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 Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Jerich Beason, SVP & CISO at Epiq, joins Chris and Ron to talk passion, purpose and how that plays a part in cyber. Jerich sits on panels, speaks at conferences and events & contributes to white papers and security articles. He also serves as a Board advisor to security startups. Jerich is currently the host of Epiq’s podcast, Cyberside Chats which has the mission of increasing knowledge and awareness of cybersecurity within the legal industry.
Key Takeaways:
02:50 Bio
03:48 Choosing an education in cyber
05:00 Origin story – why cyber?
09:58 Jerich touches on why some cyber veterans are discouraging newcomers
12:26 Inspiring the future generation
15:20 Talking passion & calling
17:17 A day in the life of Jerich
20:10 Avoiding burnout & fulfilling purpose
23:15 Zero-Trust
26:34 The future in security program building
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This Episode is sponsored by CrowdStrike. Find a home with CrowdStrike here.
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
This week, we’re switching it up. We’ve invited a few friends and collogues to the studio to talk business. On the mics with Chris and Ron we have Dave Bittner from The CyberWire, Graham Cluley from Smashing Security, Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries, and our brother-in-arms, Allan Alford from The Cyber Ranch podcast. Want to see behind the scenes? This episode has you covered. Do you want to start a podcast? This is a master class. Get answers to questions that haunt all aspiring podcasters: What is good content and how do you keep coming up with it? What drives podcasters and why do they fail? Hear from seasoned veterans in this round table of podcasting wizardry.
In addition to this content, Hacker Valley has opted to donate cash to the non-profit of the guests’ choice. Please follow the links below to support these charities.
Key Takeaways:
03:12 Dave – Intro and podcasting history
04:54 Graham – Intro & podcasting history
07:08 Jack – Intro & podcasting history
09:31 Common misconceptions about podcasting
14:96 The most and least favorite part of podcasting
20:44 What does the word ‘podcast’ actually mean?
22:05 Horror stories and lessons learned
31:50 Allan Alford joins the show – Intro & podcasting history
32:50 What inspires you to podcast? What influences you?
37:19 Why being authentic is the only way
44:10 Questions from podcasters to podcasters
50:57 Realistic expectations & the drive
52:12 Stay in touch, and donate to charity!
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Dave Bittner: LinkedIn | Twitter | The Cyberwire | Donate to The Rotary Foundation
Graham Cluley: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Smashing Security | Donate to Mencap
Jack Rhysider: Twitter | LinkedIn | Darknet Diaries | Donate to EFF
Allan Alford: LinkedIn | Twitter | Cyber Ranch | Donate to Black Girls Code
Huge thank you to our friends and sponsors Axonius and Uptycs.
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Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Major General (Retired) Brett T. Williams is a co-founder of IronNet Cybersecurity. IronNet delivers the power of collective cybersecurity to defend companies, sectors and Nations. He served nearly 33 years in the U.S. Air Force and his last assignment was Director of Operations, U.S. Cyber Command. General Williams is a highly experienced fighter pilot with more than 100 combat missions in the F-15C. Join Chris, Ron and Brett for a jam-packed episode of leadership and purpose.
Key Takeaways:
03:05 Bio
05:48 Brett’s military origin story
07:33 Transitioning from fighter pilot to cybersecurity practitioner.
14:55 Understanding strengths through experience
20:10 Advancement through leadership
22:23 Being a leader - mission vision & resources
25:44 What keeps driving you to be better?
31:20 Advice for aspiring and active leaders
35:14 Get in touch with Brett
Links:
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Brett Williams: LinkedIn | Website
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This episode is sponsored by Living Security
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
We have a new show!
In episode one, Ron and Chris explore NFTs and digital art with Jason also known as 0xBanana.
1:18: What is the Metaverse?
2:04: Tumbling down the Metaverse “rabbit hole.”
3:00: What are Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) all about?
5:55: Is this just a fad? What’s the future of NFTs?
7:44: What future technologies/art are on the horizon?
9:30: What makes NFTs so exclusive/valuable?
11:34: How do art royalties work?
12:16: How do you verify authenticity for art, media, etc?
14:20: What is Solana and how does it relate to NFTs?
15:31: What is the NFT and Solana community like?
16:55: How can we break into the Solana space?
18:33: What is the significance of a “drop?”
20:19: Flipping art
21:52: NFT art drop best practices
24:25: How does one become an artist in the space?
26:01: Life changing realization
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Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Welcome to this live episode of Hacker Valley Studio! Nathan Burke, CMO at Axonius, is a general in the fight to humanize cybersecurity through practical, engaging content and solid foundations. Join Ron, Chris and Nathan as they sit together for a masterclass in startups and technological advancements. In addition to an episode full of golden nuggets, learn how Chris and Ron became a part of Axonius and why they all make a great team.
Key Takeaways:
2:49 Bio
9:48 Unexpected victories
15:07 Successful tendencies for a successful startup
19:04 Axonius + HVS – Why?
25:41 Keeping the momentum in technological advancement
30:21 Bleeding orange: A tattoo. A bet.
32:45 Advice for a budding marketing professional
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Nathan Burke: LinkedIn | Blog | Twitter
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This episode is sponsored by Axonius Hype Cycle