Complete Security Podcast Review

Chris Brunner writes "Over the last several months, I've done my best to seek out every podcast related to computer security concepts, exploit news, hacking, phreaking, or anything else security-related. I started with a list of just under fifty podcasts and gradually eliminated the ones that failed to offer interesting content. What's left is a list of podcasts that are worth your time."

Comments

Subject(ivity) line

[ian_mackereth]

Like all such things, there's a degree of subjectivity involved that might invalidate some of the choices.

I can imagine, for instance, that a 'watered down' podcast that's entertaining might be useful for someone only peripherally involved with security but who wants to keep a little across it.

(I wonder how many podcasters are going to take the risk of contacting the compiler to find out if their podcast was left off because it sucked?)

You take time to listen?

[ezratrumpet]

I've gotten to the point where I don't listen to podcasts that aren't transcribed. I know that I'm missing some good things, but podcasting is limited to the speed of the transmission. I can scan text 5-10x faster than the podcast.

Re:You take time to listen?

[MarkRose]

Rapid transmission of information is not the point of a podcast. Podcasts are useful where your eyes are already occupied, but your mind isn't: e.g. driving. I listen to a good 10+ hours of educational audio materials every week while driving -- making more efficient use of my time when reading isn't an option.

Re:You take time to listen?

[Konster]

I can listen to two podcasts at the same time, as well as browse Slashdot, Digg, Techreport and Youtube.

Oddly enough, I cannot rub my head and pat my belly at the same time. :(

How about ratings or reviews?

[paulius_g]

All this website does is list the podcasts with an extremely small description of what they are. Why not offer a review for every of those podcasts and include a rating mark for each one.

Aswell, my personnal favorite is Security Now. Steve Gibson is a wonderful person and he really knows what he's explaining about. I know that most of the hardcore security guys hate him for "dumbing down" terms and concepts. But, I strongly believe that it is in his interest to make people understand what he's talking about, and not just showing off vocabulary that nobody understands. Bundled with Leo Laporte, Security Now is an amazing podcast and I always enjoy listening to it.