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Security Unlocked

Security Unlocked

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Security Unlocked explores the technology and people powering Microsoft's Security solutions. In each episode, Microsoft Security evangelists Nic Fillingham and Natalia Godyla take a closer look at the latest innovations in threat intelligence, security research, and data science, with a special focus on demystifying artificial intelligence and machine learning. Be sure to listen in and follow us!

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Episodes
  • Hacking at the Weeds with Felix Boulet
    May 14 2025

    In this episode of The BlueHat Podcast, host Nic Fillingham and Wendy Zenone are joined by Felix Boulet fresh off his participation in Zero Day Quest. Felix talks about his unique journey from industrial maintenance to becoming a full-time vulnerability researcher, and how that background fuels his passion for hacking and bug bounty work. He explains his method for finding bugs in Microsoft products—particularly in identity systems—and why identity is such a valuable target for attackers. Felix also shares highlights from the Zero Day Quest event, where he focused on building connections, learning from Microsoft engineers, and experiencing the collaborative side of the security community.

    In This Episode You Will Learn:

    • Why identity-based bugs are especially valuable and dangerous in the security world
    • When breaking identity controls can be the key to pivoting through an entire system
    • How SharePoint's concept of "virtual files" impacts vulnerability validation

    Some Questions We Ask:

    • What was your first bug bounty experience?
    • Can you explain what the flash challenges were and what your experience was like?
    • Do you think sharing bug ideas could cost you a bounty?

    Resources:

    View Felix Boulet on LinkedIn

    View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn

    View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn

    Related Microsoft Podcasts:

    • Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast
    • Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
    • Uncovering Hidden Risks

    Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts

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    33 mins
  • Evolutions in Hacking with Marco Ivaldi
    Apr 30 2025

    In this episode of The BlueHat Podcast, host Nic Fillingham and Wendy Zenone are joined by Marco Ivaldi, co-founder and technical director of HN Security, a boutique company specializing in offensive security services, shares his journey from hacking as a teenager in the '80s to becoming a key figure in the security research community. With nearly three decades of experience in cybersecurity, Marco digs into the ongoing challenges, particularly in Active Directory and password security, highlighting vulnerabilities that continue to pose significant risks today. He recounts his unexpected path into bug bounty hunting, including his involvement in Microsoft's Zero Day Quest and his passion for auditing real-time operating systems like Azure RTOS.

    In This Episode You Will Learn:

    • How Marco taught himself BASIC and assembly through cassette tapes and trips to local libraries
    • Why mentorship and positive leadership can catapult your cybersecurity career
    • When measuring network response times can unintentionally leak valuable info

    Some Questions We Ask:

    • Do you remember the first time you made code do something unexpected?
    • What was your experience like in the Zero Day Quest building for those three days?
    • How are you thinking of approaching fuzzing after Zero Day Quest?

    Resources:

    View Marco Ivaldi on LinkedIn

    View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn

    View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn

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    Related Microsoft Podcasts:

    • Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast
    • Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
    • Uncovering Hidden Risks

    Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts

    The BlueHat Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of N2K media network.

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    49 mins
  • From Facebook-phished to MVR Top 5 with Dhiral Patel
    Apr 16 2025

    In this episode of The BlueHat Podcast, host Nic Fillingham and Wendy Zenone are joined by Dhiral Patel, Senior Security Engineer at ZoomInfo and one of MSRC’s Most Valuable Researchers (MVR). Dhiral shares how a hacked Facebook account sparked his passion for ethical hacking. From web development to penetration testing, Dhiral has become a top bug hunter, landing multiple spots on the MSRC leaderboards. Dhiral reflects on his early MSRC submissions and lessons learned. He also discusses the importance of mastering web security basics, practicing on platforms like TryHackMe and Hack the Box, and staying connected with the bug bounty community.

    In This Episode You Will Learn:

    • The importance of mastering web security basics before diving into bug bounty hunting
    • Why hands-on platforms like TryHackMe and Hack the Box are perfect for beginners
    • Dhiral’s journey from blogging to freelancing and security research

    Some Questions We Ask:

    • How do you balance competition and collaboration in the bug bounty community?
    • Can you explain what clickjacking is and if it still works today?
    • Why did you start with Power BI, and how did it lead to your journey in security?

    Resources:

    View Dhiral Patel on LinkedIn

    View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn

    View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn

    Related Microsoft Podcasts:

    • Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast
    • Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
    • Uncovering Hidden Risks

    Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts

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    41 mins

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