Securanoia

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli.  Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix.
Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?
 
Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

What do military intelligence and the dark web have in common? Alyssa Quiñones takes us inside the digital battlefield, revealing how her Army-honed instincts and OSINT expertise help her hunt online fraud and stay ahead of cyber adversaries lurking in the shadows.
 
Resources: 
Alyssa Quiñones LinkedIn (please reach out to connect) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-q-657165133/ 
The CyberTipline is the place to report child sexual exploitation - https://report.cybertip.org/    
 
Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.
 
 
 

Some conversations leave us with more questions than answers, and that’s exactly where we want to be. I’m Alex Schärli, producer turned reluctant co-host thanks to a little Swiss chocolate from my wife and host Brooke Schärli.  Together we revisit the big moments, unpack the “wait what?” reactions, and bring your voices into the mix.
Short, candid, and a little unexpected, these episodes are your chance to shape where the conversation goes next. What do you want us to dig into?
 
Sources from the episode: 
DeutscheTelekom produced by Adam&eve Berlin  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3cYlVWu5Dk&t=168s 
 
Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.

Securanoia is a podcast that peers into the shadows and listens for what others ignore. Hosted by Brooke Scharli, PhD and Alex Scharli, CFE. Each episode investigates the space between vigilance and paranoia, revealing the subtle dangers that slip through the cracks in digital, emotional and psychological spaces. Stay alert. Stay curious.
This is Securanoia, where security meets paranoia.

Welcome to the premiere of Securanoia. Brooke S., PhD sits down with Dr. McHenry, a criminal justice professor and child forensic interviewer, to expose the hidden risks kids face online today. From grooming and sextortion to “platform hopping,” he reveals the subtle warning signs parents often miss and the everyday mistakes that put children at risk. You will hear practical steps families can use right now: building a tech plan, setting safe boundaries, preserving evidence, and creating a home where kids feel safe to tell the truth. Dr. McHenry is also a nationally recognized expert on juvenile protection and an Emmy winner.
 
Resources: 
Children’s Safety Center of Washington County – https://www.childrenssafetycenter.org
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children – https://www.missingkids.org
CyberTipline – Report online exploitation – https://www.cybertipline.org/
Arkansas Mandated Reporter Training – https://ar.mandatedreporter.org
Contact Local Law Enforcement – If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline – 1‑800‑4‑A‑CHILD (1‑800‑422‑4453)
 
🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at SacramentoStrings@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.