Security on Tap
The Security professional’s podcast on how to start, manage, and drive a successful career in cyber security and risk management.

Open Tap!
Join Randy Fields and Jim Desmond in their Security Leadership podcast, as they discuss leadership concepts, security issues, and maybe a few pop culture references from their past, into a brew of security leadership advice, stories from their past, and Star Wars vs. Star Trek references.
Episodes

Oct 4, 2023
Oct 4, 2023
24 min
Join Randy & Jim as they talk about what really drives them crazy with frustration in security. Besides each other.

Aug 30, 2023
Aug 30, 2023
25 min
Hello Mr. Roboto! I want to thank you!
The musical brilliance of Styx aside, automating and orchestrating tasks within your security organization can save you big time. Join Randy & Jim as they talk about this great topic, Tropic Thunder, Star Trek, and oh yeah, security automation.

Jul 24, 2023
Jul 24, 2023
26 min
Join Randy Fields and Jim Desmond as they talk about the staffing challenges associated with cybersecurity. With millions of jobs in the field, how does a leader decide when to go outside for a role, hire a contractor, or develop someone internally? They come to you live from Jonathan's Grille in beautiful Bellevue, TN! So grab your favorite beverage, the tap is open!

Jul 11, 2023
Jul 11, 2023
25 min
Randy and Jim jump into Germantown Cafe, and right onto the Vulnerability Management Hamster Wheel! Join them as they talk about the need for prioritization, Tribble management, and a good sewer system. Oh, and they also talk about how to get your organization working the right way toward getting off that never-ending wheel!

Jun 11, 2023
Jun 11, 2023
22 min
Randy & Jim tackle the important topic of trust for security leaders. Everything you do introduces friction to the business, necessary friction to be sure, but some may not see it like you do. How do you wield trust so that your friction is understood and even desired?

May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
20 min
Join our intrepid heroes, Randy and Jim as they talk about their new podcast, focused on security, leadership and things on tap, AND talk about the security implications of Generative AI....Is Skynet coming? If so, I would be the first to welcome our new cyber overlords with a quick shout out to Miles Benedyson.





