SOC Unlocked: Tales from the Cybersecurity Frontline
Episodes
How AI Is Rewriting the CISO Playbook with Michael Myint
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare security leader Michael Myint joins host Mick Leach on the latest episode of SOC Unlocked to explore how AI is changing security operations...
Rethinking Threat Intelligence in an Agentic AI World with Piotr Wojtyla
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Threat intelligence leader Piotr Wojtyla joins host Mick Leach on the latest episode of SOC Unlocked to unpack how AI, behavioral modeling, and threat...
From Offense to Innovation: What AI Teaches Us About the Future of Cyber Defense with Dave Kennedy
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity visionary Dave Kennedy joins Host Mick Leach on SOC Unlocked to explore how artificial intelligence is redefining the balance between at...
The Science of Breaking In: How Curiosity Drives Cybersecurity with FC
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mick Leach welcomes renowned ethical hacker and author FC to SOC Unlocked for an unforgettable deep dive into the human side of cybersecurity. Fr...
Testing, Learning, Evolving: How Practice and Precision Strengthen the SOC with Marty McDonald
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of SOC Unlocked, host Mick Leach talks with Marty McDonald, Principal Domain Advisor at Optiv, about what it takes to modernize today’...
From Alerts to Automation: Lessons in SOC Resilience with Steven Dumolt
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Information Security Engineer Steven Dumolt joins SOC Unlocked to share the real-world challenges of working in a SOC. From scaling cloud-first...
Leading the Pack: Human Ingenuity in the AI-Driven SOC with Lisa Tetrault
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of SOC Unlocked, host Mick Leach sits down with Lisa Tetrault, Senior Vice President of Security Services at Arctic Wolf, to explore A...
From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: Lessons in Cyber Leadership with Patti Titus
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the premiere episode of Season 2 of SOC Unlocked, host Mick Leach sits down with Patricia Titus, Field CISO at Abnormal AI, for a candid conversati...
Tales that Defined the Cybersecurity Frontline
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 of SOC Unlocked has been a journey through the dynamic and ever-changing world of cybersecurity. With host Mick Leach as our guide, we explor...
Purpose-Driven Cybersecurity: Collaboration and Community Focus with Nikki Milburn
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of SOC Unlocked, host Mick Leach sits down with Nikki Milburn, Franklin County’s Chief Information Security Officer, who rose ...
From Law Enforcement to Cyber Defender: Lessons in Security and Resilience with Aaron Roane
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of SOC Unlocked, host Mick Leach sits down with Aaron Roane, SOC Manager at Ensemble Health, who delves into his journey from la...
Training for the Digital Battlefield: A Black Belt Approach to Cybersecurity with Michael Vetri
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of SOC Unlocked, host Mick Leach sits down with Mike Vetri, Director of Security Operations at a healthcare tech company, to dis...
Lessons in Persistence and Progress: Navigating the Path from IT to Cybersecurity with Joe South
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of SOC Unlocked: Tales from the Cybersecurity Frontline, host and SOC expert Mick Leach sits down with Joe South, a seasoned cybersecu...
Ethical AI and Human Expertise: Striking the Right Balance in Cybersecurity with Eric Zielinski
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of SOC Unlocked: Tales from the Cybersecurity Frontline, host and SOC expert Mick Leach sits down with Eric Zielinski, Head of Applica...
Curiosity and Cross-Skilling: Lessons from a Unconventional Cybersecurity Path with Joe Morrissey
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of SOC Unlocked: Tales from the Cybersecurity Frontline, host and SOC expert Mick Leach chats with Joe Morrissey, Incident Commander &...
Outsmarting Social Engineering and Dodging Computer Corndogs with Anthony Coggins
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of SOC Unlocked: Tales from the Cybersecurity Frontline, host and SOC expert Mick Leach chats with Anthony Coggins, Director of Inform...
From the NSA to Chief Hacking Officer, Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity with Dave Kennedy
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of SOC Unlocked: Tales from the Cybersecurity Frontline, host and SOC expert Mick Leach chats with Dave Kennedy, Founder & Chief H...
Automation, AI, and Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap with Mick Douglas
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the premiere episode of SOC Unlocked: Tales from the Cybersecurity Frontline, host and SOC expert Mick Leach chats with Mick Douglas, Managing Part...
Hungry, Humble, & Smart—Keys To Success in Cybersecurity with Jeremy Ventura
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of SOC Unlocked: Tales from the Cybersecurity Frontline, host and SOC expert Mick Leach chats with Jeremy Ventura, Field CISO at Myria...