Tales From The SOC https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com From going undercover on the dark web to hunting down ransomware that doesn’t want to be found, our co-hosts Duck and David bring a unique perspective to real-world cybersecurity. ”Tales from the SOC” is your go-to podcast for exploring the weird and wonderful world of the Security Operations Center. Join us on this journey, because understanding is the first step to securing your world. For more information about our human-led cybersecurity services, head to: https://solcyber.com/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:52:06 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Business 1440 episodic Welcome to ”Tales from the SOC,” your go-to podcast for an in-depth exploration of the Security Operations Center (SOC). Hosted by Duck & David, we dive deep into the intricate world of cybersecurity, unraveling the complexities and unveiling the hidden stories that make up the SOC. Whether you’re an industry professional, a cybersecurity enthusiast, or simply curious about how we keep the digital world safe, our episodes are crafted to inform and engage you. Each week, we pinpoint specific topics that will not only educate but also captivate your interest. From the latest threats and security strategies to behind-the-scenes insights and expert interviews, ”Tales from the SOC” offers a unique perspective on the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Stay tuned for more tales with Duck & David, and if you want to discover how SolCyber can assist you with our fully managed, human-led cybersecurity services, visit our website. Join us on this journey into the fascinating depths of the SOC—because understanding is the first step to securing your world. For more information, visit: https://solcyber.com/ Tales From The SOC Tales From The SOC No false https://feed.podbean.com/tales-from-the-soc/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18735092/Tales_from_the_SOC_daxwtg.jpg Tales From The SOC https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com 144 144 Metrics and measurements - Do they really matter? | S1 Ep021 Metrics and measurements - Do they really matter? | S1 Ep021 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/metrics-and-measurements-do-they-really-matter-s1-ep021/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/metrics-and-measurements-do-they-really-matter-s1-ep021/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:52:06 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/9a5a1f8d-60f3-3bf7-bd13-a4b6083b1f7d Co-hosts Duck and David ask some tricky cybersecurity questions, including, "How do you know you're doing the right things to start with?"

]]> Co-hosts Duck and David ask some tricky cybersecurity questions, including, "How do you know you're doing the right things to start with?"

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1406 21 full The sins of the past | S1 Ep020 The sins of the past | S1 Ep020 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/the-sins-of-the-past-s1-ep020/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/the-sins-of-the-past-s1-ep020/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:39:30 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/1a428644-bb5a-38d1-8d4c-1bb1c415d949 Co-hosts Duck and David take an informed and entertaining look at "the sins of the past" - long-standing bugs that we could so easily have avoided, but didn't.

]]> Co-hosts Duck and David take an informed and entertaining look at "the sins of the past" - long-standing bugs that we could so easily have avoided, but didn't.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1276 20 full The 12 (+353) Days of Sysmas | S1 Ep019 The 12 (+353) Days of Sysmas | S1 Ep019 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/the-12-353-days-of-sysmas-s1-ep019/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/the-12-353-days-of-sysmas-s1-ep019/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:35:08 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/1f9746ae-cd3b-3caa-9518-1757c1c03560 Ready to avoid Yet Another Year-End Cybersecurity Threat Report? Join co-hosts Duck and David for a Treat instead!

Our plain-speaking duo celebrate Sysmas - because 'tis the season to be thankful for the Sysadmins, IT staff, and SOCstars everywhere who keep us safe, even in the holidays when many of us are busy with, well, with *not* being busy with cybersecurity 🎉

]]> Ready to avoid Yet Another Year-End Cybersecurity Threat Report? Join co-hosts Duck and David for a Treat instead!

Our plain-speaking duo celebrate Sysmas - because 'tis the season to be thankful for the Sysadmins, IT staff, and SOCstars everywhere who keep us safe, even in the holidays when many of us are busy with, well, with *not* being busy with cybersecurity 🎉

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1407 19 full Fighting fake content: How you can help | S1 Ep018 Fighting fake content: How you can help | S1 Ep018 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/fighting-fake-content-how-you-can-help/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/fighting-fake-content-how-you-can-help/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:25:02 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/7180c8a6-f05d-390e-b844-ae09e815afb1 Cybersecurity snake-oil is alive, and social media sites are helping it thrive. Duck and David bring their usual strong opinions and good humor to explain why and how to stop it. They're outspoken enough to inspire you to act, while also amusing enough to keep things upbeat and optimistic throughout. Listen now. And tell your friends!

]]> Cybersecurity snake-oil is alive, and social media sites are helping it thrive. Duck and David bring their usual strong opinions and good humor to explain why and how to stop it. They're outspoken enough to inspire you to act, while also amusing enough to keep things upbeat and optimistic throughout. Listen now. And tell your friends!

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1394 18 full Waking up from Breach Fatigue | S1 Ep017 Waking up from Breach Fatigue | S1 Ep017 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/waking-up-from-breach-fatigue/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/waking-up-from-breach-fatigue/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:17:51 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/fbe65e6a-6a61-34ef-a45a-7734b9bf29ed As cybersecurity battle cries go, "Assume breach" isn't very convincing.

Duck and David explain how to adopt a more positive, proactive mindset.

]]> As cybersecurity battle cries go, "Assume breach" isn't very convincing.

Duck and David explain how to adopt a more positive, proactive mindset.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1310 17 full What to do about AI? | S1 Ep016 What to do about AI? | S1 Ep016 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/s1-ep016-what-to-do-about-ai/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/s1-ep016-what-to-do-about-ai/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:14:54 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/7ad9ba7f-c1f7-3392-96fe-5c8eabb77142 How to stay secure in an AI attackers' world.

Practical and actionable advice as co-hosts Duck and David reassure you that it's not as hard as some people think.

]]> How to stay secure in an AI attackers' world.

Practical and actionable advice as co-hosts Duck and David reassure you that it's not as hard as some people think.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1461 16 full Social engineering - What to do? | S1 Ep015 Social engineering - What to do? | S1 Ep015 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/social-engineering-what-to-do-s1-ep015/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/social-engineering-what-to-do-s1-ep015/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:24:42 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/55eff37d-9389-33d8-a70e-80def2533c9f What if your attackers don't need any technical skills? What if you let them in yourself, simply by being too helpful?

Co-hosts Duck and David tackle the tricky problem of treacherous criminals who don't need vulnerabilities, exploits, hacking abilities, or malware.

]]> What if your attackers don't need any technical skills? What if you let them in yourself, simply by being too helpful?

Co-hosts Duck and David tackle the tricky problem of treacherous criminals who don't need vulnerabilities, exploits, hacking abilities, or malware.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1368 15 full SOC Response - How much "out" in outsource? | S1 Ep014 SOC Response - How much "out" in outsource? | S1 Ep014 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/soc-response-how-much-out-in-outsource-s1-ep014/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/soc-response-how-much-out-in-outsource-s1-ep014/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:55:31 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/1d062354-8a1e-39ba-867e-fe1615ee11ed Cybersecurity is a journey, not a destination. Engaging with an MSSP cannot simply be, "Sign the paperwork, walk away, and leave the journey to someone else."

Co-hosts Duck and David bring their gentle wit, their thoughtful advice, and just a tiny touch of literary flair to this vital question.

]]> Cybersecurity is a journey, not a destination. Engaging with an MSSP cannot simply be, "Sign the paperwork, walk away, and leave the journey to someone else."

Co-hosts Duck and David bring their gentle wit, their thoughtful advice, and just a tiny touch of literary flair to this vital question.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1419 14 full Taming the ransomware beast | S1 Ep013 Taming the ransomware beast | S1 Ep013 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/taming-the-ransomware-beast-s1-ep013/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/taming-the-ransomware-beast-s1-ep013/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:04:14 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/8b67bce7-762a-39f5-b8f4-e81b70a5cccc Will we ever conquer the scourge of ransomware? Can rules and regulations help? Should we be allowed to pay off cybercriminals at all?

Co-hosts Duck and David attack these troublesome questions with their usual mix of insight and humor.

]]> Will we ever conquer the scourge of ransomware? Can rules and regulations help? Should we be allowed to pay off cybercriminals at all?

Co-hosts Duck and David attack these troublesome questions with their usual mix of insight and humor.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1340 13 full AI in cybersecurity - Bane or benefit? | S1 Ep012 AI in cybersecurity - Bane or benefit? | S1 Ep012 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/ai-in-cybersecurity-bane-or-benefit-s1-ep012/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/ai-in-cybersecurity-bane-or-benefit-s1-ep012/#comments Thu, 15 May 2025 13:14:21 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/7858a31a-62a6-3ed3-9603-545557a0cddc Why does it sometimes sound as though no one ever thought of using AI in cybersecurity until now, even though it's been an important part of the industry for years?

Is the endless hype helping or hindering our fight against cybercrime?

]]> Why does it sometimes sound as though no one ever thought of using AI in cybersecurity until now, even though it's been an important part of the industry for years?

Is the endless hype helping or hindering our fight against cybercrime?

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1305 12 full Signalgate? Couldn't have asked for a better example | S1 Ep011 Signalgate? Couldn't have asked for a better example | S1 Ep011 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/signalgate-couldnt-have-asked-for-a-better-example-s1-ep011/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/signalgate-couldnt-have-asked-for-a-better-example-s1-ep011/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:13:32 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/a404fcde-cd2f-3024-aba8-269c98cdea10 Mobile devices have many useful security features - but they aren't impervious to attackers or malware. And they can't protect you from yourself.

Co-hosts Duck and David offer their usual mix of gentle humor and solid advice to help you stay safe.

]]> Mobile devices have many useful security features - but they aren't impervious to attackers or malware. And they can't protect you from yourself.

Co-hosts Duck and David offer their usual mix of gentle humor and solid advice to help you stay safe.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1165 11 full Govt. versus Crypto - where next? | S1 Ep010 Govt. versus Crypto - where next? | S1 Ep010 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/govt-versus-crypto-where-next-s1-ep010/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/govt-versus-crypto-where-next-s1-ep010/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:15:57 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/85a03c85-b811-32f0-a77f-bc59976cda82 When governments insist that we need to regulate encryption algorithms, is that a practical step, or just intellectual laziness?

Co-hosts Duck and David tell it like it is! 

]]> When governments insist that we need to regulate encryption algorithms, is that a practical step, or just intellectual laziness?

Co-hosts Duck and David tell it like it is! 

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1217 10 full False innovation and invented minutiae | S1 Ep009 False innovation and invented minutiae | S1 Ep009 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/false-innovation-and-invented-minutiae-s1-ep009/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/false-innovation-and-invented-minutiae-s1-ep009/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:39:56 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/cd66025e-d969-3238-8914-015d24c8baff Co-hosts Duck and David tell it like it is! 

Why dramatic threat names and cybersecurity FUD serve marketing but not society, and what we can do about it.

]]> Co-hosts Duck and David tell it like it is! 

Why dramatic threat names and cybersecurity FUD serve marketing but not society, and what we can do about it.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1092 9 full The illness of excess | S1 Ep008 The illness of excess | S1 Ep008 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/the-illness-of-excess-s1-ep008/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/the-illness-of-excess-s1-ep008/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:24:18 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/2ac8eb09-efe0-32ce-8672-c9bba2e7f6f3 There's an ever-increasing cost in collecting more and more data just in case. But is there any real value in doing things that way?

Co-hosts Duck and David offer their usual mix of gentle humor and sound advice to stop you getting lost on Butter Mountain, or drowned in Data Lake.

]]> There's an ever-increasing cost in collecting more and more data just in case. But is there any real value in doing things that way?

Co-hosts Duck and David offer their usual mix of gentle humor and sound advice to stop you getting lost on Butter Mountain, or drowned in Data Lake.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1297 8 full Do you need those heated seats? | S1 Ep007 Do you need those heated seats? | S1 Ep007 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/do-you-need-those-heated-seats-s1-ep007/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/do-you-need-those-heated-seats-s1-ep007/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:11:39 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/a995f1a0-17d6-3d2e-ba84-be80d503adb5 How do you keep software engineering safe and secure? How you do stop the endless upselling? Do you *really* need those heated seats?

Co-hosts Duck and David offer their usual mix of gentle humor and sound advice to help you get cybersecurity right.

]]> How do you keep software engineering safe and secure? How you do stop the endless upselling? Do you *really* need those heated seats?

Co-hosts Duck and David offer their usual mix of gentle humor and sound advice to help you get cybersecurity right.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1173 7 full Be careful of clickbait | S1 Ep006 Be careful of clickbait | S1 Ep006 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/s1-ep006/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/s1-ep006/#comments Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:35:43 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e9146d2e-ed34-3802-ad69-8b5c5d2dbc3c How many strudels do you need in your password? Why does MVP refer to a sports player who's the best in the team, but to software that wouldn't even make it into the squad? And why do we call them APTs when most of them are just plain old Ts?

Co-hosts Duck and David offer their usual mix of gentle humor and sound advice to help you get cybersecurity right.

]]> How many strudels do you need in your password? Why does MVP refer to a sports player who's the best in the team, but to software that wouldn't even make it into the squad? And why do we call them APTs when most of them are just plain old Ts?

Co-hosts Duck and David offer their usual mix of gentle humor and sound advice to help you get cybersecurity right.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1099 6 full Beware the snow of marketing! | S1 Ep005 Beware the snow of marketing! | S1 Ep005 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/beware-the-snow-of-marketing-s1-ep005/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/beware-the-snow-of-marketing-s1-ep005/#comments Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:14:38 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/72ca7123-591c-3a20-a9ca-f51728861cb5 You've put a lock on your door. Why not add eight more, just to be sure? You've installed a VPN, but why stop at one? The cybersecurity industry will sell you as many tools as you are willing to buy, so why not run them all? 

Co-hosts Duck and David offer their usual mix of gentle humor and sound advice to help you Beware The Snow Of Marketing.

]]> You've put a lock on your door. Why not add eight more, just to be sure? You've installed a VPN, but why stop at one? The cybersecurity industry will sell you as many tools as you are willing to buy, so why not run them all? 

Co-hosts Duck and David offer their usual mix of gentle humor and sound advice to help you Beware The Snow Of Marketing.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1115 5 full Do it for humanity! | S1 Ep004 Do it for humanity! | S1 Ep004 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/do-it-for-humanity-s1-ep004/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/do-it-for-humanity-s1-ep004/#comments Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:45:07 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/1cde3264-3474-37b1-b25b-09531578d31a What if we look beyond cybersecurity automation and algorithms? What if we start out with a focus on cybersecurity culture, not on rules and rote?

Co-hosts Duck and David ask the intriguing question, "Should we do it for humanity?"

]]> What if we look beyond cybersecurity automation and algorithms? What if we start out with a focus on cybersecurity culture, not on rules and rote?

Co-hosts Duck and David ask the intriguing question, "Should we do it for humanity?"

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1017 4 full Climbing down from the ivory tower | S1 Ep003 Climbing down from the ivory tower | S1 Ep003 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/climbing-down-from-the-ivory-tower-s1-ep003/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/climbing-down-from-the-ivory-tower-s1-ep003/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:21:45 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/8af323d3-c206-3b17-ae8c-832b0be7b461 Does cybersecurity really need as much esoteric jargon and as many complex components as it now has? Or is the burden of "more tools! more tools!" weighing us down? Co-hosts Duck and David investigate.

]]> Does cybersecurity really need as much esoteric jargon and as many complex components as it now has? Or is the burden of "more tools! more tools!" weighing us down? Co-hosts Duck and David investigate.

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1187 1 3 full Never mix bleach with vinegar | S1 Ep002 Never mix bleach with vinegar | S1 Ep002 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/never-mix-bleach-with-vinegar-s1-ep002/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/never-mix-bleach-with-vinegar-s1-ep002/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:19:40 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/57c30923-a7c5-3737-805c-6d37e8696e22 Just how far can you trust automated cybersecurity advice? Co-hosts Duck and David dig into the problem of "the malware that comes before the malware." Even if a threat seems mundane and uninteresting at first glance, is it OK to let AI try to mop it up on its own?

]]> Just how far can you trust automated cybersecurity advice? Co-hosts Duck and David dig into the problem of "the malware that comes before the malware." Even if a threat seems mundane and uninteresting at first glance, is it OK to let AI try to mop it up on its own?

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 940 1 2 full The cybercriminal who really wanted to help | S1 Ep001 The cybercriminal who really wanted to help | S1 Ep001 https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/the-cybercriminal-who-really-wanted-to-help-s1-ep001/ https://tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/e/the-cybercriminal-who-really-wanted-to-help-s1-ep001/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:17:06 -0500 tales-from-the-soc.podbean.com/c9e1d4af-58dc-37ca-93bf-e59fbe593edb Grab the very first episode of our brand new series "Tales from the SOC." Co-hosts Duck and David open the pod bay doors on this go-to podcast that explores the weird and wonderful world of the Security Operations Center.

 

]]> Grab the very first episode of our brand new series "Tales from the SOC." Co-hosts Duck and David open the pod bay doors on this go-to podcast that explores the weird and wonderful world of the Security Operations Center.

 

]]> Tales From The SOC false No 1245 1 full