The Tactical Cyber Podcast
Welcome to the Tactical Cyber Podcast, where we transform strategic cyber insights into actionable tactics for everyday implementation. Join your hosts, retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Darren Mott, and Risk Advisory Practice Leader at Warren Averett, Paul Perry. Together, they bring decades of experience from the front lines of cybersecurity and risk management to help business owners and individuals take the actions that will keep their business and personal digital data safe. Each episode, we delve into the world of cybersecurity, sharing real-world experiences, expert interviews, and practical tips to safeguard your digital landscape.
Episodes

Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Conference Keynote Speaker Scott Augenbaum and Dmitri Krill of Crowdstrike join Darren and Paul from the 2025 Southeast Cyber Summit to discuss a variety of Tactical Cyber stuff.
Give a listen, tell a friend.

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
In this episode of the Tactical Cyber Podcast, Darren and Paul are joined by Justin Headly and Sherry Barnes at the 2025 SouthEast Cyber Summit in Birmingham. Thank you to Warren Averett for giving up their space for the podcast interviews. This is the first of 3 episodes recorded at the conference.
Feel free to email thoughts, comments, or questions to darren@thecyburguy.com.

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Paul and Darren are joined by the founder of North Star Strategies to discuss the importance of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
Give a listen, tell a friend.
Articles mentioned in this podcast:
https://cybernews.com/security/hipshipper-data-leak-exposed-shipping-records/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/doomsday-clock-has-officially-been-moved-by-scientists-to-signal-how-close-we-are-to-end-of-the-world/ar-AA1yP2X7?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=4f34e52b34644f8dffdf0e6033728261&ei=7
Follow the fellas at:
linkedin.com/in/darrenmott
linkedin.com//in/paulmperrycpa
linedin.com/in/evandumouchel
If you have compliance needs, email Evan at evan.dumouchel@northstarstrategies.us.

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Paul and Darren talk with Michael McQuade of StarApex Recruiting to discuss what employers should know about the job placement service industry and how he is trying to disrupt the industry, in a positive and tactical approach
Give a listen and tell a friend.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Darren and Paul reconvene to welcome in the new year and take a look at what to expect in 2025, cyberwise, and how to tactical address it all. The live stream rebroadcast is available on both LinkedIn and Youtube (https://youtube.com/live/jKarZ1do4_8)
Give a listen, tell a friend.

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Paul and Darren are joined by cybersecurity expert and advocate Paige Hanson, the co-founder of Securelabs (www.securelabs.ai).
It is a great tactical discussion that services SMBs, individuals, and the elderly.
It will be your best half hour of the week.
Give a listen, tell a friend.
Follow Paige at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hello-paige-hanson/
Follow Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmperrycpa/
Follow Darren at https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott

Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Darren and Paul are back to review the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2024 version of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Give a listen, tell a friend.

Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Darren and Paul are joined by Gentry Lane of Nemesis Global to discuss the deterrence within the cyber domain and why both Law Enforcement and Military deterrence have benefits, but how do we get them working collaboratively?
Give a listen, tell a friend.

Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Paul and Darren are joined by Justin Headley of Warren Averett to discuss the Top 10 cyber controls most businesses fail to do when it comes to their own security.
Give a listen, tell a friend.
Email thoughts/questions/comments to darren@thecyburguy.com.

Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Join Paul and Darren as they welcome Retired FBI Special Agent and Cybersecurity Speaker Extraordinaire Scott Augenbaum to discuss tactical solutions to protect your home and your family. Give a listen, tell a friend.
Email thoughts/questions/comments to darren@thecyburguy.com.