Prabh Nair

Prabh Nair

Prabh Nair is a cybersecurity podcaster covering cyber risk, ransomware, incident response, SOC operations, GRC, AI security, threat intelligence, digital forensics, ISO 27001, CISSP, CISM, and security leadership. Built for SOC analysts, auditors, cybersecurity professionals, students, and business leaders, each episode delivers simple explanations, practical lessons, and real-world examples to help you stay ahead in the fast-changing cyber world. #CyberSecurity #InformationSecurity #CyberRisk #GRC #SOC #IncidentResponse #Ransomware #ThreatIntelligence #AISecurity #DigitalForensics

  1. 3d ago

    CISSP Motivation

    किताब बंद थी, कहानी नहीं रात के ग्यारह बजे...ऑफिस से लौटा, किताब खोल ली। दो पेज पढ़े, फिर नींद आने लगी।सोचा, छोड़ यार, अपने बस का नहीं। फिर याद आया... शुरू क्यों किया था? सुबह से ऑफिस, घर आते-आते रात,आठ डोमेन, और सिर में सौ बात। Risk पढ़ा, BCP भूल गया,Mock में नंबर देख के मन बैठ गया। Encryption की key में उलझा रहा,Data कैसे बचे, यही समझता रहा। Bell-LaPadula, राज़ की रखवाली,ऊपर मत पढ़, नीचे मत लिख, बात समझ आई। Biba में integrity का हिसाब,नीचे मत पढ़, ऊपर मत लिख, यही जवाब। कल समझ नहीं आया, आज फिर पढ़ूँगा,एक diagram बनाकर confusion दूर करूँगा। दोस्त के promotion की आई ख़बर,घरवाले पूछें, कब बदलेगा सफ़र? किताब बंद की, आँखें नीचे कर लीं,फिर अपनी ही कही एक बात याद आई। मैंने ही तो सपना देखा था,एक बेहतर कल के लिए। अगर आज ही हार मान लूँ,तो इतने दिन पढ़ा किसके लिए? एक पन्ना और! एक सवाल और!रुक गया था कल, आज चल एक बार और! आठ डोमेन हैं, कोई पहाड़ नहीं,मॉक में हारा हूँ, ज़िंदगी में नहीं! एक पन्ना और! एक सवाल और!आज नहीं समझा, तो पढ़ूँगा एक बार और! रात अभी बाकी है, हिम्मत गई नहीं,किताब बंद थी... कहानी नहीं! आज जो नौकरी है, उससे आगे जाना है,सिर्फ़ काम नहीं, बड़े फ़ैसले उठाना है। आज जो अलर्ट देखूँ, कल रिस्क समझाऊँ,एक दिन बोर्डरूम में अपनी बात रख पाऊँ। Security Manager, Architect की राह,कल दूर लगती थी, अब उसपे निगाह। पच्चीस-चालीस लाख के रोल भी दिखे,पर experience के सवाल भी साथ लिखे। सिर्फ़ सर्टिफिकेट से बात नहीं बनेगी,Skills और मेहनत भी साथ में लगेगी। घर में भी कुछ अच्छे दिन लेकर आना है,अपने आप को एक मौका और दिलाना है। सुन भाई... Bell और Biba में फिर confused हो गया? कोई बात नहीं। एक बार फिर समझ। गलत जवाब आया? उसका reason पढ़। तूने CISSP इसलिए शुरू नहीं किया थाकि सब पहले दिन समझ आ जाएगा। तूने शुरू किया था... क्योंकि ज़िंदगी में कुछ बदलना था। एक पन्ना और! एक सवाल और!रुक गया था कल, आज चल एक बार और! आठ डोमेन हैं, कोई पहाड़ नहीं,मॉक में हारा हूँ, ज़िंदगी में नहीं! किसने कहा अब देर हो गई?किसने कहा तेरी उम्र निकल गई? कल से थोड़ा बेहतर आज बनूँगा,एक दिन CISSP बनने के क़ाबिल बनूँगा! आज कोई exam पास नहीं हुआ। आज कोई salary नहीं बढ़ी। बस दो हफ़्ते से बंद किताब... फिर खुल गई। चल भाई... अब अगला सवाल करते हैं।

  2. Oct 22

    Practical Offensive Security Masterclass | From Recon to Root

    Cybersecurity tools can identify vulnerabilities.But offensive-security professionals need to understand something deeper:How can multiple weaknesses be connected into one meaningful attack path?https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabh-kumar-pandey-1303b4126/In this practical podcast, Prabh speaks with Saurabh Kumar Pandey, an offensive-security practitioner, about how penetration testers approach a target from initial reconnaissance through enumeration, validation, exploitation and privilege escalation.Using a controlled lab scenario, the discussion explores the thinking behind each stage of a penetration test, rather than simply running automated tools.Topics coveredOffensive-security methodologyReconnaissance and attack-surface discoveryUnderstanding Nmap scan resultsService and version identificationSMB and NetBIOS security assessmentIdentifying configuration weaknessesFalse positives vs validated findingsWhy manual validation still mattersHow attackers chain vulnerabilitiesInitial-access thinkingOne of the strongest lessons from the session:A vulnerability by itself may not represent the complete risk. The real risk often appears when several weaknesses are chained together.That is why penetration testing requires more than scanners and exploit tools.The tester must continually ask:What did I learn? What can I validate? What does this give me access to next?The discussion also provides an important defensive lesson.A collection of seemingly manageable issues—unnecessary services, configuration weaknesses, exposed credentials or weak access controls can collectively create a much larger attack path

  3. Oct 5

    How to Prepare for OffSec AI-300 AI Red Teaming

    Prepare for the Offsec OSAI+ certification with insights on interview strategies for 2026 cybersecurity roles.Ankit Bharathan joins Prabh Nair to discuss the path to mastering the Offsec OSAI+ (AI-300) certification. This conversation focuses on the practical skills required for professionals aiming to enter the specialized field of AI Security.Beyond the technical curriculum, we analyze effective interview strategies and the specific criteria used for candidate selection in 2026. Whether you are looking to pivot your career or sharpen your expertise, this session provides a roadmap to navigating the hiring landscape for off-sec positions.A practical learning path discussed in the episode:Web Security → AI Fundamentals → Build an LLM App → RAG → Embeddings → Agents → Threat Modeling → AI Security Labs → AI Red TeamingThis episode will be useful for:Pentesters • Red Teamers • AppSec Engineers • AI Security Professionals • OSCP holders • Security Researchers • AI Engineers • Cybersecurity StudentsSubscribe for weekly technology infrastructure breakdowns and comment below on what certification topics you want covered next.Prepare for the Offsec OSAI+ certification with insights on interview strategies for 2026 cybersecurity roles.Ankit Bharathan joins Prabh Nair to discuss the path to mastering the Offsec OSAI+ (AI-300) certification. This conversation focuses on the practical skills required for professionals aiming to enter the specialized field of AI Security.Linkedin Profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ankitbharathan/https://github.com/microsoft/AI-Red-Teaming-Playground-Labshttps://owasp.org/projects/top-10-for-large-language-model-applicationshttps://atlas.mitre.org/AI red teaming is becoming a serious extension of offensive security.But preparing for AI security assessments requires more than learning prompt injection.You need to understand how modern AI applications are actually built — LLMs, RAG pipelines, vector databases, embeddings, agents, APIs, web applications and the traditional infrastructure underneath them. Beyond the technical curriculum, we analyze effective interview strategies and the specific criteria used for candidate selection in 2026. Whether you are looking to pivot your career or sharpen your expertise, this session provides a roadmap to navigating the hiring landscape for off-sec positions.Subscribe for weekly technology infrastructure breakdowns and comment below on what certification topics you want covered next.

  4. Oct 1

    Breaking Down Ransomware: Insights and Analysis

    Welcome to our deep dive into the world of ransomware. In this video, we'll unravel the intricacies of ransomware investigation , exploring their mechanisms, common vectors, and the tools used for analysis. From understanding the initial infection point to decrypting locked files, our comprehensive analysis will equip you with the knowledge to stay one step ahead of cyber threats.In this video, we'll be breaking down ransomware: what it is, how it works, and some tips on how to investigate ransomware . We'll also be discussing the different types of ransomware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis.If you're investigating ransomware symptoms or trying to determine if a system is infected, this is the video for you! We'll discuss the different types of ransomware, how to investigate them, and how to determine if a system is infected. After watching this video, you'll be able to break down ransomware and investigate it in a way that will help you protect your data!Ransomware Serieshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hT6hgexlYy0PZMz9DejEZ2iDKBC-RTGSOC Interview Questionshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF_oLGoRL_c&list=PL0hT6hgexlYxd24Jb8OE7vZoas-iTcHAcPlaylist Network Securityhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hT6hgexlYzX6AWwcyDbAZQUKYJL2MdtGRC Interview Questionshttps://youtu.be/4TyfNtFGAC4Internal Auditor Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hT6hgexlYyNWBcGYfabwumCr0GKmLWvHow to make career progression post #isc2 and #isaca https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT0fnCWzAFA&pp=ygUJZ3JjIHByYWJoHow to make career in GRChttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S4t9S5N4Ts&t=102s&pp=ygUJZ3JjIHByYWJoHow to Build PIMShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwAseU4ZmuQHow to Implement 27001 in an organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQqJH2naU6IHow to conduct PIAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1BD7exH2Ow&t=774sHow to Make a career in GRChttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S4t9S5N4Ts&t=7sTelegram Grouphttps://t.me/InfoseclearningStart your career in cybersecurity with free resources https://lnkd.in/g89gxkzc. Cybersecurity Career: How to Make a Career in Cybersecurity 2022 https://lnkd.in/gCGBnRM7Pentesting Career https://lnkd.in/gQYenKYdTelegram Group Linkhttps://t.me/InfoseclearningCybersecurity Guidehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hT6hgexlYwdYBW6yqUQMuRqvABiQPXkFollow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/prabhnair/?...#soc #cybersecurity #infosec #ransomware , #Cybersecurity #malware Analysis, #RansomwareDecryption, Cyber Threats, #ransomwareattack #DigitalSecurity.

  5. Sep 28

    Real ITGC Interview Questions from Big 4 Firms : Must-Know Questions

    Welcome to our channel! In this video, we dive deep into realistic ITGC interview questions frequently asked in Big 4 firms. If you're preparing for an ITGC (IT General Controls) interview with top consulting firms like Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, this video is a must-watch!What You'll Learn:The most common ITGC interview questions asked by Big 4 firms.Insider tips on how to answer these questions effectively.Real experiences from candidates who have successfully navigated ITGC interviews.Essential knowledge for ITGC consulting and audit roles.Why Watch This Video?Securing a job in ITGC consulting or ITGC audit at a Big 4 firm can be challenging. This video equips you with the insights and confidence you need to ace your interview. Whether you're a fresh graduate or an experienced professional, understanding these interview questions is crucial for your success.What You'll Learn:The most common ITGC interview questions asked by Big 4 firms.Scenario-based questions to help you prepare for real-life interview situations.Insider tips on how to answer these questions effectively.Real experiences from candidates who have successfully navigated ITGC interviews.Techniques to handle questions with confidence and make a great impression.Essential knowledge for ITGC consulting and audit roles.Internal Audithttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hT6hgexlYyNWBcGYfabwumCr0GKmLWvGRChttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hT6hgexlYz1Usn1Nrnur6OzVoz59zylAudit Serieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an15rFruIvo&list=PL0hT6hgexlYzvKY3AcOX2M7bkLRFVpQv4&pp=gAQBiAQB#ITGCInterviewPreparation#itaudit #audition #audition #itsecurity #itgc #sox

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Prabh Nair is a cybersecurity podcaster covering cyber risk, ransomware, incident response, SOC operations, GRC, AI security, threat intelligence, digital forensics, ISO 27001, CISSP, CISM, and security leadership. Built for SOC analysts, auditors, cybersecurity professionals, students, and business leaders, each episode delivers simple explanations, practical lessons, and real-world examples to help you stay ahead in the fast-changing cyber world. #CyberSecurity #InformationSecurity #CyberRisk #GRC #SOC #IncidentResponse #Ransomware #ThreatIntelligence #AISecurity #DigitalForensics

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