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 Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
In this episode, Host Ron Eddings dives deep into crafting a resilient cybersecurity approach with guest speaker Bill Bernard, VP of Security Strategy at Deepwatch. Bill discusses the necessity of understanding business objectives to protect valuable assets but emphasizes focusing on risk-based strategies in addition to stronger detection and response mechanisms to help you play the long game.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
01:43 - Introducing guest, Bill Bernard
04:22 - Understanding Emerging Threats
06:19 - What’s Old is New Again
08:48 - Buy a Helmet, Not a Bodysuit
11:57 - Defining Cyber Resilience
15:30 - Deepwatch’s Strategy for Resilience
18:31 - From our Sponsor
20:03 - MDR and Effective MDR Engagements
27:18 - Where Does AI Fit In With MDR?
32:57 - Staying One Step More Resilient
35:05 - Deepwatch- The Right Fit for You
Links:
Connect with our guest, Bill Bernard :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/billbernardchicago/
Take a Tour of the Deepwatch Managed Security Platform https://www.deepwatch.com/deepwatch-platform/#platform-tour
Read the Move Beyond Detection and Response to Accelerate Cyber Resilience white paper, here: https://www.deepwatch.com/resource/go-beyond-cybersecurity-become-cyber-resilient/
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Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
In this episode, we’ll take a walk down memory lane. Hacker Valley looks back to 2023 to bring you some of the best clips with great advice and insight into being more creative, reflective, and resourceful with the hopes of inspiring you in 2024 to grow beyond where you are today.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
00:54 - A New Year is on the Way!
01:54 - ChatGPT and Cybersecurity
04:40 - Becoming an Industry Creative
07:47 - Leveraging AI in the Future with Storytelling - with Scott Sunderland
09:12 - Advice for your Content Creation Journey - with Jason Rebholz
11:15 - How to Start your Cybersecurity Book - with Kim Crawley
14:13 - Join our Mastermind
14:50 - The Right Platform for You - with Phillip Wylie
17:08 - Finding your Focus - with Simone Biles & Amy Bream
20:41 - Leveraging Human Resources in Cyber
Links:
Check out the episodes highlighted:
ChatGPT & Industry Creative-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u6m0SXFTmA
Scott Sunderland-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pwTruINFiM
Jason Rebholz-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao81IRnffc8
Kim Crawley-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKny7kVeRM0
Phillip Wylie-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5B1E2vp0DY
Simone Biles & Amy Bream-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiebZS9s7sg
Cyber Resources-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoTk3w_78co
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Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
In this episode, Host Ron Eddings, discusses new tactics of adversaries with Director of Threat Research at Sysdig, Michael Clark. Michael digs into the cloud and shares trends about the AMBERSQUID operation and how to protect yourself from potential container-based threats.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
01:20 - Introducing guest Michael Clark
03:09 - Finding AMBERSQUID
06:46 - Mining and Monitoring AWS Services
10:47 - Defending Against AMBERSQUID
14:03 - The Speed of Container-Based Threats
18:13 - The Costs of Freejacking
23:08 - Attribution & The Future Threat
26:30 - CIEMs Like You Have Secrets
Links:
Connect with Michael Clark:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelclarkinpa/
Check out Sysdig’s Threat Research: https://sysdig.com/threat-research/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
In this episode, Host Chris Cochran chats it up with former White House Senior Director for Cyber Policy, AJ Grotto. AJ shares his viewpoints about the current state of AI policies, the potential risks and benefits of AI technology, and the challenges in crafting effective policies in the field of cybersecurity.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
00:45 - Introducing guest, AJ Grotto
01:14 - Are Cyber and AI Separate?
03:37 - US Cyber Policy
08:06 - The Reality of AI Risk
11:20 - From Law to Cyber Policy
14:47 - Join our Mastermind!
15:36 - Policy Implementations
18:55 - Cyber Warfare and AI
22:13 - Advice for Getting into Cyber Policy
Links:
Connect with AJ:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-grotto-2534b510a/
More about AJ and his current work:
https://fsi.stanford.edu/people/andrew-j-grotto
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Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
The adversary is using Artificial Intelligence. Why aren’t you?
In this episode, Host Chris Cochran talks with Scott Sutherland, VP of Research at NetSPI, about everyone’s favorite hot topics; ransomware and AI. Scott will detail his experience with simulating ransomware attack scenarios, as well as discussing the difficulties businesses face when dealing with ransomware threats and prevention mechanisms and how AI can be leveraged to help.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
01:10 - Introducing guest, Scott Sunderland
03:24 - Interactions with Generative AI Chatbots
04:14 - Use of AI and Readiness
15:16 - A word from our Sponsor, NetSPI
15:55 - Using AI to develop Exercises
20:46 - Collaboration beats Adversaries
25:08 - Ransomware Bots
26:15 - Role of AI in Storytelling
Continuously keep pace with your expanding attack surface with the most comprehensive suite of offensive security solutions: https://www.netspi.com/hackervalley
Links:
Connect with Scott Sutherland:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpsutherland/
Learn more about our sponsor, NetSPI:
https://www.netspi.com/
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/
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Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord