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Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

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  • S1 · E59
    Wednesday · 18 min

    Protecting your Parents from Cyber Threats

    Scammers are getting smarter. Are your parents prepared? From convincing phishing emails and fraudulent phone calls to AI-generated voices and fake tech support, cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to trick people into giving up their personal information, money, and access to their accounts. And unfortunately, our parents and older family members are often among those targeted. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike discuss the growing threats facing older adults and what we can do to help protect the people we care about. Cybersecurity doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes, a simple conversation, a few security settings, and knowing what warning signs to look for can make all the difference. 🔐 In this episode, we discuss: Phishing and Smishing: Recognizing suspicious emails, text messages, and malicious links. Phone and Tech Support Scams: How criminals impersonate legitimate companies and support representatives. AI-Powered Scams: How voice cloning, deepfakes, and artificial intelligence are making scams more convincing. Financial Fraud: Identifying suspicious payment requests, fraudulent transactions, and attempts to steal financial information. Account Security: The importance of strong passwords, multifactor authentication, and keeping devices updated. Having the Conversation: How to talk with parents and family members about cybersecurity without overwhelming them. Responding to Scams: What to do if a family member has already fallen victim to an attack. 💡 The biggest takeaway? Protecting your parents from cyber threats isn't just about technology. It's about education, awareness, and making sure they feel comfortable asking questions before something goes wrong. You don't have to be a cybersecurity expert to help someone stay safer online. Sometimes, the most effective security tool is simply taking the time to talk. 💬 Have you ever helped a parent or family member recognize or avoid a scam? What advice would you give others? 👍 Like this episode if you found it helpful! 🔔 Subscribe to Cyber Sitrep for cybersecurity discussions, emerging threats, and practical advice to help protect yourself, your family, and your organization. 📅 New episodes of Cyber Sitrep release every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain Time. #CyberSitrep #ScamPrevention #CybersecurityAwareness Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

  • S1 · E58
    November 4 · 21 min

    Stop, Drop, and Roll: How to Put Out Your Own Personal Cyber Fire

    🔥 Stop, Drop, and Roll: How to Put Out Your Own Personal Cyber Fire | Cyber Sitrep 🚨 You've been hacked. Your account is compromised. You clicked a suspicious link. Now what? When a cybersecurity incident happens, it's easy to panic. But just like a real fire, knowing how to respond quickly and correctly can make all the difference. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike break down what to do when you find yourself dealing with a personal cybersecurity emergency. From compromised accounts and phishing scams to suspicious activity and potential identity theft, we're talking about practical steps anyone can take to contain the damage and recover. 🔥 STOP. DROP. ROLL. 🛑 STOP — Don't Make the Situation Worse - Recognize the warning signs of a cyber incident - Avoid interacting further with suspicious messages or links - Know when to disconnect a compromised device - Take a moment to assess what's actually happening ⬇️ DROP — Cut Off the Threat - Secure compromised accounts and change affected passwords - Revoke suspicious sessions and enable multifactor authentication - Contact your bank or financial institutions when necessary - Take steps to prevent attackers from gaining additional access 🛡️ ROLL — Recover and Protect Yourself - Check your devices and accounts for additional compromise - Monitor financial accounts and personal information - Restore access to affected services - Build better cybersecurity habits to prevent future incidents Cybersecurity isn't just about preventing attacks. It's also about knowing how to respond when something goes wrong. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional or someone who simply wants to better protect their digital life, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use when it matters most. 💬 Have you ever experienced a personal cybersecurity scare? What was the first thing you did? 👍 Like this episode if you found it helpful! 🔔 Subscribe to Cyber Sitrep for cybersecurity discussions, emerging threats, and practical advice to help keep you and your organization secure. 📅 New episodes of Cyber Sitrep release every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain Time. #CyberSitrep #CybersecurityAwareness #OnlineSafety Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

  • S1 · E57
    October 28 · 18 min

    The Big News & What to Do About It

    The Big News & What to Do About It | Cyber Sitrep Another week, another major cybersecurity vulnerability making headlines. But this time, we're talking about something that powers a massive portion of the internet: PHP. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike break down the recently disclosed PHP vulnerabilities, why they're raising concerns across the cybersecurity community, and what organizations should be doing to protect themselves. PHP is widely used across websites, applications, and backend systems, making vulnerabilities like these particularly important for IT teams, developers, and cybersecurity professionals. But understanding the vulnerability is only half the battle. Knowing what to do next is what really matters. 🔐 In this episode, we discuss: - The latest PHP vulnerabilities and why they matter - How vulnerabilities in widely used technologies can create significant security risks - The importance of understanding your organization's technology stack - Identifying potentially affected systems and applications - Patching, vulnerability management, and reducing exposure - Why staying informed and taking action early makes all the difference Whether you're managing infrastructure, developing applications, or simply trying to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats, this episode is a reminder that you can't protect what you don't know you have. 💬 How does your organization keep track of vulnerabilities across its technology stack? 👍 Like the video if you found this discussion helpful! 🔔 Subscribe to Cyber Sitrep for cybersecurity news, practical advice, and conversations about the threats affecting organizations today. 📅 New episodes of Cyber Sitrep release every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain Time. #CyberSitrep #PHP #Cybersecurity Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

  • S1 · E56
    October 14 · 20 min

    Election Security & Information Verification

    🗳️ Election Security & Information Verification — Can You Separate Fact from Fiction? With the 2026 elections approaching, cybersecurity and information verification are more important than ever. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike dive into the challenges of protecting election systems, identifying misinformation, and verifying the information we encounter online. From election infrastructure security and cyber threats to AI-generated content, deepfakes, misleading headlines, and social media misinformation, the digital landscape presents challenges for both election officials and everyday voters. As technology continues to evolve, distinguishing legitimate information from manipulated or misleading content is becoming increasingly important. How can we better protect election systems? What should we look for when evaluating information online? And how do we make sure the sources we're trusting are actually reliable? One thing is clear: Cybersecurity isn't just about protecting systems. It's also about protecting the integrity of information. 💬 How do you verify information before trusting or sharing it online? 🎧 Special Note:This episode is presented in an audio-focused format rather than our usual video podcast. New episodes of **Cyber Sitrep** release every Wednesday at **1 PM Mountain Time**. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode! #CyberSitrep #ElectionSecurity #InformationVerification Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

  • S1 · E55
    September 30 · 18 min

    High-Profile Hacks: 2026 So Far

    2026 has already delivered its share of major cybersecurity incidents—and we're only looking at the first half of the year. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike look back at some of the high-profile hacks and cyberattacks from the first half of 2026, discussing what happened, how organizations were impacted, and what these incidents can teach us about the current threat landscape. Beyond the headlines, these attacks highlight recurring challenges facing organizations of every size: protecting critical systems, securing sensitive data, responding to incidents, and preparing for attackers whose tactics continue to evolve. What can we learn from the biggest incidents of 2026 so far—and what should organizations be paying attention to next? 💬 Which cybersecurity incident from 2026 has stood out the most to you? New episodes of Cyber Sitrep release every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain Time. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. #CyberSitrep #Cybersecurity #CyberAttacks Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

  • S1 · E54
    September 23 · 19 min

    QR Code Nightmares

    QR codes were designed to make accessing information fast, simple, and convenient. Today, they're everywhere—restaurants, parking meters, payments, advertisements, event tickets, authentication systems, and even cybersecurity workflows. Unfortunately, attackers noticed that convenience too. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike dive into QR Code Nightmares: where QR codes came from, why they've become so widely used, and how the same technology can be abused to hide malicious destinations, redirect users to convincing phishing pages, or trick someone into trusting a link they can't actually see. Unlike a traditional link, a QR code asks you to scan first and find out where you're going second—which creates some interesting security problems as QR codes become increasingly common. We also look at the other side of the story: QR codes aren't inherently dangerous. They're an incredibly useful technology. The challenge is understanding when—and where—you should trust one. 💬 Do you check where a QR code is taking you before opening the link? New episodes of Cyber Sitrep release every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain Time. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. #CyberSitrep #Cybersecurity #QRCodeSecurity Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

  • S1 · E53
    September 16 · 19 min

    Track Your Stack!!!

    How many subscriptions, tools, platforms, and services is your organization actually paying for? In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike dive into the growing problem of technology and subscription sprawl. As organizations adopt new cloud services, cybersecurity tools, SaaS platforms, and other technologies, it becomes surprisingly easy to lose track of what you're paying for—and whether you're even still using it. A few subscriptions might not seem like much individually, but over time they can turn into duplicate tools, forgotten licenses, unused services, and recurring expenses that quietly continue hitting the budget. Keeping an accurate inventory of your technology stack isn't just about saving money, either. Knowing what you have, who owns it, why it's there, and whether it's still needed can make managing the entire environment easier. 💬 How well does your organization keep track of its technology stack and recurring subscriptions? New episodes of Cyber Sitrep release every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain Time. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. #CyberSitrep #Cybersecurity #SaaSManagement Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

  • S1 · E52
    September 9 · 29 min

    Artifact Management Hell

    Collecting artifacts is one thing. Keeping track of them is another nightmare entirely. In Part 2 of our Artifacts discussion, Eric and Mike dive into Artifact Management Hell—the challenge of organizing, maintaining, validating, and finding the evidence organizations collect for cybersecurity and compliance. When artifacts are scattered across SharePoint, OneDrive, Jira, Confluence, email, spreadsheets, and countless folders, simply answering “Where is the current version?” can become a project of its own. How do you know which artifact is current? Who owns it? When was it last reviewed? Is it still valid? And when audit time arrives, can anyone actually find it? We discuss why artifact management can quickly become its own problem and why simply collecting more evidence doesn't necessarily make an organization more prepared. 💬 How does your organization keep its cybersecurity and compliance artifacts organized? New episodes of Cyber Sitrep release every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain Time. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. #CyberSitrep #Cybersecurity #Compliance Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

  • S1 · E51
    September 2 · 17 min

    Buried by Crumbling Architecture

    Modern organizations depend on layers of technology built over years—or even decades. But what happens when that foundation starts to crumble? In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike discuss the growing problem of aging architecture, legacy systems, technical debt, and infrastructure that organizations continue piling new technology on top of instead of addressing at the foundation. As environments become more complex, maintaining old systems doesn't just become an IT headache. It can increase operational risk, create security gaps, make modernization harder, and leave teams spending more time keeping fragile systems alive than actually moving forward. At what point does maintaining the old environment become more expensive—and more dangerous—than rebuilding it? Let us know in the comments: How much legacy technology is your organization still supporting? New episodes of Cyber Sitrep release every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain Time. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. #CyberSitrep #Cybersecurity #TechnicalDebt Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

  • S1 · E50
    August 26 · 23 min

    Hidden Perils of RAID

    RAID can provide redundancy, improve performance, and help keep systems running when a drive fails—but RAID is not a backup, and relying on it as one can put your data at serious risk. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike dive into the hidden perils of RAID and discuss what RAID actually does, where it can help, and some of the misconceptions surrounding redundant storage. From drive failures and degraded arrays to rebuilds and the possibility of losing more than one drive, RAID introduces its own set of risks that aren't always obvious until something goes wrong. We discuss why redundancy shouldn't be confused with data protection and why having multiple drives doesn't automatically mean your data is safe. The conversation also explores different RAID configurations, the tradeoffs between performance, capacity, and redundancy, and why understanding your storage architecture matters—whether you're managing enterprise infrastructure, a home lab, a NAS, or simply trying to protect important data. The big takeaway? RAID can help keep your systems running. A backup helps you recover when things go wrong. You probably want both. Tune in as Eric and Mike break down RAID, storage failures, backups, and what you should consider before trusting your data to an array. 💬 How are you protecting your data? Are you using RAID, backups, or both? Let us know in the comments. 🎙️ New episodes of Cyber Sitrep release every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain Time. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode! #CyberSecurity #DataStorage #CyberSitrep Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

  • S1 · E49
    August 20 · 24 min

    AI Shenanigans

    AI is moving fast. Really fast. And with seemingly everyone trying to build the next great AI model, things are starting to get a little... interesting.In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike dive into some of the latest AI shenanigans happening across the industry. We look beyond the biggest names in AI and discuss some of the alternative models entering the space, what makes them different, and why some have generated controversy.One of the biggest questions is: How are these models actually being trained?As competition heats up, concerns have emerged around AI models potentially learning from the outputs of larger, established models. That opens up some fascinating questions about model distillation, training data, intellectual property, and where the line falls between building on existing technology and taking shortcuts to catch up.Eric and Mike also discuss the broader AI landscape, some of the strange things these systems can do, and just how difficult it has become to keep up with technology that seems to change every week.Is this simply part of AI's rapid evolution, or are some of these AI shenanigans signs of bigger issues ahead?Tune in and join the conversation!🎙️ New episodes of Cyber Sitrep release every Wednesday at 1 PM Mountain Time.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode!💬 What do you think? Have you experimented with any alternative AI models? Does how an AI was trained affect whether you'd use it? Let us know in the comments.#ArtificialIntelligence #CyberSecurity #CyberSitrep Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

  • S1 · E48
    August 12 · 12 min

    Training: Needed Now More Than Ever

    Phishing attacks aren't what they used to be. Gone are the days when every phishing email was filled with obvious spelling mistakes, strange formatting, and suspicious requests. Today's attacks are becoming increasingly convincing, using better social engineering, impersonation, and even AI to make malicious messages harder to distinguish from legitimate communication. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike discuss why cybersecurity training is needed now more than ever. As attackers improve their techniques, organizations can't rely solely on technology to protect them. Employees remain an important part of an organization's security, and effective training can help people recognize phishing, social engineering, and other threats before a simple click turns into a much larger incident. We discuss how the threat landscape has changed, why traditional security awareness training may no longer be enough, and why keeping employees educated and prepared needs to remain a key part of any cybersecurity program. The attacks are getting better. Our training needs to get better with them. 🎙️ Cyber Sitrep – Episode #48 Training: Needed Now More Than Ever 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep #cybersecurity #securityawareness #phishing #cybertraining

  • S1 · E47
    August 5 · 17 min

    To FIPS or Not to FIPS? | FIPS 140-2 vs 140-3

    FIPS. If you're working toward CMMC compliance, you've probably heard the term countless times—but what does it actually mean, and do you really need it? In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike break down the differences between FIPS 140-2 and FIPS 140-3, explain where these standards fit into the CMMC ecosystem, and discuss when FIPS-validated cryptography is required versus where confusion often arises. Whether you're preparing for a CMMC assessment, implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls, or simply trying to understand why everyone keeps talking about FIPS, this episode helps separate fact from fiction. If you've ever found yourself asking... "To FIPS or not to FIPS?" ...this episode is for you. 🎙️ Cyber Sitrep – Episode #47 Title: To FIPS or Not to FIPS? 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep #cybersecurity #cmmc2 #fips #compliance

  • S1 · E46
    July 29 · 12 min

    AI Experiment Update

    AI isn't standing still—and neither is our experience using it.In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric provides the latest update in his ongoing AI experiment, sharing how his day-to-day use of artificial intelligence continues to evolve. Since we first started discussing AI on the podcast, new tools, new workflows, and new lessons have changed how it's being used in real-world cybersecurity and IT work.From research and documentation to problem-solving and productivity, we discuss what's actually working, what still isn't, and how AI has become another tool in the toolbox rather than a replacement for experience and expertise.If you've been following our AI discussions—or you're just curious about how cybersecurity professionals are using AI beyond the hype—this episode is for you.🎙️ Cyber Sitrep – Episode #46Title: AI Experiment Update📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.#CyberSitrep #cybersecurity #artificialintelligence #ai #technology #MachineLearning #InformationSecurity #Technology #Productivity #CyberPodcast #FutureOfWork

  • S1 · E45
    July 22 · 19 min

    Artifacts: We're Talking About CMMC, Not Archaeology

    When someone says "artifacts," your first thought probably isn't cybersecurity. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike explain what CMMC artifacts really are, why they're essential for demonstrating compliance, and why organizations should treat them as trusted evidence—not just paperwork. From screenshots and configuration exports to logs, policies, and other forms of documentation, artifacts help tell the story of your cybersecurity program. But collecting them isn't enough—you also need to preserve known-good artifacts so there's no question about their authenticity or integrity when it's time for an assessment or audit. If you're preparing for CMMC, supporting NIST 800-171 compliance, or simply want to build better cybersecurity documentation practices, this episode breaks down why artifacts matter and how to manage them with confidence. Cyber Sitrep Episode #45 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep #cybersecurity #cmmc #compliance #digitalforensics

  • S1 · E44
    July 15 · 13 min

    Glitches in the Matrix

    Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything seemed to break for absolutely no reason? In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike share the strange series of technical issues, unexpected failures, and downright bizarre glitches that made us wonder if we were living in a simulation. From random technology problems to those moments every IT professional knows all too well, we're talking about the weeks where nothing seems to work the way it's supposed to. Whether you work in cybersecurity, IT, or you're just someone who's spent hours troubleshooting an issue that mysteriously fixes itself five minutes later, you'll probably relate to this one. Sometimes... it really does feel like there are Glitches in the Matrix. Cyber Sitrep Episode #44 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep #CyberSecurity #Technology #Podcast #techhumor

  • S1 · E43
    July 15 · 19 min

    CMMC Scoping: NO SERIOUSLY!!!!

    One of the most misunderstood topics in cybersecurity compliance isn't the controls—it's scoping. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike dive into CMMC scoping and explain why defining your assessment boundary correctly is one of the most important steps in achieving compliance. What systems are actually in scope? What can be excluded? And why do so many organizations get this wrong? If you've ever found yourself asking, "Does this system need to be included?" or "Where do we draw the line?"—this episode is for you. Whether you're preparing for a CMMC assessment, supporting Department of Defense contracts, or simply trying to better understand compliance requirements, we break down the concepts in a practical, real-world way. Cyber Sitrep Episode #43 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep#CyberSecurity#CMMC#NIST800171#CUI#Compliance#DoD#DefenseContractors#InformationSecurity#RiskManagement

  • S1 · E42
    July 1 · 2 min

    Cyber Sitrep Gratitude

    After a brief hiatus, Eric and Mike are back behind the microphones for a special episode of Cyber Sitrep. This episode is dedicated to gratitude—taking a moment to thank everyone who has supported the podcast, listened to our conversations, shared an episode, or joined us on this journey. Your support has helped Cyber Sitrep continue to grow, and we couldn't do it without you. Whether you've been with us from the beginning or you're tuning in for the first time, thank you for being part of the Cyber Sitrep community. We're excited for what's ahead and hope you'll continue the journey with us. Cyber Sitrep Episode #42 Episodes Every Wednesday at 1 P.M. MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep #CyberSecurity #Gratitude #Podcast #thankyou

  • S1 · E41
    January 28 · 25 min

    Sitrep Intel: Hacking

    Hacking is not rare. It’s not sophisticated. And it’s not random. In this intelligence-style briefing from Cyber Sitrep, we cut through the noise and break down how hacking actually happens today. No Hollywood myths — just real-world tactics, behaviors, and patterns seen across organizations of every size. This episode reframes hacking as what it truly is: Automated, Opportunistic, Constant We cover what attackers look for, how access is gained, and why most breaches aren’t dramatic — they’re quiet, repeatable, and preventable. This is not a warning. This is a situation report. Cyber Sitrep Episode #41 Episodes Every Wednesday at 11 A.M. MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

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    January 28 · 16 min

    Too Small For Cybersecurity?

    Too small to be a target? That’s the myth — and it’s one of the most dangerous ones in cybersecurity. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, we break down why small and mid-sized businesses are often the primary targets, not the exception. From opportunistic attacks and automated scans to supply-chain exposure and compliance blind spots, we dig into how attackers actually think — and why “we’re too small” is exactly what they hope you believe. This isn’t fear-mongering or vendor hype. It’s a grounded discussion based on real incidents, firsthand experience, and the realities facing organizations without massive security budgets or teams. If you think cybersecurity only matters once you “get big,” this episode is for you. Cyber Sitrep Episode #40 Episodes Every Wednesday at 11 A.M. MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

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