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Dr. Z's Podcasts

Dr. Z's Podcasts

By: Dr. Z
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A series of podcasts to help students and everyday individuals with proper thinking and ethics. Sometimes the best decision an ethical person can make is to just stay silent, detached, and mind their own business. The podcasts include material on other courses such as security analytics, networks and security, history, government, and literature.

Nima Zahadat, Ph.D. 2026
Education World
Episodes
  • Security+ Domain 01 - Fundamentals Of Security
    Jun 24 2026

    These sources outline the fundamental pillars and methodologies used to build a robust cybersecurity posture. The documentation introduces the CIA Triad and CIANA model, which establish core goals like confidentiality, integrity, and availability, while the STRIDE frameworkprovides a systematic way to categorize and mitigate specific threats. Organizational security is further strengthened through security controls, classified by their function—such as preventive, detective, and corrective—and their implementation type, ranging from technical to physical. Strategic guidance is provided via the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, which utilizes Organizational Profiles to help entities conduct gap analyses and move from their current state toward targeted security outcomes. Additionally, the texts highlight modern defensive shifts like Zero Trust Architecture, which replaces implicit trust with continuous, policy-driven verification of all users and devices. Together, these materials serve as a comprehensive guide for identifying vulnerabilities, managing risks, and maintaining resiliency in an evolving digital landscape.

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    20 mins
  • Cybersecurity Analytics - Module 12 - The Gap Between AI Accuracy & Truth
    May 1 2026

    This podcast outlines the core components of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, focusing on the essential functions of governance, mapping, measurement, and management. To ensure responsible AI deployment, the framework highlights the importance of establishing clear policies, identifying stakeholder interests, and evaluating performance metrics like fairness and robustness. It emphasizes organizational accountability through oversight structures and systematic risk response planning during the technology's lifecycle. Additionally, the text defines the characteristics of trustworthy AI, which include safety, security, and the active mitigation of harmful biases. By integrating these functions, organizations can maintain transparency and ensure their systems remain valid and reliable.

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    21 mins
  • Cybersecurity Analytics - Module 11 - How Behavioral Analytics Catches Insider Threats
    May 1 2026

    This podcast details the use of User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) to identify and mitigate insider threats within a digital environment. By establishing behavioral baselines for login times, file access, and network norms, organizations can detect anomalies such as sudden data hoarding or impossible travel. The system aggregates various data sources, including authentication logs and cloud activity, to flag deviations that suggest misuse of legitimate access. It illustrates how these risk scores trigger formal investigations and responses. Ultimately, the source emphasizes that while automated profiling is powerful, effective security still requires human oversight and a commitment to user privacy.

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    22 mins
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