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
The Cult of the Dashboard: Vanity Metrics Anonymous
In this episode, The Cult of the Dashboard: Vanity Metrics Anonymous, we expose the seductive world of flashy dashboards and meaningless numbers. Listeners will learn ...
Weekly Cyber News Rollup, October 31st, 2025
This is this week’s cyber news for October 27th through October 31st, 2025. The week opens with trusted update lanes under attack and an emergency fix to protect enter...
Patch Tuesday, Breach Wednesday
In this episode of Bare Metal Cyber, we break down the monthly ritual every security team knows too well: Patch Tuesday. You’ll learn why the very act of publishing a ...
Weekly Cyber News Rollup, October 24th, 2025
This is the Friday Rollup for October twentieth through October twenty-fourth, twenty twenty-five. A turbulent week put resilience and identity under the microscope: a...
GenAI Policy Mad Libs: ‘Don’t Paste {Sensitive Thing} into {Cool Bot}’
In this episode, we unpack why the popular slogan “don’t paste {Sensitive Thing} into {Cool Bot}” has become the lazy default for GenAI policy—and why it fails. Listen...