Hacker Valley Studio

Oct 29 2024 349 ep. 32 mins 701
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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.

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Rethinking Cybersecurity Hiring with Naomi Buckwalter

Oct 29 2024 43 mins  
Is cybersecurity gatekeeping holding back the industry? Naomi Buckwalter, Senior Director of Product Security at Contrast Security and Founder of the Cybersecurity Gatebreakers Foundation, argues that fresh talent and open doors are crucial for industry growth. In this episode, Naomi challenges why industry hiring norms fall short, shares candid stories of her own missteps, and exp

AI, Deepfakes, and Human Risk in Cybersecurity with Perry Carpenter

Oct 22 2024 33 mins  
In a world filled with AI-generated deceptions, how do we discern what’s real? Ron sits down with Perry Carpenter, author of FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions, to discuss the risks and the potential of synthetic media and human risk management. Whether you’re worried about deepfakes or curious about AI’s rol

How to Become a True Security Leader with Nathan Case

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AI and the Future of Cyber Defense with John Hubbard

Oct 08 2024 34 mins  
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How Adversaries Are Living Off The Dark Web with Jason Haddix

Oct 01 2024 44 mins  
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AT&T Dynamic Defense: Security Before It Reaches Your Company's Doorstep with Senthil Ramakrishnan

Sep 24 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, Ron Eddings and Jen Langdon speak with Senthil Ramakrishnan, Assistant Vice President of Cybersecurity Product at AT&T Business. Senthil shares information about how a new product, AT&T Dynamic Defense™, helps protect customers by providing threat detection and mitigation at the network edge. They’ll discuss how it can address evolving cybersecurity th

Soft Skills in Technical Sales to Connect and Sell More with Evgeniy Kharam

Sep 17 2024 31 mins  
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Recon Like An Adversary: Uncovering Modern Techniques in Attack Surface Management with Jason Haddix

Sep 10 2024 46 mins  
Ever wondered how the best defenders become unstoppable? They think like the attackers. In this episode with Jason Haddix, we reveal the strategies hackers don’t want you to know about and show you how to use them to your advantage. Jason, CEO of Arcanum Information Security and Field CISO at Flare, helps us step into the mind of a hacker. With stories and insights that will chan

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Sep 03 2024 40 mins  
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Cybersecurity Challenges: AI, Burnout, and Insider Threats with Kayla Williams

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