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Security Intelligence is a weekly news podcast for cybersecurity pros who need to stay ahead of fast-moving threats. Each week, we cover the latest threats, trend, and stories shaping the digital landscape, alongside expert insights that help make sense of it all. Whether you’re a builder, defender, business leader or simply curious about how to stay secure in a connected world, you’ll find timely updates and timeless principles in an accessible, engaging format. New episodes weekly on Wednesdays at 6am EST.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The conference that changed our minds about AI

    Follow the Security Intelligence podcast on your preferred platform →  https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence  Did you miss out on the [un]prompted AI security conference? So did most of us. Except our very own Dustin “Evil Mog” Heywood, who joins us today to share highlights from the event.  And speaking of [un]prompted, we also discuss one of the biggest announcements to come out of the event: the Zero Day Clock. This coalition of experts is arguing that we need to radically rethink vulnerability management in the face of plummeting time-to-exploit values for new vulnerabilities.   Among their demands that might prove to be quite controversial: holding software makers liable for flaws and building more disposable architecture.  Then we talk about some notably nasty AI agent behavior, including manipulating prescriptions and writing mean blog posts about human users.  Finally, we round out the week with a discussion of burnout among cybersecurity pros. We’re working, on average, 10 overtime hours per week. It’s exhausting—and really, really bad for security.  All that and more on Security Intelligence.  00:00 -- Introduction  01:26 -- Report back from [un]prompted   09:07 -- The zero day collapse   21:26 -- AI agents harassing humans   31:26 -- Burnout in cybersecurity  The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.  Subscribe to the IBM Think newsletter → https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/us-en/signup?formid=news-urx-52120  #zerodaysexploits #AIsecurity #AIagentsecurity #vulnerabilitymanagement

    38 min

  2. 4 MAR

    Is your robot vacuum safe? Here’s why it matters.

    Can IAM handle AI? Find out → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence  A consumer just wanted to control his own personal robot vacuum with a PlayStation controller. He ended up controlling thousands of strangers’ vacuums, too.  This week on Security Intelligence, we cover one of the wildest IoT security stories in recent memory: How one user accidentally built an army of 6,700 robot vacuums, and what it means for cybersecurity pros.     Then we turn to TOAD — telephone-oriented attack delivery — a deceptively low-tech social engineering method that's quietly becoming one of attackers' favorite tools. We talk about why it works and what defenders can actually do about an attack that skips most of your defenses entirely.  And finally: healthcare's cybersecurity problems. This season of the hit medical drama The Pitt features a hospital-debilitating ransomware attack, which is perhaps one of the most realistic things to ever happen on a show known for its verisimilitude. We explore why ransomware is so prevalent in healthcare, why patching is rare and what it would actually take to change that.  00:00 -- Introduction  0:58 -- Rise of the robot vacuum army  10:02 -- Anthropic debuts Claude Code Security  24:39 -- Thwarting distillation attacks  34:23 -- Why hackers love TOADs  44:14 -- Healthcare’s cybersecurity woes  The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.    Explore the Threat Intelligence Index 2026 → https://www.ibm.com/reports/threat-intelligence#sipod    #AIcodesecurity #vibecoding #securitydebt #IoTsecurity #vishing

    53 min

  3. 27 FEB · BONUS

    The AI agent access problem: Can IAM handle AI?

    AI agents are coming to the enterprise—but can we actually control them?  On this bonus episode of Security Intelligence, IBM Fellow and CTO IBM Security Sridhar Muppidi helps us dig into the rise of agentic AI security risks, from generative AI systems with backend access to autonomous agents that can schedule meetings, call APIs and automate workflows — often with highly privileged access.  Traditionally, identity and access management has (IAM) focused on human beings. Then came service accounts and API credentials. Now? We’re facing an explosion of machine identities, including a brand-new class of AI identities that blend human and machine characteristics.   How do we manage identity and access for software systems that behave like human users?  Join us for a discussion of:  What makes AI identity management different from traditional IAM  Why valid account abuse remains one of the top attack vectors — and how AI could amplify it  The risks of giving generative AI systems the keys to the kingdom  How enterprises should think about AI access control and governance  Why there’s still no clear standard for securing AI and non-human identities  The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.    Follow the Security Intelligence podcast on your preferred platform: https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence

    19 min

  4. 25 FEB

    Exploits of public-facing apps are surging. Why?

    For years, stolen credentials were king—the hacker’s attack vector of choice. Until now.  The 2026 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index reveals a surge in the exploitation of public-facing applications, overtaking identity-based attacks as the top initial access vector.   Why are threat actors changing their tactics so dramatically—and what does it mean for defenders?    In this episode of Security Intelligence, panelists Claire Nuñez, Chris Caridi and Joe Xatruch break down the biggest findings from the latest Threat Intelligence Index, plus:  Infostealers that grab AI agents’ “souls” Compromised packages that drop AI agents as malware The AI infrastructure flaws we can’t seem to fix Why threat intelligence is so siloed—and what we can do about it  All that and more—on Security Intelligence.  00:00 - Intro  1:17 - Threat Intelligence Index 2026   16:22 - Stealing AI agents’ souls   28:03 - AI infrastructure flaws   36:36 - Threat intelligence made human    The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.    Follow the Security Intelligence podcast on your preferred platform → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence  Explore the Threat Intelligence Index 2026 → https://www.ibm.com/reports/threat-intelligence#sipod

    47 min
  5. Romance scams: How they work, how they win and what we do about it

    18 FEB

    Romance scams: How they work, how they win and what we do about it

    Explore the podcast → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence  Valentine’s day might be over, but love is in the air.  The love a scammer has for their victim’s wallet, that is.  In this special episode of Security Intelligence, host Matt Kosinski sits down with Claire Nunez, Suja Viswesan, and Dave Bales to break down how modern romance scams actually work: from the “wrong number” text that starts an innocent chat, to long-con “pig butchering” schemes that use emotion, trust and time to extract money — often through crypto investment bait.  The panel explains why anyone can fall for these scams, how breaches and public records can help scammers build convincing victim profiles and how AI is making the problem worse.  Finally, the team gets practical: how to talk to a loved one who may be caught in a scam, how to remove stigma so people report faster and what organizations can do when a “personal” scam becomes a corporate risk.  Key takeaways: Don’t respond to unknown numbers, treat online “investment opportunities” as a red flag and remember: if this happened to you, you’re not alone.    The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.  Subscribe to the IBM Think newsletter → https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/us-en/signup?formid=news-urx-52120

    37 min
  6. OpenClaw and Claude Opus 4.6: Where is AI agent security headed?

    11 FEB

    OpenClaw and Claude Opus 4.6: Where is AI agent security headed?

    Explore the podcast → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence Are enterprises moving too fast with AI—and breaking security in the process?  In this episode of Security Intelligence, host Matt Kosinski is joined by Sridhar Muppidi, Nick Bradley and Jeff Crume to unpack a pivotal moment in cybersecurity.  The panel dives into the rapid rise of AI agents and the growing risks of shadow AI in the enterprise, comparing open-source agent platforms like OpenClaw with proprietary models such as Claude Opus 4.6 and its new agent teams. We explore how speed-first AI adoption, unsecured agent implementations and weak separation of duties are creating new attack surfaces—and why executives may be unintentionally fueling the problem.  The conversation also examines the recent Notepad++ supply chain breach as a warning sign of broader software inventory and supplier risk failures, and analyzes DragonForce’s attempt to reinvent ransomware as a scalable cartel business.  Along the way, we keep returning to a key theme: Have we optimized for velocity at the expense of security?  00:00 -- Intro  01:18 -- OpenClaw vs. Claude Opus 4.6  15:05 -- Move fast. Break security?  27:29 -- Notepad++ breach  38:55 -- DragonForce ransomware cartel    The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.  Subscribe to the IBM Think newsletter → https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/us-en/signup?formid=news-urx-52120 #OpenClaw #ClaudeOpus #shadowAI #AIagentsecurity

    48 min
  7. What cybersecurity pros need to know about OpenClaw and Moltbook

    4 FEB

    What cybersecurity pros need to know about OpenClaw and Moltbook

    OpenClaw and Moltbook are extremely cool. They're also extremely dangerous. And they tell us just how far AI agent security has to go.  In this episode of Security Intelligence, Dave McGinnis, Seth Glasgow and Evelyn Anderson unpack how locally run AI agents are becoming a brand-new attack surface, and why defenders may be underestimating the risks. From misconfigured agent databases leaking API keys, to malicious “skills” that can quietly hijack trusted systems, we explore what happens when powerful AI tools are treated like just another app.  We also dig into a growing signal problem across cybersecurity:   Why AI-generated “slop” is overwhelming bug bounty programs. Why NIST may stop enriching vulnerabilities in the National Vulnerability Database.  Along the way, our panel debates a deeper question: Is AI a gift or a curse for security pros?   All that and more on Security Intelligence  00:00 - Intro  01:03 - OpenClaw and the AI agent attack surface  16:49 - Will AI slop end bug bounties?  26:49 - Big changes to NIST’s NVD  35:27 - The problem with vibe coded malware  The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.  Subscribe for more AI and cybersecurity news → https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/us-en/signup?formid=news-urx-52120 Explore the podcast → https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence

    45 min
  8. John Henry vs. the chatbot: Can humans outsmart AI scam artists?

    30 JAN · BONUS

    John Henry vs. the chatbot: Can humans outsmart AI scam artists?

    Do you think you could get scammed by a chatbot?  Neither did IBM Chief People Hacker Stephanie Carruthers—until she went toe to toe with one.  In this episode of Security Intelligence, we take you inside the John Henry Competition at DEF CON 2024, where Carruthers competed with an AI-powered vishing bot to see who was the better con artist.  The results just might surprise you.  Along the way, we explore how generative AI is transforming social engineering, why vishing and voice cloning attacks are surging and what it all means for defenders who’ve spent years training people to spot phishing emails—but not phone calls that sound exactly like their boss.  All that and more—on Security Intelligence.  The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.    Follow the Security Intelligence podcast on your preferred platform: https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence

    19 min
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Security Intelligence is a weekly news podcast for cybersecurity pros who need to stay ahead of fast-moving threats. Each week, we cover the latest threats, trend, and stories shaping the digital landscape, alongside expert insights that help make sense of it all. Whether you’re a builder, defender, business leader or simply curious about how to stay secure in a connected world, you’ll find timely updates and timeless principles in an accessible, engaging format. New episodes weekly on Wednesdays at 6am EST.

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  • Creator
    IBM
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © IBM
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    Security Intelligence

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