Welcome back to the show! Hacker Valley Studio podcast features Host Ron Eddings, as he explores the world of cybersecurity through the eyes of professionals in the industry. We cover everything from inspirational real-life stories in tech, to highlighting influential cybersecurity companies, and we do so in a fun and enthusiastic way. We’re making cybersecurity accessible, creating a whole new form of entertainment: cybertainment.
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Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
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/
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