Podcast appearances and mentions of ron eddings

What does a calf kick have to do with vulnerability management? What can a fighter's mindset teach a security practitioner about operating against an adversary they've never faced?  Ron Eddings brings back fan-favorite combat sports analyst and commentator Robin Black for a conversation that was never meant to be about cybersecurity, and ends up being one of the most insightful episodes on the human side of the field. They dig into how underdogs actually win (hint: we're usually wrong about who the underdog is), what it really means to maintain control in a fight, and why the highest level of mastery might actually look like letting go of control entirely.  The conversation closes with a look at how the cybersecurity landscape is mutating alongside AI, and whether an arms race that trains itself is heading somewhere catastrophic, or whether it's simply the next evolution of the fight. The answer, like most things in this episode, is more nuanced than you'd expect.   Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - The Rewind: The Calf Kick and the Peroneal Nerve 04:05 - Welcome back, Robin Black 05:30 - Can smaller still beat bigger? 07:00 - Why underdogs don't win (And why we were wrong) 08:25 - Fighting is about exploiting belief systems 09:30 - Maintaining control against an unknown adversary 10:25 - Adapting vs. anticipating: be water 13:00 - Failure is mandatory 17:25 - How Robin's thoughts have changed about being attacked online 19:00 - AI and the mutating threat landscape 22:15 - Ron's closing thoughts   Links Connect with Robin Black on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-black-31b6bb39/   Check out Robin Black on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RobinBlack   –  Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams   Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com   Become a sponsor of the show: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ 

Right now, someone in your organization is probably feeding sensitive data into an AI system that nobody approved. So when something goes wrong, who's responsible? And more critically, do you even have a policy in place to answer that question? Ron Eddings sits down with his Hacker Valley co-founder, Chris Cochran, now serving as SANS Field CISO and VP of AI Security, to talk about his freshly released SANS AI Security Maturity Model, a practical framework built for security leaders who need to stop philosophizing and start making decisions.  They cover the three pillars of AI security maturity: utilizing AI for defense, protecting AI itself, and governing it across the organization. Chris then gets real about where most enterprises actually stand (hint: not as far along as they think). Listen for a conversation that meets you wherever you are: skeptic, early adopter, or somewhere in between. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction  03:00 - Chris Cochran: from Co-Founder to SANS Field CISO  04:20 - Your board is pushing AI before security is ready  06:00 - Tiers of AI uses: summarization to full automation  07:50 - When AI shouldn't make the final call  10:10 - Bite-sized AI: starting small in the enterprise  11:45 - Introducing the SANS AI Security Maturity Model  13:20 - You can no longer afford to be an AI skeptic  16:30 - Three buckets: utilize, protect, and govern AI  18:50 - Fact or Cap: what level of maturity is your enterprise?  21:00 - Retroactive vendor risk and the AI explosion  23:05 - Agentic Identity: workforce, non-human, and beyond  25:00 - What works in the agentic identity space?  27:05 - Blockchain for agent identity: promising or hype?  29:00 - A Message for the next generation of practitioners  31:30 - Ron's closing take: who owns your AI policy? Links Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishvm/ Download the SANS AI Security Maturity Model: https://www.sans.org/mlp/2026-ai-security-maturity-model-ebook Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

Mythos just found 30,000 new vulnerabilities, and now every security team is asking the same question: what actually matters? In this episode, Ron Eddings sits down with Dan Pagel, CEO at Brinqa, and Brad Hibbert COO & CSO at Brinqa, to break down the Anthropic Mythos moment that rattled the security industry. From the panic of millions of new findings dropping overnight to the strategy of narrowing them down to the 50 that actually matter in YOUR environment, this episode is a masterclass in exposure management at machine speed. Dan and Brad share how Brinqa helps organizations make sense of massive volumes of findings, correlating data across 260+ connectors, enriching vulnerability context, and delivering clear, explainable actions to IT operations teams. They also tackle the bigger question: how do you build enough trust in AI to let it take autonomous action on your behalf? The answer starts with better data, better explainability, and knowing when to keep humans in (or on) the loop. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - What just happened? Breaking down the Anthropic Mythos moment 04:10 - Why most new findings don't apply to your environment 07:12 - What Mythos means to the broader market 09:09 - Why AI-driven discovery isn't slowing down 11:00 - The gap between security and IT ops: how explainability closes it 13:38 - How fast you should go through findings  15:53 - Why MTTR is the wrong metric and what businesses actually care about 18:03 - Why real-time visibility is replacing scheduled scanning 19:50 - Human IN the loop vs. human ON the loop 22:14 - What happens when AI hallucinates?  27:20 - Why we're over and under-estimating the impact of AI 29:54 - The immediate win Brinqa achieves for its customers 31:50 - What CISOs are really asking now: "What does good look like?" Links Connect with our guest, Dan Pagel, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpagel/ Connect with our guest, Brad Hibbert, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradhibbert/ Learn more about Brinqa: https://www.brinqa.com/ Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

What happens when attackers collaborate better than defenders?  Recorded live from RSAC 2026, this solo episode with Ron breaks down the biggest themes shaping cybersecurity right now, from organized threat groups and massive data breaches to the growing tension between productivity and control inside modern organizations. This conversation highlights a hard truth. The threat landscape is evolving through collaboration. From phishing-as-a-service platforms like Tycoon 2FA to supply chain breaches impacting entire ecosystems, attackers are sharing tools and moving faster than ever. But there's another side to the story. As AI becomes embedded in how work gets done, security teams are being pushed to rethink their role. Blocking tools is no longer enough. The real challenge is enabling the business while managing risk, and that requires trust, alignment, and a stronger sense of community across the industry. This episode is a call to rethink how we approach security. Not as isolated teams enforcing policy, but as a connected community working together to adapt, respond, and move forward. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction, live from RSAC 2026 02:50 - Tycoon2FA and the rise of phishing-as-a-service 04:45 - The TELUS breach and what a petabyte-scale attack looks like 06:21 - Why you need strict controls … everywhere 07:30 - Are AI agents the new Shadow IT?  09:00 - The balance between productivity and security controls 09:27 - Boards' demands for their teams to use AI  11:53 - Why leading security teams is more like parenting than policing 12:42 - Community is the foundation for the future of cybersecurity   Links Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldeddings/ Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com    Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/  

What does it mean when your smart doorbell becomes an entry point for surveillance? What happens when a single hacker can jailbreak every major AI model within hours of its release? And why are the same tools being used by both nation-state attackers and the defenders trying to stop them? In this solo episode, Ron Eddings breaks down the urgent case for practitioner unity in cybersecurity, from AI-powered jailbreaking and IoT surveillance creep to geopolitical cyber operations. With RSAC 2026 just around the corner, this episode is a rallying cry for the community to come together, share intelligence, and build the defenses that no single team can build alone.  The episode also tackles one of the biggest misconceptions in the industry right now. AI already came for your job, but now it is changing how we define responsibility, decision-making, and trust. Add in rising pressure across the workforce, new legislation pushing for human oversight, and real-world examples of AI being used in global conflict, and the stakes become hard to ignore. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Pliny the Elder, God Mode and AI Jailbreaks 03:30 - Cyber in US-Israeli Operations in Iran and Anthropic Tensions 06:00 - Cyber threats that are hitting normal people 07:30 - Is my Ring Doorbell a surveillance risk? 10:05 - Attackers are collaborating and sharing more than defenders today 11:30 - RSAC: the cyber Super Bowl 14:30 - AI has already replaced your job 14:30 - Why mental health is cybersecurity's hidden crisis 17:00 - Governance in AI and what Texas is doing about it 19:00 - Was Claude used in state-level ops? Links Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldeddings/ Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com    Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/  

What does it look like when a cybersecurity founder who built a $2.5 billion company decides to level up, again? Dean Sysman, co-founder of Axonius, sits down with Ron Eddings to pull back the curtain on what it really took to go from zero to $100M ARR in four and a half years, and what came next. Dean breaks down the founder mindset, the emotional weight of tying your identity to your company, and why he stepped into the Executive Chairman role while simultaneously pursuing a PhD in AI systems at Columbia University. He gets into how boxing taught him what solo performance reveals about leadership, why vulnerability is a non-negotiable skill at scale, and what it means to care about something bigger than yourself. This one hits differently if you're building, leading, or figuring out what your next chapter looks like. Impactful Moments 00:00 – Introduction 05:00 – Boxing for charity: raising $55K 08:00 – Competitive by nature, born to build 10:00 – Solo performance sharpens team leadership 13:00 – Axonius: zero to $100M ARR in 4.5 years 15:00 – Founder identity tied to company success 21:00 – Purpose bigger than yourself fuels resilience 25:00 – Self-awareness as the #1 growth tool 28:00 – Executive Chairman + Columbia PhD pursuit 33:00 – Ron's personal reflection on founder identity Links Connect with our guest, Dean Sysman, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deansysman/ Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

AI isn't quietly changing software development… it's rewriting the rules while most security programs are still playing defense. When agents write code at machine speed, the real risk isn't velocity, it's invisible security debt compounding faster than teams can see it. In this episode, Ron Eddings sits down with Varun Badhwar, Co-Founder & CEO of Endor Labs, and Henrik Plate, Principal Security Researcher of Endor Labs, to break down how AI-assisted development is reshaping the software supply chain in real time. From MCP servers exploding across GitHub to agents trained on insecure code patterns, they analyze why traditional AppSec controls fail in an agent-driven world and what must replace them. This conversation pulls directly from Endor Labs' 2025 State of Dependency Management Report, revealing why most AI-generated code is functionally correct yet fundamentally unsafe, how malicious packages are already exploiting agent workflows, and why security has to exist inside the IDE, not after the pull request. Impactful Moments 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Star Wars meets cybersecurity culture 03:00 – Why this report matters now 04:00 – MCP adoption explodes overnight 10:00 – Can you trust MCP servers 12:00 – Malicious packages weaponize agents 14:00 – Code works, security fails 22:00 – Hooks expose agent behavior 28:30 – 2026 means longer lunches 33:00 – How Endor Labs fixes this Links Connect with our Varun on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vbadhwar/ Connect with our Henrik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrikplate/   Check out Endor Labs State of Dependency Management 2025: https://www.endorlabs.com/lp/state-of-dependency-management-2025   Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/    

The real disruption isn't AI replacing humans, it's the shocking possibility that human labor was the economic bubble all along. In this episode, Ron Eddings sits down with Daniel Miessler, founder of Unsupervised Learning and longtime security leader, to break open why companies are hitting record profits with shrinking workforces, and what that means for your future. Daniel shares how AI agents, context management, and his Telos problem-first framework are reshaping what it means to create value in the modern economy. From Apple to Human 3.0, Daniel explains why building in public, learning fast, and solving real problems are the ultimate career edge in an AI-powered world. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Jobless profit boom accelerates 05:00 - Daniel's AI journey at Apple 08:00 - Building careers around problems 12:00 - AI bubble or timing problem 15:00 - Nine-year-old codes app in two hours 18:00 - Human labor is the bubble 22:00 - Context management changes everything 26:00 - Adaptation equals survival Links: Daniel's Website: danielmiessler.com/ Daniel's Github: https://github.com/danielmiessler/ Daniel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler/ Upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio  

AI agents aren't just reacting anymore, they're thinking, learning, and sometimes deleting your entire production database without asking. The real question isn't if your AI agent will be hacked, it's when, and whether you'll have the right hooks in place to stop it before it happens. In this episode, Ron breaks down the ChatGPT Atlas vulnerability that shocked researchers, revealing how malicious prompts can turn AI assistants against their own users by bypassing safeguards and accessing file systems. He presents his new talk "Hooking Before Hacking," introducing a framework for applying EDR principles, prevention, detection, and response, to AI agents before they execute unauthorized commands. From pre-tool use hooks that catch malicious intent to one-time passwords that put humans back in the loop, this episode shares practical security controls you can implement today to prevent your AI agents from going rogue.   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - ChatGPT Atlas vulnerability exposed 04:00 - AI technology outpacing security guardrails 05:00 - Guardrail jailbreaks and prompt injection 06:00 - AI agents deleting production databases 07:00 - EDR principles for AI agents 09:00 - Pre-tool use hooks catch intention 11:00 - User prompt sanitization prevents leaks 14:00 - One-time passwords for agent workflows 16:00 - Automation mistakes across 10 years   Links: Connect with Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldeddings/ Check out the entire article here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/cybersecurity-experts-warn-openai-chatgpt-101658986.html  GitHub Repository: https://hackervalley.com/hooking-before-hacking  See Ron's "Hooking Before Hacking" presentation slides here: http://hackervalley.com/hooking-before-hacking-presentation Check out our website: https://hackervalley.com/ Upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio    

Who said cybersecurity had to be serious? The future of cyber is creative, human, and even a little sexy. In this special 400th episode, Ron Eddings celebrates six incredible years of Hacker Valley Studio with one of cyber's most creative voices, Maria Velasquez, Co-Founder of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society and Co-Host of Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing. Together, they discuss how bold storytelling, authentic community, and a touch of fun are reshaping the way we connect in cybersecurity. Maria opens up about turning burnout into purpose, building a 4,000-strong global movement, and why the next frontier in cyber might just be entertainment.   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - CISA layoffs and collaboration fragility 04:00 - Welcoming Maria Velasquez 06:00 - How loneliness sparked a global community 08:00 - Why collaboration fuels cybersecurity growth 10:00 - When cybersecurity marketing was “boring” 12:00 - The rise of creativity and brand power 14:00 - Story behind Torque's “Kill the S.O.A.R” campaign 15:00 - Making cybersecurity emotional and human 17:00 - Maria's advice for bold marketing leaders 18:00 - The next big thing: experiential marketing 20:00 - Inside Cyber Marketing Con 2025 24:00 - Final reflections on community and creativity 27:00 - Ron's takeaways: connection drives innovation Links: Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-vepa/ Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

To defend like a human, you first have to think like a hacker. In this episode, Ron Eddings sits down with Chris Dale, Co-Founder and Chief Hacking Officer at River Security, to explore the human side of hacking, where curiosity, persistence, and vigilance meet defense. Chris shares how the traditional idea of penetration testing has evolved into a continuous journey of discovery, and why reconnaissance and storytelling are critical tools for modern defenders. From real-world breach stories to lessons on trust and responsibility, this episode reveals how thinking like a hacker, and acting like a human can transform the way we approach cybersecurity.   Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - The shocking discovery of 266,000 exposed systems 03:30 - Why even trusted systems can become attack points 05:00 - Meet Chris Dale: hacker, educator, and human defender 07:30 - The truth about pen testing and real-world attacks 10:00 - Mapping your digital footprint, what most companies miss 13:00 - How continuous vigilance changes everything 16:00 - The hacker mindset vs. compliance checklists 18:00 - When hacking helps: becoming a company's “criminal best friend” 21:00 - Storytime: hacking Sketchers and getting free shoes 24:00 - The journalist hack that exposed a bigger issue 28:00 - Building trust through transparency in cybersecurity 31:00 - Lessons from hacking, teaching, and staying human   Links: Connect with our Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisad/ Read the Tech Radar article here: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/f5-breach-fallout-over-266-000-instances-exposed-to-remote-attacks Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/      

When code meets intuition, innovation gets personal. But what happens when we let AI vibe with our ideas? In this episode, Ron Eddings covers the rise of AI-driven development from Vibe Coding, where natural language shapes real code, to the emerging Model Context Protocols (MCPs) that redefine how apps talk to AI. He breaks down the recent Figma MCP vulnerability to discuss how creativity and security now collide in surprising ways. With hands-on insights using Raycast and practical steps for building responsibly, Ron takes you inside a new era where human intuition and machine intelligence truly build together.     Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - The Figma vulnerability explained 03:00 - Why MCP security matters 05:00 - What vibe coding really means 07:00 - Writing with intention and context 08:00 - The power of structured prompting 10:00 - How MCP connects everything 12:00 - Why adoption is skyrocketing 15:00 - Setting up an MCP server 17:00 - Agents, actions, and security trust 19:00 - The real takeaway: curiosity with caution 30:00 - Predictions on OpenAI's upcoming browser 33:00 - The profit battle between OpenAI and Microsoft 35:00 - Windsurf's rollercoaster of acquisitions   Links: Connect with our Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldeddings/ Check out the Hacker News article here:  https://thehackernews.com/2025/10/severe-figma-mcp-vulnerability-lets.html?m=1   Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/  

Search engines aren't dying quietly, they're being replaced in real time by AI browsers and voice agents. AI isn't just answering questions anymore; it's acting for us. In this episode, Ron Eddings explores how tools like NanoBrowser and Comet are reshaping browsing, why Google may be in trouble, and how AI voices are becoming the new interface for productivity. From breakthroughs to risks, this is a front-row look at how AI agents are changing how we work, connect, and live online.   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - AI agents as everyday tools 02:00 - Testing AI-powered browsers 03:00 - Comet: AI browser from Perplexity 04:30 - Why Google should be worried 05:30 - Real-world tasks for AI browsers 07:00 - Automating cybersecurity inventory 09:00 - Comet in action on LinkedIn 10:00 - Testing for malicious exploits 11:00 - Risks of persuasive AI prompts 12:00 - The rise of voice agents 13:30 - First real-world AI voice experience 15:00 - Security concerns with customer data 16:30 - Double-edged sword of AI adoption 17:30 - System prompt leakage vulnerabilities 18:00 - Why voice could shrink attack surfaces Links: Connect with Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldeddings/   Check out NanoBrowser: https://nanobrowser.ai/ Check out Comet by Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/comet Read the article ‘No more links, no more scrolling - the browser is becoming an AI Agent.' here: https://venturebeat.com/ai/no-more-links-no-more-scrolling-the-browser-is-becoming-an-ai-agent Read the article ‘How Voice AI Prompt Injection Threatens Enterprise Security' here: https://www.teneo.ai/blog/how-voice-ai-prompt-injection-threatens-enterprise-security   Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/    

AI is neither friend nor foe, it's both. The way we choose to use it determines whether it helps or harms. In this solo episode, Ron Eddings shares lessons from his first job at a grocery store, his early days in cybersecurity, and today's AI-driven landscape. From productivity hacks like meeting transcription, to creative tools like content-aware editing, to the dark side of phishing and deepfakes, Ron shows why human judgment remains the ultimate defense. This is a passionate reminder that the real power isn't in the tools, it's in us. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - AI is the tool, not the toolbox 03:00 - A grocery store scam that taught a life lesson 06:00 - The irreplaceable role of human judgment 07:30 - First cybersecurity job at Booz Allen Hamilton 09:00 - How AI boosts productivity with meeting transcription 12:00 - Creative shortcuts with AI in image and video editing 15:00 - Vibe coding and generative red teaming 17:30 - AI-powered phishing and scam emails 18:50 - Testing a deepfake voice on Ron's mom 21:30 - Why curiosity and skepticism beat AI deception 22:30 - Final challenge: don't serve AI—make AI serve you Links: Connect with our Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldeddings/ Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/  

AI might analyze your logs in seconds, but only the community can put you in the room that changes your career. In this solo episode, Ron Eddings discusses the powerful balance between human connection and artificial intelligence in shaping the future of cybersecurity and beyond. From the sacrifices that sparked his career to the mentors who opened doors, Ron shares personal stories that show why community will always be your ultimate competitive edge, even as AI advances into the SOC. He also runs live AI experiments on ransomware response and log analysis, revealing what AI can (and can't) do for practitioners right now.   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Why community is your first advantage 03:30 - The sacrifice that launched Ron's career 04:40 - Meeting mentor Marcus Carey 06:00 - Early opportunities in cybersecurity 07:00 - The power of hacker spaces 09:00 - How mentors open hidden doors 10:00 - RSA and Black Hat as career accelerators 13:00 - The most underrated LinkedIn feature 15:00 - The HVS mastermind community 16:00 - Reality check on GPT-5 18:00 - AI builds an IR playbook 20:00 - Critical do's and don'ts in incident response 23:00 - Why hallucinations matter in cybersecurity AI 25:00 - AI makes sense of raw logs 28:00 - Can AI replace tier one analysts? 30:00 - Where AI still falls short 31:00 - Final challenge: Strengthen your community     Links: Connect with our Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldeddings/ Register for our livestream with Gerry Auger: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7359290642633539586/ Check out the links to the OpenAI ChatGPT threads here: Incident Analysis Summary: https://chatgpt.com/share/689fa61f-3498-8006-9989-ff8221f97b01 Ransomware Incident Playbook: https://chatgpt.com/share/689fa63f-86ec-8006-8355-642d4d38808e Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/  

The riskiest move in cybersecurity? Playing it too safe. In this solo episode, Ron Eddings redefines the way we think about technical debt, risk, and missed opportunities, in security and in life. Ron reframes the debt vs. risk paradigm through the lens of the SharePoint breach, personal milestones, and co-founding Hacker Valley. With sharp insights, personal stories, and a call to action for every listener, he shows how curiosity and calculated risk are the true drivers of innovation. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Why debt vs. risk matters now 02:20 - What the SharePoint breach taught us 04:15 - Risk avoidance creates deeper debt 05:10 - Clear definitions: risk vs. debt 06:30 - Hidden costs of deferring decisions 08:15 - Leaving $200k salary to build Hacker Valley 10:00 - Long-term founder debt explained 11:08 - When comfort becomes dangerous 12:00 - Curiosity as a leadership skill 13:10 - What you're not seeing yet 14:30 - Final thought: reflect and reassess Links: Connect with our Ron on LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldeddings/ Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/    

What happens when AI refuses to be replaced? This episode kicks off with a chilling real-world example of an AI threatening blackmail—and only gets more intense from there. Host Ron Eddings unpacks the terrifyingly innovative ways AI is altering the cybersecurity threat landscape. From deepfakes convincing enough to fool your own family to auto-summarizing email clients acting as unintentional insiders, the stakes have never been higher. Ron also shares insights from his brand-new book Attack Surface Management, co-authored with MJ Kaufman and published by O'Reilly, and breaks down why the simplest social engineering tactics remain the most dangerous—even in the age of advanced AI. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Model Context Protocol explained 05:00 - Google's VEO-3 and fake riot videos 07:00 - Fake Facebook ads pushing malware 09:30 - Social engineering still reigns supreme 13:30 - Using AI to write malicious emails 16:30 - Calendly phishing and credential theft 19:00 - Gemini and the risk of auto-summarization 21:30 - LLM access to your private documents 22:45 - Takeaways and protecting your environment   Links: Connect with Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldeddings/ Grab a copy of Ron's new book, “Attack Surface Management: Strategies and Techniques for Safeguarding Your Digital Assets”: https://a.co/d/1nmPod2   Check out the full article on “The Rise of ‘Vibe Hacking' Is the Next AI Nightmare” here: https://www.wired.com/story/youre-not-ready-for-ai-hacker-agents/ Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

What if fixing cybersecurity wasn't about more tools, but about unlocking human potential?  In this episode, Ron Eddings welcomes back David Shipley, CEO and Field CSO of Beauceron Security, for a conversation on the real force behind security resilience: people. Together they expose the failure of "reactive" cybersecurity strategies, drawing parallels with preventative healthcare — and explain why culture, psychological safety, and behavior change are the true secret weapons.  Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 01:36 - The true meaning of "people in cyber" 03:13 - Cybersecurity's flawed healthcare analogy 07:31 - Nutrition for cyber: proactive strategies 10:00 - MSPs: why selling tools isn't enough 16:22 - Measuring culture, not just clicks 19:12 - Why people really click phishing emails 23:59 - Building psychological safety in security 30:30 - Celebrating human wins in security 34:00 - The future: empathy, transparency, trust Links: Connect with our guest, David Shipley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbshipley/ Learn more about Beauceron Security here: https:///www.beauceronsecurity.com/partner Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

AI is reshaping the cybersecurity battlefield, and cyber adversaries are getting smarter. In this episode, Ron Eddings welcomes Andrey Suzdaltsev, Co-Founder and CEO of Brightside AI, for a look into the evolution of social engineering, AI's role in personalized phishing, and how Brightside is turning the tables with automation and human-centric protection. From offensive AI simulations to family-inclusive cyber safety, Andrey shares how his team secures both professional and personal perimeters before cybercriminals can strike.   Impactful Moments 00:00 Cyber criminals get a theatrical glow-up 01:47 AI models + personal data = mass fraud 03:42 Brightside's 3-part solution explained 07:32 Why security must get personal 11:16 Ron's reaction to Brightside's realism 13:16 AI research tools now used by hackers 19:33 Why deepfake detection may fail 15:16 Automating attacks with AI agents 37:34 Protecting families = smarter security 41:56 Brightside's vision for defending human risk   Links Connect with our guest, Andrey Suzdaltsev: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndrey Learn more about Brightside: www.brside.com Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

Passwords are the original digital clutter—messy, overstuffed, and way too easy to forget. Like a junk drawer full of old keys and cables, we keep tossing more into them, hoping they'll somehow keep working. But what if it's time to throw the whole thing out? In this episode, Ron Eddings is joined by Collin Sweeney of ZKX Solutions and Dr. Chase Cunningham, a.k.a. “Dr. Zero Trust,” for a bold conversation on the future of authentication. From the failures of MFA to the promise of zero-knowledge proofs, the crew breaks down how we got stuck with broken access systems—and what it'll take to finally fix them. Whether it's SIM swapping, face IDs, or security keys on the battlefield, this is the real talk on identity security you don't want to miss. Impactful Moments: 00:00 – Introduction 03:45 – ZKX's origin: voice verification breakthrough 06:45 – Collin's “oh crap” SolarWinds realization 09:15 – Why MFA still fails in practice 13:15 – Zero-knowledge proofs explained with a coin 15:30 – How ZKPs reduce identity attack surfaces 17:45 – Making MFA faster, smarter, more human 20:00 – MFA fatigue and ice skating uphill 24:00 – Why people still cling to passwords 30:54 – Quantum fears vs real-world encryption limits Links: Connect with Collin Sweeney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collin-sweeney-6ab6a5176/ Check out ZKX Solutions new product, Helix: zkxsolutions.com/helix Connect with Chase Cunningham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chase-cunningham/ Grab a copy of Chase Cunningham's book “vArIable: A Novel in the gAbrIel Series” here: www.amazon.com/vArIable-gAbrIel-Dr-Chase-Cunningham-ebook/dp/B0DVMWCWCD?ref_=ast_author_mp     Check out Hacker Valley's upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord B

What if the biggest threat to cybersecurity isn't attackers—but the defenders themselves? Why are we still building tools for experts in a world where technical skills are fading fast? In this episode, Ron Eddings sits down with legendary hacker and investor Robert Hansen (aka RSnake) to talk about startup strategy, LLM-powered workflows, and the uncomfortable truth about skill decline in security teams. You'll hear how he built an AI-powered threat intel engine, why most cybersecurity advice is outdated, and his hard-earned wisdom on surviving—and thriving—in a landscape built to break you.   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Meeting RSnake at Hacker Hoedown 04:50 - AI-powered newsletter curation 08:15 - Ranking news by global impact 13:00 - Keeping LLM costs under 25 cents/day 16:10 - Paths to revenue for cybersecurity pros 24:00 - Why venture capital often kills innovation 33:20 - Cloud migration and the crocodile problem 37:00 - Decline in practitioner technical skill 40:00 - Designing tools for non-experts Links: Connect with our guest, Robert “RSnake” Hansen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberthansen3/   Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

AI isn't just evolving—it's sprinting, and cybersecurity needs to keep up.  Ron Eddings is joined again by cybersecurity leader Marco Figueroa, Program Manager for Gen AI at the ODIN Bug Bounty Program, who called it in January: 2025 is the year of AI agents, and the early signs are already here. From Grok 3's speed advantage to AI-powered red teaming for $25K, this is the reality check security leaders need. No more six-month security projects—it's all about speed, automation, and staying ahead.     Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 01:45 - Breaking down Palantir's stock drop 07:15 - Why Grok 3 is a game-changer 10:24 - The real difference between GPT-4 and Grok 17:25 - AI-powered red teaming for $25K? 22:00 - The death of six-month security projects 26:24 - OpenAI's Operator: The future or a gimmick? 34:22 - How AI is eliminating busywork 36:55 - Next month's prediction: Agents building agents Links: Connect with our guest, Marco Figueroa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-figueroa-re/   Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

What if you could have a conversation with yourself—years into the future? Or leave behind an AI-powered avatar that understands your thoughts, philosophies, and even your voice? In this episode, we explore the mind-blowing potential of AI and its impact on cybersecurity, productivity, and even legacy. Pedram Amini, Chief Scientist at OPSWAT, joins Ron Eddings to discuss his journey from bootstrapped startups to AI-driven innovation. Together they cover topics like the role of AI in cybersecurity, the rise of fake identities in hiring, the ethics of AI-generated content, and why mastering AI tools is no longer optional—it's essential. Pedram shares his workflow for superhuman productivity, his thoughts on deepfakes, and how AI is reshaping how we work and communicate. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Meet Pedram Amini, cyber innovator 03:07 - The $17M North Korea insider threat case 06:00 - Fake job candidates and AI hiring scams 09:28 - Deepfakes and AI-driven deception 14:00 - Future of AI-powered personal assistants 20:49 - The reality of bootstrapping vs. VC funding 26:00 - AI in cybersecurity: risk or revolution? 31:00 - “AI isn't taking your job—someone using AI is” 35:00 - The ultimate AI-powered legacy project   Links: Connect with our guest, Pedram Amini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedramamini/ Check out the entire article about the $17M North Korea insider threat case here: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/12/arizona_woman_laptop_farm_guilty/ Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

There's no doubt that AI is changing the game in cybersecurity, but not always in the ways we expect. In this episode, Ron Eddings shares his firsthand experience with AI-powered tools that make him a cyber superhero—when they work. From automating security tasks to turbocharging programming workflows, AI is proving its value, but also revealing its limits. Through live walkthroughs and real-world examples, he showcases how AI automates security tasks, accelerates programming, and enhances research—while also showing why some cybersecurity actions should stay human-led.   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - The good and bad of AI in security 04:00 - Google's AI weapons controversy 06:30 - Deepfake scams and AI-powered phishing 09:00 - How AI helps (and fails) at programming 12:00 - Automating security research with AI 18:00 - AI-generated meeting notes & productivity hacks 21:00 - What AI should NEVER do 23:00 - The future of AI in cybersecurity   Links: Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

Every trail ride ends at the, well, end of the trail. This is the end of the trail for The Cyber Ranch Podcast. Drew and Allan offer final parting thoughts and conduct brief interviews with 3 folks whose presence was vital to the show:  Chris Cochran, Ron Eddings, and Rich Salim. It's been an amazing journey and we thank ALL of you who ever listened to even just one snippet of one episode. Y'all stay good now!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the CyberWire and our friends! Enjoy our rendition of the 12 Days of Malware created by Dave Bittner and performed by Dave and friends: Rachel Tobac, Jayson Street, Ron Eddings & Chris Cochran, Ray [Redacted], Dinah Davis, Camille Stewart, Rick Howard, Michelle Dennedy, Jack Rhysider, Johannes Ullrich, and Charity Wright. Ba dum bum bum. Sing along if you are game! Check out our video for the full effect! The 12 Days of Malware lyrics On the first day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: A keylogger logging my keys. On the second day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the third day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fourth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fifth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the sixth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the seventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eighth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the ninth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the tenth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eleventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the twelfth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 12 Hackers hacking... 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cybersecurity is evolving fast, and AI is at the center. Roy Halevi, Co-Founder and CTO of Intezer, explains how AI automates SOC operations, improving speed and accuracy while freeing up teams to focus on critical threats. In this conversation with host Ron Eddings, Roy explains how AI automates critical tasks like alert investigation and response, reducing noise and improving accuracy. Roy shares insights on overcoming challenges in adopting AI, the future of SOC roles, and how organizations can optimize their defenses using AI driven tools.   Impactful Moments 00:00 – Intro and the AI revolution in cybersecurity 01:16 – Meet Roy Halevi, Co-Founder and CTO of Intezer 03:00 – The story behind the name ‘Intezer' 06:14 – Key challenges facing today's SOC teams 15:04 – Top use cases for AI in the SOC 21:27 – How Intezer automates alert triage and response 37:32 – Future predictions for SOC and cybersecurity roles 48:23 – Closing thoughts and call to action   Links: Connect with our guest, Roy Halevi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/royhalevi Learn more about Intezer here: https://intezer.com   Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

In this episode, Ron Eddings and Jen Langdon speak with Senthil Ramakrishnan, Assistant Vice President of Cybersecurity Product at AT&T Business. Senthil shares information about how a new product, AT&T Dynamic Defense™, helps protect customers by providing threat detection and mitigation at the network edge. They'll discuss how it can address evolving cybersecurity threats, including real-world examples like the Log4j vulnerability, and how its simplicity allows for a zero-touch experience.   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:01 - Introducing guest, Senthil Ramakrishnan 04:01 - Security at the Network Edge 05:57 - Fitting in With Businesses 08:00 - “Can You Just Block It For Us?” 10:05 - Stopping Log4j 11:18 - Default Enabled Policy 15:57 - How Involved is the Customer? 16:40 - Simplifying Security for Customers   Links: Connect with our guest Senthil Ramakrishnan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senthil-ramakrishnan-66406b30/ Check out AT&T Dynamic Defense™: https://www.business.att.com/products/att-dynamic-defense.html Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Check out our upcoming events: hackervalley.com/livestreams

NEW! Text Us Direct Here! We interview Ron Eddings, CEO of Hacker Valley Media, about his journey into cybersecurity and the Power of Storytelling in Cybersecurity.Accelerate your CMMC 2.0 compliance and address federal zero-trust requirements with Kiteworks' universal, secure file sharing platform made for every organization, and helpful to defense contractors. Visit kiteworks.com to get started. We're thrilled to introduce Season 5 Cyber Flash Points to show what latest tech news means to online safety with short stories helping spread security awareness and the importance of online privacy protection."Cyber Flash Points" – your go-to source for practical and concise summaries.So, tune in and welcome to "Cyber Flash Points”

In this episode, hosts Ron Eddings and Jen Langdon discuss the power of storytelling through various media. Whether your goal is to create video content, deliver keynotes on stage, or be creative through other digital mediums, there will be something for everyone! Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:05 - Introductions 04:55 - Storytelling in Story Circle 09:23 - Crossing Across the Story Circle 12:15 - Join Our Mastermind! 12:57 - Is ‘Speaking' Your Thing? 19:33 - Audience Considerations 22:24 - Speaking vs Writing 25:24 - Video/Digital Media 28:30 - Making it Captivating 32:03 - Last Reminders…   Links: Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Check out our upcoming events: hackervalley.com/livestreams Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/  

In this episode, Ron Eddings will explore the massive adaptation of SaaS applications and ways to tame the beast. Our guest Yoni Shohet, Co-Founder & CEO at Valence Security, will help provide insight into the capabilities of a SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) platform and best practices for implementing a SaaS security solution. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:59 - Introducing guest, Yoni Shohet 03:25 - Founding A SaaS Security Company 06:30 - What is SSPM? 08:27 - From our Sponsor, Valence 09:30 - Before Clicking ‘Allow' 11:54 - Users Want Their LLMs! 14:37 - Common Missteps 19:08 - Can You Manage SaaS w/o Technology? 24:15 - SaaS Breaches & MFA & APIs 32:42 - One Step Better…   Links: Connect with our guest, Yoni Shohet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonishohet/ Check out Valence Security: https://www.valencesecurity.com Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

Send us a Text Message.What happens when a curious teenager gets hacked on AOL Instant Messenger and turns that experience into a thriving cybersecurity career? Join us as we sit down with Ron Edding from Hacker Valley Studios, who shares his journey from being a 13-year-old victim of hacking to becoming a professional at Booz Allen Hamilton by the age of 19. Along the way, he crossed paths with Marcus Carey, a pivotal mentor who recognized his potential and set him on the path to success. Ron's story underscores the importance of believing in young talent within the cybersecurity field. We explore how his initial dreams of joining federal law enforcement evolved into a passion for cybersecurity, driven by curiosity and determination. Learn how Ron faced skepticism head-on, proving that age is just a number when it comes to skill and dedication. His narrative is a testament to how setting intentions and vocalizing goals can help align opportunities, and how overcoming obstacles can fuel one's drive even further.We also dive into Ron's experiences working at Booz Allen, specifically on NSA contracts, and the unique process of obtaining security clearance. Discover the lessons learned during the "beach" period, the importance of becoming a subject matter expert, and the fine balance between meticulous documentation and creative problem-solving. Ron's journey through various challenges and his emphasis on detailed documentation provide valuable insights into career progression and the significance of mentorship and referrals in landing roles at prestigious firms.Support the Show.Affiliate Links:NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=87753&url_id=902 Follow the Podcast on Social Media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SecurityUnfilteredPodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@securityunfilteredpodcastTikTok: Not today China! Not today

In this episode, Ron Eddings and Jen Langdon explore the origins of MSSPs and the solutions they offer to the cybersecurity industry with insights from Ricardo Nicolini, CTO at Bulletproof. Ricardo will uncover the potential of MSSPs to alleviate headaches and reduce burnout in cybersecurity by detailing his personal experience with overcoming a ransomware attack in the City of Saint John. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 05:15 - Introducing guest, Ricardo Nicolini 07:21 - Find & Prevent: FAST! 11:39 - Who MSSPs Support 13:48 - From our Sponsor, ContraForce 14:48 - City of Saint John & Ransomware 20:02 - Implications of Ransomware 25:16 - SOC Burnout is Real 29:21 - Improving the SOC with the Right Person 35:46 - Is Reducing Cognitive Load Possible?   Links: Connect with our guest Ricardo Nicolini : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnicolini/ Check out ContraForce: https://www.contraforce.com/ Learn more about how Bulletproof helped the City of Saint John: https://content.bulletproofsi.com/read-cosj-case-study Check out our upcoming events: hackervalley.com/livestreams Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

In this episode, Ron Eddings and Jen Langdon talk about the evolution of browsers and how enterprise browsers have entered to change the game for corporations. Special guest Brayden Rogers, Chief Customer Officer at Island, joins to explain how enterprise browsers expand capabilities in asset management, security, and user experience. They also discuss how enterprise browsers can streamline IT infrastructure, offering a glimpse into the future and AI's role in it. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 04:25 - Introducing guest, Bradon Rogers 07:23 - Extension vs Browser 14:53 - Security Use Cases 18:12 - From our Sponsor 19:34 - Better User Decisions 24:01 - Tool Reduction 26:24 - IT & Security Should Play Nice 29:41 - Data Protection   Links: Connect with our guest, Bradon Rogers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradon/ Check out Island's website here: https://www.island.io/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Check out our upcoming events: hackervalley.com/livestreams Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

In this episode, Ron Eddings talks with guest Josh Danielson, CEO at Kustos, about how his journey at a previous organization has led him to build and create new products in the industry. They'll discuss everything from how AI is currently being used to how there are still many ways to optimize in the cybersecurity product and service space. Listen to learn more about how you could create the next great thing in cyber! Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 00:43 - Introducing guest, Josh Danielson 03:20 - Cutting Edge Tech 07:34 - To CISO or not to CISO 10:33 - Join Our Creative Mastermind 11:20 - Balancing Product & Services 14:37 - Not Taking Advantage of AI 18:10 - Getting Better Value out of Tooling 21:35 - One Step Better…   Links: Connect with our guest, Josh Danielson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-danielson-a82b7342/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Check out our upcoming events: hackervalley.com/livestreams Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

In this episode, Ron Eddings and guest Shlomi Matichin, Co-Founder & CTO at Valence Security, discuss how the hurdles and triumphs in the journey of establishing Valence Security resulted in a reduction in SaaS misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. Impactful Moments: 0:00 - Welcome 01:50 - Introducing guest, Shlomi Matichin 02:46 - Founder's Journey 04:30 - Building Fast 07:37 - Building Fast vs Building Intentionally 08:13 - From Our Sponsor, Valence Security 09:18 - How SaaS Breaches Occur 13:38 - Google Workspace Security 19:55 - The Uninstall Journey 25:00 - What Worries You? 27:48 - Building SaaS Fast 31:08 - One Step Better   Links: Connect with our guest, Shlomi Matichin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shlomi-matichin/ Check out Valence Security: valencesecurity.com Check out our upcoming events: hackervalley.com/livestreams 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

In this episode, Ron Eddings gets a chance to speak with Ayman Elsawah, Founder of Cloud Security Labs, and have him share his experience with becoming a vCISO. Ayman will break down the vast business of security consulting and help you determine the best approach and next steps to catalyze you on your way to owning your time and your own business. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:14 - Introducing guest, Ayman Elsawah 07:08 - Types of vCISOs 09:55 - How to Become a vCISO 13:40 - Join Our Mastermind! 14:24 - Is vCISO Right for You? 17:22 - Marketing as A vCISO 22:33 - Anticipated vCISO Salary 26:15 - vCISO Time Commitment   Links: Connect with Ayman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/infosecleader/ Twitter & YouTube: @coffeewithayman Check out Ayman's vCISO Course: coffeewithayman.com/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

Ron Eddings and Neal Humphrey, Vice President of Market Strategy at Deepwatch, discuss the changes in Security Operations infrastructure, and how these changes in structure, data, and automation are going to impact operations in the near future. Their discussion will revolve around more than just SIEM, alerts, and responses; it will go into market changes, vendor movement, and how the future of SOC is demanding a shift in mindset and strategy beyond "Let a machine handle it..." Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:05 - Introducing guest, Neal Humphrey 03:09 - Looking Back at SecOps 06:11 - Modern SOC Wall 11:49 - Hyperautomation; the Future of SOAR? 15:02 - Hyperautomation & Normalization 17:29 - From our Sponsor, Deepwatch 19:18 - OSDA & Deepwatch 25:32 - Hyperautomaiton or OSDA 1st 30:25 - Can I Show The Value of A Tool? 34:30 - Who is OSDA White Paper for? 36:43 - One Step Better…   Links: Connect with our guest, Neal Humphrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-humphrey-b909773/ Check out the White paper by Deepwatch: https://www.deepwatch.com/the-security-operations-center-cannot-hold/ 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

Ron Eddings sits down with Bob Horn, Chief Revenue Officer at Valence Security. Their conversation centers around the world of SaaS security, examining the current landscape and challenges in managing SaaS risks. Bob also shares experiences from his 25-year career in sales, focusing on the importance of storytelling in sales and innovative approaches of marketing through leveraging cybersecurity influencers. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 00:44 - Introducing guest, Bob Horn 03:36 - Sales & Storytelling in Cybersecurity 07:13 - Current State of SaaS 09:28 - From our Sponsor, Valence Security 10:29 - More SaaS, More Problems 13:52 - Great Security Improves Your Team 17:01 - Consequence of Being Attacked 19:10 - Influencer & In-Person Marketing 25:55 - The Future of SaaS 28:01 - One Step Better…   Links: Check out Valence Security: https://www.valencesecurity.com/ Connect with our guest, Bob Horn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-horn-699a70/ Join us LIVE with Shlomi Matachin on Tuesday, April 16th at 12p ET / 9a PT: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7181368974062895106/comments/ 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

Ron Eddings and Jaime Blasco, Co-Founder and CTO at Nudge Security, discuss how well-known adversaries are taking advantage of enterprises that don't have visibility into their full SaaS footprint, and therefore can't secure it. Grab a front-row seat to gain a new perspective on your vulnerabilities through the eyes of an attacker.   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:10 - Introducing guest, Jaime Blasco 02:30 - Real World Impact of SaaS Vulnerabilities 07:35 - Exploring AI & Security Implications 09:50 - Evolution of Threat Actors & Targeted Companies 15:45 - From our Sponsor, Nudge 17:17 - Attackers, Tokens & Ticketing Systems 22:50 - Lazarus & Malicious SaaS Apps 26:50 - The Attackers are Talking with You… 29:18 - Run it In the Cloud & Make Honey Tokens 34:04 - Future of SaaS & AI in Cybersecurity 39:00 - Increase Visibility, Reduce Risk   Links: Connect with our guest, Jaime Blasco: Check out our friends at Nudge: 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  

Get ready for a SPECIAL episode! Ron Eddings will take you on an inside look at Threatlocker's rapidly growing event, Zero Trust World, and will talk with Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at Threatlocker, to discuss what you can find out from your endpoints (hint: it's more than remote access tools you didn't know were running!)   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:24 - Zero Trust World Sneak Peek! 02:21 - From our Sponsor, Threatlocker 03:50 - Introducing guest, Rob Allen 05:03 - What's Zero Trust World 10:40 - Technical Executive Leaders 16:24 - Managing from the Top Down 20:33 - More Than Allow Listing 24:38 - Rubber Ducky, You're the One… 26:59 - Assume Breach 29:30 - Some Interesting Finds 35:55 - Where Most of the Action Happens 26:30 - One Step Better…   Links: Connect with our guest, Rob Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/threatlockerrob/  Check out https://www.threatlocker.com/  to learn more! See the Zero Trust World recap portion here on our YouTube 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

Ron Eddings sits down in-person with Nate Malicoat, Threat Intel Engineer at ContraForce, for a down-to-earth interview about entering the cybersecurity workforce from the Marines. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:20 - Introducing guest, Nate Malicoat 03:00 - Marines to Computer Life 05:13 - Importance of Mentoring & Mentors 10:04 - Participating in the Industry 12:42 - Why Aim For the CISO role? 14:40 - Be Persistent, But Not Annoying   Links: Connect with our guest, Nate Malicoat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-malicoat-58760a143/ 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

Nick Lantuh, CEO of Interpres Security, joins Ron Eddings on the mic at Hacker Valley's “On the Big Screen” event to talk about how Nick's previous career experience have given him unique insight into the cybersecurity industry. Ron and Nick discuss everything from Nick's immigrant background and his experience with helping customers, to threat modeling and starting up companies.   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:05 - Introducing guest, Nick Lantuh 03:06 - The Differentiator 06:21 - Wanting to ‘Be Your Own Boss' 10:00 - Being the Executive Chairman 12:47 - The Go-To-Market Side 15:11 - The Turnaround 18:01 - Making the Ecosystem Better 21:20 - Bridging the Gap 24:14 - Exposure Management 29:59 - One Step Better…   Links: Connect with our guest, Nick Lantuh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicklantuh/ Check out Interpres Security: https://interpressecurity.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

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the CyberWire and our friends! Enjoy our rendition of the 12 Days of Malware created by Dave Bittner and performed by Dave and friends: Rachel Tobac, Jayson Street, Ron Eddings & Chris Cochran, Ray [Redacted], Dinah Davis, Camille Stewart, Rick Howard, Michelle Dennedy, Jack Rhysider, Johannes Ullrich, and Charity Wright. Ba dum bum bum. Sing along if you are game! Check out our video for the full effect! The 12 Days of Malware lyrics On the first day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: A keylogger logging my keys. On the second day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the third day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fourth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fifth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the sixth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the seventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eighth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the ninth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the tenth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eleventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the twelfth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 12 Hackers hacking... 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys.

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 

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we talk with Chris Cochran, VP & Head of Marketing at AKA Identity, about brand and marketing for cybersecurity startups.Chris Cochran is an entrepreneur who combines a wealth of experience in technology and innate creativity that has proven to be invaluable to both brands and individuals who work with him. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Hacker Valley Media, Chris has a unique perspective on how to craft compelling narratives that engage, inform, and entertain technical audiences. His experience in technology allows him to bring a rare depth of knowledge to any creative project, and his ability to communicate complex ideas equally clearly and entertainingly makes for a powerful combination for reaching everyone, from students to entrepreneurs.As a US Marine veteran and former cybersecurity professional, Chris has been an intelligence analyst, incident responder, SOC analyst, threat intelligence leader, and security operations leader. On the creative side, Chris has been an award-winning podcaster, TV series showrunner, short film director, keynote speaker, event host, and writer. He is passionate about inspiring and empowering people to live out their personal and professional legend. With his unique combination of industry knowledge and creative skills, Chris can connect with audiences in an authentic and relatable way, inspiring trust and loyalty, which are crucial elements to building a successful brand, whether personal or corporate. He has created many award-winning shows, including Hacker Valley Studio and Technically Divided, alongside his co-founder Ron Eddings; he is a highly sought-after keynote speaker in technology and helps technology brands stand out from the rest through impactful storytelling.If you have a story to tell, an experience to create, or a community to reach, Chris can help.

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

In this episode, host Ron Eddings is joined by Metasploit creator, co-founder and CEO of runZero, HD Moore. HD changed the world with Metasploit and he's doing it again with runZero. Attack Surface Management can't happen unless you have visibility into your home or company network and HD shares how he's able to deliver that and so much more in his journey of creating runZero. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Welcome 00:50 - Introducing guest, HD Moore 01:30 - Fixing the Root Cause 05:00 - runZero 10:54 - A New Kind of CAASM 12:00 - Uncover the Unknown 14:08 - runZero Raving 17:45 - “Trust me, you can scan OT” 20:10 - You Can Scan if You Want To 22:30 - Red to Blue Judo Skills Links: Connect with our guest HD Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hdmoore/ Check out runZero: https://www.runzero.com/ 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

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

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the CyberWire and our friends! Enjoy our rendition of the 12 Days of Malware created by Dave Bittner and performed by Dave and friends: Rachel Tobac, Jayson Street, Ron Eddings & Chris Cochran, Ray [Redacted], Dinah Davis, Camille Stewart, Rick Howard, Michelle Dennedy, Jack Rhysider, Johannes Ullrich, and Charity Wright. Ba dum bum bum. Sing along if you are game! Check out our video for the full effect! The 12 Days of Malware lyrics On the first day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: A keylogger logging my keys. On the second day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the third day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fourth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fifth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the sixth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the seventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eighth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the ninth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the tenth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eleventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the twelfth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 12 Hackers hacking... 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys.