The Cyber Threat Perspective
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The Cyber Threat Perspective

by SecurIT360

215 episodesLatest 5 days agoEN-US

Step into the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity with the offensive security group from SecurIT360. We’re bringing you fresh content from our journeys into penetration testing, threat research and various other interesting topics.

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Hosts

  • Spencer Alessi
  • Brad Causey

© 2026 The Cyber Threat Perspective

Recent reviews on Apple Podcasts (5)
  • Great cybersecurity podcast!

    Awesome and well produced podcast with useful cybersecurity and pentesting content.

    Dave McCollough ·

  • Love it

    Lots of great helpful and actionable cybersecurity content. Easy to follow and well produced.

    dareyoutomove ·

  • Pentesting 101

    My go to podcast for understanding the nuts/bolts of pentesting. Appreciate you guys!

    Rich-Barr ·

  • Worth a listen

    Great insight and advice and actually very entertaining.

    Chris Y Doyle ·

  • Rock stars!

    This group of folks are the best of the best! Amazing talent sharing their brains with the world. I’m here for it.

    CupcakeHustling ·

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Episodes (215)

  1. Episode 179: OWASP Top 10 Part 1 - Broken Access Control, IDOR, and CORS Explained

    Apr 30, 202628m#179

    In Episode 179 of the Cyber Threat Perspective podcast, host Brad Causey and web app pen tester Jordan Natter kick off a multi-part series on the OWASP Top 10, the newly updated list of the most common and critical web a

  2. Episode 178: Internal Security Controls That Actually Frustrate Attackers

    Apr 22, 202631m#178

    In Episode 178 of the Cyber Threat Perspective podcast, hosts Spencer and Tyler take a practitioner-first look at the internal security controls that genuinely make attackers' lives difficult, drawing directly from their

  3. Episode 177: Claude Mythos — What It Actually Does, What It Doesn't, and What Your Organization Should Do Now

    Apr 14, 202641m#177

    In Episode 177 of the Cyber Threat Perspective podcast, host Brad Causey and virtual CISO Daniel Perkins take a clear-eyed look at Claude Mythos — Anthropic's AI model that's generating serious buzz in the cybersecurity

  4. Episode 176: Cybersecurity Advice That Sounds Smart But Fails in Practice

    Apr 9, 202638m#176

    In Episode 176 of the Cyber Threat Perspective podcast, Brad and Spencer break down some of the most repeated cybersecurity best practices in the industry and explain why, despite sounding solid on paper, they consistent

  5. Episode 175: NetTools - The Free Active Directory Swiss Army Knife for IT Admins & Pen Testers

    Apr 2, 202624m#175

    In Episode 175, Spencer and Tyler break down NetTools — a free, self-contained Active Directory management and troubleshooting tool that’s become a go-to for their internal penetration testing engagements. They start wit

  6. Episode 174: Web Application Penetration Testing Tools & Techniques with Jordan

    Mar 26, 202628m#174

    In Episode 174, host Brad Causey is joined by guest Jordan Natter for a practical, tool-focused conversation on web application penetration testing. Together they break down the essential tools and Burp Suite Pro extensi

  7. Episode 173: How to Find Insecure Active Directory Permissions with ADeleg

    Mar 19, 202623m#173

    How do you find insecure permissions in Active Directory before they turn into attack paths? In this episode, we take a practical look at how to identify insecure Active Directory permissions using ADeleg , a free securi

  8. Episode 172: The biggest security blind spots in Midsized companies

    Mar 12, 202633m#172

    Hey folks! Greetings from the Offensive Security group at SecurIT360. Brad & Spencer are on this episode of The Cyber Threat Perspective to break down The Biggest Security Blind Spots in Mid-Size Companies. In this episo

  9. Episode 171: The future of pentesting with AI

    Mar 6, 202633m#171

    Pentesting is quickly evolving with the integration of AI, fundamentally changing how cybersecurity professionals approach their work. In this episode, Spencer and Brad discuss the real shifts they’re seeing in the indus

  10. Episode 170: The Evasive Adversary

    Feb 27, 202634m#170

    In this episode, we break down the biggest insights from the CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report and what they actually mean for IT leaders, security teams, and executives. From attackers abusing trusted identities and

  11. Episode 169: Malicious Browser Extensions

    Feb 20, 202630m#169

    In this episode, we’re digging into malicious browser extensions...the quiet, often overlooked attack vector living inside nearly every organization. While we focus on patching servers, hardening Active Directory, and de

  12. Episode 168: Do you need a web app pen test?

    Feb 13, 202623m#168

    Brad and Jordan talk bout web app pen testing, why you might need it, and why other forms of app sec might not be good enough. Blog: https://offsec.blog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpov Twitter: https://

  13. Episode 167: TLS and SSL vulnerabilities - do they matter?

    Feb 6, 202630m#167

    You've got Tyler & Brad and In this episode, we break down the early versions of Transport Layer Security (TLS) — TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 — and explain why these once-standard encryption protocols are now considered insecure

  14. Episode 166: Why Your Pentest Didn’t Make You Safer

    Jan 30, 202639m#166

    In this episode, we explore why many organizations invest in penetration testing yet see little improvement in their actual security posture. We discuss the common pitfalls of treating pentests as one-time events, how at

  15. Episode 165: What to expect on your API Pentest

    Jan 23, 202633m#165

    In this episode, Brad and Jordan talk about API pen testing, how it works, and what you can expect if you want to procure one. They discuss pitfalls, common findings, and ways to streamline the process. Blog: https://off

  16. Episode 164: Offensive Security in the Age of AI: What Has Changed

    Jan 16, 202635m#164

    In this episode, we take a step back from the AI hype and focus on what has actually changed in offensive security. AI isn’t replacing attackers or inventing brand-new techniques, but it is dramatically reducing friction

  17. Episode 163: The Vendor Security Trap: Are You Losing Control?

    Jan 9, 202634m#163

    In this episode, we dissect the dangerous trend of organizations ceding control of their security strategy to vendors, exploring the pitfalls of vendor lock-in, overspending, and the illusion of comprehensive protection.

  18. Episode 162: Before the Breach How Attackers Profile Your Organization

    Dec 19, 202536m#162

    In this episode, Brad and Spencer from SecurIT360's Offensive Security group delve into the crucial reconnaissance phase attackers undertake before launching an attack. They discuss the real-world impact of seemingly har

  19. Episode 161: The Evolution of Pentesting Going Into 2026

    Dec 12, 202538m#161

    In this episode Brad and Spencer discuss the rapid technology shift that's happening in cybersecurity, hybrid pentesting models and the overall evolution of pen testing as we head into 2026. Need a pentest before the end

  20. Episode 160: Should You Alert Your SOC Before a Pentest?

    Dec 5, 202532m#160

    In this episode, we're discussing the pros and mostly the cons of notifying your SOC/MSSP before your penetration test. Spencer and Brad delve into the details of why it matters and share their experience from hundreds o

  21. Episode 159: How to Break Into Cybersecurity in 2026

    Nov 28, 202544m#159

    In this episode, we’re sharing practical, no-fluff advice for getting into cybersecurity, whether you're switching careers, just starting out, or leveling up your IT skills. We’ll cover what actually matters to employers

  22. Episode 158: How to get kicked out of AWS by the FBI

    Nov 21, 202521m#158

    In this episode Brad and Jordan sit down to discuss how she was caught and reported on a penetration test engagement. We deep dive into the details and why it's a net positive. Blog: https://offsec.blog/ Youtube: https:/

  23. Episode 157: AppSec Findings in 2025

    Nov 13, 202524m#157

    In this episode Brad and Jordan sit down to discuss common web application security findings we've seen this year. Blog: https://offsec.blog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpov Twitter: https://x.com/cybert

  24. Episode 156: Post-Exploitation Tactics That Still Work in 2025

    Nov 7, 202528m#156

    In this episode Spencer and Tyler discuss post-exploitation tactics that still work in 2025. The guys discuss everything from credential access techniques to defense evasion, lateral movement and even exfiltration. Blog:

  25. Episode 155: How We Use AI Offensively

    Oct 31, 202537m#155

    In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into how the Offensive Security group at SecurIT360 is strategically leveraging and utilizing artificial intelligence technologies in offensive security operations. We'll explore