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
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
39 min
In the finale of We Are Here, Chris and Ron are joined by Emily Van Norden, branding and DE&I leader, and Nikki Thornton, Chief of Staff, both at CrowdStrike. The group talks about Diversity, equity and inclusion in this jam-packed episode. Emily and Nikki peel a layer off of the CrowdStrike brand to unveil a plethora of tips, tricks, and advice from their experience with people and standing up the DE&I function company-wide.
Key Takeaways:
01:56 Bio – Nikki
02:48 Bio – Emily
04:58 The chronology of CrowdStrike
10:12 Standing up the DE&I program
15:44 From adversity comes opportunity
20:21 Executives promoting DE&I
23:23 The deeper meaning of DE&I and why it matters at CrowdStrike
34:25 Advice for new professionals; making allies
37:55 Get in touch
Links:
Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website
Emily Van Norden: LinkedIn | Website
Nikki Thornton: LinkedIn
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We Are Here is proudly presented by CrowdStrike. Join the CrowdStrike team here.
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
26 min
On this episode of We Are Here, Ron and Chris join Dave Zawdie and Nina Padavil, two members of the team believe, CrowdStrike’s employee resource group for black professionals. The group dives deep into representation and allyship and how we can use the past to change the future for the good of the industry and its people.
Key Takeaways:
01:54: Nina – Bio
03:36 David – Bio
05:25 Role models and influencers
11:24 How can the majority help the minority in the future?
14:33 Mentoring and impacting the future
17:38 Setbacks and advice for a discouraged cyber security professional
20:26 Committing to being an ally to another
22:52 The future of DE&I and how we contribute
25:14 Get in touch
Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website
Nina Padavil: LinkedIn
Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon
Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon
We Are Here is proudly presented by CrowdStrike. Join the CrowdStrike team here.
Nov 9, 2021
Nov 9, 2021
53 min
In this whopper of an episode, Chris and Ron join the panel again to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion. The panel includes Marianne Budnik, CMO at CrowdStrike, Shawn Henry, CSO at CrowdStrike, powerhouse educator and influencer Olivia Herriford, and MK Palmore, Director with the CISO division at Google. Stay tuned for a masterclass in DE&I, how they differ and how we can keep pushing the ball forward.
Key Takeaways:
01:53 Bio- Marianne Budnik
02:34 Bio- MK Palmore
03:36 Bio- Olivia Herriford
04:53 Bio- Shawn Henry
06:20 The panel discusses their first interest in diversity
21:36 Equity & Inclusion- how is it different, and what are some ways to incorporate them?
32:25 Finding influence from all types of people
37:12 Planning for DE&I
41:23 Advice to the people who strive to make a difference
59:20 Get in touch
Links:
Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website
Marianne Budnik: Website | LinkedIn
Shawn Henry: Website | LinkedIn
Olivia Herriford: Website | LinkedIn
MK Palmore: Twitter | LinkedIn
Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon
Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon
We Are Here is proudly presented by CrowdStrike. Join the Crowdstrike team here.
Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
28 min
Minda Harts is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the founder of The Memo LLC, a career development company for women of color. On top of her impressive work resume, she is the award-winning and best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table. Join Ron, Chris and Minda as they navigate through some of the toughest issues troubling our workplaces today.
Key Takeaways:
01:58 Bio
03:08 The last straw
05:53 Minda’s journey in writing & reflecting
07:50 Staying humble and making a real difference
10:25 Workplace trauma- What is it?
14:32 Advice for businesses opening back up
17:26 Being authentic at work
19:40 The new book – Right Within
25:46 Reminding people they have a voice
28:24 Get in touch with Minda
Links:
Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website
Minda Harts: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter Buy her new book Right Within here!
Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon
Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon
We Are Here is proudly presented by CrowdStrike.
Join the CrowdStrike team here.
Nov 4, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
39 min
Follow the new channel here: https://hackervalley.com/show/hacker-valley-red/
Christopher Hadnagy is the founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC. He created the world’s first social engineering framework, as well as hosted the first social engineering-based podcast. Chris is an adjunct professor of Social Engineering for an NSA Cyber School of excellence at University of Arizona. Chris is also a well-known author, having written five books on social engineering. Chris’ new book, “Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You”, released January 5, 2021. Join both Chris’ and Ron for an episode of self-analyzation, empathy and understanding.
Key Takeaways
02:52 Bio
06:20 Exploring the title of Chris’ book
08:40 What’s the difference between manipulation and influence?
10:36 A contract in a book. Why?
14:33 What books describe Chris?
21:48 The importance of Empathy
26:48 The science
30:57 Chris’ conference: The Human Behavior Conference
Links:
Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website
Chris Hadnagy: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Book | Conference
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Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon
This episode is sponsored by Axonius Hype Cycle