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 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Ever wondered how the best defenders become unstoppable? They think like the attackers. In this episode with Jason Haddix, we reveal the strategies hackers don’t want you to know about and show you how to use them to your advantage.
Jason, CEO of Arcanum Information Security and Field CISO at Flare, helps us step into the mind of a hacker. With stories and insights that will change how you think about cybersecurity, he talks about the tactics that can turn any security program into a fortress. From exploiting the overlooked to using AI for unbeatable defense, this conversation will revolutionize your approach to cybersecurity.
00:00 Introduction
01:29 Jason Haddix, CEO at Arcanum and Field CISO for Flare
04:48 Origins of Arcanum
07:04 Recon in Cybersecurity
12:22 Recon Discoveries
27:41 Flare's Role in Credential Management
33:47 Tooling for Small Businesses
35:47 Using AI for Cybersecurity
41:23 Flare Platform Deep Dive
43:20 Conclusion
Links:
Connect with our guest, Jason Haddix: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhaddix/
Check out Flare here: https://try.flare.io/hacker-valley-media/
Check out Arcanum here: https://www.arcanum-sec.com/
Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
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Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
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Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Joe South is a testament to resilience, unconventional decisions, and finding success in unexpected places. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a rut or on the verge of giving up, Joe’s experience might be the jolt you need to keep pushing forward.
Joe, Principal Security Engineer and host of the “Security Unfiltered” podcast, shares his journey into cybersecurity and battling depression after being rejected more than 300 times when applying for security roles. Joe shares advice on breaking into cybersecurity, dealing with rejection, the importance of mentorship, and staying persistent.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Joe South, Principal Security Engineer and Host of the Security Unfiltered podcast
02:34 Early Career Struggles and Breakthrough
03:59 The Turning Point: From Help Desk to Cybersecurity
06:44 Rejection and Finding Success
11:17 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals
16:19 The Importance of Continuous Learning in Cybersecurity
18:10 Join the Hacker Valley Creative Mastermind!
19:10 Securing AI Models: Challenges and Strategies
20:10 The Importance of Communication in Security
21:22 Experience and Career Advancement
21:52 Rethinking Success: The Value of Being Number Two
23:57 Pressure and Rewards of Being a CISO
26:16 The Benefits of Podcasting and Content Creation
32:28 Balancing Personal and Public Information
35:27 Overcoming Adversity and Putting Yourself Out There
38:01 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Content Creators
Links:
Connect with our guest, Joe South: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-south/
Check out the Security Unfiltered podcast here: https://securityunfiltered.com
Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
At Black Hat 2024, we sat down with Kayla Williams, Chief Information Security Officer at Devo, to discuss her career journey, the role of AI in cybersecurity, and the pervasive issue of burnout among SOC analysts. Through her research with Wakefield Research, Kayla and her team discovered that 83% of IT professionals are burnt out due to stress, lack of sleep, and anxiety. IT and Security burnout leads to breaches.
For the past 4 years, Devo has been hosting SOC Analyst Appreciation Day, a virtual event where they shower SOC analysts with the love, appreciation and recognition that they deserve.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - Kayla Williams, Chief Information Security Officer at Devo
01:38 - How Kayla Became a CISO
03:06 - Challenges and Rewards
04:23 - Burnout in Cybersecurity
04:31 - 83% of IT professionals are Burnt Out
09:38 - How AI Fits into the SOC
09:59 - Key Use Cases for AI in Cybersecurity
15:07 - Insider Threat and Employees Stealing Company Data
18:14 - Non-Traditional Paths into Cybersecurity
21:00 - Future of Cybersecurity and AI
22:31 - Advice for Aspiring CISOs
Links:
Connect with our guest, Kayla Williams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylamwilliams1/
Check out Devo: https://www.devo.com/
Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
In this episode, Ron sits down at Black Hat with guest Seemant Sehgal, Founder & CEO of BreachLock, to learn more about how offensive security, such as red teaming and pen testing, fits into the cyber ecosystem. Seemant highlights how his background as a practitioner has helped him better understand the pain points that customers feel and assist them in making the most of their budget.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
00:50 - Introducing Guest, Seemant Sehgal
02:47 - Penetration Testing vs Red Teaming
05:22 - What A Hacker Wants
06:17 - From our Sponsor, BreachLock
07:35 - There’s Always A ‘Low Hanging Fruit’
08:49 - Trusted Partners
10:49 - Closing Doors On Hackers
13:08 - Advice to Entrepreneurs: Knowing Your ‘Why’
Links:
Connect with our guest, Seemant Sehgal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-sehgal/
Check out BreachLock: https://www.breachlock.com/
Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
In this episode, Ron and Jen welcome you to Vegas and discuss a little background on Black Hat and DEF CON and how to make the most of your time professionally.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
00:56 - Hello From Vegas!
01:41 - Conference Anxiety
03:43 - Origins of Black Hat
06:17 - Which Conference?
08:18 - Conference Strategy
11:47+ - You Can Only Pick One…
Links:
Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/