The Tactical Cyber Podcast

Welcome to the Tactical Cyber Podcast, where we transform strategic cyber insights into actionable tactics for everyday implementation. Join your hosts, retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Darren Mott, and Risk Advisory Practice Leader at Warren Averett, Paul Perry. Together, they bring decades of experience from the front lines of cybersecurity and risk management to help business owners and individuals take the actions that will keep their business and personal digital data safe. Each episode, we delve into the world of cybersecurity, sharing real-world experiences, expert interviews, and practical tips to safeguard your digital landscape.

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Episodes

Tactical Cyber Podcast Ep 12: More from the Southeast Cyber Summit 2025

Conference Keynote Speaker Scott Augenbaum and Dmitri Krill of Crowdstrike join Darren and Paul from the 2025 Southeast Cyber Summit to discuss a variety of Tactical Cyber stuff. Give a listen, tell a friend.

Apr 28, 2025•29 min•Ep. 12

Ep 11 - Southeast Cyber Summit 2025 Part 1

In this episode of the Tactical Cyber Podcast, Darren and Paul are joined by Justin Headly and Sherry Barnes at the 2025 SouthEast Cyber Summit in Birmingham. Thank you to Warren Averett for giving up their space for the podcast interviews. This is the first of 3 episodes recorded at the conference. Feel free to email thoughts, comments, or questions to darren@thecyburguy.com.

Apr 15, 2025•23 min•Ep. 11

Tactical Cyber Podcast Episode 10 - Talking CMMC with Evan Dumouchel

Paul and Darren are joined by the founder of North Star Strategies to discuss the importance of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Give a listen, tell a friend. Articles mentioned in this podcast: https://cybernews.com/security/hipshipper-data-leak-exposed-shipping-records/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/doomsday-clock-has-officially-been-moved-by-scientists-to-signal-how-close-we-are-to-end-of-the-world/ar-AA1yP2X7?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=4f34e52b34644f8dffdf0e60...

Feb 11, 2025•53 min•Ep. 10

Tactical Cyber Podcast E9 - Addressing the Cyber Personnel Gap

Paul and Darren talk with Michael McQuade of StarApex Recruiting to discuss what employers should know about the job placement service industry and how he is trying to disrupt the industry, in a positive and tactical approach Give a listen and tell a friend.

Jan 21, 2025•52 min•Ep. 9

The Tactical Cyber Podcast Episode 8 - Happy 2025

Darren and Paul reconvene to welcome in the new year and take a look at what to expect in 2025, cyberwise, and how to tactical address it all. The live stream rebroadcast is available on both LinkedIn and Youtube ( https://youtube.com/live/jKarZ1do4_8 ) Give a listen, tell a friend.

Jan 08, 2025•42 min•Ep. 8

The Tactical Cyber Podcast Episode 7 - WIth Special Guest Paige Hanson

Paul and Darren are joined by cybersecurity expert and advocate Paige Hanson, the co-founder of Securelabs ( www.securelabs.ai ). It is a great tactical discussion that services SMBs, individuals, and the elderly. It will be your best half hour of the week. Give a listen, tell a friend. Follow Paige at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hello-paige-hanson/ Follow Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmperrycpa/ Follow Darren at https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott...

Nov 19, 2024•43 min•Ep. 7

The Tactical Cyber Podcast: A review of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024

Darren and Paul are back to review the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2024 version of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Give a listen, tell a friend.

Nov 06, 2024•1 min•Ep. 6

Tactical Cyber Podcast Episode 5: Deterrence with Gentry Lane

Darren and Paul are joined by Gentry Lane of Nemesis Global to discuss the deterrence within the cyber domain and why both Law Enforcement and Military deterrence have benefits, but how do we get them working collaboratively? Give a listen, tell a friend.

Sep 03, 2024•48 min•Ep. 5

The Tactical Cyber Podcast Episode 4 - With special guest Justin Headley

Paul and Darren are joined by Justin Headley of Warren Averett to discuss the Top 10 cyber controls most businesses fail to do when it comes to their own security. Give a listen, tell a friend. Email thoughts/questions/comments to darren@thecyburguy.com .

Aug 13, 2024•49 min•Ep. 4

Tactical Cyber Episode 3: Tactical solutions for the home with Scott Augenbaum

Join Paul and Darren as they welcome Retired FBI Special Agent and Cybersecurity Speaker Extraordinaire Scott Augenbaum to discuss tactical solutions to protect your home and your family. Give a listen, tell a friend. Email thoughts/questions/comments to darren@thecyburguy.com .

Jul 30, 2024•51 min•Ep. 3

Tactical Cyber Podcast - With Special Guest, Matt Lee

Paul and Darren are joined by one of the most passionate voices in the cyber universe - Matt Lee to discuss tactical cyber solutions for the Small and Medium Business community. There are nuggets in this podcast you'll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Share this with all your SMB friends. Give a listen, tell a friend.

Jul 09, 2024•47 min•Ep. 2

The Tactical Cyber Podcast S1E1 - The Inaugural Episode with Dr. Chase Cunningham

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Tactical Cyber Podcast. Hosts Darren Mott and Paul Perry move past the strategic and talk sensible cybersecurity tactics with Dr. Chase Cunningham, aka Dr. Zero Trust. Give a listen, tell a friend. Follow the fellas at: https://linkedin.com/in/darrenmott https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmperrycpa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chase-cunningham/

Jun 20, 2024•47 min•Ep. 1

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