Cyphertalk

Oak Security

Cyphertalk is a twice-monthly podcast on the realities of cybersecurity and privacy in a world that’s moving faster than our defenses. Hosted by Jade Doherty (who translates technical security into plain English) alongside rotating security and privacy experts — including co-host Stefan Beyer, co-founder of Oak Security — the show explores how modern cybersecurity attacks actually happen: not just through bugs in code, but through people, processes, supply chains, and the tools we rely on every day. The show also looks at the latest trends in privacy and its supporting technologies, such as cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs.  Expect conversations that balance big-picture trends (AI-driven threats, privacy tech like zero-knowledge, shifting security standards) with practical takeaways you can apply immediately — whether you’re a developer, a founder, or simply someone who uses the internet. Less hype. More clarity. Better security and privacy habits.

Episodios

  1. 4 FEB

    Security and Privacy in 2026

    Welcome to the very first episode of Cypher Talk — a new podcast exploring the real-world intersection of cybersecurity, privacy, and the human side of staying safe online. In this inaugural episode, host Jade Doherty is joined by co-host Stefan Beyer, co-founder of Oak Security, to introduce what the show is about and why security in 2026 looks different from what it did even a few years ago. They unpack why the human attack vector is now the easiest way into most systems, how remote work and “always-on” device habits changed the threat landscape, and why modern attacks increasingly target social engineering, phishing, and supply chains rather than just code. You’ll also hear how the rise of AI is accelerating both attacks and defenses, why zero-knowledge (ZK) and privacy tech introduce new implementation risks (including the danger of “proving the wrong thing”), and how composability and cross-protocol dependencies continue to reshape blockchain security. Stefan shares a personal story of a highly targeted “podcast invite” scam that nearly turned into a credential-stealing attack — a perfect example of why, in 2026, it’s less about never making mistakes and more about designing systems that limit blast radius when mistakes happen. Next up: an episode fully focused on operational security (OpSec) — practical steps you can take to protect yourself and your organization. In this episode What Cypher Talk will cover (cybersecurity + privacy, with rotating guests/co-hosts) Why humans are the #1 target: phishing, social engineering, supply chain attacks Remote work, context switching, and why “always-on” makes mistakes more likely AI as an arms race: scaling attacks vs improving defenses ZK/privacy tech maturity: new opportunities and new failure modes Why “zero trust” is about reducing impact, not paranoia Institutional security expectations and how crypto security is (slowly) evolving Call to action If you enjoyed the episode, follow/subscribe, leave a review, and send topic suggestions (or corrections!) — the team wants this podcast to be shaped by what listeners actually want to learn.

    44 min

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Cyphertalk is a twice-monthly podcast on the realities of cybersecurity and privacy in a world that’s moving faster than our defenses. Hosted by Jade Doherty (who translates technical security into plain English) alongside rotating security and privacy experts — including co-host Stefan Beyer, co-founder of Oak Security — the show explores how modern cybersecurity attacks actually happen: not just through bugs in code, but through people, processes, supply chains, and the tools we rely on every day. The show also looks at the latest trends in privacy and its supporting technologies, such as cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs.  Expect conversations that balance big-picture trends (AI-driven threats, privacy tech like zero-knowledge, shifting security standards) with practical takeaways you can apply immediately — whether you’re a developer, a founder, or simply someone who uses the internet. Less hype. More clarity. Better security and privacy habits.