Security Cocktail Hour

Joe Patti and Adam Roth
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Security veterans Joe Patti and Adam Roth welcome a diverse lineup of cybersecurity and information security experts to share their insights at the virtual bar. From cutting edge topics like AI and Operational Technology (OT) to the realities of careers and mental health, you'll get the inside view of what's happening across the industry and what it's really like to work in these fields, from the people who do it every day. Reach us at feedback@securitycocktailhour.com or @SecCocktailHour on Twitter.

  1. 3D AGO

    How Drones in Public Safety Went From "That's a Toy" to 1,000 Programs | Matt Sloane

    Matt Sloane has spent 13 years in the drone industry, working with over 1,000 public safety agencies to build and operate drone programs. As Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of SkyfireAI, he's at the intersection of drone operations, AI-enabled autonomy, and national security policy. In this conversation, Matt covers how drone first response (DFR) programs are changing 911 operations, why the FAA's upcoming Part 108 framework will prioritize autonomy over human pilots, how counter-UAS mitigation actually works (with memorable stories from the Super Bowl and World Cup preparations), and what he told the White House about the Chinese drone ban's impact on American public safety agencies. Supply chain risk from Chinese-made drones mirrors the Hikvision and Huawei debates. Counter-UAS involves signal jamming and RF detection. Autonomous drone systems are expanding the attack surface in ways most security programs haven't accounted for yet.

    59 min

  2. MAR 23

    What Happens When an Iranian APT Targets You Personally | Amanda King

    Amanda King was a Senior Director of Breakthrough Technology at an aerospace and defense company when she learned she was on a list of 77 people specifically targeted by Iran's Charming Kitten APT group. In this episode, she tells the full story: how the Associated Press tried to reach her three times, what the attackers accessed, how a US government agency got involved, and what she changed in her personal and professional life afterward. The conversation covers the real-world experience of being targeted by a nation-state actor, the gap between corporate and personal security, what it's like when a three-letter agency asks for access to your life, and how the experience shaped Amanda's approach as she moved into executive roles. Amanda also shares her perspective on resilience, including her cancer journey, and a practical framework for processing difficult experiences. Hosts: Joe Patti and Adam Roth. Recorded March 14, 2026.

    41 min

  3. MAR 11

    Drones Are the Next Cyber Weapon — And We're Not Ready

    Luke Canfield has been building, flying, and hacking drones for years. In this episode, he walks us through the real intersection of drones and cybersecurity — war-flying attacks on financial institutions, cartel drone operations at the US-Mexico border, DIY drone building with no attribution, and why "security exists in three dimensions." Topics covered: War-flying: aerial man-in-the-middle attacks with drone-mounted Wi-Fi Pineapples3 real cases of drone-based cyberattacks against financial institutionsMexican cartels: 330+ drone incursions/day at the US borderUkraine: how the conflict advanced drone tech by 15 yearsDrone detection: RF tracking, acoustic sensors, radar, AIFAA regulations and fines up to $100KDisaster response: mesh networks and radio repeaters via dronesThe coming Part 108 era and why a fake Amazon drone is the next attack vectorGuest: Luke Canfield — cybersecurity professional and drone security researcherLearn more: https://www.lsechub.com Connect: securitycocktailhour.com | Newsletter: securitycocktailhour.com/newsletter

    1h 28m

  4. FEB 23

    Breaking Vulnerability Management's 30-Year Logjam: Two Cyber Veterans Attack It With AI

    Sharon Isaaci and David Warshavski spent careers on the offensive side of cybersecurity — breaking into organizations, finding zero-days, and cleaning up after the breaches that followed at Sygnia, Israel's premier incident response firm. After hundreds of engagements, they kept finding the same thing on both sides of the wire: breaches happen not because vulnerabilities go undetected, but because they go unmanaged. Vulnerability management has been stuck for 30 years. More tools, more alerts, more dashboards — and vulnerability exploitation as a breach cause nearly tripled in 2024 alone. When ChatGPT arrived in late 2022, Sharon and David saw the missing piece: the organizational context that could fix the problem had always existed, scattered across Slack, email, wikis, and internal tools. GenAI finally made it possible to pull that together at scale. In this conversation, we get into how two practitioners who've spent careers attacking organizations are now applying that attacker's lens — automated with AI — to break open a field that's resisted change for decades. We cover why visibility was never the real problem, what context-driven prioritization actually looks like, and what it takes to mobilize the people who do the patching. This one is for practitioners who've lived the frustration. And for anyone watching AI get applied to a real, stubborn problem — not as a marketing claim, but as the thing that finally moves the needle. Follow us for more conversations with practitioners who've been in the trenches. 00:00 Intro & Guest Introductions 05:35 Vulnerability Management: Still a Problem 09:45 AI as a Security Solution, Not a Problem 15:47 Visibility is Easy; Context is Hard 29:46 Leveraging the Hacker Mindset 35:29 We Need Less Findings, Not More 42:39 We're in Exciting Times Website: https://securitycocktailhour.com Newsletter: https://securitycocktailhour.com/newsletter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-cocktail-hour Twitter/X: @SecCocktailHour Enjoyed this episode? Follow us and share with colleagues who'll enjoy honest discussions among security professionals.

    49 min

  5. FEB 3

    Securing Mars Rovers and Space Stations with NASA's Former CIO Renee Wynn

    What happens when your security perimeter extends to Mars—and MFA isn't an option? In this episode of the Security Cocktail Hour, we sit down with Renee Wynn, former CIO of NASA, to explore what cybersecurity looks like when traditional frameworks simply don't apply. Renee Wynn managed IT for some of humanity's most critical infrastructure: Mars rovers, the James Webb Space Telescope, the International Space Station. We cover the unique challenges of cybersecurity in the aerospace, defense and space fields—and what those constraints teach us about security thinking more broadly. Early in the discussion, Renee emphasizes: "We always have to make sure we don't have a failure of imagination when we're looking at these risk-based decisions." This is the kind of mindset shift that shapes great security leaders. We also explore how she navigated government oversight, built trust with federal auditors, and led through constraints that forced her to rethink everything. Whether you work in government, private sector, or dream of expanding your security career into new industries—this conversation will broaden how you think about what's possible. 00:00 Introduction & The Coolest Resume in Cybersecurity 00:51 No Multi-Factor Authentication on Mars: Securing Assets Beyond Earth 02:54 Navigating Oversight: How to Build Trust With Government Auditors 15:00 Failure of Imagination: Rethinking Risk Assessment in Extreme Environments 35:00 Leadership Lessons: Thinking Bigger in Security Website: https://securitycocktailhour.com Newsletter: https://securitycocktailhour.com/newsletter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-cocktail-hour Twitter/X: @SecCocktailHour Enjoyed this episode? Follow us and share with colleagues who'll enjoy honest discussions among security professionals.

    54 min

  6. JAN 19

    Why Cybersecurity is Ripe for Disruption | John Strand | Part 2

    In part 2 of our discussion, John Strand tells us how the cybersecurity industry has turned stagnant, with a lack of innovation and an investment model that isn't going to turn that around any time soon. We explore why venture capital funding hasn't led to the breakthrough products the industry needs, and what's holding back real innovation. John also highlights the leaders in the security industry who are actively giving back to the community, and he and Adam try to one-up each other over who's stayed in the most disgusting hotel room. 00:00 Intro 00:12 Security is Ripe for Disruption 06:19 Better Investors = Better Security Products 10:22 Security is Awesome 12:43 Scaling Conference Talks 15:54 John's Advice on Guests 17:30 A Great Set of People 23:18 Bad Hotels, Good People 29:10 Wrapup 29:54 Outro This is Part 2 of our conversation with John Strand. Website: https://securitycocktailhour.comNewsletter: https://securitycocktailhour.com/newsletterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-cocktail-hourTwitter/X: @SecCocktailHour Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and share with colleagues who'll enjoy honest discussions among security professionals.

    30 min

  7. JAN 12

    Disruption Through Kindness | John Strand's Revolution in Security Education | Part 1

    John Strand isn't interested in fixing the broken security education system—he's tearing it down and rebuilding it. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, the founder of Black Hills Information Security explains why scholarships don't solve the real problem, how American universities are losing ground to European programs, and the unexpected places where he's finding the next generation of security talent. What We Cover: Why scholarships preserve a broken system instead of fixing it The barriers that actually matters: Not what you expect American universities vs. European programs: who's winning and why Career changers bringing new perspectives to the industry. AI's "fallow period" in hiring and what comes next The standardization of mediocrity: how AI is making everything "blah" 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Rethinking Cyber Education 07:01 Diversity Brings Amazing People into Security 09:53 Changing Lives 11:42 Giving Back to the Community 14:33 The Strand Family of Companies 17:02 Security's AI Mistake Part 2 coming soon Website: https://securitycocktailhour.com Newsletter: https://securitycocktailhour.com/newsletter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-cocktail-hour Twitter/X: @SecCocktailHour Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and share with colleagues who need to hear this perspective on the future of security education.

    28 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    Flipper Zero Firmware Update: If at first you don't succeed...

    Keeping your Flipper Zero's firmware updated is critical for security and performance—but the update process isn't always smooth. In this episode, we'll walk you through every step of updating your Flipper Zero firmware, including how to work through a snag you might encounter. Whether you're a security professional, pentester, or hardware enthusiast, regular firmware maintenance is essential for keeping your tools secure and functional. This guide shows you what it takes for the popular Flipper Zero. 00:00 Introduction to Flipper Zero 02:30 Laptop connection and app 06:20 Begin Update 07:23 This doesn't look right 09:40 Definitely not right 10:27 Success 12:57 Next steps Catch up with the previous episode in this series when we unboxed the Flipper Zero: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rU2o8B5cd9MYZ4uQSB3VG?si=cce55d68cdc048b6 And our episode on the ethics of 'hacking' devices: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0olsN2LKLn09wOLpnxqeIH?si=adf4b00394714209 📧 Subscribe to Our Newsletter: Get exclusive cybersecurity insights, episode updates, and career tips delivered to your inbox. 👉 https://securitycocktailhour.com/newsletter/ 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: https://securitycocktailhour.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-cocktail-hour/ Twitter: @SecCocktailHour

    16 min
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Security veterans Joe Patti and Adam Roth welcome a diverse lineup of cybersecurity and information security experts to share their insights at the virtual bar. From cutting edge topics like AI and Operational Technology (OT) to the realities of careers and mental health, you'll get the inside view of what's happening across the industry and what it's really like to work in these fields, from the people who do it every day. Reach us at feedback@securitycocktailhour.com or @SecCocktailHour on Twitter.

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  • Creator
    Joe Patti and Adam Roth
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joe Patti and Adam Roth
  • Show Website
    Security Cocktail Hour