Security Weekly - A CRA Resource
A network of podcasts for cybersecurity professionals, featuring panel discussions on news, technical deep dives, and interviews with industry leaders.
This is not a single podcast, but a network of distinct shows for different cybersecurity audiences, all under one feed. Shows like 'Paul's Security Weekly' offer technical deep dives and a classic hacker-culture vibe, while 'Business Security Weekly' translates security topics for executives. Others, like 'Security Weekly News', provide a rapid-fire roundup of the week's headlines. The common format is a multi-host panel discussion, often with an external guest, blending news analysis with expert interviews.
“Security Weekly's key distinction is its multi-show network format and its long history, giving it a deep-seated, authentic role in the security community. The shows have an informal, conversational, and often irreverent panel format, complete with inside jokes and banter, which contrasts with more buttoned-up corporate security content.”
Who hosts this show
Security Weekly is a long-running podcast network founded in 2005 by Paul Asadoorian. Acquired by CyberRisk Alliance in 2020, it features a diverse lineup of shows covering various facets of the cybersecurity landscape, including 'Paul's Security Weekly,' 'Business Security Weekly,' and 'Security Weekly News'. The shows are hosted by a team of security veterans and practitioners who conduct technical segments, interview industry luminaries, and discuss the latest hacking news and vulnerabilities.
Credentials & credits
- Paul Asadoorian: Founder of Security Weekly, Principal Security Researcher at Eclypsium, co-author of 'WRTG54G Ultimate Hacking'.
- Matt Alderman: Host of Business Security Weekly, former CEO of Security Weekly.
- Dr. Doug White: Host of Security Weekly News, Senior Fellow at CEPA, Technical Director at DAI Global Inc.
- Larry Pesce: Co-host of Paul's Security Weekly, co-author of 'WRTG54G Ultimate Hacking'.
- Jason Albuquerque: Co-host of Business Security Weekly.
- Mike Shema: Host of Application Security Weekly.
Other ventures
- CyberRisk Alliance (Parent Company)
- Eclypsium (Paul Asadoorian)
- Center for European Policy Analysis (Dr. Doug White)
- DAI Global Inc. (Dr. Doug White)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01What Counts as a Crypto Security?Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min
- 02
- 03Cloud Visibility, Fortibleed, hacking things the easy way - Sandy Bird - PSW #932Jun 25, 2026 · 2h 14m
- 04
- 05
- 06
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01The Strategic Human Firewall... - BSW #453
Features a deep-dive with guest Robert Siciliano on the failures of traditional security awareness, arguing for a shift to 'security appreciation' that connects with employees on a personal level.
- 02Cloud Visibility, Fortibleed... - PSW #932
A characteristic episode of Paul's Security Weekly, blending news analysis with a sponsored interview (Sonrai Security) that explores the technical challenges of cloud permissions and secrets management.
- 03AI Brain Harvest, Fortibleed... - SWN #593
A typical Security Weekly News episode, providing a fast-paced roundup of recent vulnerabilities and security events, including a detailed breakdown of the 'FortaBleed' attack cycle.
What you'll be asked on this show
Interviews are conducted by a panel, not just a single host. The primary host, like Paul Asadoorian, often opens with a broad, biographical question such as "How did you get your start in information security?" to establish the guest's credibility. From there, the various co-hosts jump in with technical questions, often paraphrasing the guest's points to confirm their understanding or to pivot to a related area. The hosts use their own experiences to frame questions and build rapport, making the conversation feel more like a peer discussion than a formal interview.
Most shows feature a panel of recurring hosts and co-hosts, led by a primary host for that show (e.g., Paul Asadoorian, Matt Alderman, Doug White). Episodes typically blend news discussions among the panel with a long-form guest interview. The style is conversational and unscripted, with hosts frequently interjecting with personal anecdotes and technical clarifications.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
8 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“How did you get your start in information security?”
A frequent opening question used to establish the guest's background and credibility.
industry
1- Q.01
“Why isn't security awareness training working after all these years?”
Used to frame a problem by questioning the failure of a long-standing industry practice.
process
3- Q.01
“Is your product more [category A] or [category B]?”
The host asks this to clarify the guest's product positioning within the crowded security market.
- Q.02
“After the initial dialogue, how do you continue this process over time?”
This follow-up question challenges the guest to explain the long-term sustainability of their proposed solution.
- Q.03
“Does this apply to general access as well, not just keys?”
The host asks this to understand the scope and breadth of a product's features.
mindset
1- Q.01
“What's your take on the fundamentals of security, especially in the cloud?”
A high-level question to elicit the guest's core security philosophy.
technique
2- Q.01
“How does your product provide insight into managing secrets?”
A specific question designed to probe the technical capabilities of a guest's solution.
- Q.02
“Can you identify new apps with overly relaxed permissions?”
A scenario-based question to test how a solution handles a common, real-world security problem.
Signature segments
- · The tagline: '...where exploits run wild, packets aren't the only things getting sniffed, and the cocktails flow steady'.
- · Multi-host panel discussions
- · Sponsored interview segments
- · Host banter and personal anecdotes
- · Episode number numerology
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically founders, CTOs, or senior technical experts from cybersecurity product and service companies. Often, the guest's company is also a sponsor of the segment, and the interview focuses on the problem their solution addresses.
- Josh Marpeton AI Brain Harvest, Fortibleed, Win 10, Blacksite, Windchill, Cisco, BB-8, Josh Marpet - SWN #593
- Sandy Birdon Cloud Visibility, Fortibleed, hacking things the easy way - Sandy Bird - PSW #932
- Robert Sicilianoon The Strategic Human Firewall as AI Impacts Regulations, Cyber Pros, and Employees - BSW #453
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The network has a direct sponsorship model where security vendors pay to have their experts featured in interview segments. Sponsors mentioned in recent episodes include ThreatLocker, Tanium, and Sonrai Security. This model is transparent, with sponsorships explicitly mentioned at the start of segments.
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 is Security Weekly?
- It's a network of cybersecurity podcasts, not a single show. It includes programs like Paul's Security Weekly, Business Security Weekly, and Application Security Weekly, all owned by CyberRisk Alliance.
- Who are the main hosts?
- The network has several hosts for its different shows. The most prominent are founder Paul Asadoorian, Matt Alderman, and Dr. Doug White.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the network is active and publishes multiple episodes daily or weekly across its different shows.
- What is the format of the show?
- Most shows use a panel format with multiple hosts discussing news and interviewing a guest. The tone is conversational and technical.
- How can I pitch a guest for the show?
- The show is owned by CyberRisk Alliance, a business intelligence and marketing company. Guests are often from companies that sponsor segments, so guest bookings are likely handled as part of their marketing and partnership programs.
- What does 'A CRA Resource' mean?
- CRA stands for CyberRisk Alliance, the business intelligence company that acquired Security Weekly in 2020.
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- [01]Security Weekly Podcast Network Pagesecurityweekly.com
- [02]CyberRisk Alliance Acquires Security Weeklyscmagazine.com
- [03]About Paul Asadoorianpaulasadoorian.com
- [04]Paul Asadoorian Bioscmagazine.com
- [05]CyberRisk Alliance Podcastscyberriskalliance.com
- [06]Dr. Douglas White Bio - CEPAcepa.org
- [07]Security Weekly News (Audio) - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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