Welcome to The Security Sandbox Podcast. Join Chris and Phil as they dig into cybersecurity from the perspective of practitioners who work in it every day. From threat actors and incident response to identity, cloud security, and emerging threats, they explore what's happening in the real world and what security teams can actually do about it. Whether you're a student, security analyst, engineer, IT professional, or simply curious about cybersecurity, pull up a chair and join the conversation. Security analysis. Real threats. Practical defense.

]]>https://linktr.ee/thesecuritysandboxRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:40:09 GMTTue, 16 Jun 2026 02:09:00 GMT60The Security Sandbox<p>Welcome to The Security Sandbox Podcast. Join Chris and Phil as they dig into cybersecurity from the perspective of practitioners who work in it every day. From threat actors and incident response to identity, cloud security, and emerging threats, they explore what's happening in the real world and what security teams can actually do about it. Whether you're a student, security analyst, engineer, IT professional, or simply curious about cybersecurity, pull up a chair and join the conversation. Security analysis. Real threats. Practical defense.</p>episodicThe Security Sandboxthesecuritysandbox@gmail.comnoThis episode features the show's first guest appearance. Jordan is an RIT cybersecurity student and intern who is about to step into his master's program, but the real value here is how quickly he went from learning theory to shipping production cybersecurity work. In this episode, Chris and Phil unpack the gap between classroom labs and the messy reality of live enterprise defense, where clean datasets disappear, users become the wildcard, and tools like SIEMs, EDR, and DLP suddenly make sense only after you've been in the room.

]]>a340ba3c-fdb5-4cea-9c41-eef7856b439fTue, 25 Aug 2026 23:11:45 GMT<p>This episode features the show's first guest appearance. Jordan is an RIT cybersecurity student and intern who is about to step into his master's program, but the real value here is how quickly he went from learning theory to shipping production cybersecurity work. In this episode, Chris and Phil unpack the gap between classroom labs and the messy reality of live enterprise defense, where clean datasets disappear, users become the wildcard, and tools like SIEMs, EDR, and DLP suddenly make sense only after you've been in the room.</p>no01:04:314From Dorm Room To Defense: The Cybersecurity Intern Experience - Ep 4fullMost security teams think a SIEM is just a log bucket until the alerts start piling up, the costs spike, and a real incident slips through the cracks. In this episode, Chris and Phil break down what a SIEM actually does, why visibility is not the same as security, and how the right setup turns raw telemetry into investigations you can trust.

]]>cb29cce8-4de3-4537-9ada-9bde6506d072Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:31:50 GMT<p>Most security teams think a SIEM is just a log bucket until the alerts start piling up, the costs spike, and a real incident slips through the cracks. In this episode, Chris and Phil break down what a SIEM actually does, why visibility is not the same as security, and how the right setup turns raw telemetry into investigations you can trust.</p>no01:06:403Why SIEMs Fail Without Context - Ep 3fullDiscover how foundational operational skills shape a cybersecurity career, from hands-on troubleshooting to developing effective security strategies. In this episode, Chris and Phil share insights on establishing a solid operational baseline in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of practical experience

]]>4f9198af-985d-44a3-a519-fac3bd96bcaaThu, 30 Jul 2026 00:58:03 GMT<p>Discover how foundational operational skills shape a cybersecurity career, from hands-on troubleshooting to developing effective security strategies. In this episode, Chris and Phil share insights on establishing a solid operational baseline in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of practical experience</p>no01:02:012Creating Our Security Foundations In An Enterprise Environment - Ep 2fullIn this episode, Chris and Phil share their journeys into cybersecurity, discuss industry misconceptions, and explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity including AI's impact.

]]>f06383b4-b8f2-4263-87e2-345d54aaeefaThu, 23 Jul 2026 23:46:48 GMT<p>In this episode, Chris and Phil share their journeys into cybersecurity, discuss industry misconceptions, and explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity including AI's impact.</p>no00:55:101Pulling Back The Curtain - Ep 1full