SANS Internet Storm Center
Hosted by SANS Faculty
A concise, five-minute daily briefing on late-breaking cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and news for information security professionals.
This is a utility, not a show. Each weekday, the host delivers a dense, 5-to-8 minute monologue covering 3-4 of the day's most relevant cybersecurity issues, from specific CVEs to emerging phishing techniques. It's a no-frills, audio-only briefing designed to be consumed quickly by professionals who already have the foundational knowledge.
“Its defining characteristics are brevity and consistency. While other security podcasts are weekly and conversational, the Stormcast is a daily, solo-narrated, high-signal-low-noise briefing that has been running for years, making it a reliable staple for professionals.”
Who hosts this show
The SANS Internet Storm Center Stormcast is a daily podcast hosted by Dr. Johannes Ullrich, the founder of the Internet Storm Center and Dean of Research for the SANS Technology Institute. The podcast provides a brief, weekday summary of important events in information security. Dr. Ullrich holds a Ph.D. in Physics and has been recognized as a leading figure in the networking industry.
Credentials & credits
- Dean of Research, SANS Technology Institute
- Founder, SANS Internet Storm Center (DShield.org)
- Ph.D. in Physics, University at Albany
- SANS Faculty Fellow
- Co-author, SANS SEC522 & instructor for SEC503
- Named one of the "50 most powerful people in networking" by Network World (2004)
Other ventures
- SANS Technology Institute
- Internet Storm Center (isc.sans.edu)
- DShield.org
- Packet Tuesdays (co-host)
- pcap2curl (open-source tool)
- dshieldhoneypot (open-source tool)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06
Notable episodes
- 01SANS Stormcast Wednesday, June 24th, 2026: Patching vs. Configurations Updates...
Highlights a critical and recurring theme: patching a vulnerability is not enough without also updating system configurations, using SonicWall firewalls as a case study.
- 02SANS Stormcast Monday, June 22nd, 2026: ...squid bleeds...
Covers 'Squidbleed,' a memory-leaking vulnerability in the SQUID proxy, comparing it to the infamous Heartbleed bug to explain its potential impact.
- 03SANS Stormcast Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026: ...Private Access Control Tokens
Explains an emerging technology, Private Access Tokens, as a privacy-preserving alternative to CAPTCHAs, demonstrating the podcast's forward-looking nature.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format is rigid: a standardized greeting, the host's name and location (Johannes Ullrich in Jacksonville, Florida), a rapid-fire summary of several technical topics with links in the show notes, a brief mention of a SANS.edu program, and a consistent sign-off. It is a solo, audio-only production with no interviews, music, or sound effects.
Signature segments
- · "Hello and welcome to the... SANS Internet Storm Center's Stormcast."
- · "My name is Johannes Ullrich and today I'm recording from Jacksonville, Florida."
- · "Well, and this is it for today. So thanks for listening..."
- · Announcements of upcoming days off from the podcast due to travel.
- · References to detailed diary posts on isc.sans.edu
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The podcast does not feature interview guests. The host occasionally credits other SANS handlers or external researchers by name when discussing their findings, but they do not appear on the show.
- Xavier Mertenson SANS Stormcast Monday, June 22nd, 2026: IPv4 Mapped Phish; nginx bug; squid bleeds; AMD encrypt…
- Manuelon SANS Stormcast Wednesday, June 24th, 2026: Patching vs. Configurations Updates; libssh2 and ffm…
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsorship is exclusively internal, promoting SANS.edu graduate certificate programs. The podcast serves as a content marketing and lead generation tool for the SANS Institute's own educational offerings.
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
- Who is the host of the Stormcast?
- The primary host is Dr. Johannes Ullrich, founder of the SANS Internet Storm Center and Dean of Research for the SANS Technology Institute.
- How often is the podcast released?
- A new episode is published every weekday, typically lasting around 5-8 minutes.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a short, audio-only monologue where the host summarizes the top 3-4 cybersecurity stories of the day. It is not an interview show.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on the SANS Internet Storm Center website (isc.sans.edu), YouTube, Audible, and major podcast platforms.
- How can I submit a story or contact the show?
- The SANS ISC provides a contact form on its website for questions and comments, as mentioned in the podcast's official description.
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- [01]Dr. Johannes Ullrich - SANS Technology Institute Biosans.edu
- [02]Dr. Johannes Ullrich - SANS Institute Faculty Biosans.org
- [03]Johannes Ullrich - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [04]SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)podcasts.apple.com
- [05]SANS Internet Storm Centerisc.sans.edu
- [06]Cyber Security Podcasts & Live Streams - SANS Institutesans.org
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