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  • In this episode, Hosts Ron Eddings, and Jen Langdon share takeaways from Ron's RSA conversation with Colin Constable, Co-Founder and CTO at Atsign

    On this show, they’ll break down Networking 2.0 and how it can serve as the next evolution for data ownership and access control. Colin and his team at Atsign have built the atProtocol®, a new open-source internet protocol that makes private and secure data sharing simple and intuitive, enabling any person, entity or thing to implement NIST Zero Trust principles into their solution.

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    02:17 - Introducing, Colin Constable

    03:42 - The Problem with the Current Internet

    08:02 - The Catalyst Behind atProtocol®

    11:12 - Nexus of Networking, Identity & Privacy

    14:19 - From our Sponsor, Atsign

    15:23 - What’s Networking 2.0?

    18:54 - Internet Anonymity & Accountability

    24:31 - Unique Solutions using atProtocol®

    Links:

    Connect with Colin Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinconstable/

    Check out Atsign: https://atsign.com/

    Read the atProtocol Whitepaper here:

    https://atsign.com/resources/white-papers/the-atprotocol/

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  • In this episode, Host Ron Eddings enjoys a reprieve from the hectic RSA conference with guest Paul Valente, CEO of VISO Trust. Paul discusses how he used his extensive experience as a CISO to solve a huge pain point he was experiencing with third party risk management (TPRM) and how it prompted him and a colleague to start their own company to create the solution they had been wishing for.

    However, nothing could be more exciting than the ways AI has expanded the potential for TPRM to change security outcomes and allow the security sector to drop the ‘department of no’ branding for good. Tune in to hear the whole story!

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    01:03 - Introducing guest, Paul Valente

    04:49 - Core Pillars of Being a CISO

    06:14 - Why Cyber Startup?

    7:46 - AI: The Key Turning Point for TPRM

    10:40 - Why Do Companies Need TPRM?

    15:09 - From our Sponsor, VISO Trust

    16:17 - Data & Controlling Risk

    22:35 - No Security Questionnaires!

    24:14 - One Step Better…

    Links:

    Connect with our guest, Paul Valente: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldvalente/

    Check out VISO Trust: https://visotrust.com/hackervalley

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  • In this episode, Ron Eddings and Jen Langdon explore the origins of MSSPs and the solutions they offer to the cybersecurity industry with insights from Ricardo Nicolini, CTO at Bulletproof. Ricardo will uncover the potential of MSSPs to alleviate headaches and reduce burnout in cybersecurity by detailing his personal experience with overcoming a ransomware attack in the City of Saint John.

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    05:15 - Introducing guest, Ricardo Nicolini

    07:21 - Find & Prevent: FAST!

    11:39 - Who MSSPs Support

    13:48 - From our Sponsor, ContraForce

    14:48 - City of Saint John & Ransomware

    20:02 - Implications of Ransomware

    25:16 - SOC Burnout is Real

    29:21 - Improving the SOC with the Right Person

    35:46 - Is Reducing Cognitive Load Possible?

    Links:

    Connect with our guest Ricardo Nicolini : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnicolini/

    Check out ContraForce: https://www.contraforce.com/

    Learn more about how Bulletproof helped the City of Saint John:

    https://content.bulletproofsi.com/read-cosj-case-study

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  • In this episode, Host Ron Eddings teams up with Ivan Fonseca and Nick Cottrell, Cybersecurity Engineers at ThreatLocker, as they break down the anatomy of previous breaches and the attacker’s playbook using MITRE ATT&CK. Ivan and Nick will take you through the defender’s perspective and will also share tools that are commonly used to defend breaches and discuss how Zero Trust can be implemented to better defend organizations.

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    01:35 - Introducing guests, Ivan Fonseca and Nick Cottrell

    04:39 - 3CX Breach & Supply Chain Attacks

    08:10 - Ring Fencing Defense

    11:16 - Living Off the Hacker Valley Land

    13:06 - From our Sponsor, ThreatLocker

    13:56 - Hacker Mindset in the Op

    18:45 - Zero Trust, Default Deny

    24:23 - Common Attack Vectors

    30:09 - 7 Zip is a Russian Application?

    32:49 - Learning How to Defend Better

    Links:

    Connect with our guests, Ivan Fonseca and Nick Cottrell :

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-fonseca-64139222b/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-cottrell-083564165/

    Learn more about ThreatLocker: https://www.threatlocker.com/

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  • In this episode, Ron Eddings and Jen Langdon talk about the evolution of browsers and how enterprise browsers have entered to change the game for corporations. Special guest Brayden Rogers, Chief Customer Officer at Island, joins to explain how enterprise browsers expand capabilities in asset management, security, and user experience. They also discuss how enterprise browsers can streamline IT infrastructure, offering a glimpse into the future and AI's role in it.

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    04:25 - Introducing guest, Bradon Rogers

    07:23 - Extension vs Browser

    14:53 - Security Use Cases

    18:12 - From our Sponsor

    19:34 - Better User Decisions

    24:01 - Tool Reduction

    26:24 - IT & Security Should Play Nice

    29:41 - Data Protection

    Links:

    Connect with our guest, Bradon Rogers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradon/

    Check out Island’s website here: https://www.island.io/

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  • In this episode, Ron Eddings talks with guest Josh Danielson, CEO at Kustos, about how his journey at a previous organization has led him to build and create new products in the industry. They’ll discuss everything from how AI is currently being used to how there are still many ways to optimize in the cybersecurity product and service space. Listen to learn more about how you could create the next great thing in cyber!

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    00:43 - Introducing guest, Josh Danielson

    03:20 - Cutting Edge Tech

    07:34 - To CISO or not to CISO

    10:33 - Join Our Creative Mastermind

    11:20 - Balancing Product & Services

    14:37 - Not Taking Advantage of AI

    18:10 - Getting Better Value out of Tooling

    21:35 - One Step Better…

    Links:

    Connect with our guest, Josh Danielson:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-danielson-a82b7342/

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  • In this episode, Ron Eddings and guest Shlomi Matichin, Co-Founder & CTO at Valence Security, discuss how the hurdles and triumphs in the journey of establishing Valence Security resulted in a reduction in SaaS misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.

    Impactful Moments:

    0:00 - Welcome

    01:50 - Introducing guest, Shlomi Matichin

    02:46 - Founder’s Journey

    04:30 - Building Fast

    07:37 - Building Fast vs Building Intentionally

    08:13 - From Our Sponsor, Valence Security

    09:18 - How SaaS Breaches Occur

    13:38 - Google Workspace Security

    19:55 - The Uninstall Journey

    25:00 - What Worries You?

    27:48 - Building SaaS Fast

    31:08 - One Step Better

    Links:

    Connect with our guest, Shlomi Matichin:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/shlomi-matichin/

    Check out Valence Security: valencesecurity.com

    Check out our upcoming events: hackervalley.com/livestreams

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  • In this episode, Host Ron Eddings gets to know guest Confidence Staveley, founder of Merkel Fence and CyberSafe Foundation. He uncovers Confidence’s inspiring story, not only about how she transforms her community and the people around her through her non-profit, but the grit she needed to overcome the obstacles to get to a career in cyber and build her own company. In addition to learning about the potential of Africa as a booming tech talent hub, you’ll better understand what it takes to foster that growth in the tech industry.

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    00:44 - Introducing guest, Confidence Staveley

    04:03 - Learning About Computers

    06:46 - Women in Cyber & Access to Tech Careers

    12:30 - Pushing Forward & Inspiring Others

    15:05 - Solving the Cyber Problem

    19:11 - Time Commitment to Get a Job in Cyber

    24:45 - How CyberSafe Works

    29:29 - Building a SOC in Africa

    32:29 - One Step Better…

    Links:

    Connect with our guest, Confidence Staveley:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/confidencestaveley/

    Check out the CyberSafe Foundation:

    https://cybersafefoundation.org/

    Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:

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  • In this episode, Ron Eddings gets a chance to speak with Ayman Elsawah, Founder of Cloud Security Labs, and have him share his experience with becoming a vCISO. Ayman will break down the vast business of security consulting and help you determine the best approach and next steps to catalyze you on your way to owning your time and your own business.

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    01:14 - Introducing guest, Ayman Elsawah

    07:08 - Types of vCISOs

    09:55 - How to Become a vCISO

    13:40 - Join Our Mastermind!

    14:24 - Is vCISO Right for You?

    17:22 - Marketing as A vCISO

    22:33 - Anticipated vCISO Salary

    26:15 - vCISO Time Commitment

    Links:

    Connect with Ayman:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/infosecleader/

    Twitter & YouTube: @coffeewithayman

    Check out Ayman’s vCISO Course:

    coffeewithayman.com/hackervalley

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  • Ron Eddings and Neal Humphrey, Vice President of Market Strategy at Deepwatch, discuss the changes in Security Operations infrastructure, and how these changes in structure, data, and automation are going to impact operations in the near future. Their discussion will revolve around more than just SIEM, alerts, and responses; it will go into market changes, vendor movement, and how the future of SOC is demanding a shift in mindset and strategy beyond "Let a machine handle it..."

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    01:05 - Introducing guest, Neal Humphrey

    03:09 - Looking Back at SecOps

    06:11 - Modern SOC Wall

    11:49 - Hyperautomation; the Future of SOAR?

    15:02 - Hyperautomation & Normalization

    17:29 - From our Sponsor, Deepwatch

    19:18 - OSDA & Deepwatch

    25:32 - Hyperautomaiton or OSDA 1st

    30:25 - Can I Show The Value of A Tool?

    34:30 - Who is OSDA White Paper for?

    36:43 - One Step Better…

    Links:

    Connect with our guest, Neal Humphrey:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-humphrey-b909773/

    Check out the White paper by Deepwatch:

    https://www.deepwatch.com/the-security-operations-center-cannot-hold/

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  • Ron Eddings sits down with Bob Horn, Chief Revenue Officer at Valence Security. Their conversation centers around the world of SaaS security, examining the current landscape and challenges in managing SaaS risks. Bob also shares experiences from his 25-year career in sales, focusing on the importance of storytelling in sales and innovative approaches of marketing through leveraging cybersecurity influencers.

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    00:44 - Introducing guest, Bob Horn

    03:36 - Sales & Storytelling in Cybersecurity

    07:13 - Current State of SaaS

    09:28 - From our Sponsor, Valence Security

    10:29 - More SaaS, More Problems

    13:52 - Great Security Improves Your Team

    17:01 - Consequence of Being Attacked

    19:10 - Influencer & In-Person Marketing

    25:55 - The Future of SaaS

    28:01 - One Step Better…

    Links:

    Check out Valence Security:

    https://www.valencesecurity.com/

    Connect with our guest, Bob Horn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-horn-699a70/

    Join us LIVE with Shlomi Matachin on Tuesday, April 16th at 12p ET / 9a PT:

    https://www.linkedin.com/events/7181368974062895106/comments/

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    https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio

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  • HVS Host Ron Eddings chats it up with guest Ofer Gayer, VP of Product at Hunters. While both of them reminisce about their first love in security research, Ofer clarifies how he diverted his path and reached the VP stage, while also helping to level up his teams. They’ll conclude by discussing how AI is the ‘zeitgeist of our time’ and how you can get better at whatever you’re doing in cyber.

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    01:10 - Introducing guest, Ofer Gayer

    03:12 - ‘Start-up’ in Research

    07:55 - Security Research- First Love

    10:55 - “A lot of People Want to be Product Managers”

    14:46 - “I Had IT Remove My Privileges”

    18:20 - Transitioning to Visionary/Zeitgeist

    25:30 - Embracing AI Solutions

    32:30 - One Step Better…

    Links:

    Connect with our guest, Ofer Gayer:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofer-gayer/

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    https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio

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  • Ron Eddings and Jaime Blasco, Co-Founder and CTO at Nudge Security, discuss how well-known adversaries are taking advantage of enterprises that don’t have visibility into their full SaaS footprint, and therefore can’t secure it. Grab a front-row seat to gain a new perspective on your vulnerabilities through the eyes of an attacker.

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    01:10 - Introducing guest, Jaime Blasco

    02:30 - Real World Impact of SaaS Vulnerabilities

    07:35 - Exploring AI & Security Implications

    09:50 - Evolution of Threat Actors & Targeted Companies

    15:45 - From our Sponsor, Nudge

    17:17 - Attackers, Tokens & Ticketing Systems

    22:50 - Lazarus & Malicious SaaS Apps

    26:50 - The Attackers are Talking with You…

    29:18 - Run it In the Cloud & Make Honey Tokens

    34:04 - Future of SaaS & AI in Cybersecurity

    39:00 - Increase Visibility, Reduce Risk

    Links:

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    Check out our friends at Nudge:

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  • Get ready for a SPECIAL episode! Ron Eddings will take you on an inside look at Threatlocker’s rapidly growing event, Zero Trust World, and will talk with Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at Threatlocker, to discuss what you can find out from your endpoints (hint: it’s more than remote access tools you didn’t know were running!)

    Impactful Moments:

    00:00 - Welcome

    01:24 - Zero Trust World Sneak Peek!

    02:21 - From our Sponsor, Threatlocker

    03:50 - Introducing guest, Rob Allen

    05:03 - What’s Zero Trust World

    10:40 - Technical Executive Leaders

    16:24 - Managing from the Top Down

    20:33 - More Than Allow Listing

    24:38 - Rubber Ducky, You’re the One…

    26:59 - Assume Breach

    29:30 - Some Interesting Finds

    35:55 - Where Most of the Action Happens

    26:30 - One Step Better…

    Links:

    Connect with our guest, Rob Allen:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/threatlockerrob/

    Check out https://www.threatlocker.com/ to learn more!

    See the Zero Trust World recap portion here on our YouTube

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  • 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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  • 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/

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  • 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.

    Get the ultimate email security software and stop phishing attacks that others miss! Request a demo from our friends at Graphus, today! -- and don't miss their 5-minute guide to phishing attacks and prevention.

    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

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  • 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 - Introduction00:42 - 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/hackervalleystudioBecome a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand:https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag:https://store.hackervalley.comContinue the conversation by joining our Discord:https://hackervalley.com/discord

  • 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:

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  • 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

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