20 Best Cyber Security Podcasts For Beginners

1. Security Now (Audio)

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Cybersecurity guru Steve Gibson joins Leo Laporte every Tuesday. Steve and Leo break down the latest cybercrime and hacking stories, offering a deep understanding of what's happening and how to protect yourself and your business. Security Now is a must listen for security professionals every week.Records live every Tuesday at 4:30pm Eastern / 1:30pm Pacific / 20:30 UTC.MORE Hosts Steve Gibson, Leo Laporte
Producer/Network TWiT
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.1KFacebook 25KTwitter 4KInstagram 6.8K Avg Length 179 min Format Extended Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Darknet Diaries

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Explore true stories of the dark side of the Internet with host Jack Rhysider as he takes you on a journey through the chilling world of hacking, data breaches, and cyber crime.
Host Jack Rhysider
Producer/Network Jack Rhysider
Email ****@darknetdiaries.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 11.5KFacebook 65.6KTwitter 115K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

3. Troy Hunt's Weekly Update Podcast

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This is the audio podcast version of Troy Hunt's weekly update video published here: https://www.troyhunt.com/tag/weekly-update/
Host Troy Hunt
Producer/Network Troy Hunt
Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 86Twitter 237.4K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Risky Business

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Risky Business is a weekly information security podcast featuring news and in-depth interviews with industry luminaries. Launched in February 2007, Risky Business is a must-listen digest for information security pros. With a running time of approximately 50-60 minutes, Risky Business is pacy; a security podcast without the waffle.MORE Hosts Patrick Gray, Adam Boileau
Producer/Network Patrick Gray
Email ****@risky.biz
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 844Facebook 572Twitter 32K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact

5. Defensive Security Podcast - Malware, Hacking, Cyber Security & Infosec

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Defensive Security is a weekly information security podcast which reviews recent high profile security breaches, data breaches, malware infections and intrusions to identify lessons that we can learn and apply to the organizations we protect.MORE Hosts Jerry Bell, Andrew Kalat
Producer/Network Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat
Email ****@defensivesecurity.org
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 526Facebook 459Twitter 7.1K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Dec 2012 Get Email Contact

6. Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast (DtSR)

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The DtSR Podcast is dedicated to the cyber security profession - with timely topics, lively personalities, deep dives, and no fear of the third rail. Running since 2011 - founded by Rafal Los (aka '@Wh1t3Rabbit'), and co-hosted by James Jardine and now featuring Mr. Jim Tiller - the weekly show will entertain you while you're learning something.On Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/@DtSR_PodcastOn YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/MORE Hosts Rafal Los, James Jardine, Mr. Jim Tiller
Producer/Network Rafal (Wh1t3Rabbit) Los
Email ****@seventy7.consulting
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 146Twitter 1K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Hacking Humans

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Deception, influence, and social engineering in the world of cyber crime.
Hosts Dave Bittner, Joe Carrigan, Maria Varmazis
Producer/Network N2K Networks
Email ****@thecyberwire.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 403 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Scinary Information Nexus

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Scinary Cybersecurity is here to 'Serve and defend those who serve and defend others'. To help us 'serve and defend' we pull from many different sources - experts, colleagues, industry standards, etc... We hit every subject from all angles making it easy to understand while also letting us go in depth. Making this podcast perfect for cybersecurity beginners and experts alike. Come join us on our journey to constantly educate ourselves and explore the amazing things that are happening in our industry.MORE Producer/Network Scinary Cybersecurity
Email ****@scinary.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Smashing Security

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Stories from the world of hacking, ransomware, cybersecurity, and rogue AI. Smashing Security isn't your typical tech podcast. Hosted by cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, it serves up weekly tales of cybercrime, hacking horror stories, privacy blunders, and tech mishaps - all with sharp insight, a sense of humour, and zero tolerance for tech waffle. Winner of the best and most entertaining cybersecurity podcast awards in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Smashing Security has had over ten million downloads. Past guests include Garry Kasparov, Mikko Hyppönen, and Jack Rhysider...MORE Hosts Graham Clule, Carole Theriault
Producer/Network Graham Cluley & Carole Theriault
Email ****@smashingsecurity.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 715 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. ISF Podcast

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The ISF Podcast brings you cutting-edge conversation, tailored to CISOs, CTOs, CROs, and other global security pros. In every episode of the ISF Podcast, Chief Executive, Steve Durbin speaks with rule-breakers, collaborators, culture builders, and business creatives who manage their enterprise with vision, transparency, authenticity, and integrity. From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.MORE Producer/Network Information Security Forum Podcast
Email ****@securityforum.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 31 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Unsupervised Learning

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Unsupervised Learning is about ideas and trends in Cybersecurity, National Security, AI, Technology, and Culture—and how best to upgrade ourselves to be ready for what's coming.
Host Daniel Miessler
Producer/Network Daniel Miessler
Email ****@danielmiessler.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 166Facebook 3K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. The Social-Engineer Podcast

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The Social-Engineer Podcast is about humans. Understanding how we interact, communicate and relay information can help us protect, mitigate and understand social engineering attacks
Host Christopher Hadnagy
Producer/Network Social-Engineer, LLC
Email ****@social-engineer.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 237Facebook 1.3KTwitter 16KInstagram 3.4K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2009 Get Email Contact

13. Malicious Life

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Tales of cybersecurity. The wildest hacks you can ever imagine, told by people who were actually there. Hosted by cybersecurity expert and book author, Ran Levi, this is not your average talk-show. These are fascinating, unknown tales, slowly unraveled, deeply researched. Think Hardcore History meets Hackable- and come dig into a history you never knew existed.MORE Host Ran Levi
Producer/Network Malicious Life
Email ****@ranlevi.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.3KFacebook 423Twitter 23.1K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. The Privacy, Security, & OSINT Show

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Your weekly dose of privacy, digital security, and open source intelligence (OSINT) news and opinion.
Email ****@enterprise-speakers.com
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Twitter 48.6K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2016 Get Email Contact

15. Null404: The Cyber Security Podcast

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'Join Mrfloppy and S1nack, two seasoned cybersecurity experts, as they delve into the latest trends and challenges in the world of information security. Null404: The Cybersecurity Podcast is a weekly show that covers a wide range of topics, including threat intelligence, incident response, network security, and obtaining cybersecurity-specific certifications. With their infectious energy and insightful commentary, Mrfloppy and S1nack bring the world of cybersecurity to life, making it accessible and engaging for both seasoned professionals and tech-savvy beginners.MORE Estimated listeners
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16. Cyber Security Café

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Interested in staying safe online or a cyber security professional? Leading cyber security consultant and advisor, Beverley Roche talks to global experts, academics and researchers to provide insights on the issues impacting the cyber security profession and our connected life. If you're interested in updates on current professional practice or protecting your online experience against criminal or unauthorised access, this podcast will help you with tips to protect your online identity and data.MORE Producer/Network Beverley Roche
Email ****@eastcoaststudio.com.au
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 79 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact