Podcasts are here to stay. They are an alternative to visual entertainment and accessible on the go. You can listen to them from your smartphone, tablet, or computer while doing almost anything.
Podcasts are free entertainment loaded with tons of information. It all depends on what you want to listen to, the subjects you are interested in, and being able to find those podcasters that do a great job telling a story or talking to a guest in a way that catches your attention and makes you want to go from one episode to the next one.
There are tons of cybersecurity experts that have created their podcasts as a way of nurturing the audience interested in the field, sharing what they have learned through their many years of experience, and discussing everything that is happening in the industry.
In this blog post, we want to share with you our top favorite cybersecurity podcasts. We believe they are a great option, especially for those who are considering making a career change into the field.
1- The Unsupervised Learning Podcast, by Daniel Miessler
Every Monday, Daniel Miessler, a highly recognized infosec expert, shares an overview of the most current cybersecurity events. If something hits the news, Daniel will talk about it, and if it is something very important he will dedicate an entire episode to discuss and explain what and why something happened.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts
New episode: Every Monday
Website: https://danielmiessler.com/podcast/
2- Darknet Diaries, by Jack Rhysider
The cybersecurity expert, Jack Rhysider, educates and entertains his listeners about the cyber-threats in the world. This podcast is all about hackers, breaches, and cybercrime happening right in front of us without us even noticing them.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS
New episode: Bi-weekly
Website: https://darknetdiaries.com/
3- The CyberWire Daily Podcast, by David Bittner
This podcast is a bit different from the rest, as it is run by a news service instead of a cybersecurity expert. On a daily basis, they discuss the latest events and news of the cybersecurity industry, so listeners can have a better understanding of cyberspace.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, RSS
New episode: Every weekday
Website: https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/daily-podcast
4- Smashing Security, by Graham Cluely and Carole Theriault
A fun and informative podcast that guides you through cybersecurity news as well as the theory that supports this field. Graham and Carole have managed to make this as lighthearted as possible while still being able to address cybercrime. They usually go over different real-life situations in which organizations used scams to trick their customers to do something.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast
New episode: Every week
Website: https://www.smashingsecurity.com/
5- Security Now! By Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson
Security Now! Is one of the longest-running cybersecurity podcasts, and it’s the perfect place to listen to relevant cybersecurity topics. On a weekly basis, Leo and Steve deep dive into a 2-hour conversation where they review important issues, like personal computer security, as well as long-standing problems, concerns and solutions.
Listen on: iTunes, RSS, Podnova
New episode: Every week
Website: https://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm
At CyberWarrior Academy we want to encourage you to start listening to these podcasts on a weekly basis. You can do it while exercising, walking the dog, or driving to work. Consider this as a good step towards your cybersecurity training.
