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. 2d ago

    Wait, What? Alex on Best Of 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Aug 20

    Episode 22: "You Can't Patch People" Why Your Security Tools Won't Save You

    Connar McCasland secured election systems, health records, and criminal justice data for an entire county. The biggest vulnerability was never the tech. Now teaching the next generation of cybersecurity and AI practitioners, Connar joins host Brooke S, PhD for a candid look at the human side of security. They dig into why the industry keeps selling tools as the answer, what leaders should actually say when someone clicks the wrong link, and how to build awareness training that people remember on a Tuesday afternoon six months later. Connar also breaks down cognitive security and guardrails for AI agents, explains which populations are most exposed and why, and offers low cost advice for parents and caregivers. Talking to your kids and your parents about scams costs nothing. It works better than anything you can buy. Plus career advice for anyone breaking in: cybersecurity needs communicators just as much as it needs engineers. Firewalls don't make you resilient. People do.   Resources: Connect with Connar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connar-mccasland  University of West Florida: https://uwf.edu/centers/cybersecurity-and-ai/about-the-center/meet-the-team/connar-mccasland.html  Woman in CyberSecurity: https://www.wicys.org/  Learn more about Connar: https://connarmccasland.com/          🎶 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. Aug 14

    Wait, What? Brooke and Alex on Andrew Crotty AKA The Ginger Hacker’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.

  8. Aug 7

    Episode 21: From Battlefield to Cyberfront! How One Warrant Officer Trains the Next Generation

    What if the real cyber threat isn't some hacker in a basement but someone you trust? Host Brooke S., PhD talks with Andrew Crotty AKA the Ginger Hacker, a U.S. Army cyber warrant officer who knows firsthand why one wrong click can undo years of security planning. Andrew opens up about leaving military police for cyber protection teams and now runs the Ginger Hacker Initiative, helping veterans, law enforcement, and students break into cybersecurity without bankrupting themselves on certifications. You will get no-nonsense advice on protecting your family online, building a real career in tech, and why your organization could collapse when your top expert walks away tomorrow. This is security talk stripped down to what actually works: mentors, practice, and people who care enough to train the next wave. Be smarter, stay prepared, and embrace the right amount of Securanoia.   Resources: Join the Ginger Hacker Initiative: https://gingerhacker.org/  Get in contact: info@gingerhacker.org   🎶 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
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
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