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We are Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran from the Hacker Valley Studio podcast. We explore the human condition to inspire peak performance in cybersecurity. Join us on our quest to find inspirational stories and knowledge to elevate ourselves and our communities. read less
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AI & Phishing: Fighting Fire with Fire
Feb 20 2024
AI & Phishing: Fighting Fire with Fire
In this episode, Host Ron Eddings is joined by Vishal Dixit, Co-founder & CTO at Graphus Inc., and Sven Bechmann, Senior Product Manager of Email Security at Kaseya to dig into how phishing attacks are evolving and how you can keep your business safe.   Get the ultimate email security software and stop phishing attacks that others miss! Request a demo from our friends at Graphus, today! -- and don't miss their 5-minute guide to phishing attacks and prevention.    Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:37 - Introducing guests Vishal & Sven 02:50 - The Current State of Phishing 06:40 - Phishing & Career Path 10:47 - From our Sponsor, Graphus Inc 12:07 - Phishing & Email Security 14:27 - “Security Is an Afterthought” 17:29 - What are Hackers Doing with AI? 23:08 - AI & Phishing Detection 31:30 - Phishing Evolution 35:30 - One Step Better…   Links: Connect with our guests: Vishal Dixit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dixitvishal/ Sven Bechmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-bechmann-product-management/ Learn more from Graphus.ai: https://www.graphus.ai/hackervalley Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Andrew Forgie's Path From Apache Mechanic to Cybersecurity Sales Leader and Mastering Cyber Sales
Feb 14 2024
Andrew Forgie's Path From Apache Mechanic to Cybersecurity Sales Leader and Mastering Cyber Sales
In this episode, Andrew Forgie takes us on his journey from his early days as an Apache helicopter mechanic in the military to his current role as a regional sales manager in cybersecurity.  Andrew shares his trials and challenges, the significant shift from being in a service role to mastering the art of sales in the highly competitive tech industry. His story illustrates the power of adapting to change and the critical role of personal development in achieving professional success. 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - Introduction to the episode and guest Andrew Forgie, regional sales manager at RMS. 01:29 - Andrew discusses his transition from the military to cybersecurity sales. 02:43 - Insight into Andrew's early struggles and successes in sales. 04:13 - How "Selling for Dummies" transformed Andrew's approach to sales. 06:02 - The importance of attitude and creating a buying environment in sales. 08:09 - Andrew shares his life vision exercise and its impact on his career. 12:09 - Discussion on the value of relationships in cybersecurity sales. 24:19 - Advice for those looking to enter or excel in cybersecurity sales. Links: Connect with our guest Andrew Forgie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewforgie/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Zinet Kemal's Journey From Ethiopian Immigrant to TEDx Speaker & Cloud Security Engineer at Fortune
Feb 6 2024
Zinet Kemal's Journey From Ethiopian Immigrant to TEDx Speaker & Cloud Security Engineer at Fortune
In this episode of Hacker Valley Studio, we dive into the inspiring journey of Zinet Kamal, an immigrant from Ethiopia who has carved a niche for herself in cybersecurity. Despite starting her journey with limited access to technology and not having mentors until 2020, Zinet's resilience and passion led her to become a cloud security engineer at a Fortune 500 company. Her story is a testament to the human spirit's capability to overcome barriers and make significant strides in the tech industry.   This episode is a story of personal growth, cultural transitions, and the drive to empower the next generation through education and cybersecurity awareness. As a mother of four, a multi-award-winning cybersecurity advocate, and a best-selling author, Zinet brings a unique perspective on the importance of diversity in tech and the role of mentorship in shaping future leaders. 00:00 - Welcome 01:32 - Introducing Guest, Zinet Kemal 03:09 - Growing up in Africa 07:12 - “I Never Had a Children’s Book” 12:52 - Culture Shock 16:02 - From Legal to Cybersecurity 18:50 - CCDC Competition 21:55 - Role of Community in Resetting 24:34 - “Oh No… Hacked Again!” 30:00 - Online Safety Empowerment 34:50 - Moving up in Cyber   Links: Connect with Zinet Kemal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinetkemal/ Zinet’s LinkedIn Course:  https://www.linkedin.com/learning/cybersecurity-careers-build-your-brand-in-cybersecurity/grow-your-cybersecurity-career-with-personal-branding?course Check out Zinet's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Zinet-Kemal/author/B099P5B8FD Watch Zinet's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J61K1Gu97jM Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Cyber Resilience Unpacked: Securing Tomorrow Today with Bill Bernard
Jan 9 2024
Cyber Resilience Unpacked: Securing Tomorrow Today with Bill Bernard
In this episode, Host Ron Eddings dives deep into crafting a resilient cybersecurity approach with guest speaker Bill Bernard, VP of Security Strategy at Deepwatch. Bill discusses the necessity of understanding business objectives to protect valuable assets but emphasizes focusing on risk-based strategies in addition to stronger detection and response mechanisms to help you play the long game.   Impactful Moments 00:00 - Welcome 01:43 - Introducing guest, Bill Bernard 04:22 - Understanding Emerging Threats 06:19 - What’s Old is New Again 08:48 - Buy a Helmet, Not a Bodysuit 11:57 - Defining Cyber Resilience 15:30 - Deepwatch’s Strategy for Resilience 18:31 - From our Sponsor 20:03 - MDR and Effective MDR Engagements 27:18 - Where Does AI Fit In With MDR? 32:57 - Staying One Step More Resilient 35:05 - Deepwatch- The Right Fit for You   Links: Connect with our guest, Bill Bernard : https://www.linkedin.com/in/billbernardchicago/ Take a Tour of the Deepwatch Managed Security Platform https://www.deepwatch.com/deepwatch-platform/#platform-tour Read the Move Beyond Detection and Response to Accelerate Cyber Resilience white paper, here: https://www.deepwatch.com/resource/go-beyond-cybersecurity-become-cyber-resilient/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleys... Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Looking Backward to GROW Forward in Cybersecurity in 2024
Jan 2 2024
Looking Backward to GROW Forward in Cybersecurity in 2024
In this episode, we’ll take a walk down memory lane. Hacker Valley looks back to 2023 to bring you some of the best clips with great advice and insight into being more creative, reflective, and resourceful with the hopes of inspiring you in 2024 to grow beyond where you are today. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Welcome 00:54 - A New Year is on the Way! 01:54 - ChatGPT and Cybersecurity 04:40 - Becoming an Industry Creative 07:47 - Leveraging AI in the Future with Storytelling - with Scott Sunderland 09:12 - Advice for your Content Creation Journey - with Jason Rebholz 11:15 - How to Start your Cybersecurity Book - with Kim Crawley 14:13 - Join our Mastermind 14:50 - The Right Platform for You - with Phillip Wylie 17:08 - Finding your Focus - with Simone Biles & Amy Bream 20:41 - Leveraging Human Resources in Cyber   Links: Check out the episodes highlighted: ChatGPT & Industry Creative-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u6m0SXFTmA Scott Sunderland-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pwTruINFiM Jason Rebholz-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao81IRnffc8 Kim Crawley-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKny7kVeRM0 Phillip Wylie-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5B1E2vp0DY Simone Biles & Amy Bream-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiebZS9s7sg Cyber Resources-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoTk3w_78co Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleys... Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Ransomware: How to Use AI to Create a Readiness Kit with Scott Sutherland
Dec 5 2023
Ransomware: How to Use AI to Create a Readiness Kit with Scott Sutherland
The adversary is using Artificial Intelligence. Why aren’t you? In this episode, Host Chris Cochran talks with Scott Sutherland, VP of Research at NetSPI, about everyone’s favorite hot topics; ransomware and AI. Scott will detail his experience with simulating ransomware attack scenarios, as well as discussing the difficulties businesses face when dealing with ransomware threats and prevention mechanisms and how AI can be leveraged to help. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Welcome 01:10 - Introducing guest, Scott Sunderland 03:24 - Interactions with Generative AI Chatbots 04:14 - Use of AI and Readiness 15:16 - A word from our Sponsor, NetSPI 15:55 - Using AI to develop Exercises 20:46 - Collaboration beats Adversaries 25:08 - Ransomware Bots 26:15 - Role of AI in Storytelling Continuously keep pace with your expanding attack surface with the most comprehensive suite of offensive security solutions: https://www.netspi.com/hackervalley Links: Connect with Scott Sutherland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpsutherland/ Learn more about our sponsor, NetSPI: https://www.netspi.com/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Standing Out On LinkedIn as a Cybersecurity Professional with Chris Hughes
Nov 21 2023
Standing Out On LinkedIn as a Cybersecurity Professional with Chris Hughes
In this episode, host Ron Eddings speaks with Chris Hughes, President at Aquia, Cyber Innovation Fellow at CISA, and cybersecurity legend. Special guest, Chris Hughes, was initially inspired to build a personal brand through a desire to mend his weaknesses and highlight his strengths. However, LinkedIn offered a platform to display his growth and learning, leading to him amassing over 50,000 followers! In addition to sharing his story, Chris will emphasize tips on how to start your own personal brand.   Key Moments: 00:00 -Welcome 00:56 - Introducing Guest, Chris Hughes 01:59 - Finding His Way to Cyber 03:20 - Brand Building on LinkedIn 05:19 - Power of Networking and Personal Branding 11:32 - Be a Part of Cyber Creator Con! 14:31 - The Impact of LinkedIn on Career Opportunities 16:48 - The Art of Content Creation on LinkedIn 20:16 - Cashing in on Career Capital 22:05 - Advice for Building a Personal Brand   Links: Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/resilientcyber/ Check out Chris’ Podcast: https://resilientcyber.substack.com/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Adversarial AI: Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape
Nov 7 2023
Adversarial AI: Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape
In this episode, host Ron Eddings is joined by Sr. Director of Red Team Operations at Coalfire, Pete Deros, to discuss the hottest topic around; adversarial AI. Ron and Pete discuss how AI is used and how the adversary is using AI so everyone can stay one step ahead of them as well. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Welcome 01:35 - Introducing Pete Deros 03:30 - More Easily Phished 05:09 - 11 Labs Video 06:42 - Is this AI or LLM? 9:18 - AI or LLMs: Who has the Speed? 10:36 - Fine Tuning LLMs 14:37 - WormGPT & Hallucinations 17:01 - LLMs Changing Second to Second 18:38 - A Word From Our Sponsor 20:19 - ‘Write me Ransomware!' 23:24 - Working Around AI Roadblocks 28:00 - “Undetectable for A Human” 31:58 - Pete Can Help You Floss! 34:56 - OWASP Top 10 & Resources 37:00 - Check out Coalfire   Links: Connect with our guest Pete Deros: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-deros-94524b9a/ Coalfire’s Website: https://www.coalfire.com/ Coalfire Securialities Report: https://www.coalfire.com/insights/resources/reports/securealities-report-2023-compliance OWASP Top 10 LLM: https://owasp.org/www-project-top-10-for-large-language-model-applications/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Penetration Testing, Public Speaking, and Content Creation with Phillip Wylie
Oct 24 2023
Penetration Testing, Public Speaking, and Content Creation with Phillip Wylie
In this episode, Ron Eddings is joined by Penetration Tester, Instructor, International Speaker, Best Selling Author, and Podcast Host, Phillip Wylie. Phillip shares how pen testing and the need to educate people helped motivate him to speak at conferences and become a central voice in the cyber community. But more than that, he explains how he’s helped so many people get started on a similar path.   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Introducing Phillip Wylie 02:10 - Penetration testing Started it All 05:10 - Pen testing is a Job?! 08:50 - The Conference Game 12:55 - Cheers to Toastmasters 14:23 - Content Creation & Social Media Marketing 18:30 - Keeping it Simple 20:55 - Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader? 25:30 - What’s next for Phillip? 26:35 - Getting into Creating   Links: Connect with our guest Phillip Wylie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie/ Phillip’s Book “The Pentester Blueprint”: https://www.amazon.com/Pentester-BluePrint-Your-Guide-Being/dp/1119684307/ref=asc_df_1119684307 Phillip’s Podcasts: https://www.thehackermaker.com/phillip-wylie-show/ Check out our Previous Episode with Phillip: https://www.axonius.com/plus/hacker-valley-on-the-road/on-the-road-at-bh-2022/phillip-wylie Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Hacker Culture and ADHD with Kim Crawley
Oct 10 2023
Hacker Culture and ADHD with Kim Crawley
In this episode, host Ron Eddings is joined by cybersecurity researcher and writer, Kim Crawley, to deep dive into one of her greatest passions; computing! From its origins to its newest capabilities in quantum and AI, Kim shares her love of computers as well as her passion for educating others through her writing. Lastly, Kim explains how she wrote her newest release, “Hacker Culture A-Z” while keeping it ADHD-friendly. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Welcome 00:52 - Introducing guest, Kim Crawley 02:20 - Computers; A Forbidden Fruit 04:50 - Parents, PCs & Printers 10:44 - Why Hacker Culture? 14:34 - Join our Mastermind! 15:16 - Quantifying Quantum 21:53 - ”AI is like Fire” 26:45 - Playing with Chat & DALL-E 28:28 - ADHD & Work 33:22 - How to Become an Author Links: Connect with our guest Kim Crawley: https://linkedin.com/in/kimcrawley Pre-order “Hacker Culture A to Z” here: https://www.amazon.com/Hacker-Culture-Fundamentals-Cybersecurity-Hacking/dp/1098145674/ Read “Hacker Culture A to Z” on the O’Reily Learning Platform: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/hacker-culture-a/9781098145668/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio  Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord