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DIY Cyber Guy

DIY Cyber Guy, hosted by David W. Schropfer, offers a approachable exploration of cybersecurity, emerging technologies (like AI and Quantum Computing) for all knowledge levels. Through dynamic podcasts, expert interviews, and engaging blog posts, DIY Cyber Guy provides practical, easy-to-apply tips to stay ahead of tech trends and protect your digital world. Whether you’re curious about cutting-edge tech or looking to secure your online life, DIY Cyber Guy makes complex topics both fun and accessible.

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Everyone, in every job, will be impacted by AI, but maybe not in the way you think.  Listen to this insightful interview with AI expert Nada Sanders, Ph.D., Professor at Northeastern University and prolific author.

11/18/24 • 42:13

AI has entered into a new category called Computer Use AI.  Listen to this episode to discover what it means, who will use it, and which jobs could be affected. With Dan Van Dyke from EMarketer.

10/29/24 • 21:42

The Quantum Computing Advantage is closer than you think. Find out what can be done today, and what to expect tomorrow, with our guest, Dr. Krysta Svore.

10/15/24 • 47:08

Quantum Computing is based on the science of quantum mechanics, which will be 100 years old next year. Find out how quantum is impacting your life today, and how . With Dr. Paul Cadden-Zimansky @bardcollege #IYQ2025

10/2/24 • 43:33

Researchers at Abnormal Security have observed an increase in phishing scams impersonating FedEx and UPS. Find out what you can do with our guests Israel Mazin and Ori Mazin from Memcyco.

9/3/24 • 23:59

Should phone reps be Identity Investivators?  Can all reps be trusted to keep hackers out of your accounts? In this episode learn about new, goverment ID-based methods that will keep your accounts safe with our guest expert, Aaron Painter (@aaronpa) CEO of Nametag, Inc.

1/15/24 • 26:13

Hackers speed off with Ferrari data in a #ransomware attack. See how to stop an attack before it happens, with Greg Edwards, CEO @Canauri

3/30/23 • 20:52

If you use a managed service provider (MSP) to manage your company's IT needs, learn how to hold these businesses accountable for keeping your services, and your data, secure from hackers. With Yaniv Bar-Dayan, CEO of @vulcancyber

3/8/23 • 19:01

Uber just had another data breach.  Learn from their mistakes, and the mistakes of other larege corporations, to find out how to keep your data safe and secure, even if you store it in the cloud.  Our guest is cybersecurity expert and CEO of Dig Security, Dan Benjamin.

2/15/23 • 14:21

Hackers are using the recent Twitter breach, combined with the other 4,100 data breaches in 2022, to steal identities. Learn about new systems like #DSPM to mitigate your company's sprawling data. With Flow Security CEO, Jonathan Roizin.

12/13/22 • 25:39

Hackers stole Samsung's customer data from a US-based facility.  Were you affected?  What sis Samsung disclose?  What should you do? With guest Javvad Malik, Lead Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4.

10/21/22 • 22:20

Phishing attacks have evolved. Hackers have found new ways to use private messaging apps, personal email accounts, and personal smartphones to attack- not just you - but your employer.  Keep your job, and get a FREE voucher for SlashNext, by listening to this episode.

9/8/22 • 25:34

Why do you wear a seatbelt?  Is it because of protection, or the penalty for not doing it? Adopt the culture of cybersecurity for both of these reasons.  Hear why from our guest, cybersecurity researcher and author, Kai Roer.

8/29/22 • 26:28

Serious vulnerabilities have just been patched in Apple products. If you own an Apple iPhone, iPad, or Macbook, listen to this episode to find out what happened, and what to do.

8/25/22 • 08:17

Preparing students for success in a digital world requires educators, administrators and parents to, directly and indirectly, educate students.  With digital education expert Al Kingsley.

8/22/22 • 34:57

What is the future of education, and how does cybersecurity impact  Education differently?  How can student data be used to help predict the future success of a student, and how can universities keep student information private in the world of sophisticated cyber-attacks? Our guest is Dr. Punya Mishra, Associate Dean of Scholarship & Innovation and Professor in the Division of Educational Leadership & Innovation in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. You can learn more about him at https://punyamishra.com/ and about his current work around Learning Futures at https://learningfutures.education.asu.edu/  and Silver Lining for Learning silverliningforlearning.org

7/1/22 • 37:25

If you are a customer in Connecticut, you should to understand this. But if you sell to any customers in Connecticut, you NEED to understand this.

5/24/22 • 06:47

New report from Trend Micro details how hackers steal your money and your passwords. Learn how to stop them.

5/20/22 • 10:19

Ransomware has become a mature industry, and it is waging war on vulnerable companies with cash in the bank. Find out what you can do, with cybersecurity expert and @CybriUSA CEO, Konstantine Zuckerman.

6/14/21 • 25:22

Ransomware is increasing, and it is the worst form of data tampering.  Find out new ways to understand, detect, and prevent data tampering before it impacts your home or your office.

6/10/21 • 20:26

Experienced developer and educator Bobby Davis, Jr. simplifies the process of landing your first cybersecurity job in 5 simple steps.

4/20/21 • 15:50

Learn how your small or medium-size business can be more productive and resilient using the cloud.

4/6/21 • 27:12

Learn how to Get your first cloud-security certification to start your career in Cybersecurity!

3/29/21 • 26:35

Learn how to get a job in cybersecurity from cybersecurity head-hunter Martin Burnett.

3/26/21 • 23:43

You open your laptop, and find that you have been locked out by ransomware. Do you have a plan? If not, learn how to make one in as little as 15 minutes.

3/22/21 • 35:50

A new Malware package named Silver Sparrow is infecting *all* Macbooks, not just the new 'M1 Chip' Macbooks. Find out more on episode 43 of @DIYcyberguy with Intelligence Analyst Brian Donohue from the security firm Red Canary.

3/1/21 • 13:24

The reported Clubhouse app 'hack' was not a hack at all.  Find out why they were banned in China.

2/26/21 • 23:57

WordPress sites can be easily exploited by hackers. If you own one of the 455M WordPress sites worldwide, find out how to protect your site on this episode of @DIYcyberguy.

1/14/21 • 24:34

Don't let hackers steal your credit card information. Find out the latest hacker traps, and how to avoid them while shopping online with Cyber Threat Expert Steve Ginty.

12/21/20 • 22:44

The computers that we use to count votes in America are safe and secure. Hear why from cyber-warfare expert Jonathan Couch.

10/27/20 • 23:06