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  • Summary

    Roman Sanikov, is the president of Constellation Cyber and specializes in cyber threat intelligence. In this episode, Roman discusses the importance of collaboration and transparency in the cybersecurity industry, particularly in combating ransomware attacks. He also emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to cybersecurity, involving education and empowerment for both employees and consumers. In this episode, Roman Reinhart shares his experiences as an undercover agent in the cybercrime world. He discusses maintaining a persona, dealing with forum behavior, and memorable arrests. He also emphasizes the importance of redemption and second chances. Roman also talks about his involvement with Helpster USA, an organization dedicated to providing life-saving treatment to young people in developing economies. He shares his hobbies of mushrooming and highlights the satisfying moments at work. Finally, he reflects on the cultural differences he experienced after moving overseas.

    Takeaways

    Pig butchering schemes are a significant cause of financial losses globally, and it is important to approach the topic with compassion and nuance.Many scammers involved in these schemes are forced into this life against their will, either through human trafficking or being lured into it with false promises.Collaboration and transparency are crucial in the cybersecurity industry to effectively combat ransomware attacks and mitigate their secondary and tertiary impacts.A holistic approach to cybersecurity, involving education and empowerment for employees and consumers, is necessary to create a more secure environment. Maintaining a persona in the cybercrime world requires careful observation and adaptation.Memorable arrests can lead to redemption and second chances for individuals involved in cybercrime.Helpster USA provides life-saving treatment to young people in developing economies.Mushrooming is a rewarding hobby that allows for outdoor exploration and collection.Satisfying moments at work include helping clients have eureka moments and making positive changes.Cultural differences, such as politeness, can take time to understand and adapt to.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Pig Butchering Schemes (opening conversation)

    02:18 Online Scams and Exploitation

    03:41 Forced Labor and Human Trafficking

    04:41 Approaching Scams with Compassion

    05:39 Guest Introduction: Roman Sanikov

    07:01 Roman's Role at Constellation Cyber

    08:22 Promoting Transparency in Ransomware Incidents

    10:17 Mitigating Secondary and Tertiary Impacts of Ransomware Attacks

    11:14 The Ripple Effect of Ransomware Attacks

    13:10 The Importance of Collaboration in Cybersecurity

    14:58 Roman's Career Path and Background

    19:34 Educating and Empowering Employees and Consumers

    21:28 Avoiding Victim-Blaming in Cybersecurity

    24:16 The Need for Collaboration and Transparency in the Industry

    25:10 Balancing Non-Traditional Pursuits with College

    26:37 Undercover Work and Building Relationships

    33:07 Maintaining a Persona

    36:25 Dealing with Forum Behavior

    38:18 Memorable Arrests

    41:25 Redemption and Second Chances

    45:13 Helpster USA

    48:16 Eccentricities of NHL Players

    50:56 Life's Unexpected Moments

    56:19 The Joy of Mushrooming

    58:43 Satisfying Moments at Work

    01:01:04 Learning Politeness in America

  • Summary

    In this episode, Jo Anna joins Carlton Fields P.A. Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s VP of Remote Publishing Teams Kayley Melton to tell the story of how her career has changed since starting at Rice University 17 years ago. From her early days as a receptionist at a hair salon to her current role as a security analyst, Jo Anna shares her journey in the cyber world and her fascination with artificial intelligence, stemming from her compliance-related responsibilities. Emphasizing a realism-based view on AI, she passionately advocates for a comprehensive understanding of AI, emphasizing that it’s neither inherently good nor bad.

    Takeaways

    Stolen recordings from popular artists can sell for high prices on the black market.Cyber criminals are involved in various illegal activities, including stealing cryptocurrency and trading stolen, unreleased rap recordings.Law enforcement plays a crucial role in investigating and apprehending cyber criminals, and these crimes can have real-life consequences.The intersection of cybersecurity and AI presents challenges in assessing the risks associated with AI technologies.Community outreach and education are important in promoting cybersecurity awareness and encouraging more people to pursue careers in the field.

    Chapters

    00:00 Stolen Recordings and Cyber Criminals

    01:29 Arrest of a Florida Man and Stolen Rap Recordings

    02:27 The Allegations and Nicknames

    03:26 The Connection Between Cyber Crime and Rap Music

    04:23 Real-Life Consequences of Cybersecurity Crimes

    05:52 The Role of Law Enforcement in Cybersecurity Crimes

    06:50 Introduction of Guest Joanna Parker-Martin

    07:18 Joanna's Role at Rice University

    08:15 Protecting Data at Rice University

    09:08 Joanna's Journey into Cybersecurity

    10:04 Overcoming Challenges and Changing Career Paths

    18:14 Joanna's Interest in Artificial Intelligence

    19:22 The Intersection of Cybersecurity and AI

    20:46 The Challenges of Assessing AI Risk

    21:13 The Inevitability of AI

    22:37 The Risks of Facial Recognition Technology

    27:26 Joanna's Involvement with WiCys

    29:48 Community Outreach and Cybersecurity Education

    30:10 Misconceptions About Cybersecurity Professionals

    32:32 The Lifestyle Polygraph

    43:35 Joanna's Preference for Sponge Cake in Strawberry Shortcake

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  • SummaryThe conversation discusses the arrest of Ola Segun Simpson Adagorin, a Nigerian national facing US federal charges for a business email compromise scheme. The collaboration between the FBI and Ghana is highlighted, along with the role of the legal attache job in solving crimes with international impact. The scheme and indictment details are explored, emphasizing the sophistication of the attack. Dr. Diana Burley, Vice Provost for Research and Innovation at American University, shares insights on cybersecurity education and workforce readiness. The importance of understanding human behavior in cybersecurity is discussed, along with strategies for engaging in conversations and addressing the search for cyber unicorns. In this episode, the importance of password security and the various methods to enhance it are discussed. The conversation covers common password mistakes, the use of password managers, multi-factor authentication, biometric authentication, and the future of password security.

    Takeaways

    Collaboration between law enforcement agencies is crucial in solving cybercrime cases with international implications.Understanding human behavior is essential in addressing cybersecurity challenges and shaping effective policies.Digital literacy and foundational cybersecurity skills should be integrated into education across disciplines.Creating a culture of cybersecurity requires a balance between rules and creativity, and a focus on psychological safety.Engaging in conversations with strangers can be facilitated by finding common interests and making personal connections. Create strong and unique passwords for each online account.Avoid common password mistakes such as using personal information or easily guessable patterns.Consider using a password manager to securely store and generate passwords.Enable multi-factor authentication whenever possible for an added layer of security.Biometric authentication, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, can provide convenient and secure access to devices and accounts.Passwordless authentication methods, such as biometrics or hardware tokens, may become more prevalent in the future.Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices in password security.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Arrest of Ola Segun Simpson Adagorin

    01:24 Collaboration between FBI and Ghana

    03:15 Scheme and Indictment Details

    04:44 Legal Attache Job and Collaboration

    06:10 Deterrence and Sealed Indictments

    07:36 Introduction of Dr. Diana Burley

    08:31 Dr. Burley's Background and Role at American University

    09:23 Interest in Cybersecurity and Technology

    10:21 American University's Role in Educating Policymakers

    12:15 Engaging with Leaders and Shaping Policy

    13:36 Engaging with Students and Future Leaders

    14:28 American University's Focus on Policy and Research

    15:27 Misconceptions about the Cybersecurity Workforce

    16:23 Digital Literacy and Foundational Cybersecurity Skills

    18:45 Retaining Skilled Members in the Academic Environment

    19:43 Benefits of Engaging as a University Faculty Member

    20:37 Understanding Human Behavior in Cybersecurity

    22:05 Insights from Research on Human Behavior

    23:25 Understanding Employee Behavior in Cybersecurity

    24:47 Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity

    27:08 Strategies for Initiating Conversations with Strangers

    31:50 The Cyber Unicorn Project

    35:08 Addressing the Search for Cyber Unicorns

    41:45 Lifestyle Polygraph

    50:57 Understanding Irrational Behavior and Self-Awareness

    53:37 Engaging in Conversations with Strangers

    02:30 The Importance of Password Security

    10:15 Common Password Mistakes

    18:45 Password Managers

    27:10 Multi-Factor Authentication

    35:40 Biometric Authentication

    44:20 Passwordless Authentication

    52:30 Future of Password Security

    58:21 Conclusion

  • Summary

    In this episode, Jack Clabby and Kayley Melton discuss the upcoming Sunshine Cyber Conference and their collaboration with Winn Schwartau. They also talk about the importance of diverse cybersecurity talent and their plans for a joint session at the conference. The hosts then interview Lisa Plaggemier, the executive director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance, who shares her career journey and the role of creativity and curiosity in cybersecurity. They also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the cybersecurity industry and the importance of humor and satire in cybersecurity training. The episode concludes with a lifestyle polygraph segment. In this episode, the conversation covers various topics related to comedy, storytelling, and implementing change in organizations. The power of the internet is discussed, highlighting the potential consequences of online content. The guest shares her favorite comedy movies, emphasizing the comedic element in her expertise. The use of humor in training and awareness programs is explored, along with the challenges of implementing change in organizations. Dealing with roadblocks in security and the passion for security awareness are also discussed. The episode concludes with information on how to get in touch with the guest and a recap of what was learned.

    Takeaways

    The Sunshine Cyber Conference features keynote speakers from the No Password Required podcast, including Winn Schwartau.The hosts will be doing their first on-site remote recording at the Sunshine Cyber Conference, featuring keynote speaker Tamiko Fletcher.The National Cybersecurity Alliance focuses on training and awareness, using creativity and humor to engage and educate people.Comedy movies, such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail, can be a source of expertise and inspiration.Humor can be effectively used in training and awareness programs to engage and educate participants.Implementing change in organizations can be challenging, but finding allies and overcoming roadblocks is essential.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction

    01:28 Fishing for Potential, the RTFM Guide to Diverse Cybersecurity Talent

    02:25 Live On-Site Remote Recording and Keynote Speakers

    03:51 Sunshine Cyber Conference and Registration

    04:46 Interview with Lisa Plaggemier

    05:15 Background and Role at the National Cybersecurity Alliance

    05:53 Transition to Security and Marketing Collaboration

    06:22 Incident Response and Training and Awareness

    07:20 Leadership and Skills in Cybersecurity

    08:18 Kubikle Series and Creativity in Security

    09:17 Curiosity and Creativity in Cybersecurity

    10:48 Naming and Shaming in Pen Tests and Phishing Testing

    11:41 DDoS Attack and Incident Response

    12:38 Neurodiversity and Cybersecurity

    13:21 Leading a Team During COVID-19

    14:21 Creating Engaging Training Content

    15:19 Global Data and Data Privacy Laws

    16:18 Humor and Satire in Cybersecurity Training

    18:47 Kubikle Series and Satire in Cybersecurity

    20:41 Creating Kubikle Series and Future Plans

    23:03Trust in Password Managers

    24:22 The Importance of Curiosity in Cybersecurity

    25:52 The Oh Behave Report and Behavioral Science

    26:50 Communicating Security Information Effectively

    28:44 Naming and Shaming in Phishing Testing

    29:39 Accepting Risk and Escalation Plans

    30:38 The Role of Security Teams and HR

    32:35 Building Trust in Password Managers

    33:32 Global Data and Cybersecurity Awareness

    36:51 The Importance of Curiosity in Cybersecurity Hiring

    40:03 The Underground Student-Led Newspaper

    41:12 The Significance of Curiosity and Creativity in Career

    50:44 The Power of the Internet

    51:14 Favorite Comedy Movies

    52:12 Using Humor in Training and Awareness

    53:38 Implementing Change in Organizations

    54:55 Dealing with Roadblocks in Security

    55:45 Passion for Security Awareness

    56:06 How to Get in Touch

    56:37 What Was Learned

    57:11 Closing Remarks

  • Jayson Street — Chief Adversarial Officer at Secure Yeti, a DEF CON Groups Global Ambassador, and a world-class awkward hugger

    Jayson Street, the dynamic Chief Adversarial Officer at Secure Yeti, has worn many masks throughout his life and career. He was once named a “World-Class Hacker” on the National Geographic series "Breakthrough Cyber-Terror," but he prefers the simpler title of Hacker, Helper, and Human.

    In this episode, Jayson joins Carlton Fields P.A.’s Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s VP of Remote Publishing Teams Kayley Melton to talk about his journey of self-discovery that led him from being an award-winning janitor at McDonald's to one of the world’s most infamous ethical hackers.

    From his early childhood, Jayson has embraced hacking as a way of life, embodying the spirit of relentless exploration, innovation, and resilience. Like our favorite co-host Kayley, Jayson uncovered a new layer of his identity in his adulthood when he discovered that he is neurodivergent. He dives deep into how this new understanding altered his perception of himself, allowed him to embrace the various “masks” he wears throughout life, and discovered that his unique mind is actually his superpower. He also shares extraordinary stories of how he gained entry into some of the hardest-to-access cyber targets in the world.

    To start off the show, Jack and Kayley talk about the celebrity that’s topping the Hacker Celebrity Hot List as the celeb whose name is used most by cybercriminals when creating online scams. Hint: he’s just Ken…

    You can follow Jayson on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstreet/

    You can follow Jayson on Twitter here: @jaysonstreet

    You can learn more about Jayson here: https://jaysonestreet.com

    You can learn more about Secure Yeti here: https://www.secureyeti.com/

  • Kristin Demoranville — CEO and Founder of AnzenSage, defender of the food sector, and friend to primates What is the role of cybersecurity in food safety? Kristin Demoranville, CEO and Founder of AnzenSage, is committed to shielding the food sector from potential cybersecurity threats and ensuring the resilience of the entire food supply chain. Her dedication is not just a professional pursuit; it's a mission to prevent any compromise to public health. In this episode, Carlton Fields Cybersecurity Attorney Jack Clabby and No Password Required producer Rex Wilson speak with Kristin about everything from the deployment of autonomous tractors to the secure refrigeration of airport food, and Kristin sheds light on the other facets of daily life that are linked to the food supply chain. Kristen also shares how her love for wildlife led to her working with primates at the Louisville Zoo before making the transition into cybersecurity, and the value that podcasting has brought to her life. Kristen’s podcast, the Bites & Bytes Podcast, is her platform for discussing cybersecurity and food safety, and is recommended listening for fans of No Password Required. Bites & Bytes has fast become a medium for Kristin to share insights, connect with audiences, and explore the intersections of her diverse interests. Jack and Rex also delve into the intricacies of the Environmental Protection Agency's recent decision not to include cybersecurity in water system audits, and the questions this may raise about the security of water utility infrastructure.You can follow Kristin on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demoranvillekristin/ You can follow Kristin on Twitter here: @demokris You can learn more about AnzenSage here: https://www.anzensage.com/

  • Jessica Gulick — Founder and Commissioner of the US Cyber Games, CEO of the cyber marketing firm Katzcy, and someone who values perseverance over perfection

    Jessica Gulick is a woman of many trades. She is the Founder and CEO of the cyber marketing firm Katzcy, the Founder and Commissioner of the US Cyber Games, and a trailblazer who is working to make cybersecurity a sport that thrives. In this episode, Jessica joins Carlton Fields P.A.’s Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to share her experiences as a female entrepreneur and the role that perseverance has played throughout her career. She also talks about the inception of the US Cyber Games, its commitment to bringing together elite cyber athletes, coaches, and industry leaders, and the purpose she hopes it will serve in the cyber world. Jack and Kayley also discuss the recent developments of Droidish, which may sound like a new Star Trek language but is actually the language being developed by the US military to allow AI drones to communicate with one another to become useful “tools” for many different purposes.

    You can follow Jessica on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicagulick/

    You can follow Jessica on Twitter here: @CyberRiskLady

    You can learn more about US Cyber Games here: https://www.playcyber.com/



  • Allan Liska —Threat Intelligence Analyst at Recorded Future, the Ransomware Sommelier, and a guy with a mildly exciting expense account

    Allan Liska is a Threat Intelligence Analyst at Recorded Future. In this episode, Allan returns to No Password Required to talk with Carlton Fields Attorney Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton about his experiences in the ever-evolving battlefield of cyber threats, what has changed in ransomware since his first time on the show, and his perspective on the power of AI in the battle against cyber threats. He also updates us on his passion project: the upcoming release of the Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar comic book. In this thrilling new venture, Allan breathes new life into iconic insurance investigator Johnny Dollar by casting him in a role that hits close to home: a ransomware investigator. The best part was that he gifted the No Password Required team the chance to act out a scene from the comic. Jack and Kayley also talk about the dismantling of Qakbot, marking one of the largest-ever U.S.-led enforcement actions against a botnet (and also marking one of the best U.S. mission titles - Operation Duck Hunt.)

    You can follow Allan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan2/
    You can follow Allan on Twitter here: @uuallan
    You can learn more about Recorded Future here: https://www.recordedfuture.com/

  • Courtney H. Jackson — CEO of Paragon Cyber Solutions, family-night game champion, and calculated-risk taker

    Courtney H. Jackson is the CEO of Paragon Cyber Solutions, a Tampa-based cybersecurity solutions provider. If Courtney’s name sounds familiar, that may be because she was awarded the Global 2022 Cybersecurity Woman Entrepreneur of the Year! In addition, Courtney is a 2023 Business Woman of the Year Honoree and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where she was introduced to the world of cyber and IT. In this episode of No Password Required, Courtney joins Carlton Fields P.A. Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to talk about her path to becoming a CEO, the resources that she wished she’d had when starting her career in this industry, how she uses a Cybersecurity Apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs and SkillBridge to fill her growing team with talent, and the “one” family-night game that brings out her family’s competitive spirit.

    Jack and Kayley also talk about the unlikely duo behind the 2016 Bitfinex hack - one of whom is most known by her persona as the aspiring rapper “Razzlekhan.”


    You can follow Courtney on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyhjackson/
    You can follow Courtney on Twitter here: @mrschjackson
    You can learn more about Paragon Cyber Solutions here: https://paragoncybersolutions.com/

  • Lisa Ventura — founder of Cyber Security Unity, Member of the Order of the British Empire, and appreciator of 80s soap operas

    Lisa Ventura MBE is the founder of Cyber Security Unity, a UK-based organization seeking to unite the cyber security industry globally. Lisa is also a proud neurodivergent person; after being diagnosed in her adulthood with autism and ADHD, she gained a wider understanding of who she is, how she can use her unique traits to make the world better, and how she can advocate for neurodivergent talent in the cyber industry.

    In this episode of No Password Required, Lisa joins Carlton Fields, P.A.’s Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to share how she went from working on the UK version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” to becoming an award-winning leader in the cybersecurity industry. She also tells us about receiving her honorary award from the British Parliament, her love of 1980s U.S. soap operas, and the sci-fi world she’d most want to live in.

    Jack and Kayley discuss the drastic increase in the amount of cash Americans lost to text-messaging scams in recent years. Why is this type of attack showing so much growth? How can consumers continue moving forward? They talk about all of that and more.

    A special thanks to the great Sarina Gandy for producing this episode.

    You can connect with Lisa on Twitter here: @cybergeekgirl

    You can connect with Lisa on her personal website here: https://lisaventura.co.uk/

    You can learn more about Cyber Security Unity here: https://csu.org.uk/

  • Nick Biasini - Threat researcher at Cisco Talos and a veteran of the highest profile cyber incidents who roasts his own coffee beans

    Nick Biasini leads a team of threat researchers at Cisco Talos who patrol the cutting edge of the threat landscape. Not only has he investigated some of the most significant cyberattacks in history, but he also has hands-on experience with the 1980 Olympic bobsled track. In this episode of No Password Required, Nick joins Carlton Fields’s Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to talk about his start as an FAA security analyst, some of his top discoveries during his threat research days, and the value of getting comfortable with failure. He shares his story of investigating the SamSam ransomware and his predictions for how AI might be able to support businesses in the future. Kayley and Jack break down the $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of alleged Russian ransomware affiliate Mikhail Matveev.

    You can connect with Nick on Twitter here: @infosec_nick

    Check it out on YouTube here: https://tinyurl.com/4mtbd4ed

  • Gotham Sharma is a cybersecurity consultant, writer, educator, and stand-up comic. He’s on a mission to help folks build successful careers in information security through his latest venture, AccessCyber.co. In his training, Gotham leverages humor to make security awareness and education relatable to audiences of various technical backgrounds. Inspired by satire publications like The Onion, Gotham recently launched an infosec magazine called Brute Farce Attack, one of the many projects on his growing list of side hustles. In this episode of No Password Required, Gotham joins Carlton Fields’s Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to share how his life changed after a well-intentioned anti-mentor inspired him. Jack and Kayley discuss IARPA’s plan to hack hackers’ brains as the agency considers reimagining security with cyberpsychology-informed network defenses.

    You can connect with Gotham on Twitter here: @GothamJSharma

    You can learn more about AccessCyber here: https://accesscyber.co/

    You can learn more about Brute Farce Attack here: https://www.brutefarceattack.com/


  • Bianca Lewis, also known by her hacker handle BiaSciLab, is a next-generation teenage hacker and the CEO of Girls Who Hack. Bianca’s cybersecurity journey started at age 11 when she was part of a team who successfully compromised a simulated election-reporting system at DEF CON 26. She has since become a national conference speaker and advocate for recruiting girls into the cyber industry. In this episode of No Password Required, Bianca joins Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to share her experiences as a teenage hacker, her advice for being a confident public speaker, and her other biggest passion in life: the theatre. Jack and Kayley discuss the joint investigation between German police, the FBI, and law enforcement in Ukraine and the Netherlands and how they took down the DoppelPaymer ransomware group.

    You can connect with Bianca on Twitter here: @BiaSciLab

    You can learn more about Girls Who Hack here: https://girlswhohack.com/

    You can learn more about Secure Open Vote here: https://secureopenvote.com/

  • Louis Nyffenegger is the founder and CEO of PentesterLab. On this episode of No Password Required, Louis shares how he built his penetration-testing training company, why empathy is crucial to application security, and what can be learned from having hobbies you’re not good at. He also tells us his favorite pen testing story, explains the early days of smartwatch security, and describes his journey from France to Australia. The entire No Password Required team (Ernie, Jack, Rex, Devin, and Sarina) celebrate Ernie’s final episode by participating in a game show challenge about his life. Learn how many tattoos he has, how many countries he’s been to, and more juicy facts that we’ve all been dying to know.

    You can connect with Louis on Twitter here: @snyff

    You can learn more about the PentesterLab here: https://www.pentesterlab.com/

  • Joey deVilla is a Senior R&D Content Engineer at Auth0, a division of Okta. After hours, Joey is known as the Accordion Guy and spends his time playing music and sharing his nerdy takes on his two personal blogs. In this episode, Joey joins Jack and guest-host Tashya Denose (host of the Do We Belong Here podcast) to talk about his love for the tech community, his unique assortment of passions, hobbies, and jobs, and how he continues to trust the serendipity of his life even when the path seems unclear. Tashya and Jack talk about DoNotPay’s $1 million offer to lawyers to let AI take their place before the Supreme Court and what this kind of technology could mean for the future.

    You can connect with Joey here: globalnerdy.com and here: joeydevilla.com

    You can learn more about the Legendary Nanaimo Bar here: https://www.nanaimo.ca/about-nanaimo/nanaimo-bars

  • General (Ret.) Frank McKenzie is the Executive Director of the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida and the Executive Director of Cyber Florida. In April 2022, General McKenzie retired from the Marine Corps after completing over 42 years of service. He joins the No Password Required team to discuss the evolution of his leadership style over time, a typical morning for a four-star military general, and his preference for Star Trek over Star Wars. In honor of the holidays, Ernie and Jack discuss one of the most iconic (and shocking) Christmas movies of all time - Gremlins.

  • Andy Sekela is the Private Sector Coordinator for the FBI Tampa Division, who may just be on a mission to have the world’s coolest resumé. In this episode, Andy joins the No Password Required team to talk about his diverse career path, including his time as an officer on a nuclear submarine, public corruption investigations, and his best “wow, I’m an FBI agent” story. He also explains the FBI's role in investigating cybersecurity breaches, what happens after an IC3 report, and career opportunities at the agency. Jack and Ernie discuss the dark web's recent offer for sale of 487 million WhatsApp numbers and how modern businesses handle suspected website scraping.

  • Hannah Sutor is the Senior Product Manager at GitLab and Digital Privacy Advocate at The Privacy Chick. Hannah joins the No Password Required team to talk about how she discovered privacy and cybersecurity in college, what she expects for the future of usernames and passwords, and her adventures while traveling in an RV with her family for a year. Bonus: she also reveals her recipe for the best pumpkin spice latte. Ernie and Jack discuss the proposed U.S. labeling program for IoT consumer devices and some potential cyber and privacy implications.

  • Charles Shirer is the Chief Executive Officer of GlobalWave Consulting, an IT and cybersecurity consultancy. Known as the @bsdbandit to his 20,000+ Twitter followers, Charles is often considered the most positive person in cybersecurity (and for good reason!). In this episode, Charles joins the No Password Required team to tell us about how his childhood love for video games led to his passion for everything computer-related, what inspires him to share motivational messages on Twitter, and the importance of striving for a positive mindset in life. Jack and Ernie discuss the United Kingdom’s potential privacy enforcement against TikTok, and the regulatory regime for collecting the personal data of minors.

  • Kayley Melton is the Vice President of Security Awareness Company Courseware and Labs at KnowBe4. Although she can’t share too much about what the "labs" portion of her job entails, let's face it, the secrecy makes her even cooler. Kayley joins the No Password Required team to tell us about her journey from an Appalachian farm to fine arts major at a self-described “bougie” college, and from there to VP at a leading security awareness company and the challenges that she overcame to get there. Kayley also shares the story of how a Craigslist ad changed her life, who the Chewbacca is to her Han Solo, and the lessons she’s had to learn as a woman in this industry. Ernie, Jack, and Pablo discuss something likely to shock 90s babies; the cybercriminal “TarTarX” has stolen the data of 69 million Neopets users.