With our busy lives and schedules it can be hard to keep up with all the new, yet relevant and interesting, cybersecurity information floating around. From security updates to new vulnerabilities to rapidly evolving concepts like passwordless authentication, there’s a lot to take in.
Podcasts are a great and efficient way to stay informed considering how easy it is to integrate them into your daily routine. They’re a great companion to keep you engaged while doing tasks that require little to no attention — folding laundry, commuting or exercising.
Below, we’ve rounded up the 8 Best Cybersecurity Podcasts you should listen to in 2022.
1. The Shared Security Show
Hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright
Website: https://sharedsecurity.net/
Average episode length: 30 minutes
Episode frequency: Weekly
What to expect: A show brought to you by cybersecurity professionals that explores the trust users put into people and technology.
Tune in via: Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, Spotify, YouTube
The Shared Security Show started back in 2009 when the topic of cybersecurity was not nearly as hot as what it is today. Hosts Tom Eston and Scott Wright cover a wide range of topics every week, from IoT, mobile devices and PoS threats. A huge amount of research is gathered for every episode and the result is a conversation that’s sure to be relevant to everyone’s online lifestyle.
2. Down the Security Rabbit Hole
Hosted by Rafal Los and James Jardine
Website: http://podcast.wh1t3rabbit.net/
Average episode length: 45 minutes
Episode frequency: Weekly (Every Tuesday)
What to expect: Episode by episode, this podcast aims to tackle the vulnerabilities of SMBs, healthcare security and cybersecurity-related laws.
Tune in via: RSS, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts
Rafal Los started this podcast back in 2011 with one simple goal – to entertain listeners while providing a work-safe show that could educate and help listeners do their job better. Down the Security Rabbit Hole hosts industry experts, governmental leaders and everyone in between all with the aim to get you to change the way you think about your company’s security.
3. BarCode
Hosted by Chris Glanden
Website: https://thebarcodepodcast.com/
Average episode length: 45 minutes
Episode frequency: Weekly
What to expect: An easy-going, relaxed space where cybersecurity professionals can gain wisdom and insights.
Tune in via: Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, TuneIn
Now here’s a podcast with a twist. Cybersecurity professional Chris Glanden is joined every week by Tony, the show’s virtual bartender. Listeners can kick back, relax and tap into the wisdom and thoughts of the industry’s elite. The result? Cybersecurity’s best virtual happy hour!
4. Smashing Security
Hosted by Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault
Website: https://www.smashingsecurity.com/
Average episode length: 60 minutes
Episode frequency: Weekly (Every Wednesday)
What to expect: News and views from the world of cybersecurity, hacking, and internet threats.
Tune in via: Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, Spotify, RRS, Overcast
While the topic of cybersecurity is usually seen as serious, podcast hosts Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault describe their show as “hilarious and helpful.” The light-hearted show covers weekly news topics such as cybercrime, hacking and online privacy. This is a great listen to anyone starting out in the industry given the laid-back and inviting nature of this show.
5. Technovation with Peter High
Hosted by Peter High
Website: https://www.metisstrategy.com/technovation-podcast/
Average episode length: 25 minutes
Episode frequency: Bi-weekly
What to expect: Each episode explores the technology trends that are transforming business, and the leaders driving digital change inside their organizations.
Tune in via: Apple podcasts and Google podcasts
Technovation, hosted by Peter High, features conversations with top executives (CIOs, CDOs and CTOs) as well as thought leaders. The show focuses on the intersection between business, technology and innovation. In each episode, delivered bi-weekly, listeners get to hear about the technology trends that are transforming business and hear from the leaders driving digital change within their organizations.
6. Unsupervised Learning
Hosted by Daniel Miessler
Website: https://danielmiessler.com/podcast/
Average episode length: 15 minutes
Episode frequency: Weekly (Every Monday)
What to expect: Exploring the intersection of security, technology, and society — and what might be coming next.
Tune in via: Apple podcasts and Spotify
Daniel Miessler is one of the world’s top information security experts. He spends 5 – 20 hours a week consuming content related to security, technology and society. He then turns all that knowledge into a condensed and concise episode that’s shared with his large listener and reader database (50,000 people). You can expect Daniel to cover cybersecurity news or dedicated episodes to major stories with in-depth commentary.
7. Risky Business
Hosted by Patrick Gray
Website: https://risky.biz/
Average episode length: 60 minutes
Episode frequency: Weekly
What to expect: Your weekly dose of information security news and in-depth interviews with industry luminaries.
Tune in via: Apple podcasts and Spotify
Risky Business is one of the oldest podcasts around. Established in 2007 (before podcasting was really a thing) Patrick Gray started to cover a wide range of information security topics along with insights from fellow experts. When described as “pacy without the waffle” you know you’re in for an hour of straight up, in-depth information with this show.
8. Hacking Humans
Hosted by Dave Bittner and Joe Carrigan
Website: https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/hacking-humans
Average episode length: 40 minutes
Episode frequency: Weekly
What to expect: Take a look behind the social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines with hosts Dave and Joe.
Tune in via: Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, Spotify, RRS, Overcast, Stitcher
Hacking Humans is just one of the many podcasts brought to you by Dave Bittner and Joe Carrigan as part of The Cyberwire network. This podcast may be particularly interesting for listeners who are interested in the connection between cybersecurity and psychology. As a bonus look out for their pithy episodes that explore commonly used industry terms and concepts.