Zero Trust Podcasts and Media Channels

Podcasts & Media Channels

● No Trust Podcast – Hosts: Jaye Tillson & John Spiegel. A dedicated Zero Trust podcast by the co-founders of the Zero Trust Forum. Started in 2022, “No Trust” features discussions with experts (e.g. John Kindervag, Evgeniy Kharam) on Zero Trust, SASE, and the role of the CISO. Jaye and John bring practitioner and vendor perspectives, making episodes both strategic and technical. Description: A bi-weekly conversational show decoding Zero Trust trends, sharing implementation war stories, and debating hype vs. reality. Find it on Spotify and SoundCloud, and follow hosts Jaye (@JTillson on LinkedIn) and John (@JohnSpiegel on LinkedIn) and the Zero Trust Forum LinkedIn newsletter for updates. Their informal yet informative style helps demystify Zero Trust for leaders and engineers alike.

● Dr. Zero Trust Podcast – Host: Chase Cunningham. Also known as “DrZeroTrust,” Chase (a former Forrester analyst who developed the Zero Trust Extended framework) hosts this podcast to discuss cutting-edge cyber developments through a Zero Trust lens. Episodes often cover recent breaches, new technologies, and interview guests on topics like ransomware or identity security. Description: A no-nonsense, sometimes blunt take on cybersecurity news and Zero Trust strategy. Chase’s active Twitter (X) handle is @DrZeroTrust, and he often shares episode snippets there. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It’s valuable for staying current on how Zero Trust principles apply to emerging threats (Chase’s tagline: “truth on the cybersecurity market and all things Zero Trust”).

● Packet Protector Podcast – Host: Jennifer “JJ” Minella (with Drew Conry-Murray). Launched in 2024 on the Packet Pushers network, Packet Protector is a weekly show at the nexus of network security and Zero Trust. Jennifer Minella (CTO of Viszen Security, author and Zero Trust advocate) covers topics like ransomware defense, rogue IoT, SSE (Secure Service Edge) evaluations, and more. Each episode begins with security news and then deep-dives into a theme (often with guest experts – e.g. Wolf Goerlich on authentication, Ep.73). Description: A pragmatic podcast for IT pros implementing Zero Trust and network security; expect technical insights on NAC, MFA, cloud security, etc., delivered in a lively, accessible format. Subscribe via Packet Pushers (Apple Podcasts, Spotify). Follow Jennifer on X (handle @jjx, where she tags #PacketProtector) for episode announcements.

● Numberline Security Podcast – Hosts: Jason Garbis & Jerry Chapman. (Planned for 2024) Following their book and consulting venture, Garbis and Chapman have signaled starting a podcast under the “Numberline Security” banner. It will likely focus on Zero Trust architecture insights, lessons from the field, and analysis of new frameworks (similar in ethos to their blog). Description: Expect detailed discussions of Zero Trust use cases, Q&A on implementing the Zero Trust Blueprint, and perhaps interviews with CIOs who’ve done it. Garbis (CSA Zero Trust Working Group co-chair) and Chapman (Optiv Engineering Fellow) are both active on LinkedIn and Mastodon, where they share podcast news. Note: This is an emerging channel, so keep an eye on NumberlineSecurity.com and social feeds for its official launch.

● The CyberWire Daily: A popular daily cybersecurity news podcast that, while not Zero Trust-specific, frequently covers Zero Trust in its news briefs and interviews. Hosted by Dave Bittner, it provides 20-minute updates on threats and cyber policy. Zero Trust pops up in discussions of government strategy, vendor announcements, and listener questions. Why listen: To stay current on general cyber news andcatch trends (e.g. if major Zero Trust mandates or breaches occur, CyberWire will cover them with expert commentary). They have an active Twitter (@thecyberwire) and website with transcripts.

● Smashing Security: A lighthearted weekly podcast by Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. It’s a broader infosec podcast, but they’ve touched on Zero Trust topics (sometimes tongue-in-cheek). For instance, they might discuss the follies of overly trusting internal users or the latest buzzword bingo (where Zero Trust often features). Why listen: For a fun take on security news. Not a how-to, but it keeps security in context of real-world absurdities, reminding practitioners not to get lost in jargon.

● Darknet Diaries: Hosted by Jack Rhysider, this storytelling podcast isn’t instructional, but episodes often underscore why Zero Trust matters. For example, tales of nation-state intrusions or internal threats illustrate the need for Zero Trust (“trust no one, verify everyone”). Why listen: These real breach stories are excellent for communicating to non-technical stakeholders why traditional defenses fail – making the case for Zero Trust improvements. Darknet Diaries is widely available (Apple, Spotify) and Jack is on X (@DarknetDiaries).

● Security Now: A long-running weekly show by Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte. They delve into technical security topics and have discussed Zero Trust in the context of Windows networking, VPN alternatives, and cloud security. Steve Gibson famously coined “Trust No One” in discussing Zero Trust-like approaches for cloud storage. Episodes are lengthy (2+ hours) but thorough. Why listen: If you want a deep technical understanding of protocols and vulnerabilities that underscore Zero Trust principles. Security Now has a dedicated following and can be found on the TWiT network site and podcast apps.