Cybersecurity podcast rankings
Best Threat Intelligence Podcasts
Top threat intelligence podcasts for adversary tracking, incident context, IOCs, malware trends, and cyber threat reporting.
How this list is ranked
Rankings combine Apple Podcasts ratings, review volume, recent publishing activity, episode depth, and topical fit.
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Best for threat intelligence analysts, SOC teams, incident responders, and security leaders who want concise context on the threat landscape.
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Threat intelligence podcasts are most valuable when they make active campaigns, attacker behavior, and security news easier to understand. This ranking favors active shows with strong listener trust and coverage that helps defenders connect events to action.
The goal is not to crown a single universal winner. A CISO looking for board-level risk conversations, a SOC analyst tracking active threats, and an engineer learning AppSec all need different shows. Each entry below includes quick context so you can decide whether it belongs in your listening rotation.
#14.9(8K)Updated May 5, 2026Darknet Diaries
Jack Rhysider
True stories from the dark side of the Internet
StorytellingIncident ResponseThreat Intelligence
#24.9(676)Updated May 13, 2026SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)
Johannes B. Ullrich
Daily update on current cyber security threats
NewsThreat IntelligenceVulnerability ManagementNetwork Security
#34.8(1K)Updated May 12, 2026CyberWire Daily
N2K Networks
The daily cybersecurity news and analysis industry leaders depend on.
NewsThreat Intelligence
#44.6(412)Updated May 12, 2026Click Here
Recorded Future News
All Things Cyber and Intelligence
NewsStorytellingThreat Intelligence
#54.6(390)Updated May 13, 2026Risky Business
Risky Business Media
Risky Business is a weekly information security podcast featuring news and in-depth interviews with industry luminaries. Launched in February 2007, Risky Business is a must-listen digest for information security pros. With a running time of approximately 50-60 minutes, Risky Business is pacy; a security podcast without the waffle.
NewsThreat IntelligenceInterviews
#64.6(317)Updated May 12, 2026Hacking Humans
N2K Networks
Deception, influence, and social engineering in the world of cyber crime.
Awareness & TrainingThreat Intelligence
#74.8(142)Updated Apr 30, 2026Beers with Talos Podcast
Cisco Talos
Threats, Beers, and No Silver Bullets. Listen to Talos security experts as they bring their hot takes on current security topics and Talos research to the table. Along the way, Mitch, Matt and a rotating chair of special guests will talk about anything (and we mean anything) that's on their minds, from the latest YouTube trends to Olympic curling etiquette. New episodes every other Thursday.
Threat IntelligenceIncident Response
#84.9(62)Updated May 10, 2026Three Buddy Problem
Security Conversations
A Security Conversations podcast
Threat IntelligenceAI Security
#94.9(56)Updated May 12, 2026DISCARDED: Tales From the Threat Research Trenches
Proofpoint
DISCARDED: Tales from the Threat Research Trenches is a podcast for security practitioners, intelligence analysts, and threat hunters looking to learn more about the threat behaviors and attack patterns. Each episode you’ll hear real world insights from our researchers about the latest trends in malware, threat actors, TTPs, and more. Welcome to DISCARDED
InterviewsResearchThreat Intelligence
#104.9(47)Updated May 7, 2026Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks and N2K Networks
Threat Vector is the hit podcast from Palo Alto Networks, with over 1 million downloads and growing. Get inside the minds of top cybersecurity leaders as they break down real threats, smart defenses, and what's coming next. Each episode features insights from industry experts, customers, and Palo Alto Networks teams. It is built for security pros who want to stay ahead.
Threat IntelligenceIncident Response
#115.0(25)Updated May 13, 2026The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast
LimaCharlie
An accessible but technical podcast about cybersecurity and the people who keep the internet safe. The podcast is built as a series of segments: we will be looking back at the last couple of weeks in cybersecurity news, talking to different people in the industry about areas of their expertise, we're going to break apart some of the TTPs being used by adversaries, and we will even cover a little bit of hacker history.
SOCBlue TeamThreat Intelligence
#124.7(42)Updated May 13, 2026ShadowTalk: Powered by ReliaQuest
ReliaQuest
Want to hear what industry experts really think about the cyber threats they face? ShadowTalk is a weekly cybersecurity podcast, made by practitioners for practitioners, featuring analytical insights on the latest cybersecurity news and threat research. Threat Intelligence Analyst John Dilgen brings extensive expertise in cyber threat intelligence and incident response, specializing in researching threats impacting ReliaQuest customers. John and his guests provide practical perspectives on the week’s top cybersecurity news and share knowledge and best practices to help businesses mitigate the most pertinent cyber threats. With over 1,000 customers worldwide and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest delivers security outcomes for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world. Learn more at www.reliaquest.com .
Threat Intelligence
#134.7(47)Updated May 13, 2026Risky Bulletin
Risky Business Media
Regular cybersecurity news updates from the Risky Business team...
NewsThreat Intelligence
#145.0(23)Updated May 6, 2026Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast
Microsoft
Join us to hear stories from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence community as they navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape - uncovering APTs, cybercrime gangs, malware, vulnerabilities, and other weird and cool tools and tactics in the world of cyber threats. Featuring tales of innovation, teamwork, and cyber espionage, tune in to hear in-depth analyses of Microsoft's influence on the threat landscape and behind the scenes stories from the tireless researchers and analysts that take part. This enthralling and insightful podcast is delivered in a casual, conversational style that transports you to the frontlines of cyber defense.
Threat IntelligenceIncident Response
#154.9(13)Updated May 7, 2026Talos Takes
Cisco Talos
Every two weeks, host Amy Ciminnisi brings on a new guest from Talos or the broader Cisco Security world to break down a complicated security topic. We cover everything from breaking news to attacker trends and emerging threats.
Threat Intelligence
#164.4(33)Updated May 12, 2026Security Weekly News (Audio)
Doug White
Concise, bi-weekly reviews of the most significant security stories, including malware, threats, government actions, and other cybersecurity topics. Hosted by Dr. Doug White. Co hosts: Josh Marpet, Aaran Leyland.
NewsThreat IntelligenceVulnerability Management
#174.4(9)Updated May 13, 2026Decipher Security Podcast
Decipher
Every week, Dennis Fisher and Lindsey O'Donnell-Welch, the editors of Decipher, bring you exclusive, in-depth conversations with security researchers, CISOs, founders, and security experts to hellp you understand the threat landscape and better protect your organizations.
InterviewsNewsThreat Intelligence
#185.0(4)Updated May 12, 2026Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast
Semperis
The HIP Podcast is the premier podcast for cybersecurity pros charged with defending hybrid identity environments. Hosted by 15-time Microsoft MVP and Active Directory security expert, Sean Deuby. Presented by Semperis: the pioneers of identity-driven cyber resilience for the hybrid enterprise.
Vulnerability ManagementThreat IntelligenceIncident ResponseGovernance, Risk & Compliance
#195.0(1)Updated Apr 14, 2026Microsoft Healthcare Security Brief
Microsoft
Stay ahead with industry insights and trends with Microsoft’s Healthcare Security Brief podcast series that brings perspectives from Microsoft security partner experts in candid, practical conversations on security, privacy, and compliance in today’s AI‑enabled environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Threat IntelligenceGovernance, Risk & Compliance
#20Updated May 9, 2026Inside Darknet
Rat
Der coolste deutsche Cybercrime Podcast über das Darknet, Hacker, Sicherheitslücken und all die Dinge die sich in den illegalen Seiten des Internets abspielen. Neue Folgen erscheinen jeden Samstag, überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Discord und weitere Links: http://guns.lol/insidedarknet
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