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.
Episodes
6 days ago
6 days ago
Join hosts Ron and Chris as they dive into the world of Attack Surface Management (ASM) in this episode recorded live at RSAC 2023. Special guest Nabil Hannan, a seasoned industry expert and Field CISO at NetSPI, shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise in this critical field. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of ASM, highlighting NetSPI's unique approach compared to other solution providers and shedding light on the state of ASM to empower listeners to enhance their security posture.
NetSPI has a team of skilled pen-testers that can help you find those critical vulnerabilities and become your partner in creating the right remediation game plan for you. Check them out at https://www.netspi.com/HVM
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Impactful Moments:
01:08 - Introducing Nabil Hannan
01:25 - Relationship-building through play
04:39 - The power of authenticity
05:39 - What is a Field CISO?
07:02 - The rise of attack surface management
09:17 - What makes NetSPI different?
11:26 - A word from our sponsor
12:17 - Attack surface management for SMBs
15:15 - ASM solutions & false positives
17:16 - An ASM case study
21:15 - Red teaming influence on ASM
24:12 - Where do I get started with ASM?
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
In this episode, hosts Ron and Chris are joined by Paul Valente, CEO and co-founder of VISO Trust, and Bryan Wong, Sr. Security Analyst at Headspace, as they dive into the world of third-party risk in cybersecurity. With conversations ranging from the current state of third-party risk to identifying trustworthy vendors such as VISO Trust, they'll provide insights into how organizations manage partnerships in a scalable and secure way.
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Impactful Moments:
01:03 - Introducing Paul Valente & Bryan Wong
01:54 - The current state of third-party risk
02:46 - VISTO Trust — trust through transparency
04:43 - Headspace’s approach to 3rd party providers
05:23 - Managing risk successfully
07:44 - There’s a better way!
09:04 - Risk assessment & procurement
11:37 - VISO Trust & Headspace’s approach to AI
14:43 - A word from our sponsor
15:26 - The challenges of complete visibility
17:16 - Continuous, automated due diligence
18:52 - Identifying trustworthy vendors
21:34 - Doing more with less/cost-effectiveness
23:22 - Is 100% automation doable?
24:20 - You can have your cake and eat it too with third-parties
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
In this episode, Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran discuss the concept of "paying the piper" and its impact on their careers and personal lives. Paying the piper means facing the consequences of one's actions, whether they are good or bad. Chris shares his personal struggles and successes while working at Netflix, where he had to balance his career and family. Ron and Chris also discuss the importance of finding balance in one's life, understanding the consequences of one's actions, and recognizing the impact of one's legacy on both their family and the world.
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Icarus’ Balloon: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/icarus-balloon-short-story-chris-cochran-chris-cochran
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Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - What does it mean to ‘pay the piper’?
03:22 - Sacrifices and paying your dues
05:06 - Icarus’ Balloon
07:16 - Maintaining a balanced life
08:36 - Join our community!
09:40 - What is your legacy?
13:32 - Conflict = growth
15:27 - Learning to love the process
18:05 - The power of exploration
19:34 - Staying committed
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
In this podcast episode, Jack Roehrig, Technology Evangelist at Uptycs, discusses his experience with burnout and health issues due to his job as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Jack has always known health is wealth and retired to Mexico for a few months to recover from his burnout. Despite telling himself he wouldn't work again, Jack discovered Uptycs, a leading XDR platform that has the opportunity to change cybersecurity and joined their team as Technology Evangelist. Links: Follow Jack Roehrig on
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackery/
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Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introducing Jack Roehrig
01:40 - Jack’s security origin story
04:50 - The harsh realities of burnout in tech
05:33 - Finding peace in Mexico
07:51 - Working for your purpose
11:26 - From risk aversion to risk tolerance
13:51 - Join our community!
15:37 - Falling in love with XDR
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked importance of empathy in the cybersecurity field. Our guest, Tracy Maleeff, shares her personal journey from community involvement to the industry and discusses how embracing empathy can lead to more effective threat intelligence and a stronger cybersecurity community.
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Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introduction
01:42 - Tracy’s volunteer and community participation
05:58 - Empathy in cybersecurity, or lack thereof
10:36 - How to bring more empathy into cybersecurity
13:21 - Tracy’s threat intelligence aspirations
18:46 - Identifying the “perfect” employer
20:19 - Diversity of thought and empathy
22:44 - Farewell and outro