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
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
In this episode, Andrew Forgie takes us on his journey from his early days as an Apache helicopter mechanic in the military to his current role as a regional sales manager in cybersecurity.
Andrew shares his trials and challenges, the significant shift from being in a service role to mastering the art of sales in the highly competitive tech industry.
His story illustrates the power of adapting to change and the critical role of personal development in achieving professional success.
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Introduction to the episode and guest Andrew Forgie, regional sales manager at RMS.
01:29 - Andrew discusses his transition from the military to cybersecurity sales.
02:43 - Insight into Andrew's early struggles and successes in sales.
04:13 - How "Selling for Dummies" transformed Andrew's approach to sales.
06:02 - The importance of attitude and creating a buying environment in sales.
08:09 - Andrew shares his life vision exercise and its impact on his career.
12:09 - Discussion on the value of relationships in cybersecurity sales.
24:19 - Advice for those looking to enter or excel in cybersecurity sales.
Links:
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Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
In this episode of Hacker Valley Studio, we dive into the inspiring journey of Zinet Kamal, an immigrant from Ethiopia who has carved a niche for herself in cybersecurity. Despite starting her journey with limited access to technology and not having mentors until 2020, Zinet's resilience and passion led her to become a cloud security engineer at a Fortune 500 company. Her story is a testament to the human spirit's capability to overcome barriers and make significant strides in the tech industry.
This episode is a story of personal growth, cultural transitions, and the drive to empower the next generation through education and cybersecurity awareness. As a mother of four, a multi-award-winning cybersecurity advocate, and a best-selling author, Zinet brings a unique perspective on the importance of diversity in tech and the role of mentorship in shaping future leaders.
00:00 - Welcome
01:32 - Introducing Guest, Zinet Kemal
03:09 - Growing up in Africa
07:12 - “I Never Had a Children’s Book”
12:52 - Culture Shock
16:02 - From Legal to Cybersecurity
18:50 - CCDC Competition
21:55 - Role of Community in Resetting
24:34 - “Oh No… Hacked Again!”
30:00 - Online Safety Empowerment
34:50 - Moving up in Cyber
Links:
Connect with Zinet Kemal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinetkemal/
Zinet’s LinkedIn Course:
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/cybersecurity-careers-build-your-brand-in-cybersecurity/grow-your-cybersecurity-career-with-personal-branding?course
Check out Zinet's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Zinet-Kemal/author/B099P5B8FD
Watch Zinet's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J61K1Gu97jM
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
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Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
In this episode, Host Ron Eddings catches up with repeat guest, Gary Hayslip, CISO at SoftBank Investment Advisors and co-author of CISO Desk Reference guide. Gary explains that the varied nature of his current CISO role contrasts with the broader industry trends. He discusses how that nature plays into the CISO hiring process and career path, as well as how his books are helping to bridge the gap among professionals.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
00:59 - Introducing guest, Gary Hayslip
01:38 - The Path to Becoming a CISO
08:04 - CSO vs CISO
10:47 - “I'm firing you…”
15:03 - Interviewing for the CISO role
17:56 - Join Our Mastermind
18:39 - Being ‘Mr. Maybe’
21:41 - CISO- A Day in the Life
24:50 - Using Books to Pave the Way
Links:
Connect with our guest Gary Hayslip:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghayslip/
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Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
In this episode, Host Ron Eddings and guest Or Eshed, CEO of Layer X, discuss how changes in IT infrastructure, employee behavior and malicious tech have created an era where browser security is a must. Or details how he is spearheading a movement to reposition browsers as our first line of defense.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
02:50 - Introducing guest, Or Eshed
05:27 - The Crime Scene: Where Employees Are
07:20 - Educating Users with a Browser Extension
10:13 - The Enablement Game
13:10 - How Malicious Browser Extensions Work
16:07 - From our Sponsor, Layer X
17:33 - Better Than EDR- Know Who Is Doing What
22:53 - Stop Account Takeovers- Stealthily
27:55 - Predictions & GPT Use Case
33:16 - One Step Better…
Links:
Connect with our guest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/or-eshed/
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Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
In this episode, Host Ron Eddings talks with guest Isaac Clayton, Senior Research Engineer at NetSPI. Ron and Isaac discuss the importance of ASM for organizations of all sizes, the challenges of asset identification, and framing a practical strategy to handle ASM.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
03:00 - Introducing guest, Isaac Clayton
04:25 - Understanding ASM
07:57 - Factoring in Attackers
10:47 - “Admit it’s a hard problem”
12:35 - Challenges & Surprises
15:03 - From our Sponsor, NetSPI
15:41 - The Right Medicine, The Right Dosage
19:04 - Zero Trust is Not Enough
20:37 - Prioritization— Baked In!
21:33 - The ASM Learning Curve
26:12 - “Not all ASM is Created Equal”
Links:
Connect with our guest, Isaac Clayton :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-clayton-24088696/
Check out NetSPI:
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand:
https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag:
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