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Keeping up with the fast-paced changes in cybersecurity is no easy task. With constant updates and new threats emerging daily, staying informed can be challenging. One of the most effective ways to stay abreast of the latest developments is by listening to podcasts. Below is a curated list of podcasts that can help analysts stay informed and improve their skills.
Top Podcasts for Analysts the 2025 Edition
NeedleStack: The OSINT Podcast
https://www.authentic8.com/needlestack
Host: Jeff Phillips and Matt Ashburn
Description: This weekly podcast features interviews with professional open-source researchers. The hosts share valuable tips to hone your OSINT skills, improve tradecraft, and protect yourself while searching the surface, deep, and dark web.
Notable Episodes:
- Investigating Influence Operations
- Is Telegram the Place for Cyber Investigators?
- LockBit and the Story Behind Ransomware (Guest: Joe DiMaggio)
- Information is Not Intelligence
Unspoken Security
https://www.unspokensecurity.com
Host: AJ Nash
Description: Now publishing his own podcast - Unspoken Security () is the only raw and gritty podcast built for intelligence and security professionals. AJ Nash is an Intelligence Strategist and public speaker who is known for building intelligence-driven security programs by using his over 20 years of intelligence experience from the U.S. Intelligence Community and his podcast is no different, offering a somewhat unfiltered approach to talking intelligence and security concerns.
Notable Episodes:
- Facts and Myths of Insider Threat Programs
- Evolution of the CISO
- How to Demonstrate the Value of Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Let’s Get Serious About Intelligence Requirements
Cyber Social Hub Cast
https://www.youtube.com/@cybersocialhub
Host: Kevin DeLong
Description: Cyber Social Hub is an online community for digital investigators. This podcast features discussions with investigators, researchers, and vendors on topics related to digital investigations—all delivered with a side of humor.
Notable Episodes:
- Mastering OSINT: Obtain Top Intelligence from People & Companies
- Unlock the Power of OSINT: How to Find Anything with Google Lens!
- Our Mid-Year 2024 DFIR Predictions Check-In
- Detecting and Dealing with Deepfakes and Synthetic Media
Breadcrumbs
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breadcrumbs-by-trace-labs/id1542092539
Host: Trace Labs Team
Description: Trace Labs, a non-profit organization, focuses on crowdsourced intelligence to help find missing people through Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions. The podcast explores tools, techniques, and topics related to OSINT collection.
Notable Episodes:
- Kasm: Isolated Browsing + OSINT
- Everyday OSINT with Rae Baker
- Embrace Awkwardness: Landing a Job with Dale Ayers
IntelTechniques Podcast
https://inteltechniques.com/podcast.html
Host: Michael Bazzel
Description: Michael Bazzel, a veteran computer crimes investigator, shares invaluable resources for OSINT and privacy. Known for his books and training materials, this podcast is a must-listen for analysts looking to enhance their skills.
Resources:
- OSINT Techniques: Resources for Uncovering Online Information (11th Edition)
- Extreme Privacy: What It Takes to Disappear (5th Edition)
- Additional tools and training are available on his website.
Staying informed in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape requires effort and dedication. These podcasts offer valuable insights and resources to help analysts improve their skills and stay ahead of emerging threats. With so many excellent options, there’s something for everyone looking to deepen their knowledge of OSINT, cybersecurity, and digital investigations.
Written by: Adam Huenke, OSINT and Cybersecurity Expert with over 20 years of Intelligence experience.