Securanoia

Securanoia
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Welcome to Securanoia — where security meets paranoia, and whispers reveal what others ignore. This is the space between vigilance and obsession, where digital, physical, and psychological threats blur with the uneasy sense that something’s always lurking just out of sight. Each episode investigates the tension between concealment and revelation, fear and fascination, chaos and clarity — inviting you to question what you see, listen for what you don’t, and discover that the world is often loudest in its quietest corners.

  1. 1d ago

    Best of Securanoia: Episodes 16 to 19

    In this “Best Of” episode, host Brooke S. PhD revisits four favorite conversations about fighting back against scammers and cybercriminals: Ayleen Charlotte (the woman who swindled the Tinder Swindler, featured in Netflix’s “The Tinder Swindler”) tells how love bombing, secrecy, and constant lies drew her into a romance scam, the moment she realized none of it was real, and her SAFE steps (Stop, Ask, Feel, Engage) that help people slow down before a scam goes further. Arica Kulm, PhD (digital forensics expert and creator of a patented framework for dark web evidence) shares her unusual path into the field and explains how investigators still find evidence people think they’ve hidden on the dark web, plus what she’s seeing with crypto ATM scams. Josh Mason (former military fighter pilot turned ethical hacker for Fortune 50 companies) talks about how his flight training shapes the way he breaks into company networks, and how anyone can get started in cybersecurity with a laptop and free resources. Jethro Cornelissen (lead volunteer investigator, Cybercrime Atlas, hosted by the World Economic Forum) explains how cybercrime runs like a business and how investigators follow the money and track down the people behind large scam operations. From romance scams to the dark web to organized crime rings! This episode gives people tools instead of just fear. Let’s begin.   🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at SacramentoStrings@gmail.com Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

  2. 6d ago

    Wait, What? Brooke and Alex on Episode 25

    Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex S, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke S, PhD. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?   🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at SacramentoStrings@gmail.com Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

  3. Oct 17

    Best of Securanoia: Episodes 12 to 15

    In this "Best Of" episode, host Brooke S. PhD revisits four standout conversations on the human side of security: Eva Benn (Principal Security Program Manager, Microsoft) shares her journey from rural Bulgaria to cybersecurity leadership and her eye-opening experiment "dating" AI companions to expose emotional manipulation risks. Malcolm K "MK" Palmore (Marine, FBI veteran, founder of Apogee Global RMS) draws on three decades of service to discuss leadership, underreported cybercrime, and why businesses must stop treating security as a cost center. Bruce E. Quinn (founder, Center for Safety Training and Development C-STAD) breaks down how children's developing brains make them vulnerable to online predators, and why parents must serve as their child's prefrontal cortex. Dr. Glenn S. Lipson (forensic psychologist with 30+ years of experience) explores loneliness as a documented public health crisis, its link to radicalization, and evidence-based steps to break the cycle.   From AI manipulation to child exploitation to loneliness as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day! This episode gives people tools instead of just fear.   Let's begin.   🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at SacramentoStrings@gmail.com Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

  4. Oct 12

    Wait, What? Alex on Best Of Episode 24

    Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex S, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke S, PhD. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?   🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at SacramentoStrings@gmail.com Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

  5. Oct 4

    Best of Securanoia: Episodes 8 to 11

    This episode is our way of saying thank you to you, our listeners. Over the past four episodes, we sat down with people who have spent their careers facing what most of us would rather not think about. Dr. Nicolas Rafael Beliz took us inside school threat assessment. Dr. Bruno Dias questioned the tech paradox: life is faster, smarter, and simpler, but are we happier? Kenneth Strange Jr. brought us a story of secrets, cartels, and a name on a hit list. And Brett Shavers opened up about child rescue, cyber forensics, and what telling the truth costs in the real world. In this episode, you'll hear the most powerful moments from each of those conversations. Think of it as a curated journey through vigilance, courage, and the price of looking closer. Let's begin.   🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at SacramentoStrings@gmail.com Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

  6. Sep 30

    Wait, What? Brooke and Alex on Rebecca Taylor’s Episode

    Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex S, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke S, PhD. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?   🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at SacramentoStrings@gmail.com Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

  7. Sep 3

    Episode 23: They Have Manuals for Targeting Your Kids! A Threat Hunter Inside the Dark Web

    She built fake personas, slipped into criminal forums, and watched a ransomware gang form from the first recruitment post. Then she found the manuals they were writing about children. Rebecca Taylor, threat intelligence leader, TEDx speaker, and 2025 Cybersecurity Woman of the Year, joins host Brooke S., PhD to explain how underground darknet marketplaces really work, why the criminals read more like a social club than a syndicate, and what parents need to hear about sextortion, premature footprints, and the limits of parental controls. Rebecca also has a message for anyone who thinks they are not technical enough for this field. You probably are. The conversation goes places most cybersecurity interviews will not. Be smarter, stay prepared, and embrace the right amount of Securanoia.   Resources: Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-taylor-cyber/  Digital Shadows, TEDx: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyfhkfE3nHA  Learn more about Rebecca: https://shespeakscyber.org/speakers/rebecca-taylor-cyber  Sophos’ Rebecca Taylor: Women in IT Security, Woman to watch          🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at SacramentoStrings@gmail.com Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

  8. Aug 29

    Wait, What? Brooke and Alex on Connar McCasland’s Episode

    Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex S, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke S, PhD. Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix. Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?   🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at SacramentoStrings@gmail.com Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

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Welcome to Securanoia — where security meets paranoia, and whispers reveal what others ignore. This is the space between vigilance and obsession, where digital, physical, and psychological threats blur with the uneasy sense that something’s always lurking just out of sight. Each episode investigates the tension between concealment and revelation, fear and fascination, chaos and clarity — inviting you to question what you see, listen for what you don’t, and discover that the world is often loudest in its quietest corners.

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  • Creator
    Securanoia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
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