Looking to break into the field of cybersecurity? Special guest Dr. Michael Hart, Assistant Professor of Computer Information Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato, gives his best advice! Nathan sits down with Dr. Hart to chat about th

The Wild World of Cybercrime

Dec 1st, 2021 13m 28s

The internet took the world by storm, and with it came a variety of cybercrimes that you should know about. From identity theft to cyber stalking, Ham and Nathan run through some of the most common cybercrimes that affect millions of people a y

What is Cryptocurrency?

Nov 24th, 2021 12m 27s

Whether you're an aspiring crypto enthusiast, a skeptic, or just plain curious – learn the basics of what cryptocurrency is and some of the potential risks. Find out what crypto coins really are, some interesting examples, and how they're used.

The Future of Cybersecurity with Jeff Hall

Nov 17th, 2021 39m 48s

Rewind to see how the past has influenced the present and fast forward to see what the future could bring with special guest expert Jeff Hall of Truvantis, a cybersecurity company. Nathan sits down with Jeff to chat about his experiences in the

Risks 101: Check and Protect

Nov 10th, 2021 9m 20s

The secret to staying secure? Check for and protect from risks! Nathan and Ham cover the basics on how to get started. From identifying to preventing security threats, find out just how important assessing your risks can be. This quick episode

Backups and Data – What You Need to Know

Nov 3rd, 2021 15m 28s

Wondering where to start with backing up your data? Nathan and Ham have you covered with the basics. Learn about what exactly a backup is, what the cloud really means, and other types of backups like hard drives. Nathan and Ham walk through the

Life of an Ethical Hacker with Brad Ammerman

Oct 27th, 2021 36m 34s

Explore the world of ethical hacking with special guest Brad Ammerman, an industry expert. Nathan sits down with Brad to chat about what it's really like working as a penetration tester. From hacking into computer systems to breaking into physi

Internet Iceberg & Dark Web Dangers

Oct 20th, 2021 16m 13s

Tune in to learn about the "internet iceberg," an analogy to help put into perspective the vastness of the internet and its three main parts – the surface web, the deep web, and the dark web. Nathan and Ham define each one and discuss the peril

The Scoop on Ransomware

Oct 13th, 2021 24m 54s

Tune in to find out what exactly ransomware is, who these attackers are, and why and how they do it. Nathan and Ham discuss recent large attacks by groups such as REvil and WannaCry. Hear about the far-reaching effects these attacks can have an

Basics of Cybersecurity

Oct 6th, 2021 25m 30s

Tune in to hear Nathan and Ham discuss how to #BeCyberAware with the basics of cybersecurity. Learn about the Four P’s – phishing, passwords, patching, and protect your devices – to help you stay safe. Plus, Nathan and Ham both share interestin

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Season 2 Trailer

Sep 14th, 2021 1m 21s

Nathan: REvil. They just hit for a $70 million ransomware attack. Ham: Oh, my word, you've been. You've been naming off these attackers who are these people?Nathan: Know, if you're a potential target, know why you're a potential target, where y

Quick Tips: Media Piracy & Copyright

Nov 5th, 2020 5m 42s

Quick Tips: MavLABS and Zoom Security

Oct 15th, 2020 5m 28s

MavLABS is a service available to students and faculty that allows remote access to specialized lab computers that offer software like ArcGIS, CAD programs, programming editors, database servers, Microsoft Access, geography labs, and more. Sher

Quick Tips: Multi-Factor Authentication & How to Enable it on Office 365

Oct 5th, 2020 4m 55s

Multi-factor authentication is a powerful security tool that creates layered protection by requiring users to sign in using more than one verification method, which helps prevent cybercriminals from gaining access to your personal information.

Quick Tips: Five Clever Hints to Stay Cybersafe

Sep 22nd, 2020 6m 26s

In this short, Quick Tips episode, Sherwin and Raj share five simple ways to stay cybersafe. They delve into the Four P’s of Cybersecurity, starting with the topic of phishing emails. They explain how to spot them and what to avoid in order to

Cybersecurity Tools and Operating Systems

Sep 22nd, 2020 23m 10s

In this episode of the CyberAware Podcast, host Sherwin discusses with guest speaker Joey Kleinow the topic of cybersecurity tools and operating systems. Joey is an upcoming graduate majoring in computer information technology at Minnesota Stat

Researching Cyber-security Vulnerabilities

Jul 20th, 2020 31m 1s

In this episode of the CyberAware Podcast, host Sherwin discusses with guest speaker Nate Johnson the topic of research and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Nate is a penetration tester and is a co-host for another podcast series on YouTube call

Defending from Cyberpunks

Jun 16th, 2020 29m 1s

In this episode of the CyberAware Podcast, our hosts, Raj and Sherwin, discuss with special guest Mubasser Kamal focused mainly on cyberpunks. Mubassir graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato two years ago with a masters degree in IT

Tips from the Chief Information Security Officer

Jun 4th, 2020 34m 24s

Summary of episode 4:In this episode of the CyberAware Podcast, Raj and Sherwin speak with special guest Michael Menne, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Minnesota State University, Mankato. With 28 years of experience in IT, Mic

COVID-19 and Learning Remotely

Jun 1st, 2020 37m 2s

In this episode of the CyberAware Podcast, our hosts, Raj and Sherwin, discuss cybersecurity awareness during COVID-19. Mike Hedlund, the President of the Information Security Student Organization (ISSO) at Minnesota State University, Mankato,

Passwords and Device Protection

Jun 1st, 2020 39m 59s

In the second episode of the CyberAware Podcast, our hosts, Raj and Sherwin, delve into the world of cybersecurity to uncover the basics of passwords and device protection – the last of the two P’s of cybersecurity. Brad Ammerman, an adjunct p

Phishing and Patching

Jun 1st, 2020 41m 54s

In this first episode of the CyberAware Podcast, our hosts, Raj and Sherwin, delve into the world of cybersecurity to uncover the basics of phishing and patching – two of the Four P’s of cybersecurity. Dr. Veltsos, a professor in Computer Infor

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