Cyber Distortion Podcast Series: Recent Episodes
Jason Popillion CISSP and Kevin Pentecost CISSP
Jason and Kevin, seasoned Cyber Security professionals, explain cyber security concepts that everyone needs to know in simple terms. They will leave you with practical takeaways you can use to keep yourself and your organizations safe. Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Manager for a Manufacturing company.
Welcome back to Cyber Distortion, the show where the shadows of the digital world come into focus. Today’s episode dives deep into the mind of someone who once sat at the center of the internet’s most notorious hacktivist movements. Our guest is Hector Monsegur—better known to some as Sabu—a former leading figure in both Anonymous and LULZSEC, who orchestrated some of the most high-profile cyber-attacks of the early 2010s. From penetrating government networks to being at the heart of a global FBI takedown, Hector’s story is part cautionary tale, part cyber-thriller.
In this conversation, he shares it all—raw, unfiltered, and in his own words. We explore what drove him, how the digital threat landscape has evolved, and his take on the current state of cybersecurity, hacktivism, and surveillance.
Plug in, patch up, and get ready—today, we’re going behind the mask.Whether you're an aspiring hacker, seasoned security pro, or just cyber-curious, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at the evolving hacking landscape.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
Contact Info:
Hector’s LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hxmonsegur/
Link up with Alacrinet:
https://www.alacrinet.com/
Here's a curated list of trusted, beginner-friendly, and practical online resources, categorized for easy navigation:
🛠️ Hands-On Learning Platforms
- TryHackMe
🔗 https://tryhackme.com
- Interactive, gamified lessons in cybersecurity and hacking.
- Beginner to advanced levels, covering real-world attack simulations.
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Great learning paths like Pre-Security and Complete Beginner.
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Hack The Box (HTB)
🔗 https://www.hackthebox.com
- Advanced platform for practicing hacking skills legally.
- Ideal for pentesting, network exploitation, and red teaming.
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Offers “HTB Academy” with structured learning paths.
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OverTheWire: Wargames
🔗 https://overthewire.org/wargames/
- Classic text-based challenges.
- Great for beginners learning Linux, networking, and basic hacking logic.
📘 Free Courses & Curriculums
- Cybrary
🔗 https://www.cybrary.it
- Free and paid cybersecurity courses, including certifications like CompTIA Security+.
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Includes job role learning paths.
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Open Security Training
🔗 http://opensecuritytraining.info
- In-depth technical training on topics like x86 assembly, exploit development, and reverse engineering.
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Free and used by industry pros.
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MIT OpenCourseWare – Computer Systems Security
🔗 https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-858-computer-systems-security-fall-2014/
- College-level deep dive into systems security.
- Lectures, slides, and assignments freely available.
📚 Books & Reading
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Hacking: The Art of Exploitation by Jon Erickson
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Great for understanding how things work under the hood, including C, assembly, and exploits. 🔗 Available via No Starch Press
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The Web Application Hacker's Handbook by Dafydd Stuttard & Marcus Pinto
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Excellent for aspiring bug bounty hunters and web pentesters.
🧠 Communities & Forums
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Reddit Communities
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r/netsec – News and discussion about information security.
- r/AskNetsec – Beginner-friendly Q&A.
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r/cybersecurity – General news, career advice, and trends.
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Discord Servers
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Many Discord servers support TryHackMe and HTB users.
- Look for “InfoSec Prep” and “CyberMentor’s CyberSec Discord”.
🧑💻 YouTube Channels
- LiveOverflow
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/c/LiveOverflow
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Deep, technical tutorials in CTFs, binary exploitation, and real-world hacking.
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The Cyber Mentor
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@thecybermentor
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Great for aspiring pentesters. Offers a full free course: Practical Ethical Hacking.
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John Hammond
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@_JohnHammond
- Covers TryHackMe, HTB, malware analysis, and CTFs in an engaging way.
🎓 Certifications to Consider Later
- CompTIA Security+ – Entry-level security cert.
- eJPT (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester) – Beginner-friendly, hands-on.
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) – More advanced, goal for serious pentesters.
In this electrifying episode, we dive deep into the world of hacking, privacy, and offensive security with Ryan Williams, Editor of HVCK Magazine and Director of Smart Cyber Solutions Pty Ltd. Ryan is more than just a cybersecurity consultant—he's a red team enthusiast, blue team strategist, and relentless innovator in the cyber arena.
We explore Ryan's journey from pen tester to publisher, and uncover the vision behind HVCK Magazine—an online publication dedicated to all things hacking, from OSINT and threat intelligence to offensive tooling and real-world exploits. Learn about his contributions to the community with projects like Commander, MxFlex, AllTheThings, and Flight Freaker, and how these tools are helping redefine modern cybersecurity practices.
Whether you're an aspiring hacker, seasoned security pro, or just cyber-curious, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at the evolving hacking landscape.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
🔐 Tune in to hear:
- How HVCK Magazine is shaping the hacker culture online
- The power of community-driven security innovation
- Red vs. Blue: Ryan’s dual mindset in offensive and defensive ops
- Real talk on bespoke security tooling and Essential Eight uplifts
- And a few unexpected stories from the field...
🧠 Stay sharp. Stay curious. Stay distorted.
Citations:
🔗 Connect with Ryan Williams
- LinkedIn: Explore Ryan's professional background and connect with him on LinkedIn.
- Smart Cyber Solutions: Learn more about his cybersecurity consultancy, Smart Cyber Solutions Pty Ltd, on their Facebook page.
📰 Dive into HVCK Magazine
- HVCK Magazine Back Issues: Discover the mission and content of HVCK Magazine in this feature on https://hvck-magazine.github.io/
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HVCK Magazine New Issues: Discover the mission and content of HVCK Magazine in this feature on https://heyzine.com/flip-book/cd19181153.html
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Contributors' Insights: Read about contributors' experiences and articles in HVCK Magazine, such as this LinkedIn post.
🎧 Related Media & Community
- YouTube Interview: Watch an in-depth interview with Ryan Williams discussing HVCK Magazine and cybersecurity challenges on YouTube.
🧠 Explore More in Cybersecurity & Hacking
- Phrack Magazine: A long-standing publication in the hacking community, available at phrack.org.
- Hakin9 Magazine: Offers articles and resources on IT security and ethical hacking at hakin9.org.
In this electrifying episode of the Cyber Distortion Podcast, hosts Kevin Pentecost and Jason Popillion dive into the fascinating crossroads of cybersecurity, health, and molecular science with a very special guest — Dr. Gregory Carpenter. Known worldwide for his pioneering research and groundbreaking work at the intersection of biotechnology and cybersecurity, Dr. Carpenter brings a unique and urgent perspective on the growing risks and innovations tied to DNA hacking and cybersecurity at the molecular level.
Together, they explore how advances in genetics, bioinformatics, and synthetic biology are creating new vulnerabilities — and why protecting health data and even the biological code of life itself has become a critical frontier for cybersecurity professionals. Dr. Carpenter shares real-world insights, discusses current threats and emerging trends, and offers his expert take on where regulation, technology, and human ingenuity must evolve to stay ahead of threats we are only beginning to understand.
Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation that bridges the digital and biological worlds — and challenges how we think about security in an era where data isn’t just on servers, but in our very cells. Whether you're a cybersecurity expert, a health industry professional, or just fascinated by where technology is taking us next, this is one episode you won't want to miss!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
🔗 Citations and Related Links:
- Biomalware: Malware Encoded in DNA Wired – https://www.wired.com/story/malware-dna-hack/
- Scientists Hack a Computer Using DNA MIT Technology Review – https://www.technologyreview.com/2017/08/10/150013/scientists-hack-a-computer-using-dna/
- Healing the Body with Sound Frequencies Donovan Health – https://www.donovanhealth.com/blog/healing-the-body-with-frequencies-the-basics-explained
- Dire Wolves and Woolly Mammoths: Concerns About Resurrecting Extinct Species BBC Future – https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250425-why-scientists-fear-attempts-to-resurrect-extinct-animals-may-backfire
- DEFCON Conference (Official Site) https://defcon.org/
- CRISPR and the Threat of Biohacking Harvard International Review – https://hir.harvard.edu/crispr-and-the-threat-of-biohacking/
- Cyberbiosecurity: An Emerging New Discipline to Help Safeguard the Bioeconomy Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology – https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2019.00020/full
- The Growing Threat of Biosecurity Risks in Synthetic Biology RAND Corporation – https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR3027.html
In this thought-provoking episode of the Cyber Distortion Podcast, we’re joined by Wes Kussmaul, a visionary in the realm of secure online identities and the founder of Delphi Internet Services Corporation—the company behind the Kussmaul Encyclopedia, the world’s first computerized encyclopedia and one of the earliest forms of hypertext. With over three decades of experience building secure online spaces, Wes brings a unique blend of historical perspective and forward-thinking innovation to the conversation around privacy, authentication, and identity protection.
As digital threats evolve, so must our understanding of how we prove who we are online. Wes breaks down the role of public and private key cryptography in securing not just our communications, but our very identities and intellectual property. Through vivid analogies and real-world examples, he illustrates how Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) can serve as the backbone of a more trustworthy internet—one where authenticity and privacy aren’t afterthoughts, but foundations.
We also explore his groundbreaking work with Reliable Identities, an initiative focused on reestablishing digital trust in an age of phishing, spoofing, and identity theft. Wes shares why the current system of usernames and passwords is fundamentally flawed—and how we can replace it with something far more secure and future-proof.
Whether you're a cybersecurity expert, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of online trust, this episode will reshape how you view identity in the digital world. Tune in to hear from one of the internet’s earliest innovators on how we can protect who we are—and what we create—online.
Wes is the author of several books about privacy and authenticity, including Quiet Enjoyment (2004), Own Your Privacy (2007), The Future Needs You (2007), and Don’t Get Norteled (2014). He is also an individual adherent of the International Union of Latin Notaries and has been appointed a Notary Ambassador by the National Notary Association.
Wes received his BS in Physics from the University of Central Missouri in 1971 while serving in the US Air Force at Whiteman Air Force Base (SAC).
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weskussmaul/
Wes’ Personal Website: https://weskussmaul.com/about-wes/
Authentiverse: https://authentiverse.net
Authenticity Alliance:
https://www.whatisauthenticity.com/
City of Osmio:
https://www.osmio.ch/our-name.html
Buy Wes’ Books:
https://www.pkipress.com/
The Authenticity Institute:
https://www.authenticityinstitute.com/index.html
More information on Sutton Smith (a.k.a. Sutton Love):
https://www.reversecanarymission.org/person/sutton-smith-66936d96d1a13a06fe312995
Sutton’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sutton.loves/
In this gripping episode of the Cyber Distortion Podcast, we sit down with Ricoh Danielson — a former U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, national security expert, and digital forensics specialist. With a career that bridges the battlefield and the digital frontlines, Ricoh brings a rare and powerful perspective on the evolving threats to our national security and critical infrastructure. From his firsthand experiences in war zones to his current role as a VCISO and digital forensic expert, Ricoh shares stories that are as eye-opening as they are inspiring. We dive into the real-world challenges facing the nation today — from protecting our energy grids and communication systems to defending against cyber threats that target both the public and private sectors. Ricoh also recounts some of his most intense moments in service, revealing what it takes to operate in high-stakes environments, both overseas and in high-profile courtrooms. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in cybersecurity, national defense, or the human element behind protecting our digital and physical worlds. Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company. Citations & Helpful Links:
- National Security Agency (NSA) Cybersecurity: The NSA provides resources aimed at preventing and eradicating cyber threats to U.S. national security systems, with a focus on the Defense Industrial Base and the enhancement of U.S. weapons' security.
https://www.nsa.gov/cybersecurity/
- Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3): DC3 offers integrated services including cyber training, digital and multimedia forensics, and vulnerability disclosure, supporting law enforcement and counterintelligence efforts.
https://csrc.nist.gov/ • SANS Institute: A renowned organization specializing in information security and cybersecurity training, offering courses on topics like cyber and network defenses, penetration testing, incident response, and digital forensics. https://www.sans.org/ https://www.dc3.mil/
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Computer Security Resource Center: NIST's CSRC provides access to cybersecurity and information security-related projects, publications, and news, supporting government, industry, and academic efforts in securing information systems.
https://csrc.nist.gov/
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools: CISA has curated a database of free cybersecurity services and tools to help organizations reduce cybersecurity risks across U.S. critical infrastructure sectors.
https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/... For listeners interested in connecting with Ricoh Danielson or learning more about his work:
- Official Website: Ricoh's personal website offers insights into his background, services, and expertise.
https://www.ricohd.us/
- Contact Page: To reach out to Ricoh directly, visit his contact page where you can send a message or inquiry.
https://www.ricohd.us/contact
- Instagram: Follow Ricoh on Instagram for updates and insights related to cybersecurity and his professional endeavors. / ricoh_danielson_
These resources provide a comprehensive starting point for those interested in delving deeper into the fields of national security and digital forensics.
Welcome to this episode of Cyber Distortion, where we explore the cutting edge of technology, security, and the future of humanity itself.
In this episode, we look into how differing generational outlooks—from the Silent Generation, to Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—shape the ways teams solve problems and interact within today’s corporate landscape. We explore how historical events, technological exposure, and shifting cultural norms have impacted each generation’s communication style, work ethic, and appetite for risk. Through candid anecdotes and real-world examples, we uncover the advantages of blending diverse generational perspectives to spark innovation, build more inclusive workplace cultures, and tackle company challenges more effectively.
We discuss bridging generational gaps and nurturing an environment where each age group can contribute its strengths. Whether it’s harnessing the discipline and experience of older employees or tapping into the digital fluency and fresh ideas of younger ones, this episode offers strategies for leaders to cultivate synergy and drive growth.
Ultimately, we hope that listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of why inclusive, cross-generational collaboration isn’t just a nice-to-have—but a critical differentiator in a rapidly evolving corporate world.
We hope you enjoy this kickoff episode of our new 4th season of the podcast!!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
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In this season finale of the Cyber Distortion Podcast, hosts Kevin Pentecost and Jason Popillion, tackle one of the most critical topics in modern cybersecurity—incident response and disaster recovery. When a cyber incident strikes, every second counts. Organizations need to be ready with well-orchestrated plans to respond effectively and recover swiftly. This episode delves deep into the strategies, tools, and best practices that every cybersecurity professional and organization should know to minimize damage and ensure resilience.
Kevin and Jason guide listeners through the intricacies of incident response, breaking it down into digestible phases like preparation, detection, containment, eradication, and recovery. They also explore the role of disaster recovery planning, highlighting how businesses can resume operations quickly and securely after a breach or significant event. The hosts share real-world examples and practical tips, making these complex processes relatable and actionable for professionals at all levels.
As the final episode of the season, this is one you don’t want to miss. Kevin and Jason bring their signature blend of expertise and engaging conversation to ensure listeners walk away with a solid understanding of incident response frameworks, key roles and responsibilities, and the importance of regular testing and improvement. Whether you’re a seasoned cybersecurity practitioner or just starting, this episode offers something valuable for everyone.
Thank you for joining us this season on Cyber Distortion. We’ve loved exploring the multifaceted world of cybersecurity with our incredible audience, and we’re ending this season with a bang. We hope you enjoy this finale as much as we enjoyed creating it. Stay tuned for future seasons as we continue to navigate the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
MORE VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Incident Response Resources
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): Computer Security Incident Handling Guide
- Resource: NIST SP 800-61 Rev. 2
- Description: This guide provides a comprehensive framework for incident handling, detailing preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery steps.
- SANS Institute: Incident Handler's Handbook
- Resource: SANS Reading Room - Incident Response
- Description: A practical guide for incident handlers, focusing on hands-on strategies for real-world scenarios.
- US-CERT: Incident Response Resources
- Resource: CISA Incident Response Guidance
- Description: A hub of information, tools, and best practices for incident response, provided by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Disaster Recovery Resources
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Continuity of Operations Planning
- Resource: FEMA Continuity Resources
- Description: Guidance on creating disaster recovery and continuity plans for organizations of all sizes.
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO): ISO 22301
- Resource: ISO 22301: Business Continuity Management Systems
- Description: This standard focuses on managing and reducing risks during disruptive incidents.
- Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI): Best Practices for Business Continuity
- Resource: DRI Resources
- Description: A compilation of best practices, frameworks, and tools for effective disaster recovery planning.
Cybersecurity Education and Training
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Resource: MITRE ATT&CK
- Description: A detailed knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques to inform incident response planning.
- CERT Coordination Center: Incident Management Practices
- Resource: CERT Resources
- Description: Research and guidance from the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University.
Additional Practical Tools
- Microsoft: Security Incident Response Playbooks
- Resource: Microsoft Incident Response
- Description: A collection of playbooks designed for cloud-centric incident response.
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National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC): Incident Management Guidance
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Resource: NCSC UK
- Description: Practical advice from the UK government’s cybersecurity body on managing incidents effectively.
Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. In this eye-opening episode of the Cyber Distortion Podcast, we’re joined by Jessie Bolton, CEO of Bolt Resources and former Vice President of North Texas ISSA, to tackle one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: the human side of the cybersecurity skills gap.
Jessie brings a wealth of experience from her collaborations with ISC2, WiCyS, NICE, Infosec Institute, and higher education institutions. She’s at the forefront of redefining how organizations identify, nurture, and retain talent in an industry facing a critical workforce shortage.
From strategies to attract untapped talent to innovative training programs that prioritize real-world readiness, Jessie shares actionable insights for employers and aspiring cybersecurity professionals alike. If you’re passionate about building a stronger, more inclusive cybersecurity workforce, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.
Tune in and discover how we can close the gap and secure the future—one human at a time!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
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Jessie’s LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiebolt/
Bolt Resources - Websites of Jessie’s:
- boltresources.net (Company)
- anchor.fm/s/ee4823f0/podcast/rss (RSS Feed)
- bizjournals.com/dallas/press-release/detail/9334/Bolt-Resources
Cyberseek.org:
https://www.cyberseek.org/
Lightcast.io:
https://lightcast.io/
OTHER Resources:
https://venturebeat.com/programming-development/skills-shortage-persists-in-cybersecurity-with-many-jobs-going-unfilled/
North Texas ISSA:
https://www.ntxissa.org/
Protecting Your Privacy Online with Mark Weinstein 🎙️
In this must-listen episode of the Cyber Distortion Podcast, we dive deep into the critical topic of online privacy with our special guest, Mark Weinstein. As a world-renowned author, TedX speaker, tech visionary, and privacy advocate, Mark brings unparalleled insight into the digital privacy landscape.
We explore strategies to safeguard your online presence, regain control over your personal data, and thrive in an increasingly connected world. Mark also shares groundbreaking ideas from his award-winning book, "Restoring Our Sanity Online – A Revolutionary Social Framework", offering a transformative approach to navigating the digital age.
🔒 Don't miss this enlightening conversation about taking back your privacy and restoring balance in our online lives.
🎧 Tune in now and learn how to protect what matters most—your personal privacy.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
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Mark’s LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markfweinstein/
Mark’s Twitter (X) Profile:
https://twitter.com/markweinstein
The Book – Restoring Our Sanity Online – A Revolutionary Social Framework
https://www.markweinsteininventor.com/book
Mark’s Tedx Talk:
https://youtu.be/NAprT6hh33Y?feature=shared
Mark’s Website:
https://www.markweinsteininventor.com/
About Mark:
https://www.markweinsteininventor.com/about
Speaking:
https://www.markweinsteininventor.com/speaking
Press Coverage:
https://www.markweinsteininventor.com/press
So, do you think your business is secure? Think again. This October, Jason and Kevin met with CompTIA’s Wayne Selk, to uncover what businesses and individuals must know to stay ahead of today’s online threats. Don't miss out on this essential conversation – your online safety might just depend on it!
An esteemed expert in the industry, Wayne brings over 25 years of cybersecurity expertise, helping businesses and individuals strengthen their defenses against online threats. From common phishing scams to advanced ransomware tactics, Wayne breaks down the latest in cybersecurity best practices and shares practical tips to keep you, your data, and your organization safe.
Prior to his current role, Selk served as Senior Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at ConnectWise from November 2018 to March 2022. He also held positions at Sienna Group LLC as a Principal Consultant and at Integrity Data Solutions, LLC as President. His earlier roles include Senior Manager at Symantec Federal Services and Network Engineer at BAE Systems.
Selk holds a bachelor’s degree in information systems security from the University of Phoenix and has earned certifications such as Certified Data Protection Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) and previously held the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
In his role at CompTIA, Selk focuses on enhancing cybersecurity programs and facilitating information sharing among organizations to improve collective security postures.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
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Wayne’s LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-selk/
Wayne’s Twitter (X) Profile:
https://x.com/WayneSiennaSec
CompTIA’s LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/comptia/
CompTIA’s Twitter (X) Profile:
https://x.com/CompTIA
CompTIA Certification Information:
https://www.comptia.org/certifications
Trustmark Framework:
https://connect.comptia.org/membership/company/comptia-trustmarks
CISA.gov Resources and Tools:
https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/all-resources-tools
In this episode of the Cyber Distortion Podcast, we sit down with Dustin Dykes, better known as Wirefall, the founder of the Dallas Hackers Association (DHA). Join us as we dive into the origins of DHA, its impact on the cybersecurity community, and Wirefall's journey in the hacking world.
Dustin is a Tribe of Hackers and Art of Intrusion Contributor, a public speaker, an improv and stand up student and performer, and of course, a technical guru! He is a local security community advocate. Founder of the Dallas Hackers Association and former board member of BSides DFW and TheLab.MS. He is a military and law enforcement veteran with 25+ years of security consulting experience focused on attack and penetration testing.
We also get into the other really cool business that Dustin is a part of, Telesploit. The Telesploit solution enables organizations to remotely perform internal vulnerability assessments and penetration tests leveraging resources located anywhere in the world.
Whether you're a seasoned hacker or just curious about the culture, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
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Wirefall’s LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wirefall/
Wirefalls’s Twitter (X) Profile:
https://twitter.com/DHAhole
DHA (Dallas Hackers Association) (X) Profile:
https://twitter.com/Dallas_Hackers
Telesploit:
https://www.telesploit.com/
Telesploit ‘X’ Profile:
https://twitter.com/telesploit
Telesploit LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/telesploit/
OTHER D/FW Hacker Groups:
DC214 ‘X’ Profile:
https://twitter.com/DC214DFW
DC940 ‘X’ Profile:
https://twitter.com/DCG940
Hack FtW’s Profile:
https://twitter.com/Hack_FtW
Welcome to this episode of Cyber Distortion, where we explore the cutting edge of technology, security, and the future of humanity itself. Today, Kevin and Jason have the privilege of talking with FC. FC or, “Freaky Clown” as he’s known more commonly by his hacker handle, is a renowned ethical hacker and social engineer, as well as global keynote speaker. He has been working in the information security field for over 25 years and is motivated by a drive to make individuals, organizations, and countries more secure. When he is not legally breaking into companies, FC takes audiences on an eye-opening journey into the hacker’s mindset. He has delivered over 50 keynotes including CPX360, C-E-R-N and Intersec. FC demystifies security with his expertise, humor, and passion.
His bestselling book ‘How I Rob Banks – and other Such Places’ was published in June 2023.
In today’s conversation, the guys delve into many of FC’s crazy stories from his physical penetration testing days. Many of the stories are actually covered in his awesome book but there is so much more to FC’s story.
FC and his amazing wife Dr. Jessica Barker, also run their company Cygenta, which is centered around security in 3 key areas. Their approach to cyber security is more than just penetration testing or awareness training. They are experts in combining the technical, human and physical aspects of security best practice. They help some of the largest and most complicated organizations build resilience and sustainability in their risk management, not just their technical response. With Cygenta’s approach to cyber security, you and your people are safer, your technology is more resilient and your perimeters are more secure.
Enjoy this amazing and very entertaining story time episode!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
CITATIONS
FC’s LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/freakyclown/
FC’s Twitter (X) Profile:
https://twitter.com/_Freakyclown_
Jessica’s LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-barker/
Jessica’s Twitter (X) Profile:
https://twitter.com/drjessicabarker
Cygenta LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cygenta/
Cygenta Website:
https://www.cygenta.co.uk/
FC’s Book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/How-Rob-Banks-Other-Places/dp/B0C8WJCRN6/
Jessica’s Book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Hacked-Uncovering-Strategies-Secrets-Attacks/dp/1398613703
Welcome to this episode of Cyber Distortion, where we explore the cutting edge of technology, security, and the future of humanity itself. Today, we have a truly extraordinary guest joining us: Len Noe, a Transhumanist with over 10 chips embedded in his body. Len isn’t just a futurist—he’s living proof of what the future could hold, using his integrated technology to perform hacks and complete takeovers on various devices. His unique perspective challenges the boundaries between human and machine, and today, he’s here to share his incredible journey and insights with us.
Len’s path to becoming a white hat hacker and a technical evangelist at CyberArk is as fascinating as the technology he wields. Once a 1%er biker, Len made a dramatic transition from the world of outlaw motorcycle clubs to the front lines of cyber defense. His story is one of transformation, not just in terms of his career but in the very way he interacts with the world around him, using the embedded chips in his body as tools for exploration, protection, and demonstration.
In this conversation, we’ll dive deep into the world of Transhumanism, explore the ethical implications of merging man with machine, and discuss how Len’s experiences have shaped his views on the future of cybersecurity. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a security professional, or just curious about the possibilities of human augmentation, this episode promises to be a thought-provoking journey into the unknown.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
CITATIONS
Len’s LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/len-noe/
William McCurdy Article (The Standard – UK):
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/tech/cyborg-hacker-infiltrate-phone-office-len-noe-b1072862.html
Len’s Book “Human Hacked: My Life and Lessons as the World's First Augmented Ethical Hacker”: Buy it on Amazon
Cyber Ark:
https://www.cyberark.com/
The Cyber Cognition Podcast:
https://www.itspmagazine.com/cyber-cognition-podcast
Dangerous Things – Embedded Biohacking Stuff:
https://dangerousthings.com/
More on the PegLeg Impanted Device:
http://pegleg.org/
More on the Biohacking Village at DEFCON and Beyond:
https://www.villageb.io/
Biohacking Wearables:
https://www.diygenius.com/best-biohacking-wearables/
In today’s episode, Kevin and Jason talk with a good friend Justin "Hutch" Hutchens.
Hutch is a technology leader and visionary. He is the author of the book "The Language of Deception: Weaponizing Next Generation AI", the creator of Sociosploit.com, a research blog which examines exploitation opportunities on the social web – a confluence of his interests in both technical hacking and social psychology, and the co-host of Cyber Cognition, a podcast focused on the rapidly evolving technical landscape of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Hutch is an award-winning public speaker and has spoken at multiple Universities and global conferences to include the RSA Conference, and DEF CON.
The guys dig into the topics considered somewhat controversial in today’s world of AI, and they discuss Hutche’s projects as well as his new book.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
CITATIONS
Hutch’s LinkedIn Profile:
linkedin.com/in/justinhutchens
Hutch’s Book “The Language of Deception: Weaponizing Next Generation AI”
Buy it on Amazon
Sociosploit Blog Site:
https://www.sociosploit.com/
The Cyber Cognition Podcast:
https://www.itspmagazine.com/cyber-cognition-podcast
In this episode, Kevin and Jason hit 15 different topics on the Insane Impact of AI on our businesses, in our daily lives, in healthcare, and beyond. Each topic will be covered in 5 minutes or less in a new format we’re calling “Firetalks 15!”
The guys like to talk, and if you’ve listened to more than a few episodes, keeping any topic under 5 minutes proved to be a very challenging thing as you’ll see in this interesting new format!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
In this episode, Kevin and Jason sit down to talk shop with George Kamide and George Al-Koura the hosts of the awesome podcast “Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks.” Their podcast is focused on talking about whether or not there truly is a vendor/customer divide. It’s a cybersecurity podcast dedicated to answering that question.
George Kamide comes from the vendor side, and George Al-Koura is a CISO on the customer side. They have REAL conversations from opposing sides of the pitch about cybersecurity marketing, sales, and go-to-market strategies. They confront these topics and bad practices with bare knuckles. Then it’s down to brass tacks, as they look for solutions. They have guests on either side, including CISOs, SMEs, leaders, frontline account managers, and more.
George Kamide is a Multi-disciplinary thinker with a penchant for blowing up silos. He loves tackling big problems. This might mean orchestrating go-to-market product strategies, or creating stimulating thought leadership in dynamic tech environments. Other times it means taking on industry-wide issues of representation, customer/vendor trust challenges, or big questions like responsible AI. George Al-Koura is a CISO Chief Information Security Officer, he leads the strategy and execution of cybersecurity for a global online dating company that empowers people to connect and explore their relationships. He has over 15 years of experience in the security profession, spanning military, government, and commercial sectors, with a focus on cyber and security threat intelligence.
We pick their brains on their podcast, their origin story, and much, much more…
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
CITATIONS:
Links to find the Bare Knuckles Team:
Web:
https://www.bareknucklespod.com/
LinkedIn:
Bare Knuckles: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bare-knuckles-brass-tacks/
George Kamide: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-kamide/
George Al-Koura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-y-al-koura/
SquadCon:
https://blackgirlshack.org/
In this episode, Jason and Kevin sit down with the one and only storyteller from the dark side of the internet, Jack Rhysider. Jack is the beloved voice behind the extremely popular podcast The Darknet Diaries. Tonight, it’s a podcaster-to-podcaster conversational happy hour!
Jack attended a highly ranked university to study computer engineering with an emphasis on software engineering. Received formal training in Linux, Unix, Windows, C, C++, Java, ASM, logic, and electrical engineering. After college, he spent over a decade conducting network hardening by securing, analyzing, and testing network equipment such as firewalls, routers, and IDS units. Completed work on dozens of client's networks ranging from schools, banks, commercial, government, and defense contractors. Acquired numerous certifications in Cisco and Juniper and other security related training. Architected and built a SOC using a SIEM to detect network threats and intrusions for clients.
Darknet Diaries produces audio stories specifically intended to capture, preserve, and explain the culture around hacking and cyber security in order to educate and entertain both technical and non-technical audiences.
At Darknet Diaries, they adhere to journalistic standards by fact checking and ethical sourcing of information. They adopt principles of truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, impartiality, fairness, and public accountability.
Darknet Diaries is trustworthy, they strive to enhance intellectual development, expand knowledge, deepen aural enjoyment, increase the awareness of living in a highly technical society, and result in a service to listeners which makes them more responsive, informed citizens of their digital lives.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
CITATIONS:
Darknet Diaries Website:
https://www.darknetdiaries.com
Darknet Diaries SWAG Shop:
https://shop.darknetdiaries.com/
Jack’s LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-rhysider-02922a167/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JackRhysider
https://twitter.com/DarknetDiaries
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@JackRhysider
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4XPl3uEEL9hvqMkoZrzbx5
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darknet-diaries/id1296350485
Reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/darknetdiaries/
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/darknetdiaries
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
In this episode, we sit down with Sr. Security Consultant and Red Teamer, Alethe Denis. Alethe is a social engineer who excels in the art of human hacking.
Alethe Denis is a Senior Security Consultant on the Red Team at Bishop Fox, an offensive cyber security company that helps clients protect their assets and data. She holds the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification and has multiple awards and publications in the field of social engineering and cybersecurity. Pursuing her passion for hacking she joined the cyber security industry after winning the prestigious DEF CON Social Engineering Capture the Flag competition in 2019 and receiving a coveted DEF CON Black Badge. Since then, she has been a leading social engineering expert and cybersecurity ally for companies around the globe, specializing in red team attack emulative social engineering. She is also a board member of DEF CON Groups and a member of InfraGard, a partnership between the FBI and the private sector.
We get into some of her amazing stories in this episode so snap on that chin strap. We’re going to have some fun!!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
CITATIONS:
HOW TO FIND ALETHE
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alethe/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/AletheDenis
Bishop Fox:
https://bishopfox.com/authors/alethe-denis
We are Tech Women Interview:
https://wearetechwomen.com/inspirational-woman-alethe-denis-senior-security-consultant/
Social Engineering Links:
https://www.se.community/
https://linktr.ee/sec_defcon
DEFCON:
https://defcon.org/
Black Badge Hall of Fame & More on the Black Badge:
https://defcon.org/html/links/dc-black-badge.html
https://defcon.org/html/links/dc-bb-policy.html
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
In this episode, Kevin and Jason sit down to talk shop with Cyber-guru Phillip Wylie. Phillip is a friend and a member of the newly formed Cyber Circus network which includes other podcasters including Chris Glanden of BarCode Security as well as Kevin & Jason from the Cyber Distortion Podcast.
Phillip Wylie is a well-known figure in the cybersecurity and ethical hacking community, recognized for his extensive experience and contributions to the field.
- Background and Expertise: Phillip has a background in penetration testing and ethical hacking. His career spans over two decades, during which he has held various roles in IT and security, including penetration tester, security engineer, and security consultant. His expertise lies in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks to help organizations strengthen their security postures.
- Education and Advocacy: He is known for his efforts in cybersecurity education and advocacy, working to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and sharing knowledge with aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Wylie often speaks at conferences and seminars, sharing his insights on ethical hacking, penetration testing, and cybersecurity trends.
- The Pwn School Project: Phillip is the founder of The Pwn School Project, an educational initiative aimed at teaching ethical hacking and cybersecurity skills to a wider audience. The project focuses on providing free or low-cost education to those interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity, emphasizing hands-on learning and practical skills.
- Authorship and Thought Leadership: He has contributed to the cybersecurity community as a writer and thought leader, sharing his knowledge through articles, books, and research papers. His work often covers topics related to ethical hacking techniques, career advice for cybersecurity professionals, and the latest trends in cyber threats and defenses.
- Mentorship: Phillip is also known for his mentorship role in the cybersecurity community, guiding newcomers and helping them navigate the complexities of starting a career in cybersecurity. He advocates for continuous learning and ethical practices within the field.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and former CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
CITATIONS:
Links to find Phillip:
Web:
https://www.thehackermaker.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie/
Twitter - X:
https://twitter.com/PhillipWylie
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@PhillipWylie
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6LH3TYGlg0JRsK7UzDmbjb?si=3f1c8f364613460c
DEFCON Meetup Groups:
https://forum.defcon.org/social-groups
DC940 (Denton Texas):
https://twitter.com/DCG940
In this episode, Kevin and Jason kick of what we expect will be our most exciting season to date. We come out of the gate like two savage wildebeests ready to devour anything in our path! Wait, that sounds extreme. Maybe it’s on that intense, but it’s LEGIT intense as we tackle a topic that only the fearless dare unpackage DEEPFAKES!
In this octane fueled episode, we delve into the intricate world of deepfakes, a term that has rapidly evolved from obscure tech lingo to a hot-button issue at the intersection of technology, ethics, and reality. We give funny examples and enjoy a light-hearted segment showing how deepfakes are used for laughs, but the light-hearted fun only lasts so long.
The episode takes a critical turn as we examine the darker side of deepfakes, highlighting instances where they've been used to spread misinformation, and create non-consensual explicit content. The conversation also covers the psychological and societal impacts of living in a world where seeing is no longer believing, and how our understanding of truth and reality is being challenged.
"Down the Deepfake Rabbit Hole" offers a comprehensive and nuanced examination of deepfakes, encouraging listeners to ponder the profound questions they raise about innovation, authenticity, and the fabric of our digital lives. Join us for this thought-provoking journey into one of the most fascinating and controversial topics in today's digital age.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a former CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
CITATIONS
CTRL_SHIFT_FACE:
Their awesome channel can be found out on YouTube. Check out some of the great deepfakes they’re creating out there at https://www.youtube.com/@CtrlShiftFace
AICPA Guidance:
https://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/deepfakes-emerge-as-real-cybersecurity-threat
AI DEEPFAKE SCAM STORY:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/05/hong-kong-company-deepfake-video-conference-call-scam
AI TEACHER SEX SCANDAL STORIES:
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-area-student-accused-of-creating-deep-fake-explicit-photos-of-teacher-sharing-them-online
https://nypost.com/2023/04/14/texas-student-faked-nudes-of-teacher-report/
TOOLS USED IN THE EPISODE INTRO:
Speechify:
https://speechify.com/
Swapface:
https://www.swapface.org
Envato Elements (Images):
https://elements.envato.com
Audio (Audio):
https://audiojungle.net/
Get ready for an electrifying evening as the "Lone Star Cyber Circus" pitches its virtual tent at the renowned Hop & Sting Brewery in Grapevine, Texas! This live podcast event, a harmonious blend of cutting-edge cyber talks and classic Texan hospitality, promises an experience like no other.
As you step into the rustic yet modern ambiance of Hop & Sting Brewery, you'll be greeted by the rich aroma of craft beers, a hallmark of this beloved local establishment. The brewery's spacious interior, adorned with hints of Texan charm and cyber-themed décor, sets the perfect stage for an evening of engaging discussions and lively entertainment.
The "Lone Star Cyber Circus" is more than just a podcast; it's a celebration of the digital age, wrapped in the warmth of Texan culture. Hosted by charismatic cyber experts, Chris Glanden (Barcode Security), Phillip Wylie (Phillip Wylie Show), and Kevin Pentecost & Jason Popillion (Cyber Distortion Podcast). Their discussions are a riveting blend of expert insights, humorous anecdotes, and lively banter.
What makes this event truly unique is its interactive format. The live audience, a diverse mix of tech enthusiasts, local patrons, and visitors, gets to participate in Q&A sessions, offering a dynamic and inclusive experience.
As the podcast rolled, guests enjoyed Hop & Sting's exquisite selection of craft beers, each brew telling its own story of local ingredients and brewing artistry. The brewery's friendly staff were more than happy to guide you through their selection, ensuring a perfect pairing for your podcast experience.
Throughout the evening, the "Lone Star Cyber Circus" also features special guests - from renowned tech gurus to local cybersecurity heroes - adding depth and diversity to the conversation. These guest appearances are a crowd favorite, often leading to insightful, sometimes heated, but always entertaining discussions. The event featured experts in the area of the DFW Hacking scene: Wirefall (Dallas Hackers Association), Juneau Jones (DC214), and NEURAL PHANTOM (HackFTW), Phillip Wylie himself, represented Denton and (DC940).
Following the awesome discussion on the DFW Hacker scene, we shifted into another very hot topic on AI and where it’s headed in the near future. Special guests Justin “Hutch” Hutchins, and Quentin Rhoads-Herrera stole the show with this topic.
Please follow our AWESOME SPONSORS: Cyberstrike and Trace3 who made it all happen. We want to extend the most heartfelt THANK YOU to both of them for making this event possible!!
As the night draws to a close, the lively atmosphere of Hop & Sting Brewery, combined with the thought-provoking content of "Lone Star Cyber Circus," leaves you with a sense of connection - to the community, the evolving digital world, and the vibrant culture of Texas. It's an experience that goes beyond a typical podcast recording, leaving you enriched, entertained, and eager for the next episode.
Whether you were a tech aficionado, a beer enthusiast, or just in search of a unique night out in Grapevine, the "Lone Star Cyber Circus" at Hop & Sting Brewery was an event you didn’t want to miss. If you missed this one, follow us on Twitter for more information about the next live Cyber Circus event! We had so much fun, we can’t wait for the next one!!
Join us for an evening where the cyber world and Texas charm collide, creating an unforgettable podcast experience! 🍻🎪
CITATIONS:
CyberStrike: https://cyberstrikegroup.com/
Trace3: https://www.trace3.com/
Barcode Security: https://barcodesecurity.com/
Phillip Wylie Show: https://www.phillipwylieshow.com/
Cyber Distortion Podcast on Twitter: https://cyberdistortionpodcast.com/
DFW Hacker Scene:
Dallas Hackers Association: https://twitter.com/Dallas_Hackers
DC214: https://twitter.com/DC214DFW
DC940: https://twitter.com/DCG940
HackFTW: https://twitter.com/Hack_FtW
Thanks to Kiss for the amazing tune “Psycho Circus” which we used as our walk-up song at the event!
Description:
🎙️This is part two of our riveting two-part episode with the extraordinary Luke Ahmed. Luke, a best-selling author, CISSP instructor, and the driving force behind the immensely popular Facebook page "CISSP Exam Preparation - Study Notes and Theory," brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table. Discover the keys to success in the realm of cybersecurity as Luke shares insights from his personal journey and experience in the field. As a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) instructor, he's not just a teacher; he's a mentor who has personally guided over 3300 aspiring CISSPs to success in their exams.
🔒 What to Expect:
- Insider Tips for CISSP Success: Uncover the strategies and study techniques that have proven effective for thousands of CISSP candidates. Luke spills the secrets that go beyond the textbooks.
- Navigating the CISSP Landscape: The CISSP certification is no small feat, and Luke Ahmed breaks down the complexities, offering guidance on how to tackle the exam with confidence.
- The Evolution of Cybersecurity: Get a front-row seat to the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Luke shares his thoughts on emerging trends, threats, and the skills that professionals need to stay ahead in this dynamic field.
- Luke's Best-Selling Insights: As a best-selling author, Luke brings a unique perspective to the podcast. Explore the pages of his books and gain access to the wisdom that has resonated with cybersecurity enthusiasts worldwide. Get to know that “Mindset” that you MUST unlock to pass the ISC2 exam.
- LOTS of Fun: We lighten things up a bit towards the end of the episodes to finish on a light-hearted note!
🚀 Why You Should Tune In:
Whether you're a seasoned cybersecurity professional or just starting your journey, this episode is a must-listen. Luke Ahmed's expertise and genuine passion for cybersecurity make for a captivating conversation that promises to inspire, educate, and empower.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to tap into the mind of a CISSP guru and glean valuable insights that could shape your own path in the world of cybersecurity. Get ready to level up your cybersecurity knowledge and skills with Luke Ahmed on this exciting two-part episode of the Cyber Distortion Podcast!
👉 Connect with Luke:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-ahmed-%F0%9F%9A%80-446601133/
- Facebook: CISSP Exam Preparation - Study Notes and Theory
- Website: https://www.studynotesandtheory.com/
🎧 Subscribe and Share: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCyberDistortionPodcast
🔗 Twitter: @DistortionCyber
🔗 Blog: cyberdistortion.com
🔗 SWAG Shop: https://cyberdistortionswag.shop
🔗 Additional Resources: Look for our audio podcasts on all major streaming platforms as well
🎉 Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts, questions, and key takeaways from this episode on social media using the hashtag #CybersecurityMastermind. We can't wait to hear from you!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
Citations:
KC7 Training for Cybersecurity Professionals - https://kc7cyber.com/
KC7 is a new way to learn cybersecurity that’s hands-on, fun, and engaging. With KC7, you’ll learn key cybersecurity skills while getting practical experience that feels just like the real job.
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In this riveting two-part episode, join us as we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity with the extraordinary Luke Ahmed. Luke, a best-selling author, CISSP instructor, and the driving force behind the immensely popular Facebook page "CISSP Exam Preparation - Study Notes and Theory," brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table. Discover the keys to success in the realm of cybersecurity as Luke shares insights from his personal journey and experience in the field. As a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) instructor, he's not just a teacher; he's a mentor who has personally guided over 3300 aspiring CISSPs to success in their exams.
🔒 What to Expect:
- Insider Tips for CISSP Success: Uncover the strategies and study techniques that have proven effective for thousands of CISSP candidates. Luke spills the secrets that go beyond the textbooks.
- Navigating the CISSP Landscape: The CISSP certification is no small feat, and Luke Ahmed breaks down the complexities, offering guidance on how to tackle the exam with confidence.
- The Evolution of Cybersecurity: Get a front-row seat to the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Luke shares his thoughts on emerging trends, threats, and the skills that professionals need to stay ahead in this dynamic field.
- Luke's Best-Selling Insights: As a best-selling author, Luke brings a unique perspective to the podcast. Explore the pages of his books and gain access to the wisdom that has resonated with cybersecurity enthusiasts worldwide. Get to know that “Mindset” that you MUST unlock to pass the ISC2 exam.
- LOTS of Fun: We lighten things up a bit towards the end of the episodes to finish on a light-hearted note!
🚀 Why You Should Tune In:
Whether you're a seasoned cybersecurity professional or just starting your journey, this episode is a must-listen. Luke Ahmed's expertise and genuine passion for cybersecurity make for a captivating conversation that promises to inspire, educate, and empower.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to tap into the mind of a CISSP guru and glean valuable insights that could shape your own path in the world of cybersecurity. Get ready to level up your cybersecurity knowledge and skills with Luke Ahmed on this exciting two-part episode of the Cyber Distortion Podcast!
👉 Connect with Luke:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-ahmed-%F0%9F%9A%80-446601133/
- Facebook: CISSP Exam Preparation - Study Notes and Theory
- Website: https://www.studynotesandtheory.com/
🎧 Subscribe and Share: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCyberDistortionPodcast
🔗 Twitter: @DistortionCyber
🔗 Blog: cyberdistortion.com
🔗 SWAG Shop: https://cyberdistortionswag.shop
🔗 Additional Resources: Look for our audio podcasts on all major streaming platforms as well
🎉 Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts, questions, and key takeaways from this episode on social media using the hashtag #CybersecurityMastermind. We can't wait to hear from you!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
Citations:
KC7 Training for Cybersecurity Professionals - https://kc7cyber.com/
KC7 is a new way to learn cybersecurity that’s hands-on, fun, and engaging. With KC7, you’ll learn key cybersecurity skills while getting practical experience that feels just like the real job.
In this episode, Kevin and Jason shoot the breeze with fellow Cybersecurity podcaster Chris Glanden, a veteran cybersecurity professional passionate about Security Systems, breakthroughs, vulnerabilities, their mitigation and risk management.
Chris has interviewed some of the most high-profile influencers and specialists in technology, hacking, and cyberspace. His episodes include guests like Phillip Wylie, Freaky Clown (FC), Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries, Alyssa Miller, Gummo, and Magda Chelly to name a few!!
Conceptualized in mid-2020 amongst the Covid pandemic, he designed BARCODE to become THE alternative way to continue the social and educational elements of cybersecurity happy hours, technical meet-ups and security conference peer interaction that our industry was so deprived of during that time. Often, this is where new ideas and innovation is spawned, and not confined within 4 conference walls. Enter a no pressure atmosphere where listeners gain knowledge direct from the industry’s elite.
Chris is working on an amazing documentary project called INHUMAN and Chris is bootstrapping everything, which is tough. If people want to find out more about what they’re doing, inhumandocumentary.com is the website with crowdfunding information and sponsorship opportunities. The documentary will be all about AI and we spill lots of juicy details in this episode.
We really hope you like this episode as much as we enjoyed putting it together and spending time with our man, Chris!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
CITATIONS
THE BARCODE PODCAST:
Chris’ Badass Podcast page can be found here:
https://barcodesecurity.com/
BARCODE at Barcode Episode (Live from Las Vegas) with Special Guest “Freaky Clown:”
https://barcodesecurity.com/bonus-bcp-live-with-fc/
Chris’ LinkedIn page:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisglanden/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ChrisGlitz
THE DOCUMENTARY:
Information about Chris’ Upcoming Documentary entitled “InHuman”:
https://inhumandocumentary.com/
INHUMAN Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=RZZU28RBb7k
Chris’ Partner Filmmaker and Cybersecurity Guru - Matt Barnett’s LinkedIn
MORE ON FREAKY CLOWN (FC):
Freaky Clown’s Website:
https://www.freakyclown.com/
Freaky Clowns Book on Amazon “How I Rob Banks”
CHRIS’ INTERVIEW WITH BLACK HAT HACKER GUMMO:
Barcode Podcast Episode 53:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3Uvm_jxRXw
MORE ON GUMMO:
Black Hat Hacker “Gummo’s” story on Soft White Underbelly on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6igTJXcqvo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZtkMmVDNEo
Image Credits:
Caesars Palace - Photo by Wesley Tingey on Unsplash
MGM Photo - Photo by Marcos Nieto on Unsplash
Laptop Image - Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash
Looking to Start Your Career in IT?
Check out CompTIA as a great entry point into an IT career if you’re interested in a certification:
https://www.comptia.org/home
https://www.comptia.org/career-change/switching-career-path/get-into-it-without-a-degree
In this unconventional episode, Kevin and Jason are thrilled to welcome a true branding and growth specialist, Larry Roberts, famously known as the "Red Hat Guy." Larry brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in harnessing the power of AI tools to supercharge brand growth and visibility.
🔴 Meet Larry Roberts - The 'Red Hat Guy' 🔴 Larry Roberts has made a name for himself in the world of branding and marketing with his unique approach to using AI-driven strategies. As a seasoned expert in the field, he has successfully leveraged cutting-edge technology to help businesses and influencers thrive in the digital age.
🧠 Unlocking the Potential of AI 🤖 In this insightful conversation, Larry dives deep into the world of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on branding. Discover how AI can revolutionize your marketing efforts, streamline your processes, and propel your brand to new heights. While this episode isn’t strictly focused on cybersecurity…Never fear. We do sprinkle in a little cybersecurity flavor for you as well!
🚀 Key Takeaways: 🌟
- How AI is reshaping the landscape of brand growth.
- Practical tips for implementing AI in your branding strategy.
- Real-world success stories from Larry's experience.
- Real-world failures that also lead to growth.
- Karl Childers from Slingblade makes a surprise visit.
- The future of AI in marketing and brand management.
🎧 Tune In and Stay Informed! 📡 Don't miss this chance to gain invaluable insights from one of the industry's leading experts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting your branding journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration.
👥 Connect with Larry Roberts 👥 Connect with Larry and stay updated on his latest insights: Twitter: @iamlarryroberts LinkedIn: Larry Roberts Instagram: thelarryroberts
🔗 Episode Links and Resources 🔗
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Larry Roberts' Website
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🎉 Join the Conversation! 🎉 Share your thoughts and questions in the comments section below. What's your perspective on AI's role in branding and growth? Let's discuss!
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We really hope you like this episode as much as we enjoyed putting it together!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
CITATIONS
AI Tools to consider:
o https://chat.openai.com/ - AI Chatbot for Humanlike Conversational Dialog
o https://claude.ai/chats - AI Chatbot for Humanlike Conversational Dialog
o https://www.midjourney.com/ - Text to Image Generation
o https://elevenlabs.io/ - Generative Voice AI
o https://murf.ai/ - Text to Speech
Larry’s Favorite Podcasts:
o Jocko Podcast
o Extreme Ownership Book – Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
o Purchase it on Amazon
o Smartless Podcast (Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett)
o HBO Max 6-part series
o Gary Vee Audio Experience - Gary Vaynerchuk
Podfest Expo:
https://podfestexpo.com/
Where to find Larry:
@TheLarryRoberts
o Instagram
o Facebook
o LinkedIn
https://www.MeetLarryRoberts.com
Jamie Gravitt Comedy:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-gravy-a00301123/
Jamie Gravitt Image Credit: Sam Brand Photography
https://voyagedallas.com/interview/meet-jamie-gravy-laughing-business-dallas-tx/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_PPkDsrw90C26CCr5XcEFQ/videos?app=desktop
https://www.youtube.com/@AlexHormozi
This very special episode is our contribution to all existing or soon-to-be DEFCON attendees!
We go deep under the covers to crack the shell of all things Hacker Summer Camp in this definitive, ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW, and truly exhaustive guide.
We join forces with our good friend, who we met at Hacker Summer Camp, Dr. Louis DeWeaver. Louis is a former professor and a seasoned cybersecurity expert who brings years of knowledge and many trips to DEFCON to this conversation. His upbeat personality is one of a kind! We like to say that Louis could definitely sell ice cubes to Eskimos!
We start out with a brief history of DEFCON, talk about the basics on venue, cost, and of course the backstory on how founder Jeff Moss (a.k.a. Dark Tangent) started the largest hacker conference on the planet.
Then, we round out this information packed episode with a definitive guide of the most important things you’re going to WANT to know if you plant to head to the dessert to join in the fun.
We really hope you like this episode as much as we enjoyed putting it together!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
DOWNLOADS:
The Official DECFON webpage:
https://defcon.org/
DEFCON on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/defcon
The Official DC Documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg
OTHER CONFERENCES IN VEGAS THE WEEK OF HACKER SUMMER CAMP:
BLACKHAT USA CONFERENCE:
https://www.blackhat.com/us-23/
B-Sides Las Vegas:
https://bsideslv.org/registration
Squadcon:
https://www.blackgirlshack.org/event-5176921
So, you want to BLOW SOME SHIT UP?
https://deviating.net/firearms/defcon_shoot/
Did you say “PARTIES?” – Find all the hopping social events in one spot:
https://twitter.com/defconparties
Look for their Google Calendar on the Twitter page!
OH, you still want MORE?
https://conferenceparties.com/hsc2023/
In this follow-up episode, we are honored to continue our spirited discussion with (Dr. Aaron Estes – Ironwood Cyber CEO “Chief Epic Officer”) on with us to talk all about his company Ironwood Cyber, and some of the cool things they’re doing over there.
Ever since we met the Ironwood Cyber team based out of Ft. Worth Texas, we knew we had a solid professional passion and connection and we shared MANY similar interests. The Ironwood Cyber team is a strong group of Engineers originally founded by not one, but TWO Lockheed Martin Fellows respected for their incredible skillsets. Aaron Estes and Ethan Puchaty.
Lockheed Martin Fellowship represents less than 1% of the best technical Engineers the company has to offer and their backgrounds are quite impressive having worked for a company engineering some of the best technology the US Department of Defense has to offer.
After leaving Lockheed Martin to start their own Cybersecurity firm (Ironwood Cyber), the company has continued its tradition of developing amazing technology with such out of the box concepts that their endpoint protection solutions boast 3 patents. Focusing on side-channel analysis, they’re quickly becoming a major player in the world of cybersecurity.
This is part two of a two-part podcast episode, where we spend more time talking about their first electronic SWAG badge created in 2022 for DEFCON 30. We’ll be looking at some teasers and talking to Aaron about what fun and interesting things they’re doing for DEFCON 31. There may even be a few hints about the 2023 badge in the second part of this awesome conversation. I guess you’ll just have to wait and see!! The biggest hint of all….THERE IS!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
DOWNLOADS:
Find out More about IRONWOOD CYBER:
https://ironwoodcyber.com/
CYBER RX:
https://ironwoodcyber.com/ironwood-cyber-rx
FIRETHORN:
https://ironwoodcyber.com/firethorn
Ironwood on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/IronwoodCyber
BLACKHAT USA CONFERENCE:
https://www.blackhat.com/us-23/
DEFCON HACKER CONFERENCE:
https://defcon.org/
The Official DC Documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg
In this episode, we are honored to have one of these amazing gentlemen (Dr. Aaron Estes – Ironwood Cyber CEO “Chief Epic Officer”) on with us to talk all about his company Ironwood Cyber, and some of the cool things they’re doing over there.
Ever since we met the Ironwood Cyber team based out of Ft. Worth Texas, we knew we had a solid professional passion and connection and we shared MANY similar interests. The Ironwood Cyber team is a strong group of Engineers originally founded by not one, but TWO Lockheed Martin Fellows respected for their incredible skillsets. Aaron Estes and Ethan Puchaty.
Lockheed Martin Fellowship represents less than 1% of the best technical Engineers the company has to offer and their backgrounds are quite impressive having worked for a company engineering some of the best technology the US Department of Defense has to offer.
After leaving Lockheed Martin to start their own Cybersecurity firm (Ironwood Cyber), the company has continued its tradition of developing amazing technology with such out of the box concepts that their endpoint protection solutions boast 3 patents. Focusing on side-channel analysis, they’re quickly becoming a major player in the world of cybersecurity.
The conversation flowed so well, in fact, that we ended up breaking this awesome episode into two parts. The first focusing on the Ironwood origin story, and their technology and the team.
Then, in about a week, we’ll be dropping part two, where we spend more time talking about their first electronic SWAG badge created in 2022 for DEFCON 30. We’ll be looking at some teasers and talking to Aaron about what fun and interesting things they’re doing for DEFCON 31. There may even be a few hints about the 2023 badge in the second part of this awesome conversation. I guess you’ll just have to wait and see!!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a Director of Automotive Aftermarket of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
DOWNLOADS:
Find out More about IRONWOOD CYBER:
https://ironwoodcyber.com/
CYBER RX:
https://ironwoodcyber.com/ironwood-cyber-rx
FIRETHORN:
https://ironwoodcyber.com/firethorn
Ironwood on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/IronwoodCyber
BLACKHAT USA CONFERENCE:
https://www.blackhat.com/us-23/
DEFCON HACKER CONFERENCE:
https://defcon.org/
The Official DC Documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg
A long time in the making, this episode on the importance of User Awareness may just be the most important episode we’ve released so far.
Kevin Pentecost and Jason Popillion are security veterans and Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSPs) who know their way around a good User Awareness Training program having personally trained in classroom led environments as well as fostered and matured their own corporate training programs over their years as Cybersecurity managers.
Join us as the duo delve into the critical topic of Cybersecurity User Awareness. With their wealth of experience, they provided invaluable insights and practical advice on how individuals can protect themselves against evolving cyber threats.
They emphasize that user awareness plays a pivotal role in defending against cyber threats. They highlight the fact that attackers often exploit human vulnerabilities and trick individuals into compromising their own security. By enhancing user awareness, people can become more proactive in recognizing and responding to potential threats. A key role is understanding that just like every technical control, YOU are a critical layer of defense both in your personal life, and in your corporate environment.
We take a look at the prevalence of social engineering attacks, which manipulate human psychology to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information or performing harmful actions. We explain common tactics such as phishing emails, vishing calls, targeting spear phishing, CEO Spoofing, and many other non-email related social engineering tactics.
To counter these threats, they recommend adopting a skeptical mindset, scrutinizing unexpected communications, and verifying the authenticity of requests before taking any action.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
DOWNLOADS:
PRINT and HANG this on your Wall:
Printable Version of the Cyber Distortion Podcast “Red Flags” PDF CyberDistortion Blog:
https://cyberdistortionpodcast.com/
CyberDistortion Swag Shop:
https://cyberdistortionswag.shop/
HE’S BAAAAAAACK!! In this episode, we RE-visit with our very first guest, Benjamin Hall.
Ben has served as a virtual CISO, and serves as Sr. Information Security Consultant at Heartland Business Systems. With experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Ben has worked in several industries including Banking, Finance, Insurance, and Healthcare. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), and a HITRUST Certified Common Security Framework Practitioner (CCSFP). He is skilled in DR (Disaster Recovery), BC (Business Continuity), IR (Incident Response), Documentation, Risk Management, Business Development, and Information Security.
To say Ben is qualified to tackle this very challenging topic is frankly, an understatement! It was our extreme pleasure to have Ben back to join us as we provide helpful tips on what YOU need to do to address third-party risk for your company.
Join Kevin and Jason as they touch on some hard-hitting questions around risk and how to tackle some of the challenges that come with managing your due care and due diligence as it relates to outsourcing, and partnering with companies outside of your own 4 walls.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
CITATIONS:
Heartland Business Systems: https://www.hbs.net/ Mark Cuban Interview with Credit-Suisse.com:
https://www.credit-suisse.com/about-us-news/en/articles/news-and-expertise/mark-cuban-data-is-the-new-gold-201706.html
In this MUCH anticipated follow-up to our episode 003 on AI an ChatGPT, expect more mind-numbing and terrifying facts about this incredible new technology!
Kevin and Jason wrap up their discussion with Justin “Hutch” Hutchins, a true pioneer in the field of AI and it’s social impact in the world of Cybersecurity and beyond.
The sole purpose of this episode is to touch the topic of AI and open your mind as to how you need to be thinking about it. How might AI intermingle with the world of Cybersecurity? Is this whole thing just another over-hyped topic that will fade away in a few years, or is it here to stay?
Take a seat and ride along with the boys as they delve into this topic with a true subject matter expert in the field of hacking and AI and see what he has to say.
We don’t think, we KNOW this one is going to blow your mind!
CITATIONS:
10 Wonderful Examples of Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Good:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/06/22/10-wonderful-examples-of-using-artificial-intelligence-ai-for-good/?sh=335e084f2f95
Justin’s posts and conference talks can be found here on his “Sociosploit” blog: https://www.sociosploit.com/ Interested to find out more about the OpenAI ChatGPT project? https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt Are you more interested in AI Generated Imagery?: Try out… - Midjourney AI Artwork - https://www.midjourney.com/home/?callbackUrl=%2Fapp%2F - Bluewillow AI Artwork - https://www.bluewillow.ai/ Joe Rogan interviewing Elon Musk on AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra3fv8gl6NE Amazing YouTube Video from Digital Engine on AI today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Mdq3n6kgk
What in the world does AI and ChatGPT have to do with Cybersecurity? Well, this episode is going to answer that question for you, and so much more!! In today’s exciting episode, Jason and Kevin discuss the incredible world of AI with special guest and white hat hacker extraordinaire, Justin “Hutch” Hutchins.
The sole purpose of this episode is to touch the topic of Ai and open your mind as to how you need to be thinking about it. How might AI intermingle with the world of Cybersecurity? Is this whole thing just another over-hyped topic that will fade away in a few years, or is it here to stay?
Take a seat and ride along with the boys as they delve into this topic with a true subject matter expert in the field of hacking and AI and see what he has to say.
We think this one might just blow your mind!
CITATIONS:
Justin’s posts and conference talks can be found here on his “Sociosploit” blog: https://www.sociosploit.com/ Interested to find out more about the OpenAI ChatGPT project? https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt Are you more interested in AI Generated Imagery?: Try out… - Midjourney AI Artwork - https://www.midjourney.com/home/?callbackUrl=%2Fapp%2F - Bluewillow AI Artwork - https://www.bluewillow.ai/ Joe Rogan interviewing Elon Musk on AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra3fv8gl6NE Amazing YouTube Video from Digital Engine on AI today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Mdq3n6kgk
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
In this exciting second episode of the new season, we’re offering up a buffet of delicious options to feast your incessant little cybersecurity appetites on!
BREACHES
We start by spending time on 5 of the top breaches that took place in 2022, but shift into some real world thoughts and ideas on what concepts could have helped in preventing those types of breaches.
FRAMEWORKS
Jason and Kevin dig deep into their CISSP bag of tricks to discuss cybersecurity frameworks and do a bit of a shallow dive into NIST, and then migrate into the CIS Top 18 cyber controls for effective cyber defense.
GAP ASSESSMENTS and MATURITY ASSESSMENTS
The guys hit on two very important aspects of how to leverage a framework for your business, for both analyzing your security overlap and your gaps. Then, they take a look at how you can use that same framework to monitor growth and maturity over time. They use hypothetical company ‘XYZ Company’ to show real-world examples of gap matrices and maturity matrices. These types of critical elements in your security program are items that should be assessed annually or even more frequently.
A LOOK AT KPIs
The guys move from leveraging the frameworks into looking at KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and how you can pull KPIs from your controls to determine if you controls are actually working for you! What good is a robust framework if you can’t measure its success?
3RD PARTY RISK
Lastly, the guys take a look at the importance of 3rd-party risk and how your partners, customers, vendors, and joint ventures might play a part in your overall security posture. Not only how they play a part, but WHAT you can do to take actionable steps around 3rd party risk.
This one is VERY action packed and we cover a lot of ground. Jump on the rollercoaster as we hit ALL the rides in the cyber theme park on this one!
CITATIONS:
All about the NIST Cyber Framework https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework CIS Top 18 Cyber Controls https://www.cisecurity.org/controls/v8 Training for using the Frameworks offered by SANS https://www.sans.org/blog/cis-controls-v8/ YouTube Training Videos on each of the 18 Controls https://www.youtube.com/@TheCISecurity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGZViAZlg1k&list=PLpNN1VAyNhovvTU6pye4cNYZksP5CLTyy
WE ARE BACK! Happy 2023 friends…
In this exciting episode of or BRAND NEW season 2, Kevin and Jason make good a promise from Season 1 where they go back and take a deep dive into the Dark Web. This time, we’re coming with a purpose! We go back to investigate and see what’s really out there and try to separate myth from reality.
Have you always wondered what really exists out on the Dark Web? Do you have a curious bone just itching to go check it all out for yourself? Well, you’re in luck! In this episode, you’ll learn all about how to properly prep to take this journey for yourself. Do we actually recommend it? Listen and find out!!
Find out more about the original Dark Web marketplace founded by Ross Ulbricht known as the Silk Road and other place you can still visit today. Learn how to browse the Dark Web, how it all started, and how many people actually surf the Dark Web today. Learn facts you probably didn’t know about this mysterious corner of cyberspace. Lastly, find out things you can ACTUALLY purchase on the Dark Web. You might just be surprised at some of these!!
It is important to mention that no humans were trafficked, and no organs were harvested in the making of this episode!
CITATIONS:
How to Safely Browse the Dark Web IDEALLY…Visit the Dark Web via an isolated OS · Here are some of the most popular options: o Whonix - https://www.whonix.org/ o Tails - https://tails.boum.org (as mentioned on our episode) o Qubes - https://www.qubes-os.org/ o Kali Linux - https://www.kali.org/ (awesome hacking tools packaged with this OS) o TrueOS - https://www.trueos.org/ Get the Tor Browser: https://www.torproject.org/download/ Use a good VPN – Here are some popular options (some offer free 30 day trials): · NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/ · SurfShark - https://surfshark.com/ · TorGuard - https://torguard.net/ · Proton VPN - https://protonvpn.com/ · IP Vanish - https://www.ipvanish.com/ · Express VPN - https://www.expressvpn.com/ · RusVPN - https://rusvpn.com/en/ Learn about Surfing the Dark Web Online https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?src=ukw&q=Dark+Web Dark Web Stats and Facts https://websitebuilder.org/blog/dark-web-statistics/ Dark Web Usage Stats https://earthweb.com/how-many-people-use-the-dark-web/
There is a worldwide shortage of over 3 million in the ranks of cybersecurity professionals, with half a million of that shortage in North America alone. The problem is only expected to get worse as the demand for infosec talent is expected to grow dramatically in the coming months and years. One troubling fact about this shortage of talent is that the gap could be dramatically filled if only one segment of the population were proportionately represented in the cybersecurity industry – women! Join us as Kevin, Jason, and their very special guests, Kristen Twining (Senior VP of Sales) and Madison Beane (Commercial Account Executive) from Illusive Technology as we rip the Band-Aid off the issue and expose it for what it is, a societal travesty! Gender bias is certainly part of the issue, as evidence suggests that young females, often during high school or even before that point in life have already formed preconceptions about their place in the world. Let’s face it, the world of technology is intimidating enough without the additional issues of biases. The good news is that evidence suggests that things are turning around. We have a long, long way to go to eliminate gender biases, however, we are making progress! We must all do our part to encourage the female population to join the exciting field of cybersecurity. Help us fight the good fight. WE NEED YOU! In this exciting two-part episode, join us for some fun and we talk all about how tear down some of these walls and get more women interested in this fantastic field and career path. Join us this Cybersecurity Awareness month, as we hit on many important topics and focus on WOMEN in CYBERSECURITY! CITATIONS: ISC2 Women in Cybersecurity Report Download the report here: https://www.isc2.org/research/women-in-cybersecurity Frost & Sullivan (Agents of Change: Women in the Information Security Profession) https://1c7fab3im83f5gqiow2qqs2k-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Women-in-the-Information-Security-Profession-GISWS-Subreport.pdf Cybercrime Magazine Women Know Cyber: The Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpc31WJ6l2M York University School of Continuing Studies What Challenges do Women Face in Cybersecurity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S7kGvug4m4 Other Great Resources: Women in Cybersecurity.org https://www.wicys.org/ Girls Who Code https://girlswhocode.com/ Women in Tech https://women-in-tech.org/ Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) https://womenscyberjutsu.org/page/WhoAreWe WoSEC – Women of Security https://twitter.com/WoSECtweets The Diana Initiative https://www.dianainitiative.org/ Code Like a Girl https://code.likeagirl.io/tagged/cybersecurity Women in Technology https://www.womentech.net/
There is a worldwide shortage of over 3 million in the ranks of cybersecurity professionals, with half a million of that shortage in North America alone. The problem is only expected to get worse as the demand for infosec talent is expected to grow dramatically in the coming months and years.
One troubling fact about this shortage of talent is that the gap could be dramatically filled if only one segment of the population were proportionately represented in the cybersecurity industry – women!
Join us as Kevin, Jason, and their very special guests, Kristen Twining (Senior VP of Sales) and Madison Beane (Commercial Account Executive) from Illusive Technology as we rip the Band-Aid off the issue and expose it for what it is, a societal travesty!
Gender bias is certainly part of the issue, as evidence suggests that young females, often during high school or even before that point in life have already formed preconceptions about their place in the world. Let’s face it, the world of technology is intimidating enough without the additional issues of biases.
The good news is that evidence suggests that things are turning around. We have a long, long way to go to eliminate gender biases, however, we are making progress! We must all do our part to encourage the female population to join the exciting field of cybersecurity. Help us fight the good fight. WE NEED YOU!
In this exciting two-part episode, join us for some fun and we talk all about how tear down some of these walls and get more women interested in this fantastic field and career path.
Join us this Cybersecurity Awareness month, as we hit on many important topics and focus on WOMEN in CYBERSECURITY!
CITATIONS:
ISC2 Women in Cybersecurity Report
Download the report here: https://www.isc2.org/research/women-in-cybersecurity
Frost & Sullivan (Agents of Change: Women in the Information Security Profession)
https://1c7fab3im83f5gqiow2qqs2k-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Women-in-the-Information-Security-Profession-GISWS-Subreport.pdf
Cybercrime Magazine
Women Know Cyber: The Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpc31WJ6l2M
York University School of Continuing Studies
What Challenges do Women Face in Cybersecurity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S7kGvug4m4
Other Great Resources:
Women in Cybersecurity.org
https://www.wicys.org/
Girls Who Code
https://girlswhocode.com/
Women in Tech
https://women-in-tech.org/
Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC)
https://womenscyberjutsu.org/page/WhoAreWe
WoSEC – Women of Security
https://twitter.com/WoSECtweets
The Diana Initiative
https://www.dianainitiative.org/
Code Like a Girl
https://code.likeagirl.io/tagged/cybersecurity
Women in Technology
https://www.womentech.net/
If you’re like many others in information security, you too may struggle with understanding the concept and basic premise of “zero trust.” Well, we have good news for you! After this episode, you can rest-assured that we intend to clear the fog over this very confusing topic.
Join us as Kevin, Jason, and their very special guest, Brad Moldenhauer as they help unravel the mystery of zero trust by bring in one of the resident experts on the topic.
Brad is the VP and CISO at Z-Scaler who comes with a lengthy history in many facets of dealing with risk throughout many verticals in IT. Brad is an expert in the field, and his passion for helping others is evident in this fun-filled episode.
Brad is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with over 20 years experience in aligning security strategy and delivering security outcomes that balance risk with business value and IT efficiency. Throughout his career he has held roles in cybersecurity auditing, consulting, and operations management in government, healthcare and the legal industries.
Prior to joining Z-Scaler, Brad was the Global Director of Information Security for Steptoe & Johnson LLP, an Am Law 100 international law firm where he developed, implemented and managed the information security program that addressed the legal business risk landscape along with geolocation and industry-specific security requirements of the firm’s global clientele. Brad is passionate about solving cybersecurity challenges that CISOs regularly deal with while balancing the impact towards employee productivity, client service, and the bottom line.
Get your popcorn ready! It’s time to learn all about ZERO TRUST!
This episode MIGHT** contain an easter egg on a Black Hat/DEFCON 30 SWAG drop!!
**Definitely does
CITATIONS:
Z-Scaler Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zscaler/
https://www.zscaler.com/
https://twitter.com/zscaler
Brad’s LinkedIn Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/secpro/
In this exciting episode, we cover the very fascinating topic of “Social Engineering” aka: Human Hacking! Anyone that lives in Cybersecurity knows that the weakest link in any company’s cyber defenses is sitting between the keyboard and the chair. Tonight, we talk all about how malicious actors try to take full advantage of that weakness and exploit it to steal your company or your personal data.
Join us as Jason and Kevin converse with a special guest Ragnhild "Bridget" Sageng on all facets of this controversial topic.
Bridget has several years of experience in the IT industry, working with IT-support before transcending into a career within pentesting. Today, she works as an ethical hacker at Orange Cyberdefense in Norway.
Prior to her IT career, “Bridget” educated herself in the field of human psychology and healthcare due to her interest in understanding the human mind. She has always had an interest in cybersecurity and completed her bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity recently at Noroff University College.
Due to her interest in both the human mind and IT security, “Bridget” specializes in social engineering and Open-source investigation (OSINT). In 2020, she won an international social engineering CTF hosted by Temple University. In 2021, “Bridget” became a Certified Social Engineering Pentest Professional (SEPP) and has since dedicated her focus toward social engineering pentesting. Her hands-on experience with social engineering pentesting has prompted her to further research the topics of ethically handling people affected by the tests.
It's important to mention that no Princes were harmed during the making of this episode.
CITATIONS:
Bridget’s DEFCON30 talk “The Aftermath of a Social Engineering Pentest. - Are we Being Ethically Responsible?” https://www.se.community/presentations/#sageng
Pentest Your Users with the help of a Company Like Orange Cyberdefense:
https://www.orangecyberdefense.com/
Temple University CTF Contest Links: https://sites.temple.edu/collegiatesectf/ Interested in Learning Social Engineering and Getting Certified? Social-Engineer Training Website: https://www.social-engineer.com/ Black Hat & DEFCON Official Websites: https://www.blackhat.com/ https://defcon.org/
When the world comes crumbling down and your entire existence is burning to the ground, will you be prepared to handle it? What am I talking about anyway? The post-breach apocalypse, of course. What else?!
You see, we have all heard it said so many times, “It’s not a matter of IF you get breached; it’s a matter of WHEN!” Well, if that is true, do you think you should be making every possible effort to get as prepared as possible ahead of time? We do! That is precisely why have handpicked the special guest for this episode.
Stephen Cracknell is an Amazon best-selling author with experience in a very critical area that we know you can improve in by absorbing his wisdom. We know that, because we all can improve in this area.
Stephen and his team at USM Technology are passionate about helping business leaders repel cyberattacks. They work with IT leaders across Texas to build out comprehensive incident response plans designed to ensure that the IT team, as well as the company’s leadership, work effectively during the critical first 72 hours after a cyberattack.
Their focus is helping IT leaders develop a plan that brings critical business processes back online quickly, so their leadership team is not forced to pay the hacker’s ransom. Your well-designed recovery plan also avoids data loss, business downtime, irate customers as well as injury to your company’s reputation and your career.
So, sit back, refill your coffee mugs, and pull up a chair. It’s time to dive into an episode we’ve titled DOOMSDAY BREACH PREPPING 101! Yee-haw!
Citations:
USM Technology Pentesting Services:
https://www.usmtechnology.com/uncover.html
Purchase Stephen’s Book on Amazon
Find Stephen on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephencracknell/
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as an Information Security Director for a manufacturing company.
Electronic Blinky-Bling?!! What the heck is that?! Take a quick walk around the Las Vegas strip around mid-summer at the DEFCON Hacking/Security Conference and you’ll find out pretty darned quick! #BADGELIFE is a sub-culture of creators, hackers, programmers, and like-minded pseudo geniuses that craft some of the coolest electronic gadgetry you’re ever going to see! Imagine a sea of LEDs dancing to the music of a DJs mix, on a PCB designed to look artsy and cool. Oh, also imagine that you can hack that bad boy and play games, and set the LCD screen to your favorite animated GIF. Imagine using the latest programming languages and technologies to link hundreds of badges together on their own network of social awesomeness! That’s a fraction of what Badgelife is really all about.
In this light-hearted episode, we talk with our pals Zapp and Hyr0n at AND!XOR about how they continue to set the badgelife world ablaze with their creative masterpieces every single year.
It should go without saying that their work is some of the absolute best as they start planning for the next masterpiece over 18 months ahead in many cases. You can rest assured, they always have a virtual line out the door filled with people looking to string an AND!XOR PCB medallion around their necks. Why?! Because their creations are always EPIC A** Kickery!
Join Cybersecurity professionals and CISSP brethren, Jason (Redeemer) and Kevin (Sabotage66) as they bring another hard-hitting and action packed episode. This one centers on all of the intricacies of this amazing sub-culture of the awesome DEFCON conference.
Strap on your best hacker gear, throw on your black hoodie, or your bucket hat, and if you’ve got it, flip on your coolest blinky-bling and join us as we pick the brains of half of the AND!XOR team!
Let’s get DISTORTED (in a full on Cybery kind of way)!!
Helpful DEFCON websites:
Official DEFCON Website:
https://defcon.org/
Official DEFCON SWAG:
https://shop.defcon.org/
Registration for DC30:
https://shop.defcon.org/products/def-con-30-pre-registration-ticket
DEFCON Forums:
https://forum.defcon.org/
Helpful AND!XOR websites:
AND!XOR Twitter: https://twitter.com/andnxor
AND!XOR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPn2tbrSo1Pi92k9TTJgmyg
Other podcasts featuring AND!XOR:
Macrofab Ep#66
Macrofab Ep#109
Macrofab Ep#144
Macrofab Ep#238
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as an Information Security Director for a manufacturing company.
In this episode, Jason and Kevin join guest Ross Ingersoll, Executive Risk & Cyber Account Executive at Holmes & Murphy & Associates. We discuss the topic of cyber insurance and how being protected from today’s Cyber risks can better position your company in the event of a major breach event. If you’ve ever wondered about what Cyber Insurance covers, or what types of things you need to be considering before you even think about applying for Cyber Insurance, then this episode will hit home! In today’s Cyber climate, does your company have the risk appetite to go without the added protection of Cyber Insurance to fall back on? Ross shares his valuable insight on why YOU might want to at least consider a policy for your business.
We’ll also play the “Cyber Claim Game” where we take a look at how some of today’s larger breaches played out and what other companies have paid out due to lack of preparedness. You will take away some valuable insight around this topic and several key actionable items that you can consider if you want to look into cyber insurance for your company! Lastly, you’ll discover the Key Carrier Provisions that every underwriter looks at before inking a policy.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as an Information Security Director for a manufacturing company.
In this episode, join Jason & Kevin as they discuss the journeys they both took to obtain the coveted CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification from the governing body of (ISC)2. Anyone who knows ANYTHING about Cybersecurity and has aspirations of becoming a manager know that the CISSP is the most sought after certification offered. In this episode, they discuss why that is. We also discuss the various domains covered in the exam, the weightings of each domain, the exam format, and many helpful tips and tricks to help get you over the hump as you traverse your studies. We know the effort required to obtain this certification and we are familiar with the full experience, even the failure of each of our first exams. That’s a painful pill to swallow but we have some sage advice that might just help you to succeed on your next attempt. We hope that this episode is considered just one more tool to add to the virtual tool belt for all aspiring future CISSPs that are embarking on this prestigious and esteemed certification. We KNOW that you’ll find this information valuable. After all, don’t you need a light-hearted break from your books and flash cards anyway?!?! =)
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as an Information Security Director for a manufacturing company.
CITATIONS:
Matt Elliott
Blog Post: A Journey Through Hell. My CISSP Experience.
https://medium.com/@pentesta/my-cissp-experience-a-journey-through-hell-56790c4f569e
(ISC)2 Official Website
The Pathway to Certification
https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CISSP
How to Think Like a Manager for the CISSP Exam
Luke Ahmed
https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Manager-CISSP-Exam/dp/1735085197/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LO79N1BUYEIS&keywords=Luke+Ahmed&qid=1651298957&sprefix=luke+ahmed%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1
Cybrary.IT
Video Course by Kelly Handerhan – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
https://www.cybrary.it/course/cissp/
Host Unknown – The Very Fine Chaps
Host Unknown presents: I'm a C I Double S P (CISSP Parody)
https://podcast.hostunknown.tv/
https://hostunknown.tv/
https://youtube.com/user/HostUnknownTV
LMFAO – Yes Instrumental
https://www.karaoke-version.com/mp3-backingtrack/lmfao/yes.html
In this episode, Jason & Kevin join special guest Stacie Grimm, Principal at UHY. UHY is one of the Midwest’s leading CPA, business advisory and M&A firms. They deliver a broad range of tax, accounting, consulting and investment banking capabilities to serve businesses as well as individuals.
Stacie brings 15 years of experience as a seasoned auditor to the conversation in this episode.
In this episode we hit Stacie with questions around all the differences around company assessments, reports, audits, certifications and frameworks! We talk about Internal versus External audits, and we land on anything and everything SOC (System and Organizational Controls) and the SOC Suite of Services, Stacie’s specialty!
We learn how SOC is nothing more than a framework through which organizations can communicate relevant useful information about the effectiveness of their cybersecurity risk management program and CPAs can report on such information to meet the cybersecurity information needs to a broad range of stakeholders. By the end of the episode, you’ll know all about the differences between SOC I, SOC 2 (Type 1 and Type 2), and SOC 3 reports. NOT Audits, reports! =)
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as an Information Security Director for a manufacturing company.
In this episode, Jason and Kevin join guest Adam Fisher, Principal Security Engineer at Salt Security. We focus on a very common threat vector and component in modern web applications, the topic of API security. API security is the process of protecting APIs from attacks. Because APIs are very commonly used, and because they enable access to sensitive software functions and data, they are becoming a primary target for attackers. In this episode, we’ll look at why API security is at an all-time high on the concerns lists for companies. If it’s not on your top 5 list of concerns, it SHOULD be! APIs connect systems together everywhere and we use them every day. We discuss some of the biggest API breaches you’ve likely heard about. We also cover why we’re vulnerable but more importantly, what you can do about it! Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as an Information Security Director for a manufacturing company.
What is this mysterious online enigma? Maybe you’ve heard about it and wondered, “What type of craziness would I find out there?” Cybersecurity professionals and CISSP brothers, Jason and Kevin bring a hard-hitting and action packed episode centered on all of the mysteries the Dark Web has to offer. Join them as they navigate the waters of the various internet layers, the world of anonymity via the Onion Router (TOR). Finally, take a trip down the infamous Silk Road and follow it all the way to the illusive Red Room.
Who knows? You may even find out the cost to go buy yourself 1000 TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter followers!!
Does everything that you’ve heard of on the Dark Web even really exist? Well….maybe…just maybe, one day, they’ll take it upon themselves to go find out.
That, my friends is for another episode!!
Helpful websites: https://haveibeenpwned.com/
Citations:
Chitty, T (2017, May, 26). What is the Dark Web. CNBC Explains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUjSVrh9UN4
Nelson, T (2021, February 11). Full Documentary: Dark Web. Janson Media. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL3pEe47qyk
VICE (2021, July 24). How to Hire a Hitman| The Business of Crime. VICE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sinsp0uLsS8
Leyden, J (2019, October 29). Cybersecurity news and views. The Daily Swig CYBERCRIME MAGAZINE. https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/arpanet-anniversary-the-internets-first-transmission-was-sent-50-years-ago-today
Matthieu, C (2020, October 19). Journey from ARPANET to XRPANET. Medium.com. https://medium.com/xrpanet/journey-from-arpanet-to-xrpanet-cc7bb576a49f
Jason and Kevin join guest Eric Lough, VP of Business Development at FCP Euro to discuss how managers think and make critical decisions around Cybersecurity. Eric brings over 15 years of experience in the Automotive Aftermarket to the table. We spend the majority of the episode picking his brain on several key questions on today's challenging decisions that most managers have to make as it relates to protecting their businesses. As you'll find out in this conversation, not all of these decisions are easy!
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as an Information Security Director for a manufacturing company.
Jason and Kevin, both CISSP's and seasoned cybersecurity professionals, join guest David Bonvillain, VP of Sales Engineering for Halcyon.ai. David shares his 20+ years of experience to dive deep into Ransomware. David shares with the audience practical ways to keep yourself safe based on his years of reverse engineering malware and his deep understanding on how they are programmed to behave. He also takes on a historical review of Ransomware, where it started, how it progressed into a major business model and recent new developments discovered in the last 2 weeks on where it is going. We conclude with information you can use to track Ransomware attacks and data breaches.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
Jason and Kevin, both CISSP's and seasoned cybersecurity professionals, join guest Benjamin Hall CISA, CDPSE, a cybersecurity consultant to break down key understandings of Ransomware. They share Ransomware horror stories and participate in a live simple Ransomware awareness quiz game produced by the FTC. They also discuss Senior Management buy-in and provide the audience with simple tools they can implement now so they can protect themselves and their companies.
Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.
Jason and Kevin, both CISSP's and seasoned cybersecurity professionals, breakdown 3 of the top Ransomware attacks of 2021. They give insights into why hackers found these vulnerabilities and help you understand why this podcast series is important to add to your podcast list for 2022.