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· https://www.csoonline.com/article/3476870/crowdstrike-meltdown-highlights-its-weakest-link-too-much-administration.html

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· Host: Michael Farnum

· Host: Sam Van Ryder

· Guest: Gene Spafford

· Production and editing: Lauren Andrus

· Music by: August Honey

Learn Something New Today with Andy Ellis Aug 28, 2024

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This week hosts Michael and Sam are joined by our day one closing keynote speaker, Andy Ellis!

In this episode they discuss an article authored by Andy that covers the growing issue of admin access and its role in cybersecurity vulnerabilities. They also get into Andy’s transition from the Air Force to 21+ years at Akamai, his book, 1% leadership, and what to expect from his keynote.

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· Agenda - https://web.cvent.com/event/bd513fda-a770-4d88-b239-a726de672661/websitePage:dd3dff4f-9597-4a4b-960e-eb732a9a3853

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· Agenda - https://web.cvent.com/event/bd513fda-a770-4d88-b239-a726de672661/websitePage:dd3dff4f-9597-4a4b-960e-eb732a9a3853

In this episode:

· Host: Michael Farnum

· Host: Sam Van Ryder

· Guest: Andy Ellis

· Edited by: Lauren Andrus

· Music by: August Honey

Protecting the Cheese and Chocolate with John Kindervag Aug 13, 2024

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About this episode:

HOU.SEC.CAST. Is back after a short summer break and we’re kicking things off with the one and only John Kindervag! In this episode the guys discuss the importance of securing ALL technology, John’s journey into cybersecurity, and his top secret HOU.SEC.CON. keynote presentation.

Things Mentioned:

· Swiss cow and calf dead after ransomware attack on milking robot - https://cybernews.com/security/swiss-cow-and-calf-dead-after-ransomware-attack/

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· Host: Michael Farnum

· Host: Sam Van Ryder

· Guest: John Kindervag

· Produced by: Lauren Lynch

· Editing by: Andrew Cantoni

· Music by: August Honey

Shifting Left with Christopher Pope Jul 03, 2024

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Today Michael and Sam are catching up with DevSecOps manager and 2023 HOU.SEC.CON. speaker, Christopher Pope. They discuss the importance of integrating security from the beginning of the development process, the need for building relationships and understanding between developers and security professionals to create secure applications, and the significance of developing security champions within organizations to foster a collaborative environment for secure software development.

Things Mentioned:

· Microsoft Delays AI Powered Recall - https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/microsoft-delays-ai-powered-recall.html

· Christopher’s 2023 HOU.SEC.CON. talk - https://youtu.be/zswzrCQpIYk?si=uH-3joYHR851WOC7

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· https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/scores-of-biometrics-bugs-emerge-highlighting-authentication-risks

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· Host: Michael Farnum

· Host: Sam Van Ryder

· Guest: Christopher Pope

· Produced by: Lauren Andrus

· Editing by: Andrew Cantoni

· Music by: August Honey

H-Town Skills with Samir Saber Jun 19, 2024

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Every year HOU.SEC.CON. partners with local universities to involve cybersecurity students at the conference. Today Michael and Sam are sitting down with Samir Saber, Dean of Digital & Information Technology at Houston Community College and long-time champion of HOU.SEC.CON. They discuss Samir's journey in cybersecurity education, the importance of real-world experience and diverse perspectives in cybersecurity, and HCC's role in fostering a talented, dynamic pool of cybersecurity professionals ready to meet industry demands.

Things Mentioned:

· https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/news/articles/hcc-designated-as-national-center-of-academic-excellence-in-cyber-defense.html

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· Guest: Samir Saber

· Produced by: Lauren Andrus

· Editing by: Andrew Cantoni

· Music by: August Honey

Play Stations for the People with Dr. Branden Williams Jun 05, 2024

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In today’s show Michael and Sam are joined by Cybersecurity Executive and Adjunct Faculty Member, Dr. Branden Williams. They discuss Branden’s journey into cybersecurity and how those looking to enter the field can get started. They also dive into his 2023 HOU.SEC.CON. talk on automation and bot attacks and the issues organizations and customers are facing as a result of malicious bots.

Things Mentioned:

· Branden’s talk at HOU.SEC.CON. - https://youtu.be/tXCCZBm1oSE?si=nU1NHhYdA2H2xxib

· HSC User Group on June 27th - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hsc-user-group-tickets-916889419937?aff=oddtdtcreator

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· How Apple Wi-Fi Positioning System can be abused to track people around the globe - https://www.theregister.com/2024/05/23/apple_wifi_positioning_system/

· Branden’s resource pack - https://www.docmando.com/@captbrando

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· Guest: Branden Williams

· Editing by: Lauren Andrus

· Music by: August Honey

Visiting the Old Folks Home with Mak Foss and Rachel Schwalk May 01, 2024

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Co-hosts Michael and Sam are joined by co-speakers Mak Foss and Rachel Schwalk to discuss their HOU.SEC.CON. presentation on business email compromise. In this episode they talk about their individual journey’s into cyber, the complexities of detecting business email compromise, and the significance of monitoring email rules.

Things Mentioned:

· Teetering on the edge: VPNs, Firewalls’ Nonexistent Telemetry Lures APTs: https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/edge-vpns-firewalls-nonexistent-telemetry-apts

· Mak and Rachel’s 2023 Talk: https://youtu.be/KChtzjP3agg?si=ugjdozNHG8NRm3TP

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· Guest 1: Mak Foss

· Guest 2: Rachel Schwalk

· Editing by: Lauren Andrus

· Music by: August Honey

Robbing Banks with David Balcar Apr 17, 2024

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Your favorite co-founders and co-hosts Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder are reunited for the latest edition of HOU.SEC.CAST. with special guest David Balcar! In today’s episode they discuss:

· The evolving landscape of insider threats and the vulnerabilities they exploit.

· The importance of vigilance in monitoring outbound traffic and the need for organizations to prioritize security measures amidst the growing complexity of cyber threats.

· Stories of David’s experiences as a pen tester.

Things Mentioned:

· U.S. and UK Announce Sanctions in China over Hacks on Election Watchdog and Lawmakers - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-and-uk-announce-sanctions-in-china-over-hacks-on-election-watchdog-and-lawmakers

· Alex Halderman Voting Machine Demonstration - https://www.technologyreview.com/2018/09/13/66529/how-to-hack-an-election-and-defensive-measures-states-should-take-to-prevent-fake-votes/

· Russian National Pleads Guilty After Trying to Hack a Human at Tesla - https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/tesla-hacker-charges-arrested

· Listen to David’s talk here: https://youtu.be/cSZEzuUY8Cg?si=LupfFlLx0rAz5Vnz

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· Guest: David Balcar

· Editing by: Lauren Andrus

· Music by: August Honey

Community Building with Roya Gordon Apr 03, 2024

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Co-Host Sam Van Ryder flies solo for this episode with Executive Industry Consultant, Roya Gordon! They share insights on SBOMs and their significance in OT security, discuss what current security conferences are doing right (and where they could improve!), and the importance of building local cybersecurity communities.

Things Mentioned:

· Southern Company Builds SBOM for Electric Power Substation - https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/southern-company-builds-a-power-substation-sbom?mc_cid=4ef3664287&mc_eid=UNIQID

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· Guest: Roya Gordon

· Editing by: Lauren Andrus

· Music by: August Honey

Behind the Scenes with Lauren Andrus Mar 20, 2024

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In this episode, hosts Michael and Sam pull HOU.SEC.CON. Program Director (and HOU.SEC.CAST. producer) Lauren Andrus in front of the camera to share her perspective as HSC’s first full time employee! They chat about her start in marketing and cyber, other cybersecurity communities she’s engaging with to level up, and why it’s important to get involved.

Things Mentioned:

· Nigerian National Pleads Guilty of Conspiracy in BEC Operation - https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/nigerian-national-pleads-guilty-conspiracy-bec-operation

· Cybersecurity Marketing Society - https://cybersecuritymarketingsociety.com

· Women in Cybersecurity - https://www.wicys.org

· The Phillip Wylie Show - https://www.phillipwylieshow.com

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