Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast

Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast


Latest Episodes

Reclaiming Data Privacy
January 20, 2025

There are way too many data brokers and they have way too much of our data. We've talked a lot lately about what you can do to reclaim your privacy and claw back some of that data and today I'm going

New Year’s Resolutions 2025!
January 13, 2025

The start of a new year is always a good time to add some big juicy goals to your to-do list - call them New Year's Resolutions, if that works for you, but really it's just about making up your mind t

ALPRs Are Everywhere
January 06, 2025

There are many ways in which we are tracked in the real world, but one of the most ubiquitous and insidious technologies is Automated License Plate Readers. These camera systems are deployed in just a

Best of Bonus 2024!
December 30, 2024

Every week, I record a special, private bonus podcast for my patrons. Until today, all of that content was restricted to my supporters. But today Ive got a sampler platter of some of the best snippet

Replay: Golden Age of Surveillance
December 23, 2024

I'm digging into the vault for a classic replay! I first interviewed Phil Zimmermann, creator of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), on May 7, 2018. It was Episode 63 (we're now at 408) and it was entitled "We

Best of 2024!
December 16, 2024

I've had some truly amazing interviews this past year. For your listening enjoyment, I've curated a set of clips from some of the best shows, creating a sampler platter of stellar audio content from s

Deleting Your Data
December 09, 2024

Have you ever searched for your personal information online? There are dozens of "people search sites" out there, but a simple Google search can also find information about you, too. Behind the scenes

Letters from the Mailbag
December 02, 2024

It's been too long since I've dipped into the listener mailbag, so today I'm going to answer a small selection of your questions on the air! Topics include privacy-respecting baby monitors, the "IoT n

Privacy is Power
November 25, 2024

Privacy has been defined in many ways. The right to tell your story your own way. The right to have control over your personal information. The right to be left alone. There's a reason we have T-shirt

Best & Worst Gifts for 2024
November 18, 2024

Holiday shopping season is here! And today I'll give you the highlights of my annual Best & Worst Gift Guide for 2024, with regard to privacy and security. The worst offenders may not surprise you, th