Shared Security Podcast
Hosted by Shared Security
Cybersecurity news, privacy fails, and unfiltered commentary from industry veterans who mix roundtable discussions, solo deep-dives, and expert interviews.
An information security podcast by and for practitioners, hosted by three industry veterans with distinct specializations. The show blends timely news analysis with practical advice and long-form interviews, adapting its format weekly to suit the topic, from solo explainers on AI agent risks to roundtable debates on government regulation or interviews with cybersecurity legends.
“The show's primary distinction is its flexible, multi-format nature. Unlike rigidly structured podcasts, it fluidly shifts between a solo-host explainer, a co-hosted news roundtable, and a guest interview show, allowing the topic to dictate the presentation style each week.”
Who hosts this show
The Shared Security Podcast is hosted by longtime cybersecurity veterans Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Tackett. The show, which began in 2009 as the Social Media Security Podcast, covers weekly news, privacy issues, and security topics with unfiltered commentary. The format varies between interviews with industry figures, roundtable news discussions among the co-hosts, and solo-hosted deep dives on specific subjects.
Credentials & credits
- Tom Eston: Manager of Penetration Testing at Veracode, founder of the podcast.
- Scott Wright: Managing Director in Cyber Risk Services at EisnerAmper, former Senior Intelligence Executive at the CIA.
- Kevin Tackett: CEO of Secure Ideas, former SANS Institute instructor and course author.
Other ventures
- Tom Eston: Personal blog at SpyLogic.net.
- Kevin Tackett: CEO of the security consulting firm Secure Ideas.
- Kevin Tackett: Faculty member at IANS.
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Jay Beale on Kubernetes, DEF CON, and Breaking Into AI SystemsJun 29, 2026 · 38 min
- 02The US Government Just KILLED Two AI ModelsJun 22, 2026 · 18 min
- 03AI Agents Need Guardrails Before They Touch Real AccountsJun 15, 2026 · 11 min
- 04Mobile App Security Is More Important Than Ever — Here’s WhyJun 10, 2026 · 31 min
- 05Microsoft’s Zero-Day Disclosure Backlash: Did Legal Threats Go Too Far?Jun 8, 2026 · 17 min
- 06Apple Just Fixed iPhone-to-Android Texting — But There’s a CatchJun 1, 2026 · 14 min
- 07ChatGPT Wants Your Bank Account Data… What Could Go Wrong?May 25, 2026 · 25 min
- 08Instructure “Reached an Agreement” With Hackers — What That Really MeansMay 18, 2026 · 16 min
Notable episodes
- 01Jay Beale on Kubernetes, DEF CON, and Breaking Into AI Systems
Features a long-form interview with cybersecurity legend Jay Beale, including personal anecdotes and war stories from the hosts' shared history in the industry.
- 02The US Government Just KILLED Two AI Models
A timely roundtable discussion analyzing the national security implications of the US government ordering Anthropic to suspend access to two of its AI models.
- 03AI Agents Need Guardrails Before They Touch Real Accounts
A practical, solo-host explainer on an emerging security risk, using a recent hack of Meta's AI support as a case study for why AI agents need strict controls.
What you'll be asked on this show
When conducting interviews, host Tom Eston opens with a detailed, laudatory introduction to establish the guest's credibility and expertise. He often teases specific, interesting stories that will be covered later to hook the listener. The style is highly conversational, allowing for friendly, extended banter and storytelling between the hosts and guest, who often have a pre-existing professional relationship.
The show rotates formats: solo deep dives by Tom Eston, co-hosted roundtable news analysis with Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Tackett, and guest interviews. Episodes often begin with a detailed summary of a news event or a guest's background. The tone is informal, practitioner-focused, and often features friendly banter rooted in the hosts' long careers.
Questions Shared Security keeps coming back to
6 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Shared Security reaches for it.
controversy
2- Q.01
“What happens when an AI model is regulated like a national security technology?”
The host poses this at the top of an episode to frame the central topic for a roundtable discussion.
- Q.02
“Scott, what's your opinion on this, given you're in Canada where the government isn't just banning things?”
The host uses this to solicit a specific co-host's international perspective on a US-centric policy decision.
process
1- Q.01
“For an enterprise security team, who actually controls your access to these tools?”
Asked to ground a high-level policy discussion in the practical, day-to-day reality of corporate security teams.
advice
3- Q.01
“What systems can the AI agent access and which are off-limits?”
Offered as a practical guardrail question for businesses to ask when deploying new AI agent technology.
- Q.02
“What actions require approval every time and which are never allowed?”
A prescriptive question framed as advice to encourage establishing strict operational rules for AI agents.
- Q.03
“Who is responsible for the outcome if the AI agent is wrong?”
Posed during a solo episode to highlight the importance of establishing accountability for automated AI actions.
Signature segments
- · "Stay safe, stay secure, and stay private."
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books established cybersecurity figures, founders, and long-time practitioners for deep-dive conversations, often leveraging a shared history or professional connection with the hosts.
- Jay Bealeon Jay Beale on Kubernetes, DEF CON, and Breaking Into AI Systems
- Joel Destefanoon Mobile App Security Is More Important Than Ever — Here’s Why
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Estimated: The podcast appears to be sponsored by B2B cybersecurity companies like Guardsquare, targeting an audience of security professionals, developers, and technical decision-makers.
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 are the hosts of the Shared Security Podcast?
- The podcast is hosted by cybersecurity veterans Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Tackett.
- What is the format of the show?
- The format is flexible and changes weekly. It can be a roundtable news discussion, a solo deep-dive on a specific topic, or a long-form interview with a guest.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes weekly.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on major platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and video versions are on their YouTube channel.
- What was the podcast called before?
- From its start in 2009 until 2015, the show was known as the "Social Media Security Podcast".
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- [01]About the Podcastsharedsecurity.net
- [02]Tom Eston's Personal Blogspylogic.net
- [03]Tom Eston - Infosec World Speaker Bioinfosecworldusa.com
- [04]Scott Wright - EisnerAmper Bioeisneramper.com
- [05]Scott Wright - The Cipher Brief Biothecipherbrief.com
- [06]Kevin Tackett - Secure Ideas Biosecureideas.com
- [07]Kevin Tackett - IANS Faculty Bioians.com
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