Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast (DtSR)
This is Cybersecurity's premier podcast. Running strong since 2011 Rafal Los, James Jardine, and Jim Tiller bring a no-nonsense, non-commercial approach to our profession. DtSR brings interviews and discussion with people you want to meet, and stories you have to hear. So whether you're just starting out, or are decades deep into your career, you'll always learn something on this show.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 708
- Years Active
- 2011 - 2025
DtSR Episode 590 - Can Procurement Save the CISO
TL;DR: On this week's episode, James Beeson once again joins Rafal & James, with guest-host Tom Venables to talk about procurement's involvement in the security of an enterprise. What does procuremen…
DtSR Episode 589 - The More Things Change w Joe Dibiase
TL;DR:
This week's episode features one of the all-time greats. Joe Dibiase was the first CISO I worked under when I joined GE Power Systems back in the early 2000s and he's had a rather amazing car…
DtSR Episode 588 - This is How We Get to Software Liability
TL;DR:
This week's episode has the one and only Jeremiah Grossman on the show to talk about liability in software, some of the fundamental problems with cyber security, the market forces that move (or…
DtSR Episode 587 - A Framework for Defensible Security Programs w Bo Birdwell 3-3
Tl;DR:
Part 3 of 3: This episode is the big reveal with details and a how-to, in a 3-part series presented by Bo Birdwell, on how to build a defensible security program using compliance to drive great…
DtSR Episode 587 - A Framework for Defensible Security Programs w Bo Birdwell 2-3
Tl;DR:
Part 2 of 3: This episode is the set-up, the problem statement, and overview of Bo's approach, in a 3-part series presented by Bo Birdwell, on how to build a defensible security program using c…
DtSR Episode 587 - A Framework for Defensible Security Programs w Bo Birdwell 1-3
Tl;DR:
Part 1 of 3: This episode is the introduction of a 3-part series presented by Bo Birdwell, on how to build a defensible security program using compliance to drive greater security improvement. …
DtSR Episode 586 - Trending Security Services w Joel Scambray
TL;DR: This week Joel Scambray joins James and I to talk about the trends and observations from the world of professional services. Joel is a long-time leader in the professional services delivery sp…
DtSR Episode 585 - James Beeson: A CISO Life
TL;DR:
This episode is part of the Leadership series of episodes, with the one and only James Beeson. James is one of the quintessential CISOs who is successful in both his craft and business world. I…
DtSR Episode 584 - Explaining the Tech w Chris Davis
TL;DR: This week, I virtually sat down 1 on 1 with my long-time friend, cyber security veteran, and fellow smartass Christopher Davis to talk about the state of pre-sales (sales engineering) in our …
DtSR Episode 583 - 2024 Is Going To Be a Doozy
TL;DR: As we talked about last year, Jim Tiller is joining us as a regular guest on an episode that looks forward (uncomfortably) to 2024 with all the mayhem and disappointment it will no doubt brin…
DtSR Episode 582 - RTO or GTFO with Bill Pelletier
TL;DR:
On this first episode of 2024, what better way to ring in the new year than to discuss the evolution of (knowledge) work? For this show, my friend Bill Pelletier joins as the Statler to my Wald…
DtSR Episode 581 - Everything On The Internet All At Once
TL;DR: This week, our good friend Jeff Collins joins Rafal & James to talk about the "everything" being on the Internet now. Whether it's presents for the kids, connected devices in the kitchen, or …
DtSR Episode 580 - Of Cyber and Snowflakes
TL;DR:
Your favorite podcast is back, after a short break, and bringing you another packed episode with Brandon Dunlap & Jim "All Tiller, no filler" Tiller where we discuss Kelly Shortridge's column "…
DtSR Episode 579 - Mike Towers on Trust in the Digital Age
TL;DR:
This week I'm joined by Mike Towers - a gentleman who has "digital trust" literally in his job title. This is an episode where we attempt to start the conversation of trust in an age of digital…
DtSR Episode 578 - Maybe A Modern Day SOC Discussion
TL;DR: I finally decided that Erik Bloch's LinkedIn posts have provoked a certain interest in a conversation about what a "modern-day" SOC should look and behave like. I then invited Jim Tiller and A…
DtSR Episode 577 - CISOs Turn at the Big Kids Table
TL;DR:
On this episode of the pod, Jim Tiller and I talk through the hot takes published about the SEC vs SolarWinds and Brown, and why so many people are getting it all wrong. I highly encourage you …
DtSR Episode 576 - Fixing Executive Security Events
TL;DR:
Executive Conference organizers - this episode is for YOU.
On today's episode of the podcast, it's just James and I on the microphone discussing all of these executive security events you may be…
DtSR Episode 575 - Crushed Under a Mountain of Security Tools
TL;DR:
This week on the pod, Andrew Morris & Tom Venables from Turnkey Consulting join me for a semi-regular check-in from the consultancy world as we discuss the overwhelming problem with technology.…
DtSR Episode 574 - HealthCare CyberSecurity is Sick
TL;DR:
This week on an interesting show that dives into the world of healthcare cybersecurity, Dan Dodson joins James and I to discuss the state of things, the reason for some of the chaos, and what t…
DtSR Episode 573 - The Urge to Converge
TL;DR
This week on the podcast Jerry Plaza from Netskope joins us to talk about the (re?)convergence between the network and security functions as policy, enforcement, and connectivity necessarily onc…