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86. Ex-FBI Agent: The Biggest Security Threat is the Human Behind the Keyboard
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- Jan 13, 2026
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Trevor Hilligoss, Head of Security Research at SpyCloud and former FBI agent, joins the show to discuss why humans remain the biggest security risk facing organizations today. From reused credentials to commoditized cybercrime tools, Trevor breaks down how attackers actually gain access — and why focusing on real-world human behavior is more effective than worrying about sophisticated nation-state threats. Trevor: www.linkedin.com/in/thilligoss/ SpyCloud: spycloud.com Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io 🔒 Sponsored by YSecurity Closing a big deal and getting hit with a vendor questionnaire, SOC 2 request, or pen test requirement? That's exactly what we handle. YSecurity embeds a team of security engineers with backgrounds from Apple, Uber, Microsoft, Robinhood, and Brex directly into your company. No full-time hire, no bloated retainer. You set a monthly cap and we handle everything. Book a free strategy call and we'll tell you exactly where you stand. 👉 Book your free call: 30 Min Meeting | YSecurity.io | Cal.com 👉 Learn more: YSecurity | On-Demand Cybersecurity Team for Startups — SOC 2 in 5 Months