WELCOME TO THE SECURITY COCKTAIL HOUR PODCAST

Are your organization's security gaps leaving the door wide open for attackers? In this  episode of the Security Cocktail Hour podcast, co-hosts Joe Patti and Adam Roth sit down with seasoned penetration tester and identity security expert Jason Luttrell.

Jason shares fascinating stories from his days of hacking banks, infiltrating data centers, and even dumpster diving, all legitimate work for his customers, to expose the vulnerabilities they never knew existed. Discover why physical security is just as critical as digital defenses and how attackers exploit overlooked entry points.

Later, the discussion shifts to the evolving landscape of identity management and why protecting access credentials is the cornerstone of modern cybersecurity. Learn about the latest best practices for managing passwords, including the use of password managers, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and techniques to avoid common pitfalls you may be using. Plus, hear Jason's take on emerging alternatives like passkeys and why they might still be a long way from replacing passwords entirely.

In this episode, leadership trainer, EMT, and former NYPD officer Mike Chanat joins us for a dive into the unique cybersecurity challenges facing EMTs and other first responders. Mike flips the script on hosts Adam Roth and Joe Patti, asking them to share realistic cybersecurity tips that protect both medical responders and their patients. And Mike shows us how the focus on communication, mindset and empathy he brings to his students will also make a difference in cybersecurity.

Organized retail crime is more complex than you might think—it's not small-time shoplifting, it's big business run by bad people. In this episode, Doug Horsting, a loss prevention expert from a major retail chain, and Dean Takacs,  CEO of Detective Analytics, join hosts Joe and Adam to reveal how they're using technology to enhance traditional investigation techniques to keep up with increasingly bold and sophisticated criminals. Discover how AI, data, and most importantly, trust and collaboration with law enforcement are transforming retail loss prevention, and what cybersecurity experts in the digital world can learn from their success.

Cybersecurity breaches happen for many reasons, but one factor stands out: human error. In this episode, we gather top experts from across the security field to share their personal stories of mistakes made, how they recovered, and the hard-earned lessons that followed. Tune in for practical advice and insights from seasoned professionals who know that no one is immune to making a mistake — no matter how experienced.

Can government and private industry really work together? They can, and nobody knows this better than Jennifer Gold, president of New York Metro InfraGard and Chief Information Security Officer of Risk Aperture. In this episode, Jennifer helps us understand how cybercriminals are innovating, the new challenges AI and deep fakes present, and how leaders like her are bringing together public and private security experts to counter those threats. Closer to home, Jennifer shares her insights on how you can protect your family from cyber risks.

In this episode, industry veteran Gurinder Bhatti tells us how seizing an opportunity propelled him from an internship to a thriving career in cybersecurity. 

From navigating unexpected outages to landing a spot on NBC News, Gurinder recounts the lessons learned and takeaways from his experiences in his varied career. He discusses the importance of learning through experience, constantly adapting, and the bold moves that accelerated his career forward.

Why are data breaches escalating, even in companies with massive security budgets? In this episode, we reveal the hidden factors fueling the rise of breaches that expose the data of hundreds of millions of people at a time. Has this become the new normal, or will things get better? Tune in to learn what’s really going on behind the scenes in cybersecurity, and how companies keep failing to protect your personal information.

Our panel of cyber security all-stars dishes on how the industry is thinking about and handling artificial intelligence (AI). Get ready for surprising insights on hot topics like deepfakes, privacy and the real dangers and promise of AI. What they believe everyone should worry about most will surprise you.

Thanks to guests Francie Dudrey, Mike Pedrick and Chris Roberts.

This is our first panel discussion - tell us in the comments if you like it and want to see more!

With fierce competition and the rise of AI, the job market for information security sure ain't what it used to be. Security recruiter Alexandra Nickoli shares her advice for landing a job in this tough market. Plus, get her veteran insights on:

• How today compares to the dark days of 2009;
• When we'll pull out of this tailspin;
• Whether AI will prove a benefit or a challenge for job seekers in the future.

Information security demands both brains and mental toughness. Watch how podcast co-host Adam Roth sharpens his mind with an intense boxing workout with trainer Phil Russo.

In this special Afterparty episode, discover how boxing boosts not only physical health but also sharpens mental resilience - essential skills for tackling cybersecurity challenges. You'll learn how the discipline and community built through fitness parallel the perseverance needed to succeed in information security.

People often take a non-traditional path into the field of information  security, and Nathali Cano’s journey is one of the most unique we’ve  ever encountered. How she became “a social worker that happens to be a  cybersecurity engineer” is a fascinating story of a single mom making  opportunities for herself out of nothing but hard work and  determination, and how she continues to give back to the community. Join  us for an episode you’ll want to hear until the end.

When you lead an information security organization, you get asked one question constantly: Are we secure? Veteran Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Douglas Marzano joins us to discuss how to answer this seemingly simple question, which cuts to the core of the security leader’s job of managing perceptions and expectations. Whether you’re a ‘civilian’ looking to understand the real art of security or a security technologist who wonders what the boss does all day, tune in for an episode that might change the way you look at the field.