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Special Editions include extended interviews and bonus content that takes a deeper dive into some of the topics we cover on our daily show.
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CyberWire Daily at 10: The evolution of geopolitics and warfare.
4w ago00:27:58Tap to summarizeIn this special edition of CyberWire Daily’s 10th anniversary series, N2K CyberWire's Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner discuss cybersecurity geopolitics and warfare that have been in the news over the past 10 years. Our conversation treks around the globe beginning with the supply chain malware from the destructive NotPetya campaign out of Russia, then Maria and Dave highlight: Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine pairing cybersecurity and kinetic war the use of inexpensive technology in warfare in Iran shifts of nation-state strategies by China with VoltTyphoon and SaltTyphoon intrusions in critical sectors. They touch on the movement toward zero trust architecture and the rise and proliferation of ransomware. And, what's a conversation between Maria and Dave without a mention of AI and the future? Join us as we reflect on the escalation from election interference and disruption, to espionage and ransomware as national security crises, to integration in kinetic war, and now expansion into space, with AI-driven defenses and NATO codifying cyber as a collective defense domain.
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CyberWire Daily at 10: The breaches we still talk about.
Mar 2900:28:21Tap to summarizeIn this special edition of CyberWire Daily’s 10th anniversary series, N2K CyberWire's Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner discuss the biggest breaches over the past 10 years. The foundational 2014 Sony hack kicks off our conversation, then Maria and Dave highlight: the 2015 OPM breach, which exposed sensitive security-clearance data and was attributed to long-term access by China amid outdated government systems and security 2017’s WannaCry and NotPetya's global disruption and Equifax's ongoing fallout the 2020 SolarWinds breach underscored supply-chain risks and raised concerns about potential personal criminal liability for CISOs. The conversation illustrates two main threat-actor categories—nation-state espionage and financially motivated criminals—and the increasingly blurred lines between them. Join us as we reflect on how the industry and cybercrime have evolved over the past decade.
Transcribe →CyberWire Daily at 10: From an idea to the airwaves.
Mar 2200:39:08Tap to summarizeIn this special edition of CyberWire Daily’s 10th anniversary series, Maria Varmazis hosts a thoughtful and engaging conversation with N2K CyberWire CEO Peter Kilpe and CyberWire Daily host Dave Bittner, exploring the origin story of the podcast that started it all. From early ambitions to behind-the-scenes turning points, they trace how the show found its voice and evolved from a startup experiment into a trusted cornerstone of the cybersecurity community. Along the way, they share candid anecdotes, hard-earned lessons, and reflections on how both the industry and CyberWire Daily have transformed over the past decade.
Transcribe →Cyber without borders: Reporters notebook.
Mar 900:23:03Tap to summarizeIn this special Reporter’s Notebook, Maria Varmazis, host here at N2K CyberWire, takes listeners behind the scenes of our three-part series on Cyber Coalition 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia. After exploring real-time incident response, cross-border coordination, and the broader stakes of collective cyber defense, this episode offers a more personal, behind-the-scenes look at how the reporting came together. Hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence, the exercise brought together allied military, government, and industry teams inside NATO’s secure cyber range. Here, Maria reflects on moments that didn’t make the final cut — the atmosphere inside the facilities, the pace of covering a live exercise, and the small, human details that added texture to the larger story. If you haven’t yet, be sure to listen to all three episodes of the series to hear the full story from the ground at Cyber Coalition 2025. Episode one can be found here. Episode two can be found here. Episode three can be found here.
Transcribe →Cyber without borders: Standing guard 210 kilometers from risk.
Mar 200:25:59Tap to summarizeIn the final installment of our three-part series on Cyber Coalition 2025, Maria Varmazis, host here at N2K CyberWire, and Liz Stokes, CyberWire Producer, step back from the cyber range to reflect on what their time in Tallinn really meant. This episode moves beyond the mechanics of the exercise and into the broader stakes of collective cyber defense in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical moment. Recorded two months after their visit, the conversation blends field tape and personal reflections — from standing outside the Russian Embassy in Old Town to recalling the weight inside NATO’s secure facilities. Estonia’s history, including the 2007 cyberattacks, and its visible solidarity with Ukraine underscore just how real and proximate the risks remain. Be sure to check out the first two episodes of this three part series, you can find them below. Episode one can be found here. Episode two can be found here.
Transcribe →Cyber without borders: The human side of cyber defense.
Feb 2300:28:44Tap to summarizeIn this second installment of our three-part series on Cyber Coalition 2025, Maria Varmazis, host here at N2K CyberWire and CyberWire Producer Liz Stokes, take listeners inside a single day at NATO’s cyber headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia — focusing on the human side of cyber defense. Hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence and led by NATO Allied Command Transformation, Cyber Coalition is a defensive-only exercise built around collaboration, coordination, and information sharing across allied nations. This episode highlights how that plays out in practice, from legal teams working through cross-border policy questions to military defenders coordinating with civilian infrastructure partners inside NATO’s secure cyber range. Be sure to check out the rest of this three part series, you can find them below. Episode one can be found here. Episode three can be found here.
Transcribe →Cyber without borders: How Estonia turned crisis into cyber power.
Feb 1600:24:47Tap to summarizeIn this three-part series, Maria Varmazis, host of T-Minus Space Daily and CyberWire Producer Liz Stokes, take you inside NATO’s flagship cyber defense exercise, Cyber Coalition 2025. Hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia, the exercise brings together military, government, and industry teams from across the alliance to respond to realistic, high-pressure cyberattack scenarios targeting critical infrastructure and operational networks. Throughout the series, Maria and Liz will guide you through what they witnessed on the ground — from real-time threat detection and incident response to the strategic collaboration shaping NATO’s cyber resilience in an increasingly contested digital landscape. Be sure to check out the rest of this three part series, you can find them below. Episode two can be found here. Episode three can be found here.
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AI in the GRC: What's real, what's risky and what's next.
Nov 3001:02:46Tap to summarizeJoin us for a timely and insightful live discussion on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in governance, risk, and compliance. Host Dave Bittner from N2K | CyberWire is joined by Kayne McGladrey from Hyperproof, Matthew Cassidy, PMP, CISA from Grant Thornton (US), and Alam Ali from Hyperproof to explore the current state of artificial intelligence in governance, risk, and compliance. The panel will discuss what AI is truly doing well today, the risks and challenges organizations need to watch for, and how AI is poised to influence the future of GRC. They will also share practical insights and real-world guidance for teams looking to adopt AI responsibly and effectively. Don’t miss this timely conversation as our experts break down what’s real, what’s risky, and what’s next in AI for GRC.
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DataTribe's Cyber Innovation Day: Cyber: The Wake of Tech Innovation.
Nov 2300:47:53Tap to summarizeOn this Special Edition podcast, we share a panel from DataTribe's Cyber Innovation Day 2025, "Cyber: The Wake of Tech Innovation." The podcast tech host panel included Dave Bittner, host of CyberWire Daily podcast, Maria Varmazis, host of T-Minus Space Daily podcast, and Daniel Whitenack, co-host of Practical AI podcast, sharing a wide-ranging discussion. Together, Dave, Maria and Dan examine the intersection of frontier innovation and cyber innovation through the lens of cyber, space, and AI.
Transcribe →2025 DataTribe Challenge: Forging the future of cyber.
Oct 501:00:42Tap to summarizeThe DataTribe Challenge is a launchpad for elite cybersecurity and cyber-adjacent startups ready to break out. 2025 marks the 8th annual edition of the event with a change in venue and some exciting new updates. We take you on a journey from inception with Leo Scott, Managing Director and Chief Innovation Officer at DataTribe, and 3 past DataTribe Challenge winners at different levels on their growth tracks following their participation in the event. You'll meet Anita D'Amico, former CEO of Code DX (acquired by Synopsis in 2021) and 2019 winner; Greg Baker, Co-Founder of Balance Theory and 2022 winner; and Brian Proctor, Founder and CEO of Frenos and 2024 winner.
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