Top Cybersecurity / InfoSec Podcasts in 2024
The cybersecurity market globally is expected to grow to $248.26 billion by 2023, according to a 2018 forecast from Statista. With increasing worker mobility and location independence, it could even grow larger.
But it’s not just a growing opportunity. It’s full of fascinating topics from social engineering to white-hat hackers and bad actors to state-sponsored attacks and the dark web.
The podcasts in this blog are some of the best in cybersecurity and infosec, featuring some of the industry’s biggest thought leaders. Let’s dive in.
Best Cybersecurity Podcasts for Enthusiasts and Professionals
These podcasts cover cyber and information security issues that will appeal to enthusiasts and professionals alike.
1. Unsupervised Learning
Hosted by cybersecurity pro Daniel Miessler, Unsupervised Learning is interested in the intersection of security, technology, and society. Covering significant current events in the infosec space, this podcast is great for both professionals and laypeople. Recent topics include the Hafnium hacking group, China’s targeting of India’s power grid, deepfakes, and the pandemic’s impact on supply chains.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
2. Darknet Diaries
Hosted by Jack Rhysider, Darknet Diaries focuses on “true stories from the dark side of the internet” — like the cybercrimes that happen every day but you don’t always hear about. One recent episode digs into the “supply chain” of the 2012 LinkedIn data breach. Rhysider’s podcast is highly touted; the Guardian calls it “charmingly presented” and the New York Times referred to the stories as “gripping.”
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
3. The Social-Engineer Podcast
Hosted by Chris “loganWHD” Hadnagy, the Social-Engineer podcast delves into the ways bad actors apply social engineering tactics to gain advantage. A great listen for infosec professionals working to protect their firms against social engineering attacks, it also appeals to anyone interested in human psychology and persuasion — after all, social engineering is ultimately about the way humans “interact, communicate and relay information,” as the podcast’s official description reminds us.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
4. Smashing Security
Smashing Security is hosted by Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. The two deliver humorous weekly takes on cybercrime, online privacy, and related current events. This podcast won “Best Security Podcast” in both 2018 and 2019 and has featured guests like Garry Kasparov, Mikko Hypponen, and Rory Clellan-Jones.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
5. The Shared Security Show
Hosted by Scott Wright and Tom Eston, Shared Security has a weekly and a monthly podcast. Weekly updates cover the most pressing current events, and the monthly version features in-depth discussions on broad topics. The show’s name refers to everyone’s shared responsibility in ensuring security and privacy on the web.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
6. Hacker Public Radio
Hacker Public Radio varies in topic and presenter because it takes a unique tactic of delivering shows produced by listeners. Those listeners can be featured on any topic of interest to the hacking community. This is an opportunity for people interested in information about hacking to test the podcast waters.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
7. Open Source Security Podcast
Josh Bressers and Kurt Seifried cover a wide range of currently relevant security topics like IoT (Internet of Things), application security, cloud, devops, and more on the Open Source Security Podcast. They come with a unique perspective via an open source lens. For anyone interested in security and open source, this is a must-listen.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
8. Cyber Security Sauna
Listen for insight into the latest information security trends and topics on Cyber Security Sauna, hosted by Janne Kauhanen of F-Secure. The self-proclaimed “cyber translator,” his mission is to make cybersecurity understandable to people who don’t spend all day on it.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
9. Cybersecurity Unplugged
CyberTheory director Steve King guides conversations with frontline experts to discuss the evolving threat landscape on Cybersecurity Unplugged. Weekly episodes are typically between 20-30 minutes long. This is an especially good choice for PR and marketing professionals in the cybersecurity space to keep up with industry trends and narratives.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Best Podcasts for Infosec Professionals
These podcasts cover various business and technical aspects of a career in cybersecurity.
1. Security Now
Hosted by Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson, the man who coined the term “spyware,” Security Now covers personal security, vulnerabilities, and malware. This podcast leans on the technical side, so will be most appropriate for current or aspiring practitioners.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or watch on Youtube.
2. Down the Security RabbitHole
Down the Security RabbitHole, hosted by Rafal Los and James Jardine, is a cyber security industry podcast for practitioners who want to learn more about how to manage their company’s security in today’s world. Los, who started the podcast in 2011, covers business security across sectors, including law and healthcare.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
3. Risky Business
Hosted by tech journalist Patrick Gray, Risky Business covers the latest data breaches, state-sponsored cybercrime, how politics can affect information security, detection, and more. It’s a great listen for infosec industry professionals that runs between 30 minutes to an hour each week.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
4. Brakeing Down Security
Bryan Brake, Brian Boettcher, and Amanda Berlin host Brakeing Down Security, a podcast on cybersecurity, privacy, mobile devices, and compliance issues in the workplace. This is a must-listen for aspiring security professionals, and valuable to seasoned vets as well.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
5. Cyber Security Interviews
Hosted by Douglas A. Brush, Cyber Security Interviews features information security influencers, thought leaders, special guests, and others who shape the industry. The podcast features interviews with notable guests such as Sara Avery, Jennifer Brown, Alyssa Miller, and more. Discussions cover guests’ professional journeys, extract key lessons, share insights into the future of the industry, and more.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
6. Data Breach Today Podcast
The Data Breach Today staff interview some of the leading practitioners and thought leaders in data and information security to analyze the most recent data breaches globally. Recent topics include the Accellion appliance zero-day attack breaches, the federal crackdown on crypto, and API security. Be sure to sign up for the Data Breach Today newsletter for up to date news and information on the industry.
Listen on Apple Podcasts.
7. To The Point - Cybersecurity
Get weekly podcast updates on the latest cyber news, tech, threats, and trends impacting the federal government on To the Point - Cybersecurity with global cybersecurity software firm Forcepoint. They cover topics like the complexity of cloud security and the intersection of cybersecurity and human behavior.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
8. CISO to CISO Cybersecurity Talk
Conversations hosted by CEO of Altitude Networks — and former CISO of Twitter — Michael Coates, cover high-level executive topics like building successful security programs and great teams. Recent guests include Lisa Hall, Director of Information Security at PagerDuty; DNAnexus VP of Security & IT Keith McCartney; and Emilio Escobar, the current CISO of Datadog.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
9. Identity in Cybersecurity
Host Ian L. Paterson sits down with industry leaders to talk about how digital identity has shaped the industry and how today’s professionals can make it work for, instead of against, their organizations. This one isn’t published very often, but when it is, the conversations are meaty and worth waiting for.
Listen on Apple Podcasts.
10. Cyber Risk Management Podcast
Are you an executive looking to become more proficient in cyber risk management. On the Cyber Risk Management Podcast you will learn how to implement continuous improvement ni your cybersecurity processes. On the show, your hosts Kip Boyle and Jake Bernstein, dive into legal aspects of Cybersecurity
Listen on Apple Podcasts
11. Defensive Security Podcasts
On the Defensive Security Podcast, your hosts Jerry Bell & Andrew Kalat explore cybersecurity news and extract key lessons that your organization can learn from.
Listen on Apple Podcasts.
12. The Security Weekly Podcast
Security Weekly is more than just a podcast. It’s a series of podcasts focusing on specific aspects of security including: Enterprise Security, Business Security, Application Security, Security & Compliance, and more. The original show “Paul’s Security Weekly” which is hosted by Paul Asadoorian has now branched out into an entire brand of independent shows around these niche topics of security.
View Security Weekly’s website here.
13. Crypto-Gram Security Podcast
The Crypto-Gram Security podcast has a unique format. It is an audio repurposing of Bruce Schneier’s Monthly Crypto-Gram Security Newsletter. If you want to hear from one of the industries leading thought leaders, but prefer audio over newsletters, then this once per month podcast is a great place for your high-level cybersecurity news.
Listen to the podcast.
Also be sure to check out our list of the top cryptocurrency podcasts.
14. RE: Human Layer Security Podcast
Frequency: Weekly
Average Episode Length: 20 - 40 Minutes
Who Should Listen: Professionals interested in a people-first focused approach to cybersecurity.
Style of Show: Interviews with industry leaders trying to “flip the script” by focusing on people over technology in cybersecurity.
Show Hosts: Tim Sadler is the CEO of Tessian. His podcast is the newest on the list, but he seems to be an early pioneer in the future of cybersecurity with an impressive guest list.
Listener Review
Empathy security = the way forward
Good mix of speakers tackling important questions, like “how do you strike the balance between productivity and security?” and “how can you get people to actually care about security policies?” It’s about time we all took a human-centric approach to security and opened up the conversation to people outside the field. Looking forward to hearing more on security.
RE: Human Layer Security Podcast Reviews
Listen on iTunes or Spotify
15. The Cyberlaw Podcast
Frequency: Weekly
Average Episode Length: 45 - 90 Minutes
Who Should Listen: Professionals interested in the law and policy of cybersecurity.
Style of Show: Interviews discussing current events in cybersecurity.
Show Hosts: Stewart Baker has been described as “one of the most techno-literate lawyers around” by The Washington Post. He served many cyber and information security roles in government including General Counsel of the National Security Agency.
Listener Review
Great listen every time!
I thoroughly enjoy this podcast every week (except in August when Stewart disappears for a month)! He conducts great interviews with his guests. The news roundup contributors are always insightful and manage to disagree without being disagreeable.
16. The Privacy, Security, & OSINT Show
Frequency: Once a Week
Average Episode Length: 15 - 60 Minutes
Who Should Listen: Anyone interested in privacy, security, and open-source intelligence current events.
Style of Show: Solo news and opinion show with interesting current events and the host’s insights.
Show Host: Michael Bazzell has lived a very interesting life. He spent many years working for the FBI’s Cyber Crimes Task Force and today helps his clients “disappear” daily. Find out more at his website.
Listener Review
I recommend this show all the time.
I am a privacy lawyer and I learn something new with every episode. I recommend this show to others because the simple lessons and tactics I’ve learned have significantly lowered my risk profile for identity theft. The OSINT stuff is just fascinating. Invest a few minutes. You’ll be glad you did.
Best Daily Dose of Cybersecurity News
If you need daily updates on the cyber and infosec space, check out this tried and true podcast.
The CyberWire Daily Podcast
Get your daily dose of cybersecurity news and analysis for industry leaders with the CyberWire Daily Podcast from host David Bittner. Typical episodes run around 25 minutes each. If you need your finger on the pulse of what’s happening today in infosec, this is the podcast for you.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Daily Information Security Podcast (“StormCast”)
Frequency: Daily
Average Episode Length: 5 Minutes
Who Should Listen: Cybersecurity professionals who want fast and straightforward infosec news without much commentary.
Style of Show: News summary
Show Host: Dr. Johannes Ullrich is an author, Dean of Research at the SANS Technology Institute, and founder of the Internet Storm Center.
Listener Review
Finally found a cybersecurity Podcast produced by someone who really knows, as opposed to so-called professionals acting like they know while talking circles. Short, to the point with all the secondary and tertiary information you need. Please keep the updates going.
Wrapping Up
Whether you’re an aspiring infosec professional, seasoned security veteran, a hobbyist — or just curious, there’s a cybersecurity podcast for you on this list!
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