The Crossing the Firewall podcast is a bi-weekly cybercrime podcast hosted by Dr. Tom Holt, Dr. Rachel McNealey, and Dr. Taylor Fisher and sponsored by the MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation and Training. Each episode is a deep dive into one of the many facets of cybercrime and features a unique researcher or practitioner in the field.
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MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation & Training
Welcome back to Crossing The Firewall for this special episode of The Login featuring our podcast editor JJ Thomas. Tom Holt sat down with JJ to discuss what it was like growing up with the internet and how it has changed over time. From using dial-up to learn how to play songs on guitar to seeing the rise of Facebook to getting a smartphone to now having a career built around utilizing the internet. ----Connect with JJ on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjaythomas/----Interested in learning more about the MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation & Training? Visit our website: www.cybertraining.msu.eduAdvance your career with a Masters Degree in Cybercrime and Digital Investigation from the MSU School of Criminal Justice: https://online.cj.msu.edu/ms-masters-cybercrime-digital-investigation----Follow Crossing the Firewall on social media! Find us on BlueSky and Instagram. You can also follow the MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation and Training on LinkedIn. Crossing the Firewall is hosted by Dr. Tom Holt, Dr. Rachel McNealey, and Dr. Taylor Fisher. Edited by JJ Thomas. All views and opinions expressed are the views of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of their home institutions or places of work. All information provided in this podcast should not be taken as business, personal, financial, or legal advice.
21 Oct 2026
Cybersecurity Solutions for Small-to-Medium Businesses - Ep. 39
Yes, your business is at risk of a cybersecurity attack. Whether you are a small, mom and pop shop, or a multi-thousand employee enterprise. Just because you are not a Fortune 500 company, does not mean you are not a target. Today's guest is M.K. Palmore, Founder and Principal Advisor of Apogee Global RMS. M.K. has extensive experience in cybercrime and cybersecurity from his time with the United States FBI and with Google. Today, he joins us to discuss cybersecurity risks and solutions for businesses. Learn more about M.K.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkpalmore/Learn more about Apogee Global RMS: https://apogeeglobalrms.io/----Interested in learning more about the MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation & Training? Visit our website: www.cybertraining.msu.eduAdvance your career with a Masters Degree in Cybercrime and Digital Investigation from the MSU School of Criminal Justice: https://online.cj.msu.edu/ms-masters-cybercrime-digital-investigation----Follow Crossing the Firewall on social media! Find us on BlueSky and Instagram. You can also follow the MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation and Training on LinkedIn. Crossing the Firewall is hosted by Dr. Tom Holt, Dr. Rachel McNealey, and Dr. Taylor Fisher. Edited by JJ Thomas. All views and opinions expressed are the views of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of their home institutions or places of work. All information provided in this podcast should not be taken as business, personal, financial, or legal advice.
7 Oct 2026
The Login - with Special Guest HCC788
The Login is a special series through Crossing the Firewall where Dr. Tom Holt explores internet history with a variety of guests. How has the internet shaped society, subcultures, and the human experience?Today's special guest is Brian from HCC788, a popular YouTube channel focusing on all things vintage and modern G.I. Joe!Check out HCC788 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HCC788----Interested in learning more about the MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation & Training? Visit our website: www.cybertraining.msu.eduAdvance your career with a Masters Degree in Cybercrime and Digital Investigation from the MSU School of Criminal Justice: https://online.cj.msu.edu/ms-masters-cybercrime-digital-investigation----Follow Crossing the Firewall on social media! Find us on BlueSky and Instagram. You can also follow the MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation and Training on LinkedIn. Crossing the Firewall is hosted by Dr. Tom Holt, Dr. Rachel McNealey, and Dr. Taylor Fisher. Edited by JJ Thomas. All views and opinions expressed are the views of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of their home institutions or places of work. All information provided in this podcast should not be taken as business, personal, financial, or legal advice.
Who has been a guest on Crossing The Firewall
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Dr Jesse Cale
Luuk Bekkers
Dr Jack Whittaker
Dr David Decary-Hetu
Dr Kate Seigfried-Spellar
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
607
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100
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Quality
63
Social presence
0
YouTube
66
Engagement
32
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Questions about Crossing The Firewall
Who hosts Crossing The Firewall?
Dr Tom Holt and Dr Rachel McNealey and Dr Taylor Fisher host the show. Published by MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation & Training.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes bi-weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Crossing The Firewall take guests?
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