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Special, Special, Special Guest – Marco Ayala Feb 05, 2025

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Michael and Sam are gearing up for OT.SEC.CON. with keynote speaker, Marco Ayala! Marco is an ISA Fellow, and President of InfraGard Houston with over 30 years of experience in industrial automation controls and OT/IT security. They chat about some exciting OT Cybersecurity initiatives in Texas, the incident that led him to cybersecurity, and what to expect at his talk in April.

Things Mentioned:

· Governor Abbott Announces Texas Cyber Command An Emergency Item - https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-texas-cyber-command-an-emergency-item

· Marco’s Talk at S4: Normalization of Deviance - https://youtu.be/u1xmyJmGsS0?si=UrSlqVVfvyasvz68

· Marco’s panel at OTCEP in Singapore - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/2023-otcep-embracing-new-perspectives-strengthening-ayala/?trackingId=OyeuSlWZQBSNUKgxBl%2BZmQ%3D%3D

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HIPAA with Two A’s with Stephen Alexander Jan 22, 2025

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Hosts Michael and Sam are covering another HOU.SEC.CON. 2024 presentation, this time with Security Architect Stephen Alexander! They discuss how audits, while annoying, can provide significant value by offering insights for organizational improvement, help ensure compliance, and educate companies on how to strengthen their security operations.

Things Mentioned:

· US govt says Cisco gear often targeted in China's Salt Typhoon attacks on 8 telecommunications providers — issues Cisco-specific advice to patch networks to fend off attacks - https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/us-govt-says-cisco-gear-often-targeted-in-chinas-salt-typhoon-attacks-on-8-telecommunications-providers-issues-cisco-specific-advice-to-patch-networks-to-fend-off-attacks

· Wireless Wars Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Wars-Dangerous-Domination-Fighting/dp/1953295614

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· Guest: Stephen Alexander

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Taupe Hat Hacking with Len Noe Jan 08, 2025

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We’re kicking off season 3 with our good friend Len Noe! Len wears many hats, including whitehat hacker, technical evangelist, international speaker, podcast host, and most recently, author. In this episode, Michael and Sam chat with him about his new book, transhumanism, and his upcoming projects.

Things Mentioned:

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· Cyber Cognition Podcast - https://cyber-cognition.simplecast.com

· The Language of Deception: Weaponizing Next Generation AI - https://www.amazon.com/Language-Deception-Weaponizing-Next-Generation-ebook/dp/B0CNV8T9J2?ref_=ast_author_mpb

· The Art & Science of Metawar: How to Coexist With AI-Driven Reality Distortion, Disinformation, & Addiction in the Metaverse - https://www.amazon.com/Art-Science-Metawar-Distortion-Disinformation/dp/0996401946

· Human Hacked: My Life and Lessons as the World's First Augmented Ethical Hacker - https://www.amazon.com/Human-Hacked-Lessons-Augmented-Ethical/dp/1394269161

· Len’s HOU.SEC.CON. 2024 talk: https://youtu.be/paE7AQTrgss?si=56zakgkTgitjJV4a

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Final Episode of 2024 Dec 25, 2024

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Michael and Sam are on their own for our last episode of the year. They chat about all of the growth HOU.SEC.CON. saw over 2024, highlight the countless sponsors, volunteers, and speakers that make all of our initiatives happen, and discuss what to expect in 2025!

Things Mentioned:

· Submit an abstract for our monthly user group: https://www.hscusergroup.com/call-for-speakers

· Cidercade Holiday Party: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7275906872774115329

· OT.SEC.CON. Tickets – https://www.accelevents.com/e/otseccon

· EXEC.SEC.CON. Tickets – https://www.accelevents.com/e/execseccon

· OT.SEC.CON. Sponsor Prospectus – https://www.otseccon.com/_files/ugd/965746_29abbedf01cb414eb99389af98e68db3.pdf

· EXEC.SEC.CON. Sponsor Prospectus - https://www.execseccon.com/_files/ugd/965746_8769c61f80cd485ca91b6e9a1560b30a.pdf

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Easy Pickin’s with Dawn Cappelli Dec 11, 2024

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On our latest episode Michael and Sam are talking to the Security Fairy Godmother herself, Dawn Cappelli! They discuss her transition from programming to security, her passion helping SMB’s, and how that passion pulled her out of retirement to create free resources for the OT community.

Things Mentioned:

· OT Cert Link - https://www.dragos.com/community/ot-cert/

· Dragos Community Defense Program - https://www.dragos.com/community/community-defense-program/

· Over 145,000 Industrial Control Systems Across 175 Countries Found Exposed Online - https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/over-145000-industrial-control-systems.html
· The CERT Guide to Inside Threats - https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Cappelli-Guide-Insider-Threats/dp/B00RWPOQ4M

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Kids These Days with Jason Haddix Nov 27, 2024

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In this episode, Jason Haddix, CEO & Hacker & Trainer at Arcanum Information Security, joins the podcast to discuss his HOU.SEC.CON. 2024 talk, “Tales from the Breach.” In his conversation with Michael and Sam, Jason shares his unconventional introduction to hacking, his journey from CISO to Founder, and how companies can apply what he learned from his organization’s LAPSUS$ attack.

Things Mentioned:

· Jason’s Talk: https://youtu.be/v407QBrkNfc?si=s3RQFmdO3DjQ1Bj6

· Cybercriminals Use Webflow to Deceive Users into Sharing Sensitive Login Credentials - https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/cybercriminals-use-webflow-to-deceive.html

· Mobile Top Ten - https://owasp.org/www-project-mobile-top-10/

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Sprinting Ahead of Quantum Computing with Marian Zaki Nov 13, 2024

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Dr. Marian Zaki, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at Houston Christian University, joined Michael and Sam on this week’s episode of HOU.SEC.CAST! They discuss how Marian’s career pivoted from working for the Egyptian Armed Forces to education, the growing threat of quantum computing, and the cybersecurity programs she’s developed for two of Houston’s major universities.

Things Mentioned:

· Marian’s Talk: https://youtu.be/xfOoxau31tY?si=Z0BsGF7SXh7hEBh5

· High Awareness of Quantum Risks, But Lack of Preparation Remains a Concern, Finds Entrust: https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2410/S00459/high-awareness-of-quantum-risks-but-lack-of-preparation-remains-a-concern-finds-entrust.htm

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· Guest: Marian Zaki

· Production and editing: Lauren Andrus

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The Honeymoon is Over with Dd Budiharto Oct 30, 2024

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Hosts Michal and Sam catch up with EXEC.SEC.CON./HOU.SEC.CON. speaker and Cyber Point Advisory Founder Dd Budiharto! They talk about how she (accidentally!) ended up in her first cybersecurity role, her personal experience as a whistleblower, and the need for integrity in the industry, particularly as organizations grapple with ethical dilemmas in cybersecurity.

Things Mentioned:

· Aerojet Rocketdyne Agrees to Pay $9 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Cybersecurity Volitions in Federal Government Contracts - https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/aerojet-rocketdyne-agrees-pay-9-million-resolve-false-claims-act-allegations-cybersecurity

· Dd’s LinkedIn Post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dd-budiharto-cissp-cisa-cism_legendincybersecurity-spaf-cybersentinel-activity-7246519180051525632-Si08/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

· Slides from Dd’s HOU.SEC.CON. Presentation - https://9657466c-a0d7-4b31-8814-5383512ccbd0.usrfiles.com/ugd/965746_87ea23e9760c492c9bd7d6bc6dbbb685.pdf

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· Guest: Dd Budiharto

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· Music by: August Honey

Releasing Angry Pixies with Dennis Maldonado Oct 16, 2024

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In this episode, hosts Sam and Michael are chatting with Harris Fort-Bend County ESD #100 Director of Technology, and HOU.SEC.CON. Speaker, Dennis Maldonado! They discuss their first meeting at HOU.SEC.CON. 2012, how Dennis found himself working in cybersecurity while still in school, how he built WestCom, and his 2024 talk.

Things Mentioned:

AT&T, Verizon reportedly hacked to target US govt wiretapping platform - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atandt-verizon-reportedly-hacked-to-target-us-govt-wiretapping-platform/
HOU.SEC.CON. 2024 Videos
- Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/1015418115
- YouTube - https://youtube.com/@houstonsecurityconference?si=kU8WyVEvCJAoyeX1
Wireless Wars: https://www.wireless-wars.com
Dennis’ talk: https://youtu.be/80w819xAILw?si=wQwluQrHqjSd2ibt

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