Safe Mode Podcast

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Which nation-sate should worry us most

October 08, 2026

What has changed in the cyber threat landscape—and what should defenders do about it? On this episode of Safe Mode, CyberScoop’s Greg Otto speaks with retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Skinner, former director of DISA and current chairman of Axonius Federal Systems’ board. Skinner assesses the risks posed by China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, arguing that adversaries are increasingly prepositioning in critical infrastructure for potential disruption at a time of their choosing. He ex...

What AI alignment means for cybersecurity

October 01, 2026

The debate over AI alignment often centers on guardrails, model behavior, and whether increasingly capable systems could act in unexpected ways. But what does that conversation look like through a cybersecurity lens? In this episode of Safe Mode, Greg speaks with Adam Meyers, CrowdStrike’s head of counter-adversary operations, about the security implications of goal-driven AI agents, open-weight models, and guardrails that can be removed or bypassed. Meyers argues that systems described as “...

Jailbreaks, sandboxes, and the limits of AI safeguards

September 24, 2026

Matt Fredrikson, associate professor at Carnegie Mellon and CEO and co-founder of Gray Swan AI, built the world's largest AI red teaming arena, with more than 15,000 people breaking AI systems for prize money. He walks us through how the attacks actually work, from jailbreaks found on small open weights models that transferred straight to frontier systems, to training AI attackers with reinforcement learning. Matt also explains why the recent sandbox escapes didn't happen during safety testi...

Redefining CyberSecurity · Medium booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

Crying Out Cloud · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Safe Mode Podcast?

Safe Mode Podcast is hosted by Greg Otto. Its publicly listed emails are hello@cyberscoop.com, hello@aiscoop.com, and hello@fedscoop.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Safe Mode Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Safe Mode Podcast: hello@cyberscoop.com, hello@aiscoop.com, and hello@fedscoop.com.

How many listeners does Safe Mode Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Safe Mode Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Safe Mode Podcast?

Safe Mode Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior cybersecurity executives, technology investors, government-affairs and policy leaders, defense and cyber workforce authorities, and recognized specialists in AI security or vulnerability research. Common among recent guests: Leadership of established cybersecurity or technology companies; Senior roles at recognized cybersecurity, consulting, defense, or research organizations; Published research, policy work, or frameworks addressing emerging cyber threats. Recent guests include Aaron Jacobson, Christopher Bloor, and Kat Sommer.

How hard is it to get booked on Safe Mode Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Safe Mode Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Vulnerability Research, Security Operations, Cyber Policy, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.