{"podcast":{"title":"Byte Sized Security","slug":"byte-sized-security-6574623","podcast_index_feed_id":6574623,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/bytesizedsecurity/","website_url":"https://www.bytesizedsecurity.show","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6daab296-d019-4be9-bbf4-3e3566f5d395/UatAugnAE7j5mC_O7AskLuwU.png","author":"Marc David","episode_count":47,"summary":"In a world where cyberattacks are becoming more commonplace, we all need to be vigilant about protecting our digital lives, whether at home or at work. Byte Sized Security is the podcast that provides snackable advice on cybersecurity best practices tailored for professionals on the go. Hosted by information security expert, Marc David, each 15-20 minute episode provides actionable guidance to help listeners safeguard their devices, data, and organizations against online threats. With new episodes released every Monday, Byte Sized Security covers topics like social engineering, password management, multi-factor authentication, security awareness training, regulatory compliance, incident response, and more. Whether you're an IT professional, small business owner, developer, or just someone interested in learning more about cybersecurity, Byte Sized Security is the quick, easy way to pick up useful tips and insights you can immediately put into practice. The clear, jargon-free advice is perfect for listening on your commute, during a lunch break, or working out. Visit bytesizedsecurity.com to access episodes and show notes with key takeaways and links to useful resources mentioned i…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T22:23:05.732133+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/byte-sized-security-6574623"},"episode":{"title":"Ep44: California's DROP Tool: Delete Yourself From Data Brokers in One Free Request","slug":"ep44-california-s-drop-tool-delete-yourself-from-data-brokers-in-one-free-request","published_at":"2026-07-22T19:14:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/byte-sized-security-6574623/ep44-california-s-drop-tool-delete-yourself-from-data-brokers-in-one-free-request","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/byte-sized-security-6574623","url":"https://bytesizedsecurity.show/episode/ep44-californias-drop-tool-delete-yourself-from-data-brokers-in-one-free-request","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a710b1f3-c2bd-4739-acda-2d0aeabf0003.mp3","summary":"California just made deleting yourself from data brokers a single free request. Marc breaks down the state's new DROP tool: what it deletes, how to file it in a few minutes, why August 1, 2026 is the date that matters, and the three things it won't fix. A California resident? This is a free privacy win you shouldn't skip. Not in California? He covers what to do instead.","meta_description":"California just made deleting yourself from data brokers a single free request. Marc breaks down the state's new DROP tool: what it deletes, how to file i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":595,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/byte-sized-security-6574623/episodes/ep44-california-s-drop-tool-delete-yourself-from-data-brokers-in-one-free-request/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/byte-sized-security-6574623/ep44-california-s-drop-tool-delete-yourself-from-data-brokers-in-one-free-request.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}