Episode #28 – Freedom Ain’t Free (But the NSA’s Watching Anyway)

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InfoSec to Insanity

Evan Francen

46 episodes

1 month ago

Welcome to the InfoSec to Insanity Podcast, a wild, unfiltered ride through the crazy world of information security. Hosted by the legendary Evan Francen—the man on a mission to fix the broken InfoSec industry—you’ll get straight talk, insane stories, and no-nonsense advice on how we can make real change in cybersecurity.Evan is no stranger to breaking down tough topics, with over 30 years of practical InfoSec experience, founding FRSecure and SecurityStudio, and helping the world make sense of security risks. He’s also written UNSECURITY, where he tells it like it is—our industry is failing, but it’s fixable. If you’ve ever felt like InfoSec was more chaos than clarity, then this podcast is exactly what you need.Why Tune In?

Candid Conversations: No fluff, no corporate BS. Just real talk about the state of security.
Battle Stories: Evan’s got tales—from advising on the infamous Target breach to helping protect companies like Wells Fargo and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Fixing the Industry: Join us as we tackle the tough questions: Why do breaches keep happening? What’s wrong with InfoSec? And how can we fix it?
Fun and Relatable: Evan brings his humor, hacker mindset, and love for diving into problems head-on—sometimes literally when he’s out scuba diving or tearing down a motorcycle!

This podcast isn’t your standard cybersecurity chat. It’s a mix of tech talk, leadership insight, and just the right amount of insanity. Whether you’re a seasoned InfoSec pro or just trying to keep your company safe, there’s something for everyone here.

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Candid Conversations: No fluff, no corporate BS. Just real talk about the state of security.
Battle Stories: Evan’s got tales—from advising on the infamous Target breach to helping protect companies like Wells Fargo and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Fixing the Industry: Join us as we tackle the tough questions: Why do breaches keep happening? What’s wrong with InfoSec? And how can we fix it?
Fun and Relatable: Evan brings his humor, hacker mindset, and love for diving into problems head-on—sometimes literally when he’s out scuba diving or tearing down a motorcycle!

Episode #28 – Freedom Ain’t Free (But the NSA’s Watching Anyway)

InfoSec to Insanity

1 hour 25 minutes

6 months ago

Episode #28 – Freedom Ain’t Free (But the NSA’s Watching Anyway)

Two decades deep into the “War on Terror” and guess what? We’re still footing the bill—and it’s not just in dollars. It’s in surveillance, silence, and the slow death of civil liberties. In this episode of InfoSec to Insanity, we’re digging into what we’ve really lost since 9/11. From the Patriot Act’s shady legacy to the mass surveillance that makes Orwell look like an optimist, we’re pulling zero punches.

Join us as we unpack:

The quiet expansion of government spying in 2024
Why your grandma might be on a watchlist (seriously)
The illusion of security vs. the cost of freedom
How privacy became a punchline—and what we can still do about it

This one’s for the folks who aren’t okay with being watched while they microwave a Hot Pocket. Bring your questions, your conspiracy theories, and maybe a tin foil hat—because this is gonna get real.

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