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 Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
In this episode, Ron and Chris explore the vast potential of AI in cybersecurity, including its ability to develop cybersecurity solutions, provide recommendations and predictions for cyber practitioners, and even assist attackers in identifying vulnerabilities and creating exploits.
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Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introduction
00:56 - The future of AI in cybersecurity
02:24 - Addressing the elephant in the room
03:15 - Amplifying your productivity
05:13 - AI & vulnerability management
09:00 - Remediating vulnerabilities with AI
11:41 - Join our community!
12:32 - Coding, building, & developing
18:13 - Final thoughts
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
In this episode, hosts Ron and Chris are joined by Brian Contos, Chief Strategy Officer at Sevco to discuss his “movie-like” career trajectory and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. With two IPOs and eight acquisitions under his career belt, Brian expresses his passion for startups and how getting out of his comfort zone transformed his business knowledge. The group also dives into the rise of artificial intelligence and how it will revolutionize the cybersecurity landscape.
Stay in touch with Brian Contos: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancontos/
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Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Introducing Brian Contos
04:03 - Brian’s passion for startups
06:13 - Emerging tech & AI
07:50 - The intersection of AI & cybersecurity
09:50 - The future impacts of AI
10:58 - How will AI enhance cybersecurity?
15:02 - Data assessment vs data integration
17:46 - Join our community!
18:48 - Getting out of your comfort zone
21:21 - Small touches lead to big finishes
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
In this episode, Ron and Chris discuss the challenges of balancing cybersecurity and parenting. Chris, a father of three, shares his experience of being a parent while also working in cybersecurity. They talk about the sacrifices that come with being a parent and how to prioritize family while still maintaining a career in cybersecurity. They also discuss the importance of having a plan but being flexible enough to adapt to unexpected situations.
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Impactful Moments:
02:39 - Balancing cybersecurity and parenting
04:27- Maternity/paternity leave in cyber
08:33 - Skills in parenting for cybersecurity
10:36 - Career sacrifices
14:05 Parenting with a support system
17:31- Being more than a parent
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
In this episode of Hacker Valley Studio, Ron and Chris take a deep dive into all things Security Architecture and the essential skills you need to thrive in your role. Ron shares insights from his personal journey into security architecture as well as his expert advice on how to break in and stand out in the field.
Links:
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Impactful Moments:
01:22 - What is Security Architecture?
03:04 - Day in the life of a security architect
04:01 - Different types of security architects
06:01 - Ron’s journey into security architecture
07:49 - What skills do you need?
08:40 - Join our community!
09:21 - Ron’s best practices
10:24 - Finding the right solutions
11:36 - What is the salary potential?
12:59 - How to stand out
13:52 - Advice for those breaking into the field
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
In this cybersecurity podcast episode, Chris Cochran and Ron Eddings discuss the concept of 'dojos' as environments for growth and learning, drawing on experiences from their own career paths in cybersecurity. The 'dojo' metaphor is applied to various life experiences, with an emphasis on cybersecurity communities and events. Chris describes his journey to the west coast where he lived in a hacker house, a form of dojo where he, along with his roommates, focused on cybersecurity, technology, personal growth, and development. This life-changing experience spurred the creation of their podcast.
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Impactful Moments:
0:00 - Intro
00:55 - What is a dojo?
02:25 - Technical/cybersecurity dojos
05:17 - Getting started
07:21 - What should you look for in a dojo community?
09:06 - How to level up and give back
10:14 - Join our community!
11:36 - When is it time to move on?
12:50 - Learning hurts - embrace it!
13:59 - What’s your next dojo?