--- title: "The Defender’s Log Cybersecurity Podcast | ADAMnetworks" description: "Hear cybersecurity experts, CISOs, and architects discuss the fight between chaos and order with host David Redekop of ADAMnetworks." url: https://adamnet.works/podcast/ index: https://adamnet.works/llms.txt --- ![The Defender's Log Podcast](https://adamnet.works/assets/the-defenders-log-logo-optimized.webp) # The Defender's Log Podcast Deep in the digital shadows, where threats hide behind any random byte, a fearless crew of cybersecurity warriors guards the line between chaos and order. Their epic battles, rarely spoken of - until today. [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@adamnetwrx) [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-defenders-log-podcast/id1829031081) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/2w0boRxseLgZxqVew8n2g5) [Amazon Music](https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/d7aa9a19-d092-42a6-9fe9-9e8d81f68d30/the-defender's-log-podcast) ## All Episodes EP 033 ### [AI Isn't Software](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-33-ai-isn-t-software.md) Howard Holton, CISO AI Isn't Software - Rethinking Cybersecurity For A New Era The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-33-ai-isn-t-software.md) EP 032 ### [The Future of Cybersecurity Is Changing Fast](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-32-the-future-of-cybersecurity-is-changing-fast.md) Craig Taylor The Human Element of Cybersecurity The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-32-the-future-of-cybersecurity-is-changing-fast.md) EP 031 ### [DNS Isn’t Infrastructure — It’s Security](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-31-dns-isnt-infrastructure--its-security.md) Yaëlle Harel, Senior Product Marketing Manager at EfficientIP Why DNS is more than just infrastructure—it's the critical control plane and your first line of defense The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-31-dns-isnt-infrastructure--its-security.md) EP 030 ### [Inside the Fight to Disrupt Cybercrime at Scale](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-30-inside-the-fight-to-disrupt-cybercrime-at-scale.md) Michael Roberts Exposing the Digital Abyss with Michael Roberts The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-30-inside-the-fight-to-disrupt-cybercrime-at-scale.md) EP 029 ### [Decoupling Digital Identity: Beyond Carrier-Level Defense](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-29-decoupling-digital-identity-beyond-carrier-level-defense.md) Mark Kreitzman, GM of Efani SIM Swap Attacks: How to Protect Your Digital Identity. With Mark Kreitzman The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-29-decoupling-digital-identity-beyond-carrier-level-defense.md) EP 028 ### [When Privacy Creates Blind Spots](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-028-when-privacy-creates-blind-spots-andrew-campling.md) Andrew Campling Andrew Campling examines encryption, internet standards, and the trade-offs between absolute privacy, defender visibility, and online safety. The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-028-when-privacy-creates-blind-spots-andrew-campling.md) EP 027 ### [Why Your Logs Should Get Quieter With Every Layer](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-027-why-your-logs-should-get-quieter-with-every-layer-dhruv-ahuja.md) Dhruv Ahuja Chaser Systems founder Dhruv Ahuja discusses infrastructure security, Zero Trust egress allowlisting, malware containment, and cleaner security logs. The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-027-why-your-logs-should-get-quieter-with-every-layer-dhruv-ahuja.md) EP 026 ### [The First Line of Defense Is Being Informed](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-026-the-first-line-of-defense-is-being-informed.md) Matthew Dufresne Matthew Dufresne traces three decades of connectivity and explains how CanadaGPT uses government data and provenance to deliver informed answers. The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-026-the-first-line-of-defense-is-being-informed.md) EP 025 ### [Attackers Move at AI Speed. Can Policy Keep Up?](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-025-attackers-move-at-ai-speed-can-policy-keep-up.md) Dr. Amit Elazari Dr. Amit Elazari explores cyber policy, public-private coalitions, policy-as-code, and how regulation can anticipate AI-driven security threats. The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-025-attackers-move-at-ai-speed-can-policy-keep-up.md) EP 024 ### [From Crisis to Prevention: Rethinking Cybersecurity Leadership](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-024-from-crisis-to-prevention-rethinking-cybersecurity-leadershi.md) Philippe Johnston Philippe Johnston shares lessons from military service and cyber crisis leadership, including playbooks and the shift from response to prevention. The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-024-from-crisis-to-prevention-rethinking-cybersecurity-leadershi.md) EP 023 ### [Deep in the Dark Matter: What Security Chiefs See That Others Don't](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-023-deep-in-the-dark-matter-what-security-chiefs-see-that-others.md) John Todd, Andreas Taudte & Andrew Campling John Todd, Andreas Taudte, and Andrew Campling examine malicious domains, encrypted DNS, and the visibility gaps confronting network defenders. The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-023-deep-in-the-dark-matter-what-security-chiefs-see-that-others.md) EP 022 ### [Defending the Kids: DNS, Filters, and the Fight for Safer Schools](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-022-defending-the-kids-dns-filters-and-the-fight-for-safer-schoo.md) Tom Newton Tom Newton discusses DNS filtering, child protection, and online safety through his work with Smoothwall and the Internet Watch Foundation. Cyber Infosec Whitehat The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-022-defending-the-kids-dns-filters-and-the-fight-for-safer-schoo.md) EP 021 ### [Protective DNS and the Future of Cyber Defense Architecture](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-021-protective-dns-and-the-future-of-cyber-defense-architecture.md) Cricket Liu Cricket Liu traces DNS from internet phonebook to defensive layer and explores how protective DNS can strengthen modern cybersecurity architecture. Cyber Infosec Whitehat The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-021-protective-dns-and-the-future-of-cyber-defense-architecture.md) EP 020 ### [Why DNS Is Your First Line of Cyber Defense](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-020-why-dns-is-your-first-line-of-cyber-defense.md) Chris Buijs Chris Buijs explains why DNS is a security layer, where set-it-and-forget-it approaches fail, and how defenders can make filtering proactive. Cyber Infosec Whitehat The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-020-why-dns-is-your-first-line-of-cyber-defense.md) EP 019 ### [The Psychology Behind a Cyber Breach and the Leaders Who Survive It](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-019-the-psychology-behind-a-cyber-breach-and-the-leaders-who-sur.md) Nim Nadarajah CISO Nim Nadarajah examines incident-response leadership, the psychology of a cyber crisis, and how executives guide teams through uncertainty. Cyber Infosec Whitehat The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-019-the-psychology-behind-a-cyber-breach-and-the-leaders-who-sur.md) EP 018 ### [How to Think, Not What to Think: Raising Resilient Minds in a Tech-Driven World](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-018-how-to-think-not-what-to-think-raising-resilient-minds-in-a.md) Mitch Prior Mitch Prior explores human intuition, thinking, education, and the importance of understanding why—not merely what—to think in a Zero Trust world. Cyber Infosec Whitehat The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-018-how-to-think-not-what-to-think-raising-resilient-minds-in-a.md) EP 017 ### [Defense Before Offense: Leadership, Risk, and the Cost of Bad Decisions](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-017-defense-before-offense-leadership-risk-and-the-cost-of-bad-d.md) Steven Elliott Steven Elliott connects military operations, financial leadership, and cybersecurity to show why defensive decisions must come before offense. Cyber Infosec Whitehat The Defenders Log [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-017-defense-before-offense-leadership-risk-and-the-cost-of-bad-d.md) EP 016 ### [Speed, Risk, and Responsibility in the Age of AI](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-016-speed-risk-and-responsibility-in-the-age-of-ai.md) Rafael Ramirez Rafael Ramirez navigates the rapidly shifting landscape of AI security, exploring how artificial intelligence has evolved from simple chatbots into powerful, autonomous agentic systems. He outlines seven pillars of SME security - Governance, Data Integrity, Hygiene, Third-Party Risk, AI Threat Detection, the Three T's (Technology, Trust, Talent), and Incident Response - and argues that Talent remains the most critical ingredient in a Zero Trust world. AI Security Agentic AI SME Defense Zero Trust Governance Incident Response [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-016-speed-risk-and-responsibility-in-the-age-of-ai.md) EP 015 ### [Inside the DNS Battlefield: Malware, Tunnels & the Future of Network Defense](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-015-inside-the-dns-battlefield-malware-tunnels-the-future-of-net.md) Johannes Weber Johannes Weber explores the hidden world of DNS security, revealing how 90% of malware uses DNS in its kill chain. He explains DNS exfiltration, tunneling, and domain generation algorithms (DGAs) as key attack vectors, and discusses defenses including recursive resolvers, DNSSEC, and the trade-offs of DNS over HTTPS in enterprise environments. DNS Security Malware DNS Tunneling DNSSEC Network Defense [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-015-inside-the-dns-battlefield-malware-tunnels-the-future-of-net.md) EP 014 ### [The Defender's Mentality - From Film Sets to Cyber Resilience](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-014-the-defenders-mentality-from-film-sets-to-cyber-resilience.md) Francois Driessen, Co-Founder ADAMnetworks Francois Driessen explores the intersection of human psychology, extreme risk, and cybersecurity. His background in film production and technical diving taught him that resilience must be built into the system. He advocates for a Zero Trust "True Proactive" approach - security by design with a default deny posture that stops threats before they connect. Zero Trust Security by Design Sheepdog Mentality AI Agents Risk Mitigation [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-014-the-defenders-mentality-from-film-sets-to-cyber-resilience.md) EP 013 ### [27 Years of Defending the Web: Inside Peter Lowe's Blocklist](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-013-27-years-of-defending-the-web-inside-peter-lowes-blocklist.md) Peter Lowe Peter Lowe reflects on 27 years of maintaining a blocklist and explains the human judgment, privacy principles, and persistence behind web defense. Blocklists Digital Privacy Ad Blocking Web Defense [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-013-27-years-of-defending-the-web-inside-peter-lowes-blocklist.md) EP 012 ### [The Architect of the Internet on the Future of Trust](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-012-the-architect-of-the-internet-on-the-future-of-trust.md) Dr. Paul Mockapetris, Inventor of DNS Paul Mockapetris, the architect of DNS, discusses the evolving role of the Domain Name System from a simple directory to a sophisticated security tool. He posits that modern networking requires "making sure DNS doesn't work when you don't want it to," comparing DNS filtering to essential services like spam filters and firewalls. DNS Security Threat Intelligence InfoSec Network Filtering [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-012-the-architect-of-the-internet-on-the-future-of-trust.md) EP 011 ### [The Hidden Layer of Cybersecurity: DNS & DDI Defense](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-011-the-hidden-layer-of-cybersecurity-dns-ddi-defense.md) Andreas Taudte Andreas Taudte explains why DNS, DHCP, and IP address management are critical defensive layers against tunneling, data loss, and network threats. DDI Security DNS Tunneling DHCP IP Address Management [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-011-the-hidden-layer-of-cybersecurity-dns-ddi-defense.md) EP 010 ### [The Dark Truth About Modern Cyber Threats](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-010-the-dark-truth-about-modern-cyber-threats.md) Joshua Domagalski, CISO Astronomer Joshua Domagalski shares his journey from offense to defense and why defensive cybersecurity presents a more complex and worthwhile challenge. He discusses AI adoption challenges, Zero Trust Architecture, and why humility is key in recognizing that cyber is a human-made problem. CISO Insights AI Security Zero Trust Architecture Ransomware Defense [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-010-the-dark-truth-about-modern-cyber-threats.md) EP 009 ### [Inside DNS Threat Intelligence: Privacy, Security & Innovation](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-009-inside-dns-threat-intelligence-privacy-security-innovation.md) Tim Adams, Founder Scout DNS Tim Adams shares how he transitioned from a wireless network integrator to building Scout DNS. He advocates for moving beyond traditional threat feeds to a zero-trust model that blocks unclassified domains and predicts a fractured internet with differing regional privacy standards. Scout DNS Threat Intelligence Zero Trust MSP Solutions [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-009-inside-dns-threat-intelligence-privacy-security-innovation.md) EP 008 ### [Defending the Frontline: Ransomware, AI, and Real-World Lessons](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-008-defending-the-frontline-ransomware-ai-and-real-world-lessons.md) Alexander Rau, Partner Cyber Security, KPMG Alexander Rau discusses the evolving incident response landscape. The past summer was the busiest on record, driven by zero-day firewall vulnerabilities. Threat actors are now using AI chatbots for ransom negotiations, and MFA is no longer a silver bullet against Business Email Compromise. Incident Response Zero-Day Vulnerabilities AI in Attacks SMB Security [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-008-defending-the-frontline-ransomware-ai-and-real-world-lessons.md) EP 007 ### [Cyber Warriors & Digital Shadows: Insights from Canada's Cybersecurity Leader](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-007-cyber-warriors-digital-shadows-insights-from-canadas-cyberse.md) Sami Khoury, Senior Official for Cybersecurity, Government of Canada Sami Khoury shares his 33-year career at the Communication Security Establishment (CSE). He discusses how cyber defense is a team sport, identifies ransomware as the top threat to Canadian organizations, and emphasizes proactive defense and collaboration. Government Cybersecurity Ransomware Threat Intelligence Sharing Canadian Shield [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-007-cyber-warriors-digital-shadows-insights-from-canadas-cyberse.md) EP 006 ### [Beyond the Firewall: How Attackers Weaponize Your DNS](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-006-beyond-the-firewall-how-attackers-weaponize-your-dns.md) Josh Kuo, Infoblox Educator Josh Kuo explains how attackers exploit DNS for tunneling, command and control, and data exfiltration—and how defenders can disrupt those channels. DNS Tunneling Data Exfiltration Command & Control Protective DNS [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-006-beyond-the-firewall-how-attackers-weaponize-your-dns.md) EP 005 ### [A Defender's Journey: From Passion Project to Protecting Children Online](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-005-a-defenders-journey-from-passion-project-to-protecting-child.md) Will Earp, Lead Engineer SWGfL Will Earp shares how a passion project became a career building web technology that protects children and supports safer online experiences. Child Safety Online Mission-Driven Career Web Development Charity Work [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-005-a-defenders-journey-from-passion-project-to-protecting-child.md) EP 004 ### [Understanding Microsoft Zero Trust DNS](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-004-understanding-microsoft-zero-trust-dns.md) Aditi Patange, Microsoft Aditi Patange from Microsoft explains Zero Trust DNS, a new enterprise security feature in Windows 11 that blocks all outbound connections by default. The feature was created in response to a U.S. government cybersecurity executive order requiring solutions without TLS termination. Microsoft ZTDNS Windows 11 Security Phishing Prevention Encrypted DNS [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-004-understanding-microsoft-zero-trust-dns.md) EP 003 ### [Breaking Barriers: IPv6 Adoption and DNS Transformation](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-003-breaking-barriers-ipv6-adoption-and-dns-transformation.md) Tommy Jensen Tommy Jensen, an internet technologist specializing in IPv6 and Zero Trust, discusses the critical importance of migrating to IPv6 and the necessity of overcoming legacy systems. The episode explores encrypted DNS, TLS termination implications, and the future of the internet. IPv6 DNS over HTTPS Zero Trust DNS TLS Termination [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-003-breaking-barriers-ipv6-adoption-and-dns-transformation.md) EP 002 ### [Defending the DNS: How Quad9 Protects the Internet](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-002-defending-the-dns-how-quad9-protects-the-internet.md) John Todd, CTO Quad9 Quad9 CTO John Todd explains how its nonprofit recursive DNS service combines infrastructure and threat intelligence to block malicious domains. Quad9 Protective DNS Threat Intelligence Zero Trust DNS [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-002-defending-the-dns-how-quad9-protects-the-internet.md) EP 001 ### [Cybersecurity Explained: Privacy, Threats, and the Future](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-001-cybersecurity-explained-privacy-threats-and-the-future.md) Chester Wisniewski Host David Redekop and guest Chet Wisniewski discuss the dynamic world of cybersecurity. Wisniewski traces his journey from early BBS and phone network exploration to becoming a cybersecurity expert. They delve into the evolution of hacking, the emergence of profitable cybercrime, and the critical distinction between privacy and security. Defense in Depth AI in Security Privacy vs Security Career Growth [Read episode](https://adamnet.works/podcast/tdl-001-cybersecurity-explained-privacy-threats-and-the-future.md)