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 Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
It’s a classic technologist conundrum: Should I build or buy the solution I need to solve a problem?
The “Build vs. Buy” conundrum is faced by technology teams worldwide. To help approach this riddle, Chris Cochran speaks to two industry veterans, Slavik Markovich co-founder & CEO of Descope, and Rob Fry, co-founder of AKA Identity.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a CTO, or just tech-curious, this episode offers invaluable insights. Using the identity market as a case study, we’ll explore the multifaceted considerations needed to make the best choice for your team and organization.
Impactful Moments:
0:00 - Build vs. Buy: The Classic Technologist Conundrum
0:37 - Show Intro
0:57 - Introducing Slavik Markovich and Rob Fry
3:25 - Previous build vs. buy project
6:44 - Decision logic for build vs. buy
15:09 - How does tech sway your decision making?
19:44 - How does data impact decision making?
24:31 - How do processes influence decision making?
29:13 - Maintaining custom tech solutions over time
33:28 - Tenants for building a tech company
41:06 - Build authentication and user journey flows with Descope
Links:
Learn more about Descope: https://www.descope.com/
Connect with our guest Slavik Markovich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slavikm/
Connect with our guest Rob Fry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fry-rob-g/
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Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Embrace the AI Revolution in Cybersecurity! Ron Eddings explores the dynamic world of AI, from cybersecurity automation to anomaly detection. Learn how AI is being used by practitioners and creators to stay one step ahead of the adversary and the competition
Impactful Moments
0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Origin into cybersecurity and automation
6:12 - What is Artificial Intelligence?
8:23 - Using AI to Classify Phishing Emails
11:32 - Descript and Claude2 to Summarize Content
17:54 - ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis
21:41 - Top 4 AI Red Team Attacks
26:09 - Cybersecurity AI Disrupters
27:50 - Cybersecurity Creative Mastermind
Links:
Connect with Ron Eddings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldeddings/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio.com
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
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
For this week's episode, we brought back a fan favorite Security Teams Can't Do It All. This episode features guest Rob Wood, CISO at CMS, who discusses the challenges of data silos in the workplace and the importance of supportive leadership.
Links:
Connect with our guest Rob Wood on LinkedIn
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
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Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
In this episode, host Ron is joined by the CISO at Corvus Insurance, Jason Rebholz, to talk about the life of being a cybersecurity content creator. From his drive to create cyber content for technical and non-technical audiences to the sometimes harsh realities of content creation, Jason opens up about the importance of having passion and well-balanced goals.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
01:12 - Introducing guest, Jason Rebholz
02:05 - Jason’s cybersecurity background
04:37 - Everybody loves a former CISO
06:16 - Creating digestable content for all
09:07 - The nuances of MFA
11:16 - Goal setting
14:06 - The harsh reality of content creation
18:56 - Bullets before canon balls
28:53 - Join our mastermind!
29:57 - Balance is key
31:25 - Mastering effective communication
33:29 - Advice for aspiring content creators
Links:
Connect with our guest Jason https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrebholz/
Check out Jason’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@teachmecyber
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio.com
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand:
https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
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Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
In this episode, hosts Ron and Chris are joined by special guest Eric Avigdor, VP of Product Management at Votiro. With humility as the focal point, Eric details his journey as a Product Manager — sharing his unique approach to leadership and customer engagement, as well as the art of asking the right questions. Discover how Votiro is spearheading content security innovation, and don't miss Eric's advice for budding Product Managers eager to make their mark in the industry.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
01:10 - Introducing guest, Eric Avigdor
02:27 - Cybersecurity is like an orchestra
03:20 - Product Management vs Engineering
04:40 - Misconceptions of Product Management
07:09 - Understanding the product
08:18 - The realities of the job
10:51 - Tying the whole story together
13:32 - Why Votiro?
16:52 - Leading the way in innovation
19:05 - A word about our sponsor
21:24 - A use-case storytime
23:17 - Integrating where content resides
25:06 - Security + collaboration is the goal
27:50 - Advice for aspiring Product Managers
Links:
Connect with Eric Avigdor:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-avigdor-0b561118/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio.com
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand:
https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
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