities
• How to introduce practical controls without bringing AI innovation to a halt

AI governance doesn't have to be perfect on day one. But organizations need to understand how AI is being used, what it can access, and what could happen if something goes wrong.

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Is cybersecurity really facing a skills shortage or are businesses just unwilling to train the next generation?

In episode 10 of The Art of Security, Josh Davies and Tyler Reguly are joined by Dema Gorkun, cybersecurity student at MacEwan University, leader of the Student Ethical Hacking Club, and OWASP collaborator. Dema shares a candid student's-eye view of what today's cybersecurity education gets right, where it falls short, and how curiosity, home labs, and community involvement matter more than any resume. From vibe coding pitfalls to phishing projects that triggered emergency CEO meetings, this conversation explores the future of cybersecurity talent — and how to stand out in an AI-driven hiring landscape.

Whether you're a student, a hiring manager, or a seasoned practitioner wondering how to mentor the next wave of talent, this episode offers a refreshing, unfiltered look at how we create the security artists of the future.

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Canada's Bill C-8 has received Royal Assent. But what does that actually mean for cybersecurity teams, critical infrastructure operators, telecommunications providers, and vendors selling into Canadian organizations?

In this bonus episode of The Art of Security, Brent Arnold of INQ Law about the impact of Bill C-8, also known as An Act Respecting Cyber Security. They discuss the law's focus on telecommunications security, critical cyber systems, minimum cybersecurity requirements, incident preparedness, and the growing importance of supply chain risk.

This bonus conversation follows episode 9, After the Breach: Ransomware, Data Loss, and the Legal Fallout.

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What really happens after a data breach?

In this episode of The Art of Security, hosts Josh Davies and Tyler Reguly are joined by Brent Arnold of INQ Law to unpack the legal, operational, and business fallout that follows a breach. From ransomware negotiations and breach reporting obligations to data loss, regulatory risk, and recovery planning, Brent shares what organizations need to know when a cyber incident becomes a legal crisis.

The conversation also explores why preparation matters, how process failures often matter as much as technical ones, and why knowing where your sensitive data lives is critical before an incident happens.

If you work in cybersecurity, risk, compliance, or business leadership, this episode offers a practical look at what comes next when data is exposed, stolen, or held hostage.

Listen now for practical insights on ransomware response, legal risk, and recovery.

Cybersecurity is one of the few professions where the learning never stops. New technologies, evolving threats, and the rapid rise of AI constantly reshape what security professionals need to know.

In this episode of The Art of Security, Josh Davies and Tyler Reguly sit down with Dr. Mansour Alqarni of Fanshawe College to explore the current state of cybersecurity education and what it takes to build the next generation of security professionals.

They discuss the cybersecurity skills gap, the role of colleges and universities in preparing students for the workforce, the balance between theory and hands-on experience, and whether cybersecurity should be considered an entry-level career path. The conversation also dives into the impact of AI on security operations, hiring, and education and why critical thinking and continuous learning may be more important than ever.

Whether you're a student considering a career in cybersecurity, a hiring manager evaluating talent, or a seasoned practitioner looking to stay ahead of industry changes, this episode offers valuable insights into how cybersecurity professionals are trained, developed, and prepared for the challenges ahead.

Topics covered: • The different paths to a cybersecurity career • Teaching security in the age of AI • Practical experience vs academic theory • AI's impact on SOC analysts and security teams • The importance of soft skills and trust

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Why do vulnerabilities like Heartbleed, PrintNightmare, and Log4Shell get memorable names while thousands of other CVEs go unnoticed?

In this episode of The Art of Security, Josh Davies and Tyler Reguly debate whether named vulnerabilities help cybersecurity awareness or create dangerous hype cycles. From CVE identifiers and responsible disclosure to media sensationalism and "boy who cried wolf" fatigue, the conversation explores how branding vulnerabilities impacts SOC teams, executives, researchers, and the wider industry.

A must-watch for SOC analysts, threat researchers, vulnerability management teams, CISOs, business leaders, and cybersecurity practitioners who want to understand how vulnerability naming and security hype shape real-world response, risk perception, incident prioritization, and executive decision-making.

We're told to patch fast, trust updates, and rely on the software ecosystems that power modern business. But what happens when that trust becomes the attack vector itself?

In this episode of The Art of Security, Josh Davies and Tyler Reguly dive into the growing world of software supply chain compromise — from malicious open source packages and compromised dependencies to sleeper-agent style attacks that quietly infiltrate trusted projects for years before striking at scale.

Josh and Tyler unpack how attackers are weaponizing trust, automation, and AI-assisted development to spread compromise at scale, while exploring practical defenses and why today's "patch immediately" mindset may no longer be enough.

When trust is the delivery mechanism, every dependency becomes part of your attack surface.

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When one organization gets breached, attackers don't just win — they get better.

In this episode of The Art of Security, we explore a powerful idea: Cybersecurity isn't a solo fight but a shared one. And when defenders collaborate, everyone gets stronger.

Josh Davies and Tyler Reguly are joined by Jennifer Quaid and Bob Gordon from the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX) to break down what effective collaboration really looks like in practice. From real-world intelligence sharing to cross-industry cooperation, they unpack how organizations can turn threat data into actionable defense and why keeping insights siloed only benefits attackers.

You'll learn:

• Why "when one wins, we all win" is more than just a slogan
• How intelligence sharing improves detection, response, and resilience
• The role of trust, community, and diverse perspectives in cybersecurity

If you think cybersecurity is just about tools and technology, this conversation will challenge that assumption. Because in today's threat landscape, defense is a team sport.

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In this episode of The Art of Security, Josh Davies and Tyler Reguly take a hard look at vulnerability management (VM) — one of the oldest and most widely adopted practices in cybersecurity — and ask a simple question: are we doing it wrong?

Joined by special guest Robert "RSnake" Hansen, we unpack the critical differences between vulnerability management and patch management, and explore why treating them as the same thing may be holding organizations back.

From the overwhelming volume of CVEs to the limitations of scoring systems like CVSS, this conversation challenges conventional thinking. Why do so few vulnerabilities actually lead to real-world breaches or business loss? And if that's the case, why are security teams still trying to patch everything?

This episode is all about cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly reduces risk. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by vulnerability backlogs or questioned whether your VM program is actually making an impact, this conversation will challenge your assumptions — and give you a new lens to think about security.