7 Minute Security

Brian Johnson started 7 Minute Security as exactly what the name promises — short, punchy episodes about information security. Over 700 episodes and more than a decade later, the show has grown beyond its original time constraint, but it keeps the spirit of being accessible and practical. Johnson is a penetration tester by trade, and that hands-on experience shapes every episode. The format varies more than most security podcasts. Some weeks you get solo episodes where Johnson walks through a tool or technique he is using on actual engagements. Other times, he tells stories from real penetration tests in his "Tales of Pentest Pwnage" and "Tales of Pentest Fail" series, which are both educational and genuinely entertaining. He also does interviews with other security professionals and occasional deep dives on blue team defense topics. Johnson's style is casual and self-deprecating in a way that makes even technical content approachable. He does not pretend to know everything, and he is happy to share his failures alongside his successes. The show has a companion community at 7MinSec.club where listeners can connect and discuss topics further. He also offers training courses, including a pentest lab environment called LPLITE:GOAD. Episodes release biweekly now, with a 4.7 rating from 70 reviews. If you are a penetration tester or aspiring to be one, this podcast feels like getting mentored by a friend who happens to break into networks for a living.