Adventures of Alice & Bob

Feb 28 2025 73 ep. 54 mins 21

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Welcome to the Adventures of Alice & Bob Podcast, where we talk shop with pen testers, hackers, and the unsung heroes of the cybersecurity world about the human element of being on the front lines of cyber attacks.

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Ep. 73 - How a Magazine Article Led to a Cybersecurity Empire // Richard Stiennon

Feb 28 2025 55 mins

In this episode, James chats with Richard Stiennon—cybersecurity analyst, author, and former aerospace engineer—whose 20+ year journey spans from designing car seats to hacking corporate systems for giants like Dell. Hear how a 1992 magazine article led him to launch his own ISP and rise to prominence at Gartner. Richard shares his personal stories from the frontlines of cybers

Ep. 72 - Recreating the Hackers Movie // Keren Elazari

Feb 14 2025 54 mins

Step into the fascinating mind of Keren Elazari—the first Israeli woman to give a TED Talk and a trailblazing force in cybersecurity. Once rejected by her school’s D&D group, she defied expectations to become a globally recognized security analyst, reshaping the narrative around hackers. In this episode, we dive into Keren’s remarkable journey—from a curious young girl arm

Ep. 71 - From Prison to Millions: The Hacker Who Struck Yahoo Bug Bounty Gold // Tommy DeVoss

Jan 31 2025 71 mins

In this episode, James sits down with Tommy DeVoss (aka Doggy G), who went from a teenage hacker dodging federal prison to becoming one of the most successful ethical hackers in the world. Tommy spills raw, unfiltered stories about his wild days in IRC channels, running with the infamous World of Hell hacking group, and somehow managing to turn his life around to rake in over $4 mi

Ep. 70 - Hotmail Honeypot: Catching Cheaters through Fake E-Greeting Cards // Mishaal Khan

Jan 17 2025 52 mins

Join James as he sits down with Mishaal Khan, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience in outsmarting attackers. From his early days hacking PC games to his current mission of safeguarding high-profile individuals, Mishaal offers fascinating insights into the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social engineering. Discover how he’s intentionally

Ep. 69 - When the Data Center is Literally on Fire // Evil Mog

Jan 03 2025 53 mins

Today, James Maude sits down with Dustin Haywood, better known as Evil Mog, Executive Managing Hacker at IBM's X-Force. Together, they talk about Evil Mog's fascinating journey from telemarketing to becoming a globally recognized expert in password security. He shares stories, including how he managed a high-stakes data center crisis, creatively navigated IBM's corporate culture th

Ep. 68 - Deep Fakes, AI Impersonation, & Predicting Security in 2025 // Morey Haber

Dec 20 2024 53 mins

Join hosts James Maude and Marc Maiffret as they dive into a captivating conversation with industry legend Morey Haber. With over two decades of experience—going back before CVEs were even a thing—Morey delivers a bold look at the security threats of 2025 and beyond. Is AI on the verge of bursting its hype bubble? Are hidden paths to privilege the next battleground? The group d

Ep. 67 - When Alice Goes Rogue: Cryptographic Mischief // Sophie Schmieg

Dec 06 2024 51 mins

Join host James Maude as he talks all things cryptography with Sophie Schmieg, a Staff Information Security Engineer at Google. In this episode, Sophie shares her journey from pure mathematics to applied cryptography, revealing how her background in algebraic geometry provides a distinctive approach to modern security challenges. From discovering major vulnerabilities in AWS to cre

Ep. 66 - Hook, Line, and AI: The New Age of Phishing Attacks // Brooke Denney

Nov 22 2024 48 mins

Today, Marc and James welcome Brooke Denney, a rising star in cybersecurity who brings a dynamic, cloud-first perspective to the ever-evolving industry. Brooke shares her inspiring journey from aspiring veterinarian to accomplished security engineer, offering insights into the fascinating world of AI-powered phishing, modern security challenges, and safeguarding critical infrastruc

Ep. 65 - Mo' Privileges, Mo' Problems // DJ Morimanno

Nov 08 2024 60 mins

In this episode, Marc and James plunge into the world of identity security with DJ Morimanno. From his early days pf dumpster diving for computer parts to becoming a powerhouse Director of Identity and Access Management Technologies, DJ’s cybersecurity journey is what legends are made of. They dig deep into the evolution of identity security, the pivotal role of human behavior in

Ep. 64 - Kidnapping Executives and Testing Panic Buttons // Ana Aslanishvili

Oct 18 2024 53 mins

In today's episode, host James welcomes Anna Aslanishvili, the visionary founder and CEO of Pine Risk Management. Anna takes us behind the scenes of high-stakes security assessments, from testing executive protection during a CEO's morning jog to uncovering faulty panic buttons—and even dealing with the threat of mailed anthrax. With captivating stories and expert insights, Anna