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Hacker Valley Studio

Hacker Valley Media

Welcome back to the show! Hacker Valley Studio podcast features Host Ron Eddings, as he explores the world of cybersecurity through the eyes of professionals in the industry. We cover everything from inspirational real-life stories in tech, to highlighting influential cybersecurity companies, and we do so in a fun and enthusiastic way. We’re making cybersecurity accessible, creating a whole new form of entertainment: cybertainment.

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15:15

Offensive Security: Unlocking Hidden ROI with Seemant...

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2024/08/16

In this episode, Ron sits down at Black Hat with guest Seemant Sehgal, Founder & CEO of BreachLock, to learn more about how offensive security, such as red teaming and pen testing, fits into the cyber ecosystem. Seemant highlights how his background as a practitioner has helped him better understand the pain points that customers feel and assist them in making the most of their budget.Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 00:50 - Introducing Guest, Seemant Sehgal 02:47 - Penetration Testing vs Red

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13:17

Black Hat 2024 Conference Pre-Game

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2024/08/09

In this episode, Ron and Jen welcome you to Vegas and discuss a little background on Black Hat and DEF CON and how to make the most of your time professionally.Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 00:56 - Hello From Vegas! 01:41 - Conference Anxiety 03:43 - Origins of Black Hat 06:17 - Which Conference? 08:18 - Conference Strategy 11:47+ - You Can Only Pick One… Links: Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a

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23:58

The Present and Future of AI in Cyber

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2024/07/30

In this episode, Hosts Ron Eddings and Jen Langdon discuss questions about AI in Cyber. From the current state to where AI could be going, to resources to help you engage and up-level, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone in this episode.Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 00:46 - Introduction 02:29 - Engineering AI 06:54 - Was it Made By AI? 09:07 - Join Our Mastermind 10:15 - AI in the Future 13:26 - AI in 2044 17:56 - AI & Resources 19:40 - AI Resources! 20:55 - One Step

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32:29

Leaving an Impression: Strategies for Captivating a...

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2024/07/23

In this episode, hosts Ron Eddings and Jen Langdon discuss the power of storytelling through various media. Whether your goal is to create video content, deliver keynotes on stage, or be creative through other digital mediums, there will be something for everyone!Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:05 - Introductions 04:55 - Storytelling in Story Circle 09:23 - Crossing Across the Story Circle 12:15 - Join Our Mastermind! 12:57 - Is ‘Speaking’ Your Thing? 19:33 - Audience Considerations 22:24 -

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34:36

How Can I Best Proactively Secure My SaaS?

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2024/07/17

In this episode, Ron Eddings will explore the massive adaptation of SaaS applications and ways to tame the beast. Our guest Yoni Shohet, Co-Founder & CEO at Valence Security, will help provide insight into the capabilities of a SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) platform and best practices for implementing a SaaS security solution.Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:59 - Introducing guest, Yoni Shohet 03:25 - Founding A SaaS Security Company 06:30 - What is SSPM? 08:27 - From our

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33:15

What We All Should Be Talking About When It Comes to...

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2024/07/09

In this episode, Host Ron Eddings is joined by guests Anirban Banerjee, CEO and Co-Founder at Riscosity, and James Berthoty, Founder and Analyst at Latio Tech. Together they focus on data security, AI-driven product development, and the challenges of implementing AI solutions responsibly.Anirban discusses the importance of organizational buy-in and well-defined policies, while James underscores the need for visibility and a cautious approach in integrating AI models. Be sure to tune in to the end

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22:43

Navigating AI as a CISO with Whitney Palacios

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2024/07/02

In this episode, Host Ron Eddings catches up with one of his colleagues, Whitney Palacios, Vice President and CISO at BigBear.ai. They explore the challenges and responsibilities of being a CISO and Whitney addresses key cybersecurity issues such as the importance of balancing security with innovation, especially in the context of AI. Whitney offers sage insight into Security Operations Centers (SOCs), the need for diversity in tech leadership roles and closes out with helpful advice for rising

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35:21

The Power of AppSec, Cyber Education, and Friendship...

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2024/06/26

In this episode, Host Ron Eddings catches up with longtime friend, Tanya Janca, Head of Education and Community at SemGrep and author of 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security.' Tanya shares her experiences from working in the Canadian government to joining Microsoft and eventually founding WeHackPurple. Tanya talks about her new role at SemGrep, where she focuses on making application security education accessible, and the importance of building supportive communities in the tech

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32:18

Networking 2.0: The Future of Decentralized...

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2024/06/18

In this episode, Hosts Ron Eddings, and Jen Langdon share takeaways from Ron's RSA conversation with Colin Constable, Co-Founder and CTO at AtsignOn this show, they’ll break down Networking 2.0 and how it can serve as the next evolution for data ownership and access control. Colin and his team at Atsign have built the atProtocol®, a new open-source internet protocol that makes private and secure data sharing simple and intuitive, enabling any person, entity or thing to implement NIST Zero Trust

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25:47

How AI and TPRM Makes Security the ‘Dept. of...

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2024/06/11

In this episode, Host Ron Eddings enjoys a reprieve from the hectic RSA conference with guest Paul Valente, CEO of VISO Trust. Paul discusses how he used his extensive experience as a CISO to solve a huge pain point he was experiencing with third party risk management (TPRM) and how it prompted him and a colleague to start their own company to create the solution they had been wishing for.However, nothing could be more exciting than the ways AI has expanded the potential for TPRM to change security

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40:05

A Deep Dive into MSSPs: Understanding the Evolution...

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2024/06/04

In this episode, Ron Eddings and Jen Langdon explore the origins of MSSPs and the solutions they offer to the cybersecurity industry with insights from Ricardo Nicolini, CTO at Bulletproof. Ricardo will uncover the potential of MSSPs to alleviate headaches and reduce burnout in cybersecurity by detailing his personal experience with overcoming a ransomware attack in the City of Saint John.Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 05:15 - Introducing guest, Ricardo Nicolini 07:21 - Find & Prevent:

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39:41

Zero Trust Tactics: Preventing Breaches with Ivan...

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2024/05/28

In this episode, Host Ron Eddings teams up with Ivan Fonseca and Nick Cottrell, Cybersecurity Engineers at ThreatLocker, as they break down the anatomy of previous breaches and the attacker’s playbook using MITRE ATT&CK. Ivan and Nick will take you through the defender’s perspective and will also share tools that are commonly used to defend breaches and discuss how Zero Trust can be implemented to better defend organizations.Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:35 - Introducing guests, Ivan

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34:00

Enterprise Browsers: Work’s Natural Next Step

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2024/05/21

In this episode, Ron Eddings and Jen Langdon talk about the evolution of browsers and how enterprise browsers have entered to change the game for corporations. Special guest Brayden Rogers, Chief Customer Officer at Island, joins to explain how enterprise browsers expand capabilities in asset management, security, and user experience. They also discuss how enterprise browsers can streamline IT infrastructure, offering a glimpse into the future and AI's role in it.Impactful Moments: 00:00 -

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24:28

Building Tech and Adding Value in the Era of AI with...

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2024/05/14

In this episode, Ron Eddings talks with guest Josh Danielson, CEO at Kustos, about how his journey at a previous organization has led him to build and create new products in the industry. They’ll discuss everything from how AI is currently being used to how there are still many ways to optimize in the cybersecurity product and service space. Listen to learn more about how you could create the next great thing in cyber! Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 00:43 - Introducing guest, Josh

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32:26

Building Fast and Not Breaking Things with Shlomi...

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2024/05/07

In this episode, Ron Eddings and guest Shlomi Matichin, Co-Founder & CTO at Valence Security, discuss how the hurdles and triumphs in the journey of establishing Valence Security resulted in a reduction in SaaS misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. Impactful Moments: 0:00 - Welcome 01:50 - Introducing guest, Shlomi Matichin 02:46 - Founder’s Journey 04:30 - Building Fast 07:37 - Building Fast vs Building Intentionally 08:13 - From Our Sponsor, Valence Security 09:18 - How SaaS Breaches

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35:45

Leaping Over the ‘BAR’ to Leading Cyber in Africa...

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2024/04/30

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

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31:42

How to Hack your Career: Building a vCISO Business...

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2024/04/23

In this episode, Ron Eddings gets a chance to speak with Ayman Elsawah, Founder of Cloud Security Labs, and have him share his experience with becoming a vCISO. Ayman will break down the vast business of security consulting and help you determine the best approach and next steps to catalyze you on your way to owning your time and your own business.Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:14 - Introducing guest, Ayman Elsawah 07:08 - Types of vCISOs 09:55 - How to Become a vCISO 13:40 - Join Our

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40:18

Hyperautomation, Open Security Data Architecture, and...

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2024/04/16

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

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30:15

Securing Your SaaS and Cyber Influencer Networking...

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2024/04/09

Ron Eddings sits down with Bob Horn, Chief Revenue Officer at Valence Security. Their conversation centers around the world of SaaS security, examining the current landscape and challenges in managing SaaS risks. Bob also shares experiences from his 25-year career in sales, focusing on the importance of storytelling in sales and innovative approaches of marketing through leveraging cybersecurity influencers.Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 00:44 - Introducing guest, Bob Horn 03:36 - Sales &

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35:27

From ‘Hand-to-Hand Combat’ To Management in Cyber...

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2024/04/02

HVS Host Ron Eddings chats it up with guest Ofer Gayer, VP of Product at Hunters. While both of them reminisce about their first love in security research, Ofer clarifies how he diverted his path and reached the VP stage, while also helping to level up his teams. They’ll conclude by discussing how AI is the ‘zeitgeist of our time’ and how you can get better at whatever you’re doing in cyber.Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:10 - Introducing guest, Ofer Gayer 03:12 - ‘Start-up’ in Research 07:55

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