S3 E3: Unlocking the Secrets of OPSEC - A Deep Dive with Mitch Cohen

21/04/2025 42 min Temporada 3
S3 E3: Unlocking the Secrets of OPSEC - A Deep Dive with Mitch Cohen

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In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells welcome Mitch Cohen, privacy and OPSEC expert from flare.io.Mitch shares his journey to becoming a 'digital ghost' and offers valuable insights into operational security (OPSEC) and privacy practices. He discusses the importance of securing personal information, the risks associated with poor OPSEC, and provides actionable steps for improving digital privacy.Josh, Wade, and Mitch explore real-world examples, the ethical implications of privacy, and how to strike a balance between convenience and security.An excellent resource for cybersecurity professionals and anyone interested in protecting their digital footprint.Learn more in the flare.io Discord00:00 Introduction to Simply Defensive00:27 Meet Mitch Cohen: Privacy and OPSEC Expert01:29 The Importance of OPSEC04:13 Defining OPSEC and Its Relevance07:07 Real-World OPSEC Challenges08:23 Balancing Public Presence and Privacy12:44 Threat Models and OPSEC Strategies18:07 Practical OPSEC Tips and Personal Stories20:53 Rolling Back Your Public Profile21:48 Digital Spring Cleaning: Deleting Old Posts23:03 The Art of Misinformation: Poisoning the Well24:51 Changing Your Appearance for OPSEC27:38 Resources for Learning OPSEC31:23 The Importance of Privacy as a Human Right36:41 Convenience vs. Security: The Trade-offs40:01 Final Thoughts and Advice for Blue Teamers =========================Connect with your hosts:Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmasonWade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs=========================Sponsored by ThreatLocker @ThreatLockerAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform from ThreatLocker. Learn more at https://simplycyber.io/threatlocker=========================Simply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career 💪=========================All the ways to connect with Simply Cyberhttps://SimplyCyber.io/Socials=========================This podcast is presented by Simply Cyber Media Group

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