Season 2 E9: How Hackers Exploit Your Digital Footprint | Red Sentry ft Richard Frederick

Ctrl - Alt - Secure Podcast

Welcome to the Control-Alt-Secure podcast! In this episode, host Valentina Flores (CEO of Red Sentry) sits down with Richard Frederick, founder and CEO of Strategic All Source Intelligence, to uncover the hidden risks of your digital footprint.
We dive deep into:
What your digital footprint really is—and why it matters more than ever
How hackers and threat actors weaponize open source intelligence (OSINT) against individuals and organizations
The most overlooked ways companies expose themselves online
Real-world strategies for managing and reducing your attack surface
The role of pen testing, cloud security, and continuous monitoring in modern cyber defense
Actionable tips for building cyber resiliency and protecting your reputation
Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, or just want to stay safe online, this episode is packed with insights you can use right away.
🔗 Connect with Richard Frederick for more on intelligence and risk advisory services. https://sasintel.com/
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Розділи

1.   Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Guest Introduction - Richard Frederick's Background (00:00:54)

3. Understanding Digital Footprint (00:02:48)

4. Common Overlooked Digital Footprint Elements (00:04:48)

5. Role of Penetration Testing (00:06:45)

6. Managing Digital Footprint (00:09:11)

7. Impact of Cloud Infrastructure (00:11:43)

8. Tools and Frameworks for Digital Footprint Management (00:13:30)

9. Final Advice and Conclusion (00:16:30)