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Digital Ascent

Digital Ascent

Hosted by Digital Ascent

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Episodes

37

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Elevate your knowledge of all things digital with Brent, Brandon, and Matt (as well as various guests) as they bring to light critical topics from today's technology driven industries, covering things like cybersecurity, pop culture, video games, and everything in-between.

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37 recent
October 4, 2026Episode 631 hr 27 min

Ep. 63 Denuvo Sues Cracker, GTA6 Hype, Choatic Nightmare and OS Patching

Ep. 63 Denuvo Sues Cracker, GTA6 Hype, Choatic Nightmare and OS Patching

September 2, 2026Episode 621 hr 18 min

Ep. 62 Sony Kills Disks, Cyber Warfare Escalation

Sony's move away from physical media with the Playstation 6. The US is seeking cybersecurity privateers amid the changing cyber warfare landscape.

September 2, 2026Episode 611 hr 34 min

Ep. 61 - Interview With a Pen Tester

We interview Pen Tester Kyle Parish to discuss current threats and Red Team careers.

June 25, 20261 hr 33 min

Ep. 60 Nightmare-Eclipse Vulnerabilities / Summer Game News Roundup

The Digital Ascent team looks at the latest security vulnerabilities from Nightmare-Eclipse and then discusses all the Summer Game News that dropped in June.

June 10, 2026Episode 591 hr 59 min

Ep. 59 Flightless Squid Studios / Supply Chain Security

Mike with Flightless Squid Studios drops by to discuss game development, working with Steam, and their new game. Then we all change to our cybersecurity hats and deep dive in supply chain vulnerabilities and the latest Shai-Hulud resurgence from the sandy wastes. Flightless Squid Studios on Steam

December 1, 20241 hr 26 min

Tech Disruptions & Gaming Sparks: Awards, Reboots, and Bluesky's Surge (Livestream from 11/20/2024)

Episode #0031 - In this episode, we dive into major developments in tech and gaming. From The Game Awards 2024 nominees sparking excitement to undersea cable sabotage disrupting communications, we explore the latest industry news. We'll also discuss Apple's new iPhone security feature that resets devices after inactivity, Bluesky hitting 20 million users as it redefines social networking, and close with a discussion on the highly anticipated Paul vs. Tyson Netflix fight. Episode is live on 12/01/2024 Join the conversation on our Discord! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/urvUCaxqfk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: https://digitalascent.tech/podcast-show-notes/episode-0031-tech-disruptions-gaming-sparks-awards-reboots-and-blueskys-surge-livestream-from-11-20-2024/

November 1, 202448 min

Cisco Data Breach, Microsoft’s Honeypot Tactics, and Qualcomm-Google AI Partnership (Livestream from 10/23/2024)

Episode #0030 - In this episode, we delve into Cisco’s recent security breach that exposed sensitive code and tokens, Microsoft’s new honeypot strategy to lure in attackers, and Qualcomm and Google’s groundbreaking partnership to bring AI into the automotive industry. Join us as we explore the implications of these developments on cybersecurity and the future of technology. Episode is live on 11/01/2024 Join the conversation on our Discord! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/urvUCaxqfk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: https://digitalascent.tech/podcast-show-notes/episode-0030-cisco-data-breach-microsofts-honeypot-tactics-and-qualcomm-google-ai-partnership-livestream-from-10-23-2024/

October 1, 20241 hr 3 min

AT&T’s $13 Million Settlement, 23andMe’s Data Breach, and Interview with Cybersecurity Attorney Thomas Ritter (Livestream from 09/25/2024)

Episode #0029 - In this episode, we explore the recent changes coming to X (formerly Twitter), where blocked users will still be able to view your posts but won’t be able to interact. We also discuss the $30 million settlement from 23andMe’s massive data breach and AT&T’s $13 million FCC fine over their failure to destroy sensitive data. Special guest Thomas Ritter of Ritter Gallagher joins us to share his expert legal insights on these high-profile cases and what companies should be doing to protect themselves. Episode is live on 10/01/2024 Join the conversation on our Discord! ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/urvUCaxqfk⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes: https://digitalascent.tech/podcast-show-notes/episode-0029-atts-13-million-settlement-23andmes-data-breach-and-interview-with-cybersecurity-attorney-thomas-ritter-livestream-from-09-25-2024/

September 1, 202455 min

National Public Data Breach, Black Myth: Wukong’s Success, and more! (Livestream from 08/28/2024)

Episode #0028 - In this episode, we unpack the massive National Public Data breach, involving the exposure of 2.9 billion records affecting millions across the US, UK, and Canada. We’ll delve into how the hack happened, its implications for data privacy, and what steps you can take to protect your identity. We also discuss the phenomenal success of Black Myth: Wukong in the gaming world, smashing player records and marking a new milestone for Chinese studios in the AAA RPG space. Finally, Shaun shares his strong opinions on why he dislikes RDS (Remote Desktop Services) and loves AVD (Azure Virtual Desktop). Episode is live on 09/01/2024 Join the conversation on our Discord! ⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/urvUCaxqfk⁠⁠ Show Notes: https://digitalascent.tech/podcast-show-notes/episode-0028-national-public-data-breach-black-myth-wukongs-success-and-more-livestream-from-08-28-2024/

August 2, 20241 hr 33 min

Snowflake Breach, CrowdStrike Crisis, and Netflix’s Gaming Ambitions (Livestream from 07/31/2024)

Episode #0027 - In this episode, we delve into the repercussions of the Snowflake hack affecting AT&T’s data, examine CrowdStrike’s QA challenges that led to widespread device issues, and explore Netflix’s ambitious plans to expand further into gaming. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these industry shifts and their broader implications. Episode is live on 08/01/2024 Join the conversation on our Discord! ⁠https://discord.com/invite/urvUCaxqfk⁠ Show Notes: https://digitalascent.tech/podcast-show-notes/episode-0027-snowflake-breach-crowdstrike-crisis-and-netflixs-gaming-ambitions-livestream-from-07-31-2024/

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