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 May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Know thy organization is key! Wise words from the powerful Marcus J. Carey. Don’t be afraid to admit the bad stuff and be honest about the situation. Most of the time people get fired because they are scared to admit the failure.
You have to build a tight network of people you trust who will be brutally honest with you. You need those people who are going to tell you the truth. Other people will see your superpowers before you do. Superman didn’t know he was different, but others saw the differences and the strengths he didn’t even realize he had. Always pay attention to how people react to what you do, then you will figure out what you are really good at. We over emphasize what we suck at and ignore what we are good at. Don’t do that. You need to understand how amazing, awesome and beautiful you are. Double down and double down hard. Do not be afraid to show your talents and be confident in your superpower.
In security, there is a role for everybody.
Key Takeaways:
1:40 In this episode
2:12 Welcome
3:40 Marcus background
4:57 What lead Marcus to cyber
7:09 Self discovery
9:48 Creations and inventions
14:22 Gathering and retaining information
17:53 Auxiliary skill
21:35 Abilities and mission
25:26 Overlooked areas
31:44 Advice to others
35:41 Staying up-to-date with Marcus
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Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Welcome to Hacker Valley Blue Season 2 “Know Thyself”. Instead of focusing on the enemy – threat intelligence and environment, we are focusing on knowing yourself and security stack. You need to know the business, but also the fundamentals of security landscape. Without the fundamentals, you cannot reach the level of success you desire. Getting laser sharp on computer networks and how computers speak to each other. Without understanding how each of the pieces work together, you cannot make strategic decisions. We have many guests this season that will teach more about the fundamentals. Stop ignoring the fundamentals and find synchronicity among your team. Building this team makes an impact for the business. You will have positive outcomes. Stop sweeping the issues under the rug to make better decisions.
Cybersecurity is a lot like playing a game of chess using pieces, policies, and guidelines. Opponents use the same things but don’t play by the rules. You continually must up your game and face the opponent who isn’t playing fairly.
Knowing business, team, story and self is so important and that is what is coming up on the rest of the season.
Key Takeaways
0:00 Welcome
2:00 Kick-off
3:13 The fundamentals
5:46 How do you get people excited?
7:07 Making an impact on a business
8:43 Where does one begin to know thyself
10:32 Formula 1 analogy
12:32 Leadership
16:00 Superpowers
19:38 Three Rs of memory
24:58 Chaos engineering
27:56 The brother’s trip
30:11 Stepping into unknown
31:15 Play at work
32:00 Season recap
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Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Imagine, for a moment, you’re driving for Uber, and one of your riders changes your life forever! That’s the story we are sharing with you. It's all about Kendrick Trotter, the entrepreneur that has had an incredible journey in technology. Kendrick talks to us about that and the relationship between sales and engineering.
Ron and Chris are glad to be back with Kendrick Trotter who is helping diversify technology through partnerships with top technology firms. He is excited and humbled to be part of this!
Kendrick shares his passion about Us in Technology. Their mission is “We are going to diversify the tech industry with more underrepresented people.” This is a very broad definition intentionally. People associate diversity to black or brown, but really, it is variety.
Us in Technology partner with people who have coachability, drive, intelligence, and integrity. He feels they are teaching these mentees to be an entrepreneur, not a worker.
Change won’t happen until influential positions are more diverse.
To stay in touch with Kendrick or to learn more, visit his website, LinkedIn or Instagram.
Thank you
Key Takeaways
0:00 Introduction to the show
1:03 Welcome back
2:06 Kendrick joins the show
2:44 Kendrick shares his background
6:17 Catalyst to the trajectory for Kendrick
9:18 Power of Networking
13:35 Complexities of sales and engineering
15:53 Maintaining confidence
18:32 Big lesson learned
21:18 Diversity in the industry
26: 37 Surprises along the way
30:03 When change happens
30:53 Advice to those wanting into tech
32:39 Best ways to stay in touch with Kendrick
33:20 Thank you
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Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
In this episode, we have the powerful Tamas Henning, Director of Security Engineering at Marqeta and also Trust and Safety Advisor for XR Safety Initiative.
Tamas got started in technology at a very young age and that is credited to his dad. In the Early 90s his dad built a software company, and he was a super curious kid. By 6th grade, he learned trigonometry just so he could recreate Tetris.
Take a listen to this incredible origin story and passion project of securing XR.
Key Takeaways
0:00 Intro
1:22 Show starts with Ron & Chris
1:50 Introduction to Tamas Henning
2:25 Tamas shares his background
3:30 Introduction to tech
6:48 Challenges faced
8:20 How Tamas’ dad feels about him
9:50 Brotherly relationships
10:50 Why security?
17:37 Kids and exposure to the internet
21:27 Thoughts about information collection
24:22 XR and what it really means
27:25 Making the internet safer
29:58 Advice to people who want to make an impact
31:01 Best ways to keep up with Tamas
Links:
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Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
In this episode, we welcome Chani Simms, Managing Director of Meta Defence Labs as well as Founder and Chief Architect of She Ciso Exec. Chani tells us the story of her rise from tragedy during childhood to being triumphant today.
0:00 Intro
1:03 In this episode with Chani Simms
2:22 Chani shares a bit about her background
3:35 Exposure to IT
5:24 First cold call experience
6:24 Chani’s early years in Sri Lanka
12:25 How did Chani recover from the trauma
13:08 What gave Chani hope
16:24 How a specific billboard spoke to her
18:12 Surprises along the way
20:35 Superpowers
23:00 Emotional intelligence
25:40 Having a good relationship with others
28:43 Chani’s advice to others
31:08 Connecting with Chani
Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chani-simms
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChaniSimms
Website: www.metadefencelabs.com
TedX Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/chani_simms_stop_chasing_the_magic_security_box
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