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The Cyber Tap

The Cyber Tap

Purdue cyberTAP

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.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Cyber Tap episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Cyber Tap for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Cyber Tap episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Cyber Tap - The Cyber Tap #3 - National Public Data Breach
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10/10/24 • 37 min

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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The Cyber Tap - Voting early, not often, with Dr. Spafford - S3E1
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09/17/20 • 50 min

Summer break is over and the students are back in session. It is time for the new season of The Cyber Tap and it's going to be bigger than ever!
This week, Mat and Mike are joined by the one and only visionary, Dr. Gene Spafford. They discuss the pros and cons of electronic/mail-in voting for the upcoming election and the dangers of having foreign companies developing critical communication infrastructures.
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The Cyber Tap - A Chat With Our Only Fan - Phil Conrad - S8E2
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09/15/22 • 57 min

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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The Cyber Tap - WannaCry  - The Cyber Moments That Made Us - S7E3
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02/17/22 • 47 min

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.
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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.
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It's a new season of the Cyber Tap! The week Mat and Mike bring back Joe Beckman to discuss cybersecurity blunders and speculate on the recent Facebook outage.
It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month! go forth and spread the word of good cyber practices! All month we will be sharing tips and tricks on our social pages. Also, take 25% off our world-class Cyber Range Training courses. Just book and safe. Learn more at cyber.tap.purdue.edu/cybersecurity-awareness-month
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The Cyber Tap - Too Cool For School with Kevin McGuire - S8E6
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11/23/22 • 60 min

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.
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The Cyber Tap - Mat and Mike Shoot Their Shot - S8E4
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10/13/22 • 48 min

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.
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The Cyber Tap - Are We In Good Hands with Reid Putnam - S8E3
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09/29/22 • 67 min

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.
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This week on The Cyber Tap, Mat and Mike welcome...well themselves. Join them as they recap this season, chat about what's happening at cyberTAP, and as always break down the latest cyber news.
Links from the episodes:
Jim Browning Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBNG0osIBAprVcZZ3ic84vw

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Cyber Tap have?

The Cyber Tap currently has 67 episodes available.

What topics does The Cyber Tap cover?

The podcast is about True Crime, Podcasts, Technology, Cyber and Cybersecurity.

What is the most popular episode on The Cyber Tap?

The episode title 'Indicator of Reconnaissance with Krassi - S8E5' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Cyber Tap?

The average episode length on The Cyber Tap is 46 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Cyber Tap released?

Episodes of The Cyber Tap are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Cyber Tap?

The first episode of The Cyber Tap was released on Feb 24, 2020.

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