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InfoSec to Insanity

InfoSec to Insanity

Written by: Evan Francen
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 Welcome to the InfoSec to Insanity Podcast, a wild, unfiltered ride through the crazy world of information security. Hosted by the legendary Evan Francen—the man on a mission to fix the broken InfoSec industry—you’ll get straight talk, insane stories, and no-nonsense advice on how we can make real change in cybersecurity.Evan is no stranger to breaking down tough topics, with over 30 years of practical InfoSec experience, founding FRSecure and SecurityStudio, and helping the world make sense of security risks. He’s also written UNSECURITY, where he tells it like it is—our industry is failing, but it’s fixable. If you’ve ever felt like InfoSec was more chaos than clarity, then this podcast is exactly what you need.Why Tune In?
  • Candid Conversations: No fluff, no corporate BS. Just real talk about the state of security.
  • Battle Stories: Evan’s got tales—from advising on the infamous Target breach to helping protect companies like Wells Fargo and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
  • Fixing the Industry: Join us as we tackle the tough questions: Why do breaches keep happening? What’s wrong with InfoSec? And how can we fix it?
  • Fun and Relatable: Evan brings his humor, hacker mindset, and love for diving into problems head-on—sometimes literally when he’s out scuba diving or tearing down a motorcycle!
This podcast isn’t your standard cybersecurity chat. It’s a mix of tech talk, leadership insight, and just the right amount of insanity. Whether you’re a seasoned InfoSec pro or just trying to keep your company safe, there’s something for everyone here.Copyright Evan Francen Economics Management Management & Leadership Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode #47 - We’re Addicted to Short-Term Thinking (And It’s Screwing Us All)

    Episode #47 - We’re Addicted to Short-Term Thinking (And It’s Screwing Us All)
    Sep 16 2025
    Recorded Live on YouTube: Thursday, September 11, 2025 – 9:00 PM CT

    This week on InfoSec to Insanity, Evan Francen and Matt Goodacre dive headfirst into a problem that’s bigger than firewalls, frameworks, or fancy AI tools—our obsession with short-term thinking. Inspired by Evan’s latest blog post, We’re Addicted to Short-Term Thinking (And It’s Screwing Us All), we’ll break down how chasing the next quick win, quarterly number, or shiny product is wrecking cybersecurity, business, and even our personal lives.

    Why do we keep doing what we know doesn’t work? Why do leaders mortgage long-term resilience for short-term gains? And most importantly—how do we break the cycle before it breaks us?

    As always, expect the full InfoSec to Insanity treatment:
    • 🔥 WTF Happened This Week? – The biggest security stories, stripped of the nonsense.
    • 🤣 CISO Humor – Because if we don’t laugh, we’ll cry.
    • 🎤 No-BS conversation – The kind the industry doesn’t want you to hear.
    💥 Join us live, bring your questions, and let’s talk about building something real instead of just patching over the cracks.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Episode #46 - Selling Fear – Why the Cybersecurity Industry Loves the Chaos

    Episode #46 - Selling Fear – Why the Cybersecurity Industry Loves the Chaos
    Sep 8 2025
    Streamed live on Sep 4, 2025

    In this episode, Evan Francen and Matt Goodacre are back with Part 5 of the Accountability in Cybersecurity is Broken series: Selling Fear – Why the Cybersecurity Industry Loves the Chaos.

    Confusion sells. Simplicity doesn’t. And that’s not an accident—it’s a business model. Too many vendors, “experts,” and even practitioners are getting rich off of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD), while the people they’re supposed to protect are left confused, vulnerable, and broke. Evan and Matt will tear into how snake oil gets sold, why simple fixes get ignored (remember the Senate hearing where nobody would admit a firewall could’ve helped?), and what real accountability looks like.

    Of course, it wouldn’t be InfoSec to Insanity without the fun:
    • WTF Happened This Week? – The biggest security stories, with a dose of sanity.
    • CISO Humor – Laugh so you don’t cry.
    • And plenty of candid, no-BS conversation the industry doesn’t want you to hear.
    Join us live, bring your questions, and be part of the conversation.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Episode #45 - Breach? Jackpot. How the Legal System Profits from Failure

    Episode #45 - Breach? Jackpot. How the Legal System Profits from Failure
    Aug 26 2025
    Part 4 of the “Accountability in Cybersecurity is Broken” series - Recorded LIVE August 21, 2025 on YouTube.

    Every breach is a gold mine—but not for the victims. In this episode, Evan Francen (30+ year InfoSec badass) and Matt strip away the shiny headlines to expose the ugly truth: when cyber disasters strike, lawyers strike the jackpot. We’re unpacking how class-action lawsuits have turned cybersecurity disasters into bonanzas for law firms—while the real victims get scraps.

    From Equifax to AT&T to Meta, we’re talking grotesque settlements, insane legal fees, and a broken accountability loop that thrives on failure.

    Raw and unapologetic—this is the conversation no one else (or at least, not enough of us) is having.

    Highlights you won’t want to miss:
    • Why class-action law firms rake in millions every time your data gets exposed
    • How breach settlements often benefit lawyers more than the victims themselves
    • The real numbers behind Equifax, AT&T, Meta—and the legal fee loot they generated
    • Why the legal system might be perpetuating failure, not fixing it
    • Real talk on how cyber accountability dies in the courtroom, not the boardroom

    Subscribe so you don’t miss the chaos.
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    1 hr and 25 mins
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