Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast

Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast


Latest Episodes

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

Cutting the Software Tether
November 11, 2024

Device manufacturers are breathing new life into old mundane products by connecting them to the internet, giving us the ability to monitor and control them from anywhere. However, this connection to t

Curbing Location Tracking
November 04, 2024

Our location is being tracked mercilessly today, in several ways. In the digital age, location data is among the most sensitive information we share, providing a record of our daily lives that can rev

Episode 400 Special
October 28, 2024

The first episode of Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast aired on March 8, 2017 - almost 8 years ago now. Over that time, I've interviewed over 135 unique and amazing people, covered countless cybers

Understanding AI Chatbots
October 21, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the buzzword of the day. There are many types of AI, but one particular flavor is getting a lot of press these days: chatbots. Formally referred to as Large Language Mo

L0pht Heavy Industries
October 14, 2024

L0pht Heavy Industries (pronounced "loft") was one of the most influential hacker groups in history. Unlike many others, L0pht carefully cultivated a relationship with mass media, sold profitable prod