
The Cyber Tap
Join George and Jim from cyberTAP at Purdue University for a fun and informative discussion. Listen as they unpack cybersecurity news, conduct interviews with industry experts, and dish the latest tech, tools, tips and tricks...as long as they stay focused.
Episodes
67 episodes
The Cyber Tap #9 - Indiana Cybertrack Program
George and Jim are doing actual work...so Mat and Mike are stepping in to chat with Craig Jackson and Joe Beckman from Indiana Cybertrack.
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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54:27

The Cyber Tap #8 - The Beekeeper and Holiday Cyber
George and Jim are bringing Mat and Mike back for a holiday movie review. They discuss The Beekeeper and how it portrays modern cybercrime and really bad action. Production Note: We will be taking a break over the holidays and will...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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58:25

The Cyber Tap #7 - Cyber Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gotchas
George and Jim welcome Scott Richards to the show. They discuss what to get the tech lover this holiday season and how to best protect it. As a special note, many products are discussed in this episode. We are not endorsed or spons...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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49:27

The Cyber Tap #6 - Black Friday Special
George and Jim bring Mat and Mike back, and chaos ensues. Join us in chatting about this years not so special Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals.
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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1:01:39

The Cyber Tap #5 - Understanding CMMC
George and Jim welcome Phil back to chat about CMMC and what organizations need to get in compliance.
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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39:53

The Cyber Tap #4 - Getting Started In Cyber
George and Jim are joined by cyberTAP's Matthew Crain and Carly Turow to talk about the realities of starting a career in cyber and cybersecurity.
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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54:35

The Cyber Tap #3 - National Public Data Breach
George and Jim are joined by Dr. Joe Beckman to discuss the recent National Public Data breach and the reach of its impact.
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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37:30

The Cyber Tap #1 - CrowdStrike
George and Jim are joined by guests Phil and Jeremy to discuss the recent CrowdStrike outages and share how the outages affected them personally and professionally.
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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36:22

The Cyber Tap #0 - We Start Again
Get ready for an exciting return! Join our new hosts, George Bailey and Jim Stratton, as they dive into the latest cybersecurity news and topics. They will be accompanied by a rotating panel of experts and guests each week, and yes...there will...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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13:23

Going Dark For Now - S8E7
We are taking a little break from the podcast until the Fall Semester. We would like to thank all of our listeners and we will see y'all later.-------------------------Follow us on all the things:Twitter: @PCyberTAPLin...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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6:46

Too Cool For School with Kevin McGuire - S8E6
This week, Mat and Mike chat with Kevin McGuire, CFO for Michigan City Area Schools. They talk about his dubious past with Mat, the one-to-one initiatives, and providing internet for all K12 students. -------------------------F...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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1:00:33

Indicator of Reconnaissance with Krassi - S8E5
This week, Mat and Mike bring on our resident cyber spook, Krassi. They discuss how he got into cybersecurity, and the current state of the industry, and cap it off with some very spooky stories. Oh, Mat tries to coin a new term, so go out and ...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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52:16

Mat and Mike Shoot Their Shot - S8E4
This week, Mat and Mike are joined by Producer Jim and Tech Eric. We decided to continue our Summer (now Fall) activities with some sport shooting and watching the fantastic movie, Real Genius.-------------------------Follo...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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48:06

Are We In Good Hands with Reid Putnam - S8E3
This week, Mat and Mike chat with Reid Putnam about the hottest topic in cyber, insurance. They explore a few key aspects of cyber insurance: what it is, how it is changing, and how to get it. -------------------------Fol...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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1:07:13

A Chat With Our Only Fan - Phil Conrad - S8E2
This week, Mat and Mike finally sit down with our long-time listener, Phil Conrad. They chat about Phil's journey into cyber and how he discovered cyberTAP and the podcast. Oh, and we watched the "classic" cyber movie Prime Risk. ...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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57:16

Guess Who's Back, Back Again - S8E1
Welcome to the fall season of the Cyber Tap podcast. This week, Mat and Mike return to the studio and talk about the very busy summer off. -------------------------Follow us on all the things:Twitter: @PCyberTAPLi...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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53:07

Morris Worm - The Cyber Moments That Made Us - S7E8
This week, Mat and Mike sit down with the illustrious Dr. Gene Spafford to discuss the Morris Worm, from first contact to the fix and beyond. -------------------------Announcements:Interested in PCAP, visit purdue.edu/pc...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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53:20

Bonus Episode - Tuesday Afternoon Mess Around - S7E7
This week, it's a whole crew show. We all got together to chat about Mike's 2-year saga in purchasing a PS5, Russian cyber warfare, PCAP, and a whole mess of nothing. Enjoy! -------------------------Announcements:Inte...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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42:15

Stuxnet - The Cyber Moments That Made Us - S7E6
This week, Mat and Mike talked with Golden Mic Awardee George Bailey. Together they break down Stuxnet, its impact on cyber and information security, global politics, and Mat's little vacation. -------------------------Announcements...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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45:03

Hardware Hacking - The Cyber Moments That Made Us - S7E5
This week, Mat and Mike talk with Joe Grand from Grand Idea Studio. They chat about Joe's recent crypto wallet hardware hack, his past with the L0pht, and what it means to be a "hacker."------------------------Check out Joe Grand
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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54:58

Retail Breaches - The Cyber Moments That Made Us - S7E4
This week, Mat and Mike bring back Marcus Rogers to talk about a selection of major retail breaches; Target, Anthem, and TJMaxx, and how they change our legal systems and consumer perspectives.-------------------------Announcements:...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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48:53

WannaCry - The Cyber Moments That Made Us - S7E3
This week, Mat and Mike talk with the one and only Mr. Backup, Curtis Preston, about the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, realism in Hollywood, and the importance of system backups. -------------------------Stay current with cyberTAP:<...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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47:39

SolarWinds - The Cyber Moments That Made Us - S7E2
This week, Mat and Mike talk with Dr. Joe Beckman to revisit the SolarWinds breach and its impact on cybersecurity and Mat's questionable choice in footwear. -------------------------Stay current with cyberTAP:cyber.tap...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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41:02

Log4js - The Cyber Moments That Made Us - S7E1
And we're back for season 7. This season has a theme of sorts, we are going back in time and looking at major vulnerabilities and incidents that have shaped information and cybersecurity. This week, Mat and Mike bring on Matthew Crain t...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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51:31
