The Security Sandbox

The Security Sandbox

Welcome to The Security Sandbox Podcast. Join Chris and Phil as they dig into cybersecurity from the perspective of practitioners who work in it every day. From threat actors and incident response to identity, cloud security, and emerging threats, they explore what's happening in the real world and what security teams can actually do about it. Whether you're a student, security analyst, engineer, IT professional, or simply curious about cybersecurity, pull up a chair and join the conversation. Security analysis. Real threats. Practical defense.

Episodes

  1. Aug 25

    From Dorm Room To Defense: The Cybersecurity Intern Experience - Ep 4

    This episode features the show's first guest appearance. Jordan is an RIT cybersecurity student and intern who is about to step into his master's program, but the real value here is how quickly he went from learning theory to shipping production cybersecurity work. In this episode, Chris and Phil unpack the gap between classroom labs and the messy reality of live enterprise defense, where clean datasets disappear, users become the wildcard, and tools like SIEMs, EDR, and DLP suddenly make sense only after you've been in the room.

  2. Aug 13

    Why SIEMs Fail Without Context - Ep 3

    Most security teams think a SIEM is just a log bucket until the alerts start piling up, the costs spike, and a real incident slips through the cracks. In this episode, Chris and Phil break down what a SIEM actually does, why visibility is not the same as security, and how the right setup turns raw telemetry into investigations you can trust.

  3. Jul 30

    Creating Our Security Foundations In An Enterprise Environment - Ep 2

    Discover how foundational operational skills shape a cybersecurity career, from hands-on troubleshooting to developing effective security strategies. In this episode, Chris and Phil share insights on establishing a solid operational baseline in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of practical experience

  4. Jul 23

    Pulling Back The Curtain - Ep 1

    In this episode, Chris and Phil share their journeys into cybersecurity, discuss industry misconceptions, and explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity including AI's impact.

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Welcome to The Security Sandbox Podcast. Join Chris and Phil as they dig into cybersecurity from the perspective of practitioners who work in it every day. From threat actors and incident response to identity, cloud security, and emerging threats, they explore what's happening in the real world and what security teams can actually do about it. Whether you're a student, security analyst, engineer, IT professional, or simply curious about cybersecurity, pull up a chair and join the conversation. Security analysis. Real threats. Practical defense.

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  • Creator
    The Security Sandbox
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Security Sandbox
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