Reduce Cyber Risk Podcast

Shon Gerber brings over 23 years of cybersecurity experience across corporate, government, and academic settings to the Reduce Cyber Risk Podcast, and he uses every bit of it. This weekly show is aimed squarely at security leaders and professionals who want practical, actionable guidance — not just headlines. Gerber works as a virtual CISO and consultant, and the podcast reflects that advisory mindset. Episodes are mostly solo commentary where Gerber breaks down a specific security topic: insider threat management, operational technology security, compliance frameworks, risk assessments, or building a security awareness program from scratch. He occasionally brings in guests for vendor-focused or topic-specific interviews, but the heart of the show is Gerber walking through real-world scenarios and explaining what works and what does not. He also runs a CISSP exam preparation series, which has become a popular recurring segment. The show launched in 2023 and has already published 193 episodes, which shows serious commitment to a consistent release schedule. Gerber's delivery is educational and direct — think experienced consultant giving you a briefing rather than a polished media personality. The focus on small and medium businesses sets this apart from many security podcasts that assume a large enterprise context. If you are a CISO at a mid-sized company, a security consultant, or someone studying for their CISSP, this podcast speaks directly to your daily reality. It is still building its audience (no Apple Podcasts ratings yet), but the content is solid and the practical focus fills a real need.