Detonation Point
Episodes
Episode 31 - Fixing Cybersecurity Training: From Punishment to Results with Craig Taylor
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most cybersecurity training doesn’t work… and it may actually be making your organization less secure.Craig Taylor of CyberHoot joins Matt O’Nei...
Episode 30 - How to Protect Yourself from Cybercriminals with Rivka Tadjer
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your phone is the easiest way for hackers to access your data… and most people don’t realize how exposed they are.Rivka Tadjer joins Matt O’Neil...
Episode 29 - Why Security Training Is Failing and What Actually Works with Robert Siciliano
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning author and keynote speaker Robert Siciliano joins Matt O’Neill to discuss cybersecurity, identity theft, and why human behavior remain...
Episode 28 - Building AI Without Brakes with Derek Wood
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Wood joins host Matt O’Neill to explore how AI, startups, and modern technology trends are reshaping business, security, and society. The epis...
Episode 27 - Global Scam Factories, AI, and the Future of Cybercrime with Hieu Ngo
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hieu Ngo returns to Detonation Point presented by Elastio to discuss the evolving world of financial cybercrime. Hieu and host Matt O’Neill break do...
Episode 26 - Mission-Driven Leadership: Truth, Trust, and the Future of Tech with Earl Stafford Jr
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt O'Neill interviews Earl Stafford Jr., CEO of Aperio Global, discussing leadership, entrepreneurship, and the evolving landscape of technology in ...
Episode 25 - Secret Service Lessons, Cyber Threats & Business Preparedness with Mike Centrella
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt O'Neill and Mike Centrella discuss their early careers in the Secret Service, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges of proving oneself...
Episode 24 - From Suture Sales to Secret Service: The Path to Executive Leadership with Ron Green
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Matt O’Neill sits down with Ron Green, who shares his journey from growing up in Northeast Philadelphia to attending West Point, from suture sa...
Episode 23 - The Future of Sales: Trust, Authenticity, and AI with Zack Martin
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Matt O’Neill and Zack Martin, Sales and BD Lead at CipherOwl, a blockchain analytics company, explore the intricacies of sales in both governme...
Episode 22 - Too Small to be a Target? The Real Cost of Small Business Cyberattacks w/ Sierra Perna
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Sierra Perna from Warhorse Cyber discusses the critical importance of cybersecurity for small businesses, emphasizing the access...
Episode 21 - Inside Scam Compounds: Forced Labor & Global Cybercrime with Cezary Podkul
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cezary Podkul, an award-winning investigative journalist, discusses his journey into journalism, his transition to cybercrime reporti...
Episode 20 - Dumpster Fire Fraud: BEC, Pig Butchering & the Human Cost with Ronnie Tokazowski
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Detonation Point presented by Elastio, host Matt O’Neill welcomes Ronnie Tokazowski, a leading expert in combating business email...
Ep 19 - Bonus Episode: Unveiling Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program Fraud with Mike Olson
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Detonation Point presented by Elastio, Matt O'Neill interviews Mike Olson, a former Secret Service agent with extensive experience ...
Episode 18 - Finding Your Voice After Fraud: Ayleen Charlotte on Power & Prevention
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Detonation Point presented by Elastio, Ayleen Charlotte shares her powerful journey from being a victim of a sophisticated romance ...
Episode 17 - From Newsroom to Federal Law Enforcement: Michelle Ball's Journey
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Detonation Point presented by Elastio, host Matt O’Neill interviews Michelle Ball, a unique figure in federal law enforcement wit...
Episode 16 - Cybersecurity Trends: 2025 in Review and Predictions for 2026 with Jason Shafferman
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Matt O’Neill and Jason Shafferman discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, focusing on trends from 2025 and prediction...
Episode 15 - When Ransomware Detonates: Why Recovery is the Real Target with Costas Kourmpoglou
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Detonation Point presented by Elastio, Matt O’Neill and Costas Kourmpoglou delve into the complexities of ransomware and organiza...
Episode 14 - From D1 Football to K-9s & Global Cyber Investigations with Chase Clowser
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Detonation Point presented by Elastio, Matt O’Neill interviews Chase Clowser, a former Secret Service agent who transitioned from...
Episode 13 - From SEAL Teams to Public Safety: AI-Driven Active Shooter Prevention with JJ Parma
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Detonation Point presented by Elastio, Matt O'Neill interviews JJ Parma, a former Navy SEAL, discussing the impact of AI on pub...
Episode 12 - Inside the Cyber Underworld: North Korea, Crypto Heists & Global Scams with Geoff White
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Detonation Point presented by Elastio, Matt O’Neill and journalist Geoff White discuss North Korea’s cybercrime activity, inclu...
Episode 11 - A Journey Through a Secret Service Career from the 1970s to Today with Jim O'Neill
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling multi-generational episode of Detonation Point presented by Elastio, host Matt O’Neill and guest host Sarah O’Neill interview t...
Episode 10 - Understanding AI: A Conversation with Merlynn AI's Carl Wocke
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Detonation Point, Matt ONeill speaks with Carl Wocke from Merlynn AI about the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. They ...
Episode 9 - Firing Federal Agents, Government Shutdown, Eagles/Packers with Stephen Dougherty
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Detonation Point, Matt ONeill and Stephen Dougherty discuss various topics including the standards and procedures for federal inves...
Episode 8 - Natalie Loebner
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Natalie Loebner discusses the complexities of fraud, emphasizing the differences between various types of fraud, such as organiz...
Episode 7 - Stephen Dougherty
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is proudly presented by Elastio, the control point for cyber resiliency—because survival depends on clean recoveries. As our Founding S...
Episode 6 - Nick Palmer
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Detonation Point, Matt O'Neill speaks with Nick Palmer from Group IB about the evolving landscape of cybercrime. They discuss the o...
Episode 5 - Dr. Srinidhi Varadarajan
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is proudly presented by Elastio, the control point for cyber resiliency—because survival depends on clean recoveries. As our Foun...
Episode 4- Carole House
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
summaryIn this episode of Detonation Point, Matt O'Neill interviews Carole House, a prominent figure in the fight against cybercrime. They discuss the...
Episode 3 - Erin West
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Detonation Point, Matt O'Neill interviews Erin West, a former prosecutor known for her work against cybercrime, particularly...
Episode 2 - Bonus Episode - Matt and Hieu
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Detonation Point, Matt O’Neill sits down with Hieu Minh Ngo - once America’s most prolific identity thief, and also the man he ...
Episode 2 - Matt and Hieu Ngo
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arresting America’s Most Prolific Identity Thief: The Agent & Hacker Revisit the StingIn this episode of Detonation Point, Matt O’Neill sits d...
Episode 1 - An Introduction
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt O'Neill, a former US Secret Service Deputy Special Agent, as he delves into the world of cybercrime in "Detonation Point." In this episode, ...