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.
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
In this episode, Host Ron Eddings gets to know guest Confidence Staveley, founder of Merkel Fence and CyberSafe Foundation. He uncovers Confidence’s inspiring story, not only about how she transforms her community and the people around her through her non-profit, but the grit she needed to overcome the obstacles to get to a career in cyber and build her own company. In addition to learning about the potential of Africa as a booming tech talent hub, you’ll better understand what it takes to foster that growth in the tech industry.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
00:44 - Introducing guest, Confidence Staveley
04:03 - Learning About Computers
06:46 - Women in Cyber & Access to Tech Careers
12:30 - Pushing Forward & Inspiring Others
15:05 - Solving the Cyber Problem
19:11 - Time Commitment to Get a Job in Cyber
24:45 - How CyberSafe Works
29:29 - Building a SOC in Africa
32:29 - One Step Better…
Links:
Connect with our guest, Confidence Staveley:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/confidencestaveley/
Check out the CyberSafe Foundation:
https://cybersafefoundation.org/
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/
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
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
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Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
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:
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
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/
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Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
HVS Host Ron Eddings chats it up with guest Ofer Gayer, VP of Product at Hunters. While both of them reminisce about their first love in security research, Ofer clarifies how he diverted his path and reached the VP stage, while also helping to level up his teams. They’ll conclude by discussing how AI is the ‘zeitgeist of our time’ and how you can get better at whatever you’re doing in cyber.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
01:10 - Introducing guest, Ofer Gayer
03:12 - ‘Start-up’ in Research
07:55 - Security Research- First Love
10:55 - “A lot of People Want to be Product Managers”
14:46 - “I Had IT Remove My Privileges”
18:20 - Transitioning to Visionary/Zeitgeist
25:30 - Embracing AI Solutions
32:30 - One Step Better…
Links:
Connect with our guest, Ofer Gayer:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofer-gayer/
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: