Top 10 Cybersecurity Podcasts Every IT Professional Should Follow in 2026
Poulami Saha
Darknet Diaries: Explores real cyberattacks, ethical hacking, digital espionage, and cybersecurity investigations through engaging storytelling and expert interviews with industry professionals.
Smashing Security: Covers cybersecurity news, privacy issues, scams, malware, and emerging threats with practical insights presented through informative yet entertaining discussions.
Security Now: Delivers weekly analysis of security vulnerabilities, encryption, operating systems, networking, and technology developments for IT professionals seeking deeper understanding.
Risky Business: Focuses on enterprise security, cybercrime trends, threat intelligence, policy updates, and interviews with leading cybersecurity experts worldwide every week.
The CyberWire Daily: Provides concise daily updates covering cyber incidents, ransomware attacks, government policies, and important developments affecting global cybersecurity landscapes.
CISO Series Podcast: Features security leaders discussing leadership, governance, compliance, incident response, and practical strategies for strengthening enterprise cybersecurity programs effectively.
Hacking Humans: Examines phishing attacks, social engineering, fraud tactics, and cybersecurity awareness through real-world examples and practical prevention advice for listeners.
Paul's Security Weekly: Covers penetration testing, security tools, vulnerability research, cloud security, and interviews with respected experts from the cybersecurity industry regularly.
Defensive Security Podcast: Discusses defensive strategies, blue-team practices, security operations, incident response, and actionable advice for protecting modern enterprise infrastructure effectively.