DIY Cyber Guy
DIY Cyber Guy, hosted by David W. Schropfer, offers an approachable exploration of cybersecurity and emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing for all knowledge levels.
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May 27, 2026 · 23 minAI: Entry-Level Job Killer, or Mirage?Guest Andy Sitison looks at whether AI genuinely threatens entry-level jobs or whether the concern is overstated, separating workforce myths from what the evidence shows.Apr 30, 2026 · 26 minWill AI Replace Humans? Answers from an ExpertJonathan Aberman explains why AI produces homogeneous output and argues that originality and creative thinking become the competitive advantage as automation gets commodiApr 2, 2026 · 29 minAs ChatGPT's Market Share Drops, What's In It For You?Jim Ferry of Volition Capital on ChatGPT's declining dominance and rising competition, and where AI competition genuinely creates value for users versus where the claims Mar 12, 2026 · 26 minHow to Secure SaaS Platforms Designed for Productivity, Not SecurityBen Wilcox on FBI warnings about criminals exploiting Salesforce and similar platforms through phishing and misconfiguration rather than technical exploits, with practicaMar 9, 2026 · 27 minAre Internet Companies Becoming Too Big To 'Fail'ZeroTier CEO Andrew Gault on infrastructure concentration risk after Cloudflare outages took down major services, and why redundant, resilient networks matter.Feb 10, 2026 · 24 minHow to Reduce C-Level & Executive TargetingChris Pierson of BlackCloak on how AI and data brokers make it easy to target executives through their personal digital footprints, and how to shrink that exposure.Jan 30, 2026 · 23 min#93 – Can AI Be Used As A Foundation for Professional Work?AI benchmarks are broken—and misplaced trust is dangerous. Our guest, Michael Sena, CSO and Co-Founder of Recall, explains why flawed AI testing creates false confidence,Jan 13, 2026 · 16 min#92 – Unintended Training for AI – What You Should KnowAmazon warned employees after ChatGPT divulged proprietary data. That is not a theory—it is a real AI risk. In this episode, Walter Haydock, Founder of StackAware, exposeJan 5, 2026 · 26 min#91: When AI Becomes the Cybercriminal (And Not Just the Criminal's Tool)AI is no longer just a hacker's tool—it is the hacker. In this episode, M.K. Palmore, CEO of Apogee Global and former Marine, FBI cyber leader, and Google Cloud executiveDec 9, 2025 · 24 min#90: The Discord Breach – Could it Happen to You?Complyance CEO Richa Kaul discusses how third parties can expose sensitive data (passports, IDs) and provides actionable steps to prevent loss and protect revenue.Nov 21, 2025 · 37 min#89 – Is The Expanding Quantum Computing Workforce Your Next Career Move?Do you think Quantum Computing jobs are just for PhD's and physics geniuses? Not anymore. Your current SaaS, business, or marketing skills are desperately needed to buildNov 11, 2025 · 35 min#88 – Why We Need Quantum Sensing to Support GPSSomeone threatened a world leadser's flight by jamming her plane's GPS system. In Episode 88 of DIY Cyber Guy, David Schropfer and Q-CTRL's Aravind Ratnam reveal how quanOct 22, 2025 · 24 min#87: How to Use AI to Create a Competitive Advantage Without Losing ControlAI can fuel your edge—or leak your data. In this episode, RealVNC CPO/CTO Neil Gad joins David to unpack zero-trust, workspace segmentation, and why 94% of orgs saw identOct 8, 2025 · 23 min#86: Are You Drowning In Account Sprawl, And Don't Know It?Are you sure every login in your company is legit? Cybersecurity leader Matt Topper exposes the hidden chaos of account sprawl—where forgotten logins and shadow SaaS toolOct 1, 2025 · 19 min#85 – What Happens When A Fortune 5 Company Fails Cybersecurity 101Even Fortune 5 firms fail at Cybersecurity 101. Paul Tracey discusses how small businesses and even home users can block the same attacks.Sep 26, 2025 · 29 min#84 - Is Your Data Secure When You Use AI?Is Your Data Secure When You Use AI? Navy intel veteran, engineer, and attorney Cordell Robinson reveals how AI handles your data, what to share, and practical steps to pSep 11, 2025 · 28 min#83 - Zero Cost Pathway to American CybersecurityFrustrated by cybersecurity losses? Guest Larry Clinton, President of the Internet Security Alliance (ISA) proposes a zero-cost solution. By eliminating redundant regulatSep 4, 2025 · 34 min#82 - The Phishing Paradox: Why Security Training Might Be Making You MORE VulnerableDiscover the surprising reason security training may be making you an easy target for hackers, and the better way to fight back. With CyberHoot CEO Craig Taylor.Aug 8, 2025 · 23 min#81 – Picking the Right Balance between Security and User SatisfactionStrict security vs. smooth user experience—can you have both? Hear David W. Schropfer & Daniel DeGroff tackle CIAM, FusionAuth's evolution, and real-world trade-offs.Jul 31, 2025 · 26 min#80- Are you keeping up with Data Governance post-AI?AI is reshaping data governance—and raising big compliance questions. David W. Schropfer and Anthony Woodward unpack risks, silos, and solutions on DIY Cyber Guy.Jul 23, 2025 · 36 min#79 - AI and CCTV: Yes, it's here. No, it's not Big Brother (yet)Can AI spot threats without spying on you? Loretta AI's Galvin Widjaja joins DIY Cyber Guy to reveal how smart surveillance protects privacy—no facial recognition requireJul 2, 2025 · 34 min#78- Cybercriminals Aggressively Shifting to Easier Targets: Small & Medium BusinessesThe average ransomware claim is down, but incidents are up. What does that mean? Threat actors are targeting smaller businesses, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) is thJul 1, 2025 · 33 min#77 Limitations for AI: Hype vs. RealityMarcus Fontoura (CTO of Microsoft's Azure Core) discusses why AI may not reduce dev team sizes but instead raises quality expectations, just like spell check did for writJun 23, 2025 · 28 min#76 – Using AI in Cybersecurity: Best Practices for Small/Medium BusinessesAI is transforming cybersecurity in businesses of every size. In Ep. 76 of DIY Cyber Guy, RAD Security's Jimmy Mesta explains how AI tools fight phishing, cut costs & booMay 21, 2025 · 34 min#75 - The Dark Side of AI: When will Autonomous AI Cyber Weapons Begin?AI is changing security fast—hear how Deep Sentinel stops crime in real time and why AI scams are the next big threat. Must-listen for staying ahead! With DeepSentinel CE
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