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And Security For AllAuthor: Kim Hakim
Cyber security is not only important to everyone, it is critical to the future of every American. Each show details specific points in history and provides guidance and insights of both a technical and societal nature to help you understand and address cyber security issues more effectively. Our approach makes the often misunderstood and highly technical jargon of cyber security advisories, and popular media digestible for anyone that listens.brbr Anyone that leverages or uses internet and cyber related services, which in todays world is basically everyone, stands to benefit from the show. Youll gain insight into the reality of the space around cyber security and learn more details and truths on what is actually necessary to operate and be more secure at both the business and personal levels in an ever-changing technology space. We can help you truly understand a vast technology space and be better prepared in a dynamic technology ecosystem. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Inside The Lion’s Den: Part 2
Tuesday, 25 November, 2025
In this follow-up episode, guest host Jonathan Kimmitt sits down again with Matthew Maynard, Security Operations Specialist at BJC HealthCare and Dark Web Researcher, to take an even deeper dive into the inner workings of ransomware crews and the people behind them. Matthew takes listeners deeper into the “lion’s den,” revealing what he has learned from directly engaging with threat actors on the dark web—how they think, how they operate, and why the human element inside these criminal ecosystems matters more than most organizations realize. In this episode, they break down: What motivated Matthew to enter ransomware intelligence and begin infiltrating criminal groupsHow ransomware crews recruit, organize, and operate like legitimate businessesKey differences between the clear web and dark web, and common misconceptionsEssential OPSEC practices and how both researchers and criminals protect their identitiesHow personas are created and maintained when engaging directly with threat actorsHuman drivers of cybercrime—from financial incentive to desperation and coercionInsider risks, layoffs, and how human vulnerability contributes to modern breachesMajor intelligence wins and insights that help organizations make stronger security decisions This episode offers rare, firsthand insight into the techniques, mindset, and operational flow of active cybercriminals—paired with practical guidance for defenders. Whether you’re in security leadership, incident response, threat intel, or simply curious about the dark web, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and expand your understanding of today’s most dangerous threats. Listen now and hear why knowing your adversary is one of the most powerful defenses in cybersecurity.
