DTF Cyber Podcast
Hosted by DTF Cyber
Three cybersecurity veterans debate the week's tech news, translating complex threats into actionable advice for business leaders.
DTF Cyber is a weekly roundtable discussion where three distinct cybersecurity personas—a strategic leader (Damian), a forensics and investigations expert (Troy), and a relatable networker (Fern)—dissect the latest tech news. They focus heavily on the operational realities of emerging threats, particularly around AI, cloud security, and vulnerability management. The show's goal is to move past headlines and give listeners, especially those in leadership, a practical understanding of what's happening in the trenches.
“The show's strength lies in its three-host dynamic, blending high-level strategy, in-the-weeds forensics, and an 'everyman' viewpoint. They have a knack for coining memorable terms for new problems, like "Token Bloat" and "Enterprise AI Sprawl," and frequently use on-screen graphics to define technical concepts for their YouTube audience.”
Who hosts this show
The DTF Cyber Podcast features three hosts with decades of industry experience: Damian Chung, a cybersecurity leader and vCISO; Troy Wilkinson, a global CISO with a background in law enforcement forensics; and Fern Rojas, who provides a relatable perspective and leverages an extensive network of security contacts. The hosts use their combined experience to analyze current events and provide practical insights for executives and practitioners.
Credentials & credits
- Damian Chung: Business Information Security Officer at Netskope.
- Damian Chung: Adjunct professor for the cybersecurity program at the University of Advancing Technology.
- Damian Chung: MSc from Arizona State University.
- Troy Wilkinson: Former Global Chief Information Security Officer with Interpublic Group (IPG), a Fortune 500 company.
- Troy Wilkinson: Co-founder of Axiom Cyber Solutions and Tego Cyber Inc.
- Troy Wilkinson: Former U.S. cyber investigator for the UN and EU, trained police in Kosovo on cyber investigations.
Other ventures
- Damian Chung: Business Information Security Officer, Netskope.
- Troy Wilkinson: Co-founder, Axiom Cyber Solutions.
- Troy Wilkinson: Co-founder, Tego Cyber Inc.
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Future of Security Operations: AI & New RolesJun 27, 2026 · 42s
- 02Is Your Entry-Level Cyber Job Officially Over? | #DTF047Jun 23, 2026 · 1h 07m
- 03Government RECALLS AI Code?! The Fall of Fable 5 | #DTF046Jun 15, 2026 · 57 min
- 04The 3-Day Patch Trap: Security vs. Operational Chaos | #DTF045May 26, 2026 · 1h 05m
- 05Token Bloat is the New AI Waste Problem | #DTF044May 19, 2026 · 1h 00m
- 06Agentic SOC: Machine Speed vs. Human Liability | #DTF043May 11, 2026 · 1h 12m
- 07200,000 Laptops Wiped in Minutes: Stryker & Match Group Breaches | #DTF042May 5, 2026 · 47 min
- 08Your Resume is Boring! Here’s Why You’re Still Stuck in Entry Level | #DTF041Apr 27, 2026 · 1h 07m
Notable episodes
- 01Is Your Entry-Level Cyber Job Officially Over? | #DTF047
Debates the urgent question of whether AI is eliminating Tier-1 SOC analyst roles, a core concern for the industry's talent pipeline.
- 02The 3-Day Patch Trap: Security vs. Operational Chaos | #DTF045
Analyzes the real-world feasibility and operational chaos of CISA's proposed 72-hour patching mandate for critical vulnerabilities.
- 03Token Bloat is the New AI Waste Problem | #DTF044
Highlights the hidden financial risks of enterprise AI, coining the term "Token Bloat" to describe massive, unexpected cloud bills.
- 04200,000 Laptops Wiped in Minutes: Stryker & Match Group Breaches | #DTF042
Examines how identity-based attacks and compromised IT tools led to massive, real-world breaches, framing it as an "architectural suicide pact."
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted discussion, not an interview show; the hosts explicitly state they are practitioners, not journalists. Each episode typically uses a recent news story or trend as a springboard for a candid, unfiltered debate. A signature introduction kicks off each episode: "I'm Damian," "This is Troy," "And it's your boy Fern, let's go!"
Signature segments
- · Host Intro: "I'm Damian. This is Troy. And it's your boy Fern, let's go!"
- · On-screen term definitions
- · Coining terms for emerging tech problems (e.g., 'Token Bloat')
- · Opening with a short skit dramatizing the episode's topic
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
While the primary format is a three-host discussion, the show occasionally features guest experts. Past guests include CISOs from major universities.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The evidence reviewed did not contain any paid sponsorships. The show is presented as "no-BS" and free of "vendor fluff," suggesting it is self-produced, possibly as a content marketing effort for the hosts' respective careers and companies.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What are the hosts' names?
- The hosts are Damian Chung, Troy Wilkinson, and Fern Rojas.
- What does DTF stand for?
- DTF stands for "Defend The Future," as stated in the podcast's description.
- What is the show's format?
- It is a weekly roundtable discussion between the three co-hosts, analyzing current cybersecurity news. It is not an interview-based show.
- Who is the podcast for?
- The show targets cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders, and executives who need to understand the real-world impact of technology trends.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases episodes on a weekly basis.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
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- [01]DTF Cyber Podcast Official Websitecyberpodcast.net
- [02]DTF Cyber Podcast - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [03]Damian Chung - The Official Cybersecurity Summitcybersecuritysummit.com
- [04]Damian Chung | HealthTech Magazinehealthtechmagazine.com
- [05]Troy Wilkinson | SecureWorld Eventssecureworld.io
- [06]Troy Wilkinson | Vation Venturesvation.io
- [07]DTF Cyber Podcast's dot.Profiledot.cards
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