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 Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Ron Eddings sits down in-person with Nate Malicoat, Threat Intel Engineer at ContraForce, for a down-to-earth interview about entering the cybersecurity workforce from the Marines.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
01:20 - Introducing guest, Nate Malicoat
03:00 - Marines to Computer Life
05:13 - Importance of Mentoring & Mentors
10:04 - Participating in the Industry
12:42 - Why Aim For the CISO role?
14:40 - Be Persistent, But Not Annoying
Links:
Connect with our guest, Nate Malicoat:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-malicoat-58760a143/
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Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Nick Lantuh, CEO of Interpres Security, joins Ron Eddings on the mic at Hacker Valley’s “On the Big Screen” event to talk about how Nick’s previous career experience have given him unique insight into the cybersecurity industry. Ron and Nick discuss everything from Nick’s immigrant background and his experience with helping customers, to threat modeling and starting up companies.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
01:05 - Introducing guest, Nick Lantuh
03:06 - The Differentiator
06:21 - Wanting to ‘Be Your Own Boss’
10:00 - Being the Executive Chairman
12:47 - The Go-To-Market Side
15:11 - The Turnaround
18:01 - Making the Ecosystem Better
21:20 - Bridging the Gap
24:14 - Exposure Management
29:59 - One Step Better…
Links:
Connect with our guest, Nick Lantuh:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicklantuh/
Check out Interpres Security:
https://interpressecurity.com/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
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Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
In this episode, Host Ron Eddings is joined by Vishal Dixit, Co-founder & CTO at Graphus Inc., and Sven Bechmann, Senior Product Manager of Email Security at Kaseya to dig into how phishing attacks are evolving and how you can keep your business safe.
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Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
01:37 - Introducing guests Vishal & Sven
02:50 - The Current State of Phishing
06:40 - Phishing & Career Path
10:47 - From our Sponsor, Graphus Inc
12:07 - Phishing & Email Security
14:27 - “Security Is an Afterthought”
17:29 - What are Hackers Doing with AI?
23:08 - AI & Phishing Detection
31:30 - Phishing Evolution
35:30 - One Step Better…
Links:
Connect with our guests:
Vishal Dixit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dixitvishal/
Sven Bechmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-bechmann-product-management/
Learn more from Graphus.ai:
https://www.graphus.ai/hackervalley
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
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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:
Connect with our guest Andrew Forgie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewforgie/
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:
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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:
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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https://hackervalley.com/discord