For 2025, we asked security experts to share their favorite podcasts that cover essential topics like technology, culture building, and evolving security best practices. From their recommendations, we’ve curated a list of the top security podcasts you won’t want to miss this year. Whether you're looking to stay ahead of trends or hear impactful stories, this roundup has something for everyone.    

 

The Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast

Host: Fred Burton

One of our favorites, this podcast squarely targets corporate security professionals. Industry experts discuss the latest trends and practices shaping the field, and in-depth interviews with security leaders offer insights into problems and solutions encountered across different business sectors. 

The Security Podcasts

Host: Security Magazine editorial staff

The Security Podcasts cover a wide range of topics related to enterprise security. Security leaders can stay updated on the latest hiring and retention practices and technologies and get business advice. The podcast also features several regular specials, including the popular Cybersecurity and Geopolitical podcast. 

Business Security Weekly  

Hosts:  Matt Alderman 

This podcast focuses on bridging the gap between security initiatives and business objectives. Recent topics include security executives collaborating with legal, AI, and regulatory landscapes and the evolving role of a CSO. 

Safe Nation

Host: Nikki Renfroe

After taking a year off, one of our favorites was back at the end of 2024 and is going strong. Safe Nation is a podcast dedicated to security and crime prevention, offering fresh perspectives on current events, often using real data. Each episode features interviews with industry professionals, practical safety advice, and discussions on unsolved law enforcement cases.  

Security Management

Host: Brendan Howard 

Security Management delivers expert insights on key industry topics through in-depth interviews with thought leaders, industry professionals, and trade magazine editors. Recent topics include executive security, securing ‘open’ entertainment and hospitality venues, and autonomous vehicles in security. 

TitanTalk—The Titan Protection Podcast     

Host: Josh Leon & Titan Protection Staff 

This is a unique one. Titan Protection is a Midwestern security company that offers various services, including commercial security systems, camera monitoring, and professional security guards. The company even produces its podcast, which discusses various physical security topics. Some episodes are aimed at business owners, and some at security professionals seeking career development advice. All the episodes are fascinating, though. 

Check out this featured episode:

Secured and Sound: Practical Safety  

RANE Podcast Series    

Hosts: RANE Analysts

The RANE Podcast delivers expert insights and actionable advice on managing risks in today’s complex global security landscape. From geopolitical and cyber risks to compliance and physical security challenges, this series features thought leaders sharing strategies to help businesses and governments confidently navigate the most dangerous threats they face. 

FT Tech Tonic

Host: Financial Times Staff

The Financial Times’ description of their podcast couldn’t be better: “We are in the midst of a digital revolution, where the line between our physical world and cyberspace is blurring. Tech Tonic is the show that investigates the promises and perils of this new technological age.” Tech is unifying these two worlds. This podcast dives deep every week, often examining the security implications of new technology in detail. 

Check out this featured episode:

How Will Tech Shape the World in 2025?  

The Security Management Magazine Highlights Podcast

Host: Security Management Magazine Staff 

This podcast explores the most interesting topics from each SM Magazine publication. While primarily focused on physical security, the discussions touch on important related topics. 

Cybersecurity Weekly   

Host: MySecurity Media Team

This podcast series keeps listeners abreast of the latest trends and challenges in security through interviews, event updates, industry suppliers, and government initiatives. While primarily focused on cybersecurity, it frequently explores the intersection of physical security and digital threats. 

Check out this featured episode:

The evolution of Purple Teaming in security testing  

Unsecurity: The Information Security Podcast 

Host:  Megan Larkins & Brad Nigh 

Megan Larkins and Brad Nigh explore information security with a distinct focus on safeguarding personal data through the lens of policy, organizational culture, and broader business practices. Larkins, the Director of Consulting at FRSecure, brings over 15 years of technology and information security expertise to the discussion. Nigh, the consulting strategist at FRSecure, contributes two decades of experience in IT and cybersecurity. They offer valuable insights into protecting sensitive information and fostering a secure business environment. 

Check out this featured episode:

Security Predictions for 2025  

Embedded Insiders

Hosts: Carlos Francisco, CPP, CSSP & Scot Walker, PCI 

We like the Embedded Insiders podcast because it takes an insightful look at the world of embedded technology in security and beyond. Each episode features industry veterans discussing trends, news, and innovations across embedded systems, IoT, security, and AI. Aimed at tech enthusiasts as much as security professionals, the show keeps discussions informative, accessible, and entertaining. 

Unspoken Security

Hosts: AJ Nash   

Unspoken Security offers unfiltered perspectives for security professionals navigating the complex safety and risk management landscape. The podcast explores intelligence-driven security strategies, digital and physical threats, corporate culture, leadership challenges, and the ripple effects of global events. 

In each episode, host AJ Nash engages with industry experts to discuss emerging trends, offer actionable insights, and confront the often-overlooked realities of the security industry. The discussions aim to equip listeners with the knowledge needed to make the world safer while addressing the unique challenges security professionals face.

Check out this featured episode:

Bringing Humanity to Security  

Embedded  

Host: Kelly McEvers

"Malicious Life," hosted by Ran Levi, takes an in-depth look at the world of cybercrime and its impact on everyday life. It explores who the cybercriminals are, their origins, and what they hope to gain. The podcast uncovers the inner workings of the international cybercrime industry and provides insight into its operations. 

Check out this featured episode:

The Black Gate: Vanished in the Night  

Security World News

Host: Dr. Doug White

A partner program of Business Security Weekly mentioned above, this bi-weekly podcast delivers concise updates on cybersecurity, including malware, emerging threats, and government actions. Their focus tilts more toward cybersecurity, but their wide-ranging and humorous discussions remain informative and relevant to any security professional working in unified security environments. 


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