The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security
Official Website: https://psysecure.com/podcast/
Welcome to The Lockdown. Privacy doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. The inability to attain extreme levels of privacy shouldn’t deter one from taking any protective measures at all. The show is hosted by Ray Heffer, an expert in the field of privacy and cybersecurity, with each episode touching on a range of topics such as data privacy, password management, and secure browsing habits. Tin-foil hats are optional!
Podcasting since 2023 • 24 episodes
The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security
Latest Episodes
022 - Deep Dive into Session Private Messenger with Co-Founder Kee Jefferys
In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into Session, a private messaging app, with its co-founder Kee Jefferys. We discuss the philosophy behind Session, its technical architecture, and the broader implications of privacy in a world increa...
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Episode 22
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021 - Digital Minimalism and Why Your Messages Aren't Really Private
In this week's episode we dive deep into both the psychological and privacy implications of social media apps. I reflect on my observations during recent travels, and explore how social media platforms are distorting human connections while sim...
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Episode 21
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41:26
020 - The State of Privacy in 2025
This week on The Lockdown, The Practical Privacy & Security Podcast, we’re kicking off the new year with reflections, updates, and a deep dive into key privacy issues that are shaping 2025. From privacy settings on iOS and GrapheneOS, to AI...
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Episode 20
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57:50
019 - A Conversation with Luke Mulks from Brave Software
In this episode I speak with Luke Mulks, who is the VP of Business Operations at Brave Software. We discuss the privacy concerns over traditional web-based ads, and why Brave is offering a privacy-first alternative. Show Links:
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Episode 19
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1:01:43
018 - Back to the Basics and not Overthinking Privacy
In this episode, we go back to the basics as I discuss what I would do today if I were starting from scratch. It begins with deleting social media accounts, especially Facebook. Additionally, we have an update from Optery in response to listene...
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Episode 18
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49:11