Welcome to Bare Metal Cyber, the podcast that bridges cybersecurity and education in a way that’s engaging, informative, and practical. Hosted by Dr. Jason Edwards, a seasoned cybersecurity expert and educator, this weekly podcast brings to life the insights, tips, and stories from his widely-read LinkedIn articles. Each episode dives into pressing cybersecurity topics, real-world challenges, and actionable advice to empower professionals, educators, and learners alike. Whether navigating the complexities of cyber defense or looking for ways to integrate cybersecurity into education, Bare Metal Cyber delivers valuable perspectives to help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world. Subscribe and join the thousands already benefiting from Jason’s expertise!
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Latest Episodes
Weekly Cyber News Rollup, November 28th, 2025
This is your weekly cyber news roll-up for the week ending November 27th, 2025. This week revolves around quiet dependencies turning into loud problems, from abandoned...
Zero Trust Theater: We Put a Fancy Gate on a Cardboard Wall
In this episode, we uncover the reality of “Zero Trust theater”—where organizations invest in flashy front gates like MFA prompts, dashboards, and vendor logos while l...
Weekly Update: Cyber News for the Week ending 21 November, 2025
This is your weekly cyber news roll-up for the week ending November 21st, 2025. We track a crippling cyberattack on a major automaker that shut factories and erased hu...
Cyber Talks - Break Things Safely: A High-Value Cyber Exercise Program with Daniel Hammond
Don’t wait to learn the fire drill while the building’s on fire. In this Cyber Talk developed by BareMetalCyber.com, Army veteran and cyber resilience strategist Danie...
XDR, EDR, NDR, MDR, WTF-DR?
In this episode, we cut through the alphabet soup of cybersecurity—EDR, NDR, XDR, MDR, and even the tongue-in-cheek WTF-DR. You’ll learn what each of these acronyms re...