{"podcast":{"title":"The OPSEC Podcast","slug":"the-opsec-podcast-7427985","podcast_index_feed_id":7427985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/68871c0a2a38d6f5cb5925b7","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-opsec-podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1753683036450-132b6448-9f07-48e3-9520-d40d9dc229e0.jpeg","author":"Grey Dynamics","episode_count":21,"summary":"Welcome to The OPSEC Podcast - where operational security meets everyday life. I'm your host, Allen P. - former Navy aircrew, defense contractor, and cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of international intelligence operations experience. From the back of military aircraft to Intelligence Community-contracted programs, from Cyber Command to corporate security - I've seen what's possible when privacy and security break down. But here's the thing: nobody's coming to save you. The companies won't fix this for you. The government won't protect your privacy. Your security is your responsibility. Every two weeks, we'll dive deep into the world of operational security - not just as a professional practice, but as a way of life. We'll cover signature reduction, security operations, privacy strategies, and the OPSEC mindset that can protect you whether you're an intelligence professional, a corporate analyst, or someone who simply values their privacy and security. From digital tools and daily carry items to situational awareness and travel security - this is practical, actionable intelligence you can use today. Because in a world where your data is currency and your privacy is u…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T06:20:43.036486+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-opsec-podcast-7427985"},"episode":{"title":"COVERT Protocol Action #8: Audit and Clean Your Online Exposure","slug":"covert-protocol-action-8-audit-and-clean-your-online-exposure","published_at":"2026-05-04T15:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-opsec-podcast-7427985/covert-protocol-action-8-audit-and-clean-your-online-exposure","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-opsec-podcast-7427985","url":"https://opsecpodcast.com/","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/68871c0a2a38d6f5cb5925b7/e/69f8ac483371a53209ae1655/media.mp3","summary":"Systematically reduce your publicly visible personal information by identifying where your data appears online (search engines, data brokers, people-search sites) and using services to request removal or opt-out, so third parties and automated systems can’t easily collect, sell, or expose your PII. This step helps protect against spam, identity theft, unsolicited marketing, and malicious activity such as doxxing. Steps to scrubbing your online footprint: 1. Scan for exposure: Search major search engines (e.g., Google) for your name, email, phone number, and other PII to see what’s publicly visible. Note where your data appears. 2. Use a removal service: Sign up for a data removal service to automate opt-out requests to data brokers and people-search sites that hold or publish your personal information. 3. Submit opt-out requests: Depending on the service, you may need to confirm the data to remove or authorize the provider to act on your behalf. 4. Verify removal: After the service processes requests, check periodically (every few months) to confirm your data has been removed or suppressed, and resubmit if necessary. 5. Monitor ongoing exposure: Some services continually monitor your footprint and renew removal requests as new records appear. 6. Repeat periodically: Online exposure evolves over time; schedule regular scrubs to maintain a minimised digital footprint. Recommended tools: Pentester.com: primarily a vulnerability and digital footprint scanner that helps discover compromised credentials or exposed data, and can be used to identify where your personal information might be leaking online. DeleteMe a long-established privacy service that contacts data brokers and people-search sites on your behalf to remove your personal information; it covers hundreds of broke…","meta_description":"Systematically reduce your publicly visible personal information by identifying where your data appears online (search engines, data brokers, people-searc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":487,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-opsec-podcast-7427985/episodes/covert-protocol-action-8-audit-and-clean-your-online-exposure/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-opsec-podcast-7427985/covert-protocol-action-8-audit-and-clean-your-online-exposure.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}