Are you wanting to learn more about security research? Well you’ve come to the right place. This is a curated list of the best security research podcasts of 2021.

We have selected these podcasts for a variety of reasons, but they are all well worth a listen. We tried to select a variety of podcasts across the spectrum from hosts with a wide breadth of experience.

We are always keen to hear your feedback, if we have missed a podcast, Linkedin us Threat.technology (Linkedin) and we will check it out!

Best Security Research Podcasts 2021

With thanks to ListenNotes, Crunchbase, SemRush and Ahrefs for providing the data to create and rank these podcasts.

Paul’s Security Weekly

Publisher: [email protected]
Total Episodes: 1912

For the latest in computer security news, hacking, and research! We sit around, drink beer, and talk security. Our show will feature technical segments that show you how to use the latest tools and techniques. Special guests appear on the show to enlighten us and change your perspective on information security.

Church Security Roll Call

Publisher: Sheepdog Church Security
Total Episodes: 276

Weekly Tips and Encouragement for Church Security Teams based on the research and experience of Kris Moloney and the Sheepdog Church Security Team.

Symantec Cyber Security Brief Podcast

Publisher: Security Response Team
Total Episodes: 164

Our regular podcast series features threat research and security news, hosted by threat researchers from the Threat Hunter Team.

Security Unlocked

Publisher: Microsoft
Total Episodes: 28

Security Unlocked explores the technology and people powering Microsoft’s Security solutions. In each episode, Microsoft Security evangelists Nic Fillingham and Natalia Godyla take a closer look at the latest innovations in threat intelligence, security research, and data science, with a special focus on demystifying artificial intelligence and machine learning. Be sure to listen in and subscribe! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Threatpost Podcast

Publisher: Mike Mimoso, Chris Brook
Total Episodes: 330

Threatpost writers Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss security threats, attacks, vulnerability research and trends with a variety of industry executives, researchers and experts.

IS: Off the Page

Publisher: International Security
Total Episodes: 15

IS: Off the Page brings policymakers, academics, and practitioners into conversation about security issues of global importance. In each episode, we will discuss a recent piece of research published in International Security, and more importantly, go beyond each article’s findings to engage in contemporary, real-world policy.

Security Conversations

Publisher: Ryan Naraine
Total Episodes: 66

Security Conversations covers the business of cybersecurity, from the lens of veteran journalist and storyteller Ryan Naraine. Thoughtful conversations with security practitioners on threat intelligence, zero trust, securing cloud deployments, penetration testing, bug bounties, advancements in offensive research and targeted malware espionage activity. Connect with Ryan on Twitter (Open DMs).

Paul’s Security Weekly (Podcast-Only)

Publisher: Paul Asadoorian
Total Episodes: 382

War Studies

Publisher: Department of War Studies
Total Episodes: 93

Welcome to the War Studies podcast. We bring you world-leading research from the School of Security Studies at King’s College London, the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to the study of all aspects of security, defence and international relations. We aim to explore the complex realm of conflict and uncover the challenges at the heart of navigating world affairs and diplomatic relations, because we believe the study of war is fundamental to understanding the world we live in and the world we want to live in. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please rate and review us on your preferred podcast provider – it really helps us reach more listeners. The School of Security Studies harnesses the depth and breadth of expertise across War Studies and Defence Studies to produce world-leading research and teaching on issues of global security that develops new empirical knowledge, employs innovative theory, and addresses vital policy issues. Visit our website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/security-studies Sign up to our mailing list: https://kcl.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=cc0521a63c9b286223dea9d18&id=730233761d DISCLAIMER: Any information, statements or opinions contained in these podcasts are those of the individual speakers. They do not represent the opinions of the Department of War Studies or King’s College London.

Security Tools Podcast

Publisher: Varonis, Kody Kinzie
Total Episodes: 172

Join us and learn about the security tools that pentesters, security researchers and other experts use every day. Hear directly from tool authors on what inspired them and how to get started with your own security research. Sponsored by Varonis

PONARS Eurasia Podcast

Publisher: PONARS Staff
Total Episodes: 134

PONARS Eurasia is an international network of scholars advancing new approaches to research on security, politics, economics, and society in Russia and Eurasia. The program is located at IERES at George Washington University.

The CGAI Podcast Network

Publisher: The Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Total Episodes: 433

The CGAI Podcast Network is created and produced by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute in Ottawa, Canada. Join us each week as hosts Dave Perry, Colin Robertson, Stephen Saideman, and Stefanie von Hlatky dig in to the defence and international affairs stories that matter to Canadians. The CGAI Podcast Network produces three unique weekly programs: “The Global Exchange”, hosted by Colin Robertson, and released every Monday, engages subject-matter experts and Canadian stake-holders on a variety of topical international issues such as trade, foreign policy, international development, diplomacy, global security, and geopolitics. “Battle Rhythm”, hosted by Stephen Saideman and Stefanie von Hlatky, co-produced with the CDSN, and released every second Wednesday, will feature timely discussion on the defence and security issues of the day, as well as feature conversations with academics and graduate students. “Defence Deconstructed”, hosted by Dave Perry, and released every Friday, engages various defence experts and officials on the pressing defence and security issues Canada faces today and tomorrow. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on iTunes, or wherever you get your Podcasts, and Follow us on SoundCloud! Visit www.cgai.ca for more, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn! The Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) is a charitable, independent, non-partisan, research institute based in Ottawa and Calgary, Canada.

Defense and Security – Audio

Publisher: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Total Episodes: 396

CSIS is a leader in researching, analyzing and identifying defense and security threats around the globe. CSIS programs study a wide range of Defense and Security issues as well as the evolution of past, present, and future defense and security policy worldwide. This research is led by the International Security Program (ISP), which houses Defense Budget Analysis, the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group (DIIG), the Missile Defense Project, the Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI), Civil-Military Relations, the Aerospace Security Project, the Risk and Foresight Group, Seven Revolutions, the Transnational Threats Project, the Gray Zone Project, the Cooperative Defense Project, and Defense 360. Find the latest research from our scholars and CSIS events on this topic below.

Value Investing with Legends

Publisher: Columbia Business School
Total Episodes: 32

Value investing is more than an investment strategy — it’s a fundamental way of thinking about finance. Value investing was developed in the 1920s at Columbia Business School by professors Benjamin Graham and David Dodd, MS ’21. The authors of the classic text, Security Analysis, Graham and Dodd were the very pioneers of their field and their security analysis principles provided the first rational basis for investment decisions. Despite the vast and volatile changes in the economy and securities markets during the last several decades, value investing has proven to be the most successful money management strategy ever developed. Value investors’ success over the second half of the twentieth century proved not only the validity of the value approach, but its preeminence over even the most widely taught and practiced modern investment theory, which was developed in the 1950s and ’60s and remains dominant even today. Our mission today is to promote the study and practice of Graham & Dodd’s original investing principles and to improve investing with world-class education, research, and practitioner-academic dialogue. In this podcast you will hear from some of the world’s greatest investors, their views on the investment management industry, how they developed their investment process and how they see the field changing over time.

Suspicious Transaction Report

Publisher: Royal United Services Institute
Total Episodes: 34

The Suspicious Transaction Report is a fortnightly podcast hosted by the Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies at RUSI. The podcast is formed of two sections. Firstly, there is an informative round up of the latest financial crime news discussed by the host and two guest contributors. Guests will give their perspective on why the latest news matters, pointing to long-term trends and what these could mean for different stakeholders. The second half of the podcast will deep-dive into a new piece of financial crime research. This one-to-one interview between the host and lead researcher will offer “behind-the-scenes” insights and practical advice on how to implement the latest financial crime research in the real world.

The “I hung up on Warren Buffett” Podcast by Wolfpack Research

Publisher: Dan David
Total Episodes: 17

Dan David is a Freedom of Speech activist in the global financial markets and the founder of Wolfpack Research, a short-biased activist research firm. He is considered an expert on China’s markets and security and has presented at prestigious think-tanks and conferences such as the Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS), Ergo – Global Flashpoint, and the Sohn Investment Conference. Dan is featured as the lead protagonist in a ground-breaking documentary, “The China Hustle,” which documents his work exposing fraud in China-based, U.S. listed companies. Our podcast will take you inside the world of activist short-sellers, global finance, politics, social issues and sports. Our brash, unfiltered style leaves no doubt in the listeners ears that we are advocates of free speech.

Fragile Truths

Publisher: Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law
Total Episodes: 4

This podcast is about distilling the most important findings of cutting edge research, and capturing conversations between researchers and policy officers about the ideas and assumptions driving current Security & Rule of Law policy. As we find out, what may be assumed as a reliable fact or a solid truth can sometimes crack under scrutiny. The research featured in the series are part of the Security and Rule of Law research program of NWO-WOTRO (Science for Global Development), funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and curated by the Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law.

The CyberWire Daily

Publisher: CyberWire, Inc.
Total Episodes: 1636

The daily cybersecurity news and analysis industry leaders depend on. Published each weekday, the program also includes interviews with a wide spectrum of experts from industry, academia, and research organizations all over the world.

Energy and Sustainability – Audio

Publisher: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Total Episodes: 229

Led by the Energy Security and Climate Change Program, CSIS explores policies and regulations, commercial frameworks, and technological solutions that determine our energy future while balancing economic, environmental, and security priorities. In collaboration with leaders in industry, government, academia, and nonprofits, the Energy Security and Climate Change Program leads projects, events, and publications to help decision makers understand these challenging dynamics. Find the latest research from our scholars and CSIS events on this topic below.

Lex Cybernetica Podcast

Publisher: The Federmann Cyber Security Center – Cyber Law Program
Total Episodes: 26

Lex Cybernetica by The Federmann Cyber Security Center – Cyber Law Program Brings together experts to discuss issues from the Center’s core activities and research.