Sinopsis
DIY Cyber Guy is for anyone that wants to keep hackers out of their computers. The DIY Cyber Guy, David W. Schropfer, interviews with the world's leading cyber security experts to give you easy to understand tips, tactics and tools to protect your invaluable data, and your irreplaceable reputation online.
Episodios
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#96: How to Secure SaaS Platforms That Were Designed for Productivity, Not Security
12/03/2026 Duración: 25minThe FBI warns that cybercriminals are breaching Salesforce and other SaaS platforms without exploits—just phishing, misconfigurations, and OAuth abuse. Ben Wilcox CTO of ProArch, explains how to lock down SaaS before your data walks out the door.
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#95 - Are Internet Companies Becoming Too Big To 'Fail'
09/03/2026 Duración: 26minWhen Cloudflare went down, huge parts of the internet went with it. ZeroTier CEO Andrew Gault joins DIY Cyber Guy to reveal why the internet is becoming "too big to fail" — and how resilient networks can fix it.
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#94 – How to Reduce C-Level & Executive Targeting
10/02/2026 Duración: 24minExecutives are being targeted like never before. In this episode 94, David speaks with Chris Pierson, CEO of BlackCloak.io, explain how AI, data brokers, and digital breadcrumbs are driving real-world attacks—and what leaders must do now to reduce risk.
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#93 – Can AI Be Used As A Foundation for Professional Work?
30/01/2026 Duración: 23minAI benchmarks are broken—and misplaced trust is dangerous. Our guest, Michael Sena, CSO and Co-Founder of Recall, explains why flawed AI testing creates false confidence, and how continuous, community-driven evaluation is required before AI can safely underpin professional work.
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#92 – Unintended Training for AI – What You Should Know
13/01/2026 Duración: 16minAmazon warned employees after ChatGPT divulged proprietary data. That is not a theory—it is a real AI risk. In this episode, Walter Haydock, Founder of StackAware, exposes "unintended training," how it happens, and how employees can use AI without leaking confidential data.
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#91: When AI Becomes the Cybercriminal (And Not Just the Criminal's Tool)
05/01/2026 Duración: 25minAI is no longer just a hacker's tool—it is the hacker. In this episode, M.K. Palmore, CEO of Apogee Global and former Marine, FBI cyber leader, and Google Cloud executive, explains how agentic AI is changing cyber defense, and how leaders must respond now.
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#90: The Discord Breach – Could it Happen to You?
09/12/2025 Duración: 24minComplyance CEO Richa Kaul discusses how third parties can expose sensitive data (passports, IDs) and provides actionable steps to prevent loss and protect revenue.
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#89 – Is The Expanding Quantum Computing Workforce Your Next Career Move?
21/11/2025 Duración: 36minDo you think Quantum Computing jobs are just for PhD's and physics geniuses? Not anymore. Your current SaaS, business, or marketing skills are desperately needed to build this new industry. Izhar Medalsy tells us how to jump careers, and why the new quantum computing industry is already exciting.
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#88 – Why We Need Quantum Sensing to Support GPS
11/11/2025 Duración: 35minSomeone threatened a world leadser's flight by jamming her plane's GPS system. In Episode 88 of DIY Cyber Guy, David Schropfer and Q-CTRL's Aravind Ratnam reveal how quantum sensing could make global navigation jam-proof and redefine aviation safety using a the earth's natural magnetic field.
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#87: How to Use AI to Create a Competitive Advantage Without Losing Control
22/10/2025 Duración: 24minAI can fuel your edge—or leak your data. In this episode, RealVNC CPO/CTO Neil Gad joins David to unpack zero-trust, workspace segmentation, and why 94% of orgs saw identity/access incidents last year. Learn concrete steps to harness AI without losing control.
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#86: Are You Drowning In Account Sprawl, And Don’t Know It?
08/10/2025 Duración: 23minAre you sure every login in your company is legit? Cybersecurity leader Matt Topper exposes the hidden chaos of account sprawl—where forgotten logins and shadow SaaS tools quietly drain budgets and open doors for hackers. Learn how simple, free steps can tighten security and save thousands.
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#85 – What Happens When A Fortune 5 Company Fails Cybersecurity 101
01/10/2025 Duración: 19minEven Fortune 5 firms fail at Cybersecurity 101. Paul Tracey discusses how small businesses and even home users can block the same attacks.
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#84 - Is Your Data Secure When You Use AI?
26/09/2025 Duración: 28minIs Your Data Secure When You Use AI? Navy intel veteran, engineer, and attorney Cordell Robinson reveals how AI handles your data, what to share, and practical steps to protect privacy, comply with standards, and avoid mistakes.
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#83 - Zero Cost Pathway to American Cybersecurity
11/09/2025 Duración: 27minFrustrated by cybersecurity losses? Guest Larry Clinton, President of the Internet Security Alliance (ISA) proposes a zero-cost solution. By eliminating redundant regulations and creating a tuition-for-service program, we can enhance our defenses and train 10,000 new cyber pros annually.
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#82 - The Phishing Paradox: Why Security Training Might Be Making You MORE Vulnerable
04/09/2025 Duración: 34minDiscover the surprising reason security training may be making you an easy target for hackers, and the better way to fight back. With CyberHoot CEO Craig Taylor.
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#81 – Picking the Right Balance between Security and User Satisfaction
08/08/2025 Duración: 22minStrict security vs. smooth user experience—can you have both? Hear David W. Schropfer & Daniel DeGroff tackle CIAM, FusionAuth’s evolution, and real-world trade-offs.
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#80- Are you keeping up with Data Governance post-AI?
31/07/2025 Duración: 26minAI is reshaping data governance—and raising big compliance questions. David W. Schropfer and Anthony Woodward unpack risks, silos, and solutions on DIY Cyber Guy.
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#79 - AI and CCTV: Yes, it’s here. No, it’s not Big Brother (yet)
23/07/2025 Duración: 35minCan AI spot threats without spying on you? Loretta AI’s Galvin Widjaja joins DIY Cyber Guy to reveal how smart surveillance protects privacy—no facial recognition required.
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#78- Cybercriminals Aggressively Shifting to Easier Targets: Small & Medium Businesses
02/07/2025 Duración: 33minThe average ransomware claim is down, but incidents are up. What does that mean? Threat actors are targeting smaller businesses, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) is the attack of choice. With Dan Candee @CorkCyber.
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#77 Limitations for AI: Hype vs. Reality
01/07/2025 Duración: 33minMarcus Fontoura (CTO of Microsoft's Azure Core) discusses why AI may not reduce dev team sizes but instead raises quality expectations, just like spell check did for writing.