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 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Grace is Cofounder and COO of Pulsedive, a US-based threat intelligence startup. At Pulsedive, Grace works closely with defensive security (and in particular, cyber threat intelligence) teams to support the development of integrated intelligence capabilities and programs. Join Chris, Ron and Grace as they discuss transitioning into cyber, finding the right community to support your personality, and the beauty and purpose behind it all – as a creative in cybersecurity.
Key Takeaways:
01:46 Bio
02:46 Creativity & cyber
07:34 How does modeling help Grace’s career in cybersecurity?
09:37 The beauty in cybersecurity
14:38 Making the transition with no experience
17:27 What’s the greater purpose? How do you mesh your personality into your career?
20:51 Grace’s ideas for continuing to level the playing field regarding transitioning into cyber
23:19 Humanity in cybersecurity
28:32 Understanding how to find the beauty in cyber
31:42 Get in touch with Grace Chi
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Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Among other things, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham is an award-winning researcher, lecturer and trailblazer in the world of nanotechnology. She also hosts a podcast called Monday Science, keeping listeners updated on the latest in tech, science, health and their relationship. She joins hosts Ron and Chris for a jam packed episode, where they cover nanotechnology, biohacking, the vast world of academia and much more.
Key Takeaways:
02:30 Bio
04:52 The origin story: combining science and art
09:40 Nanotechnology: what’s the latest, and where is the science headed?
16:00 Biohacking?
18:00 How does nanotechnology communicate?
23:34 The path to Academia: how do you find yours?
29:45 A message to the multi-talanted; knowing yourself, your strengths and Identifying the need
33:30 Get in touch with Bahijja Raimi-Abraham
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Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Hacker Valley's Hosts, Ron and Chris are speaking with Ganesh Pai, the CEO and founder of Uptycs. What is it like to be an entrepreneur in the Cybersecurity field? While learning how Ganesh started Uptycs, learn of the techniques that he uses, such as asking the right questions and using different systems to further understand security software.
Key Takeaways:
01:42 Introducing Ganesh Pai.
02:30 Learning Ganesh's Background and his journey in entrepreneurship.
06:20 The Query System.
07:00 What is your professional Superpower? What time was that Evident?
07:1 Understanding the technology, working and interacting with others in the field.
10:45 Proactive and Reactive security.
12:00 How to ask the right questions.
14:10 Where does artificial intelligence play a part in Cyber Security.
19:00 Challenges Ganesh has faced in the workplace during COVID and the challenges and changes it poses.
20:20 Adapting to the evolving businesses and communities in a changing environment.
24:00 Helpful Habits
27:11 Last Advice
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Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
In today's episode Ron and Chris talk to Living Security's CEO and Co-Founder Ashley Rose, speaking on breaking the mold in the workspace and how allowing your team to have fun with what they do will create a stronger, happier and healthier work environment. Tune in to find out why, and also to get a better understanding of why Living Security is a must-have resource.
01:10 Listeners are introduced to the topic of today's episode
02:10 We meet Ashley Rose and discover her role in cybersecurity
04:30 Ashley's background before cybersecurity
08:45 How she incorporated fun into training in the workplace
16:37 Training based off of an individual's unique learning technique
19:52 How the brain activity reacts when having fun, and why that matters
24:00 Interactive learning styles to keep someone captivated
27:52 Ashley speaks on what inspires her and her team to maintain a fun, healthy and inclusive environment for everyone
32:28 Discussing how to get out of the FUD: Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt and to genuinely enjoy what you do.
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Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Hosts Ron and Chris interview Andy Ellis, CISO for over two decades that recently started a startup. He is an operating partner at YL Ventures. Andy shares his perspective on whether there is really a skills gap or are we approaching this problem the wrong way?
0:57 – Intro
2:19 – Bio
3:12 – Andy’s personality that puts him in unique situations to win awards
4:29 – What other kind of things Andy experienced hacking in besides macro things
5:57 – The number one hack Andy did that spanned for a decade in his career
7:13 – Was Andy originally hired to do security for companies?
8:29 – Why Andy says there is no talent shortage
12:11 – If everyone started to go into security engineering team, would there be a gap to fill roles?
13:09 – Where did CISOS, managers, and recruiters go wrong in looking for security professionals?
19:55 – Andy’s number one tenet for leadership
22:42 –Andy’s philosophies on keeping the talent after investing on training programs, and having skills that can be used on other areas
24:49 – In what ways Andy is passing down knowledge
27:14 – Advice on the leadership journey that Andy gives to listeners
28::10 – Best ways to keep up with Andy
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