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Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks

BKBT Productions

Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks is the tech podcast about humans. Hosted by George K and George A, this podcast examines AI, infrastructure, technology adoption, and the broader implications of tech developments through both guest interviews and news commentary.Our guests bring honest perspectives on what"s working, what"s broken, and new ways to examine the roles and impacts of technology in our lives.We challenge conventional tech industry narratives and dig into real-world consequences over hype

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42:36

How to Get a CISO's Team on Board and Cultivating...

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2024/12/09

This week we sit down with Cecil Pineda to talk about building real community in cybersecurity, vendor relationships that actually work, and how to avoid being that annoying sales person calling every Monday.George K and George A talk to Cecil about:🛠️ Why technical operations experience matters for CISOs☝️ The art of "bothering someone" (yes, there is an art to it!)💡 His advice for vendors trying to break through✅ How his team evaluates new techPlus we get into what it really takes to build

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37:51

Do It Scared! The Journey from Pentesting Novice to...

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2024/12/02

Mainframe pentester Michelle Eggers joins us to share her incredible journey into cybersecurity, and specifically her niche in mainframe security.George K and George A talk to Michelle about:💪 Her hustle and flow switching careers into pentesting, including 40+ interviews and an intense training cohort🍀 How she carved out a rare specialty in mainframe security through networking and seizing opportunities😱"Do it scared" - her advice for speaking at conferences and pushing through imposter

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39:52

Duty, Burnout, and Redefining Security Team as...

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2024/11/25

JR Cunningham, CISO at Nuspire, joins the show to talk about why cybersecurity isn't just another IT job - mentally, it's more like being a first responder.George K and George A talk to JR about:🤔 Why we should consider cyber teams like first responders (not just IT staff)😵‍💫 The unique mental health challenges of incident response💪 Building cultures where defenders can actually take care of themselves🧠 Why your IR plan needs to consider the human element💬 "The higher up you go in security,

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40:24

From 1.6 GPA to Global Cyber Leader, How to Tell the...

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2024/11/18

Andrew Owlett joins the show to talk about what actually matters in cybersecurity career development (hint: it's not your GPA)!George K and George A talk to Andrew about: Why "failing" early in his career shaped his approach to leadership The problem with cyber's culture of shame and how to build confidence What cross-functional skills ACTUALLY look like (and how you probably already have them) Truth about work-life balance and corporate "family"Plus we dive into real advice for career

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60:32

Veterans Day Panel: Cyber Journeys, Skills...

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2024/11/11

🎙️ Veterans Day Podcast Panel!We brought together an incredible panel of veterans who made the leap into cybersecurity:George K and George A get into a raw and honest conversation about:🔄 The realities of transitioning out to civilian life😳 The culture shock of moving from military to corporate life👏 Why military experience IS relevant experience (even if you think it isn't)🤝 The power of networking and how to do it wellMany thanks to our panelists! Rick McElroy (USMC) Tom Marsland (US Navy)

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23:05

Cyber Workforce Development & Cybercriminal...

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2024/11/07

BONUS! In the last of our interviews recorded live at GoSec 2024 in Montreal, we talk to Andréanne Bergeron, PhD, Director of Research at GoSecure.George K and George A talk to Andréanne about her unconventional foray into cybersecurity and the lessons learned, as an academic, for workforce development and educating the next generation of defenders. She discusses her studies of cybercriminal psychology as a social scientist, and what the implication might be for defense strategies.This episode was

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33:28

Truly Understanding Your Customer to Get...

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2024/11/04

Ofer Klein CEO & Co-founder of Reco AI jumps into the ring to talk about making the leap from e-commerce to cybersecurity, and why having "outsider" experience can be a superpower.George K and George A talk to Ofer about:🧠 The psychology behind selling to enterprises and why it transcends industry verticals📈 Making the tough calls during rapid growth and learning to "get invited to the party"🎯 Why admitting mistakes and building trust matters more than technical prowess🌱 Building a lasting

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63:06

Episode 100! AMA with the George and Guest Host Amber...

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2024/10/28

Episode 100! And this time, George K and George A are the ones in the hot seat!Guest host, and friend of the pod, Amber DeVilbiss takes the mic to put the Georges on the spot.They take on listener questions about: Tech and industry trends, AI, new risks The deep, dark, and personal Selling and marketing tactics And MORE!Thank you to all the listeners who submitted questions!

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40:55

Redefining Sales as a "Giving Profession" to be Proud...

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2024/10/21

This week we step outside cyber to learn how to make sales a profession that sellers can be proud of. Lauren Palmer, VP of North America at Interlink, joins the show!George K and George A talk to Lauren about: Why she believes sales is a "giving profession" What sales leaders can do to equip their teams for success without relying on high pressure tactics What objectives really matter when measuring sales success Her mission to transform the operation and perception of sales

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47:14

LIVE from SecureWorld Denver: Radical Transparency -...

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2024/10/14

Recorded LIVE: The Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks closing keynote at SecureWorld Denver!Titled, "Radical Transparency," George K and George A took on the holy trinity in cyber: people, process, and technology.For each part they break down where we need radical transparency to build trust, on both the buying and selling sides of the industry.They also ask something new of the audience...

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29:58

The Importance of Soft Skills in Cybersecurity and...

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2024/10/10

All year we've been trying to rebrand "soft skills" as essential business skills for any cybersecurity professional. Evgeniy Kharam has literally written the book on it. He sat down with us live at GoSec 2024 to talk about his new book, "Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales."This is a great breakdown of what kinds of communication skills are needed for both buyers and sellers trying to solve security problems. Don't miss it!This episode was produced with the support of

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37:06

George K Gets Deepfaked in Real Time Video! Preparing...

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2024/10/07

Aaron Pritz of Reveal Risk joins us this week to deepfake George K in real-time video! Also, how to engage the workforce on new and emerging risks👀 To see the video deepfake, check out our LinkedIn Page!George K and George A talk to Aaron about:🤖 Using deepfake tech for good - security awareness training that will blow your mind🗓️ Why limiting security awareness to October is a mistake🧠 Un-commoditizing training and making it relevant year-round📱 Real-world advice on preventing deepfake attacks

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40:55

Life Lessons Learned in Creative Work and the Power...

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2024/09/30

How do you build multiple successful companies? The dynamic duo behind Knight Group, Alissa and Mel Knight, join the show to talk about their relentless entrepreneurial journey.In this episode:💡 How to balance multiple passion projects and determine which ideas to pursue🤝 The challenges and rewards of working with your spouse (spoiler: therapy helps!)🧠 How their technical cyber backgrounds inform their creative endeavors🏥 Alissa’s recent health scare and the wake-up call that changed their

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33:00

How to Scale Success in Cyber with Serial...

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2024/09/23

How do you know what’s a winning idea? Serial cyber entrepreneur Stuart McClure sat down with us live at GoSec 2024 to record his thoughts on go-to-market strategies.Stuart was the founder of Cylance, the fastest company to record $100M in ARR, and he’s the lead author on a book about hacking techniques. In short, he talks the talk and walks the walk.In this episode:💡How to tell a genius idea from just a neat feature🤝How to build and scale without repeating the same tired playbook🧠 How a

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38:53

Down with Boring B2B: How to Stand Out in Cyber with...

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2024/09/16

Don Jeter, CMO of Torq joins the show this week to talk about his crusade against boring cyber marketing, and why that means his title is really Chief Menace Officer.In this episode:💡Brand leads to demand. Focus on narrative and differentiation first.🥳 Balancing fun, irreverent branding with deep technical expertise.🔭 Looking outside cyber for inspiration - internet culture, consumer brands, and more⚡️Speed and authenticity matter. Be ready to capitalize on trends.For all you marketers trying to

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42:33

Breaking Mental Health Stigmas with CISO Ben Howard:...

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2024/09/09

September is Suicide Prevention Month. CISO Ben Howard joins the show to share his story for the first time. *Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation.*If you are feeling suicidal, call or text 988 to get help immediately.George K and George A talk to Ben about:🔍 The pressure CISOs face and how it impacts mental wellbeing🧠 Breaking the stigma around mental health🛠 Practical steps cybersecurity leaders can take to support their teams' mental health✍ Creating a

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45:16

Innovating Cyber Attack Simulations and Tossing...

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2024/09/02

Tabletop exercises, a necessary evil or just a compliance snoozefest? This week, Kailee Miner sits down to talk about how she's revolutionizing cyber threat readiness training to make boring TTXs a thing of the past.In this episode:🥱 Why traditional tabletop exercises often fail to engage participants🎭 How realistic simulations improve readiness vs. dry PowerPoint presentations💰 Why companies should invest in communication skills for technical experts, not just certifications💪 Building

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32:56

LIVE from SquadCon: Future Proof Your Career with...

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2024/08/26

Welcome to Season 3! This week we’re bringing you the live recording of our talk at SquadCon during Hack Summer Camp a few weeks back. Our talk was called, “Future Proof Your Career with Cyber Threat Intelligence Techniques.” Many thanks again to the Black Girls Hack Foundation and the SquadCon crew for having us, and to Rebekah Skeete for the killer intro!And, we’re fast approaching episode 100 of this podcast! We’re doing an AMA with a very special guest host.So, what do you wanna ask us?Email

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Season 3 coming soon!

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2024/08/19

Season 3 of Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks is coming soon!Same human focus in cyber. Same fire. 👊⚡️

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38:09

Best of! Zero Trust, the Death of Whitepapers, AI...

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2024/08/12

This week we're featuring a Best Of edition, packed with the gold from episodes past. We were away at Black Hat last week, and we're gearing up for the start of Season 3!This episode features: Dr. Chase Cunningham on Zero Trust Sarah Breathnach on why whitepapers need to go Chas Larios are connecting with practitioners Adrian Wood on the securing the ML development pipeline Mari Galloway on breaking into cyber Reanna Schultz on life in SOC

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