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"This Is Fine" with Hunter Strategy

Hunter Strategy

Welcome to "This Is Fine" with Hunter Strategy, because who doesn"t need another podcast, right? But hold on, this isn"t your typical corporate spiel. "This Is Fine" dives deep into topics like Cloud security and agile methods, but with a twist of humor, sarcasm, and a sprinkle of dad jokes. Instead of boring PDFs, we bring lively discussions to life, offering a peek behind the curtain at our quirky team. Join us for a roller coaster ride through tech talk and more. Trust us, it"s going to be

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00:44:07

Effective PMOs

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2026/10/01

Matt Triner talks with PMO leaders Monique Williams and Tom Arnold about what separates a project management office that actually helps from one that's just overhead in government IT. They dig into the gap between mission goals and what the systems can really do, how to deal with tech debt, and what happens when siloed stakeholders keep stalling delivery. Later in the episode they get into agility, earning buy-in, and building trust on hybrid teams. Worth a listen if you're standing up a new

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00:29:07

Secure Software Development

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2026/09/24

Cloud and code don't sit in separate lanes anymore, and neither do their vulnerabilities. Dan Beller (Director of Cloud Solutions) and Greg Vanore (Director of Software Development) join This Is Fine to dig into what secure software development actually demands once the checklist runs out. They cover the widening blast radius of cloud misconfigurations, the quiet risk of open source dependencies that lose their maintainers, and why "shift left" stays a slogan until contracts actually

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00:43:15

QA and Automated Testing

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2026/09/17

Everyone claims their testing tool does AI now, and Jay Newlin (Director of Quality Assurance) has the flooded inbox to prove it. He and Greg Vanore (Director of Software Engineering) join host Matt Triner to talk about cutting through that noise, why customers still don't believe automation is worth paying for, and the readable, declarative test frameworks that actually change their minds. Then things get personal with the two worst legacy code handoff stories you'll hear this year, one on

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01:20:55

Applied Cyber Threat Intelligence

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2026/09/10

Ask 5 people to define threat intelligence and you'll get 5 different answers, and that's exactly where this episode starts. Will Elchert (Senior CTI Analyst, Hunter Strategy) and Jake Williams (VP of R&D, Hunter Strategy) join host Matt Triner alongside two clients living this from the buyer's side: Keith McCartney, SVP of Security and IT at DNA Nexus, and Billy Martin, CTSO at Vigor. Together, they break down what separates a threat intel program that actually drives decisions from

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00:54:38

Threat Modeling Techniques in Defense Cybersecurity

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2026/09/03

Threat modeling is one of cybersecurity's most valuable practices, and one of the most skipped. Xander Keele (Director of Solution Architecture) and Greg Vanore (Director of Software Engineering) join host Matt Triner to break down frameworks like STRIDE and PASTA, why developers push back on it, and how to get buy-in without falling into pure theory. They also dig into how AI is changing the pace of both attacks and defenses.Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Threat Modeling in

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00:38:24

Opensource Software Security in the DoD

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2026/08/27

Open source software promises cost savings and faster innovation, but the Department of Defense's approach to it is messier than most people realize. Host Matt Triner sits down with Hunter Strategy's Greg Vanore (Director of Software Engineering) and Nate Kingsley (CIO) to unpack the real risks: contributor license agreements that can sign away government-funded code, foreign ownership questions that don't always get consistent answers, and a supply chain that's only as trustworthy

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00:46:27

The Most Useless NPM Repos

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2026/08/20

TIL: npm has a package called "none." It does exactly what it sounds like: nothing. It still gets 300 downloads a week. There's also "is-even," which calls out to an AI model to check whether a number is even, with about 80% accuracy, because apparently modulo operators were too much work. Matt Triner sits down with Matt D'vertola, Greg Vanore, and Jeff Segal to laugh at npm's most absurd packages and then get serious about what they expose: arbitrary code execution

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00:54:48

Team Death Spiral

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2026/08/13

Your product is getting worse, not better, and everyone's too busy bailing water to notice the boat isn't even the problem. Hunter Strategy's Greg Vanore, Scott Hiland, and Jeff Segal break down the Team Death Spiral: the slow, often invisible slide from a healthy team into one buried in tech debt, low morale, and busted trust. They get into why "tech debt" is the wrong word to bring into a leadership conversation, what it actually means when a team isn't allowed to lead,

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00:42:21

Security Clearance Processes

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2026/08/06

Security clearances are confusing enough on their own - facility clearances, personnel clearances, safeguarding, network access - and the rules rarely work the way people assume. In this episode, Matt Triner talks with Sean Blackman, co-founder and CEO of Nooks, about the real bottlenecks holding companies back from classified work, including the "chicken and egg" problem of needing a clearance to win a contract and a contract to justify a clearance. They dig into why building your own

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00:45:53

How to Determine Materiality in a DFIR Situation

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2026/07/30

What actually makes a cybersecurity incident "material" - and who gets to decide? In this episode of This Is Fine, host Matt Triner sits down with Lee Kim (IANS Faculty and Practicing Law Institute member) and Jake Williams (VP of R&D, Hunter Strategy) to break down materiality in digital forensics and incident response. They cover the legal definition of materiality, the SEC's share-price test from TSC Industries v. Northway, and why the call should sit with counsel rather than

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00:44:45

NAICS Abuse

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2026/07/23

Most companies exploit the NAICS system to unfairly skew government competition and few realize how deep the abuse runs. In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity and government contracting experts Kevin Belanga, Chief Growth Officer at Hunter Strategy, and John Czaika, VP, Strategic Initiatives at Hunter Strategy, unpack how misclassifying NAICS codes can block small businesses, inflate costs, and even land shell companies lucrative contracts meant for true small firms.Discover how industry

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00:46:12

Secure Firmware Development for Embedded Systems

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2026/07/16

Most of us don’t realize just how deeply embedded systems and firmware influence our daily lives — from medical devices to cars, factories, and even space tech. But as these critical systems become more interconnected and complex, so do the security risks. In this episode, cybersecurity veterans Jake Williams and Mick Douglas unpack the real-world challenges of secure firmware development and why it can’t be an afterthought anymore.Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Secure Firmware

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00:42:44

Government Contract Types 101

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2026/07/09

On this episode of This is Fine, host Matt Triner sits down with guests John Czaika, VP, Strategic Initiatives of Hunter Strategy, and Kevin Belanga, Chief Growth Officer of Hunter Strategy, to break down the fundamentals of government contract types. John walks through how risk shifts across fixed-price, time-and-materials, and cost-reimbursement contracts, while Kevin brings the industry-side perspective on bidding, compliance, and common misconceptions. Together they trace the policy pendulum

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00:47:52

Why Purple Team is the Team of the Future

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2026/07/02

This episode explores why purple teaming is becoming a smarter security strategy, with host, Matt Triner, speaking alongside guests Jordan Lazo, Gabriel Abdalawad, and Jake Williams from Hunter Strategy. They break down the difference between red, blue, and purple teams, and explain how collaboration helps organizations improve detections and reduce blind spots. The conversation also covers why purple teaming is especially valuable for less mature organizations that need to build stronger security

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00:42:57

The Future of Cyber Warfare: Trends and Predictions

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2026/06/25

Cyber warfare is often misunderstood and this episode explains why it’s usually a supporting act rather than the main event in modern conflict. Jake Williams and Bryson Bort break down how cyber operations differ from kinetic warfare, why attribution and battle damage assessment are so difficult, and why political and strategic limits often matter more than the technology itself. You’ll also hear how adversaries use low-cost, scalable cyber campaigns to create disruption without triggering direct

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00:51:00

Cybersecurity Challenges in Internet of Things (IoT)...

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2026/06/18

Cybersecurity Challenges in Internet of Things (IoT) DevicesIoT isn't just smart bulbs and garage door openers, it's the badge scanner at your office door, the sensors on a wind turbine, the x-ray machine at your hospital, and the PLC system running a manufacturing floor. The attack surface is enormous, and most of it was never built with security in mind.In this episode, host Matt Triner sits down with Adeel Chohan, Head of Data & AI at Provectus, to unpack why IoT security is so hard

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00:47:23

Continuous Monitoring and Risk Assessment

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2026/06/11

Unlock the future of cybersecurity in the Department of Defense with insights on the latest tools, frameworks, and strategies transforming network monitoring. Most agencies are still relying on outdated processes—are you prepared for the shift toward automated, real-time risk assessments? In this episode, Dan Beller, Director of Cloud Solutions at Hunter Strategy, and Chris Sowards, GRC expert, reveal how cutting-edge innovations like OSCAL, cloud-native integrations, and advanced vulnerability

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00:43:30

Building A Secure Culture

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2026/06/04

Most organizations overlook the secret ingredient to cybersecurity success: culture. In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity veterans Russell Eubanks and AJ King reveal how building a strong security culture isn’t just good practice, it's essential. They share powerful stories demonstrating what a thriving security culture looks like and how it can prevent costly breaches. Discover why aligning mindsets and fostering collaboration across teams can transform security from a challenge into a

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00:41:19

Zero Trust Framework + NIST 800-53r5

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2026/05/28

In this episode of "This is Fine," AJ King, Alex Sharpe, and Jake Williams delve into the complexities of the Zero Trust framework and its overlay against NIST 800-53 R5. They explore the philosophical and practical aspects of Zero Trust, emphasizing its role in modern cybersecurity. The discussion highlights the challenges and strategies for implementing Zero Trust, particularly in government and commercial sectors. The episode concludes with insights on how organizations can approach

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00:53:03

The State of Pen Testing

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2026/05/21

In this episode of This is Fine, cybersecurity experts AJ King, Joshua Marpet, and Jake Williams dive into the complexities of pen testing. They explore why standardization is crucial for effective testing and how misconceptions can lead to security gaps. Discover the importance of proper scoping to focus on high-impact areas and why a pen test should simulate real attack scenarios. This discussion is essential for security leaders aiming to enhance their testing programs and communicate value

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