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We Are Here Season 2 Premiere with Minda Harts Nov 08, 2021

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Minda Harts is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the founder of The Memo LLC, a career development company for women of color. On top of her impressive work resume, she is the award-winning and best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table. Join Ron, Chris and Minda as they navigate through some of the toughest issues troubling our workplaces today.

Key Takeaways:

01:58 Bio

03:08 The last straw

05:53 Minda’s journey in writing & reflecting

07:50 Staying humble and making a real difference

10:25 Workplace trauma- What is it?

14:32 Advice for businesses opening back up

17:26 Being authentic at work

19:40 The new book – Right Within

25:46 Reminding people they have a voice

28:24 Get in touch with Minda

Links:

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We Are Here is proudly presented by CrowdStrike.

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Hacker Valley Red is Back! Episode 1 Sample Nov 04, 2021

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Follow the new channel here: https://hackervalley.com/show/hacker-valley-red/

Christopher Hadnagy is the founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC. He created the world’s first social engineering framework, as well as hosted the first social engineering-based podcast. Chris is an adjunct professor of Social Engineering for an NSA Cyber School of excellence at University of Arizona. Chris is also a well-known author, having written five books on social engineering. Chris’ new book, “Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You”, released January 5, 2021. Join both Chris’ and Ron for an episode of self-analyzation, empathy and understanding.

Key Takeaways

02:52 Bio

06:20 Exploring the title of Chris’ book

08:40 What’s the difference between manipulation and influence?

10:36 A contract in a book. Why?

14:33 What books describe Chris?

21:48 The importance of Empathy

26:48 The science

30:57 Chris’ conference: The Human Behavior Conference

Links:

Chris Hadnagy: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Book | Conference

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This episode is sponsored by Axonius Hype Cycle

Episode 181 - The Calling of Cyber with Jerich Beason Nov 02, 2021

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Jerich Beason, SVP & CISO at Epiq, joins Chris and Ron to talk passion, purpose and how that plays a part in cyber. Jerich sits on panels, speaks at conferences and events & contributes to white papers and security articles. He also serves as a Board advisor to security startups. Jerich is currently the host of Epiq’s podcast, Cyberside Chats which has the mission of increasing knowledge and awareness of cybersecurity within the legal industry.

Key Takeaways:

02:50 Bio

03:48 Choosing an education in cyber

05:00 Origin story – why cyber?

09:58 Jerich touches on why some cyber veterans are discouraging newcomers

12:26 Inspiring the future generation

15:20 Talking passion & calling

17:17 A day in the life of Jerich

20:10 Avoiding burnout & fulfilling purpose

23:15 Zero-Trust

26:34 The future in security program building

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Jerich Beason: LinkedIn | Podcast | Twitter

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The Pod Pack feat. Allan Alford, Dave Bittner, Graham Cluley and Jack Rhysider Oct 27, 2021

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This week, we’re switching it up. We’ve invited a few friends and collogues to the studio to talk business. On the mics with Chris and Ron we have Dave Bittner from The CyberWire, Graham Cluley from Smashing Security, Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries, and our brother-in-arms, Allan Alford from The Cyber Ranch podcast. Want to see behind the scenes? This episode has you covered. Do you want to start a podcast? This is a master class. Get answers to questions that haunt all aspiring podcasters: What is good content and how do you keep coming up with it? What drives podcasters and why do they fail? Hear from seasoned veterans in this round table of podcasting wizardry.

In addition to this content, Hacker Valley has opted to donate cash to the non-profit of the guests’ choice. Please follow the links below to support these charities.

Key Takeaways:

03:12 Dave – Intro and podcasting history

04:54 Graham – Intro & podcasting history

07:08 Jack – Intro & podcasting history

09:31 Common misconceptions about podcasting

14:96 The most and least favorite part of podcasting

20:44 What does the word ‘podcast’ actually mean?

22:05 Horror stories and lessons learned

31:50 Allan Alford joins the show – Intro & podcasting history

32:50 What inspires you to podcast? What influences you?

37:19 Why being authentic is the only way

44:10 Questions from podcasters to podcasters

50:57 Realistic expectations & the drive

52:12 Stay in touch, and donate to charity!

Dave Bittner: LinkedIn | Twitter | The Cyberwire | Donate to The Rotary Foundation

Graham Cluley: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Smashing Security | Donate to Mencap

Jack Rhysider: Twitter | LinkedIn | Darknet Diaries | Donate to EFF

Allan Alford: LinkedIn | Twitter | Cyber Ranch | Donate to Black Girls Code

Huge thank you to our friends and sponsors Axonius and Uptycs.

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Episode 179 - Management VS Leadership in Cyber Major General (Retired) Brett T. Williams Oct 26, 2021

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Major General (Retired) Brett T. Williams is a co-founder of IronNet Cybersecurity. IronNet delivers the power of collective cybersecurity to defend companies, sectors and Nations. He served nearly 33 years in the U.S. Air Force and his last assignment was Director of Operations, U.S. Cyber Command. General Williams is a highly experienced fighter pilot with more than 100 combat missions in the F-15C. Join Chris, Ron and Brett for a jam-packed episode of leadership and purpose.

Key Takeaways:

03:05 Bio

05:48 Brett’s military origin story

07:33 Transitioning from fighter pilot to cybersecurity practitioner.

14:55 Understanding strengths through experience

20:10 Advancement through leadership

22:23 Being a leader - mission vision & resources

25:44 What keeps driving you to be better?

31:20 Advice for aspiring and active leaders

35:14 Get in touch with Brett

Links:

Brett Williams: LinkedIn | Website

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This episode is sponsored by Living Security

Metaversable: Exploring the metaverse thru NFTs, NFT Art, and Cryptocurrency Oct 22, 2021

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We have a new show!

In episode one, Ron and Chris explore NFTs and digital art with Jason also known as 0xBanana.

1:18: What is the Metaverse?
2:04: Tumbling down the Metaverse “rabbit hole.”
3:00: What are Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) all about?
5:55: Is this just a fad? What’s the future of NFTs?
7:44: What future technologies/art are on the horizon?
9:30: What makes NFTs so exclusive/valuable?
11:34: How do art royalties work?
12:16: How do you verify authenticity for art, media, etc?
14:20: What is Solana and how does it relate to NFTs?
15:31: What is the NFT and Solana community like?
16:55: How can we break into the Solana space?
18:33: What is the significance of a “drop?”
20:19: Flipping art
21:52: NFT art drop best practices
24:25: How does one become an artist in the space?
26:01: Life changing realization

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Episode 177 - Winning in a Human-Centric Cyber Market with Nathan Burke Oct 21, 2021

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Welcome to this live episode of Hacker Valley Studio! Nathan Burke, CMO at Axonius, is a general in the fight to humanize cybersecurity through practical, engaging content and solid foundations. Join Ron, Chris and Nathan as they sit together for a masterclass in startups and technological advancements. In addition to an episode full of golden nuggets, learn how Chris and Ron became a part of Axonius and why they all make a great team.

Key Takeaways:

2:49 Bio

9:48 Unexpected victories

15:07 Successful tendencies for a successful startup

19:04 Axonius + HVS – Why?

25:41 Keeping the momentum in technological advancement

30:21 Bleeding orange: A tattoo. A bet.

32:45 Advice for a budding marketing professional

Nathan Burke: LinkedIn | Blog | Twitter

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Episode 176 -Technical Education with Dr. SK Moreland and Terri Oropeza Oct 19, 2021

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We’ve switched it up again to bring you 2 guests this week on this double header masterclass in education. Chris and Ron are joined up by Terri Oropeza and Shakera Moreland, two natural teachers in their field. Shakera, also known as the HIM concierge, has used her past to shape how she teaches future professionals. Terri explains how to grow to understand your authentic self in learning and teaching while encouraging young people to never mind the stereotypes and get into cyber. With the opinions and strategies laid out by these two educators, you can be sure that you won’t leave this episode taking away nothing.

Key Takeaways:

Shakera Moreland

03:31 Bio

05:56 What is H.I.M.?

10:03 Connecting with others to guide and mentor

11:58 Marrying your super-power with your purpose

13:10 Shakera’s journey into podcasting

16:01 What need does Shakera’s business solve?

17:34 What’s the goal of the podcast, and why?

Terri Orepeza

20:20 Intro

21:03 Bio

25:43 Influences from teachers in the past

27:05 What Terri is teaching today

28:58 What can be changed in technical education?

31:48 Empowering students to find their calling in the field

33:32 Why is it important to get involved in organizations?

37:20 Advice for a newcomer

Shakera Moreland: LinkedIn | Podcast Terri Orepeza: LinkedIn | Twitter

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Episode 175 - Deep into the Attacking Mindset with Maxie Reynolds Oct 11, 2021

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Maxie Reynolds is the author of The Art of Attack, subsea engineer and R.O.V. Pilot with an interesting perspective on offense. She is an expert in understanding the mindset of an attacker and using that to mold a communicative, responsive group of blue and red professionals in the constantly-evolving cyber security playground. Join Chris, Ron and Maxie as they dive into why shifting your mindset could be the determinant for understanding an attacker's motives and next moves.

Key Takeaways:

03:15 Bio

07:30 Same attacker mindset, just a different application

09:36 The mindset of an attacker; molding and shifting perspective

11:10 Encouraging curiosity - diving deep in Maxie’s past

14:22 Challenges with writing a book

17:50 Future predictions in cyber security

23:23 Why underwater?

26:38 The importance of observation and how to do it well

29:25 Defense should know about offense

Maxie Reynolds: Book | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Podcast

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Episode 174 - Don‘t Do It For The Grammys with Tre Nagella Oct 07, 2021

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Tre Nagella is a 3x grammy award-winning studio engineer, record mixer and music producer. With decades of experience in music, he started his studio in Dallas, Texas and has flourished as a craftsperson and leader. Serving clients like Kirk Franklin, Christina Aguilera, and contributing to several blockbusters, such as “The Hate You Give” and “Hidden Figures”, Tre knows a thing or two about what it takes to become a skilled craftsperson. Listen as Tre, Chris and Ron present a masterclass in all things art.

Key Takeaways:

02:47 Bio

04:20 The choice inn music- what was the reason? How did you do it?

07:35 Patience, humility and learning

08:30 Finding your own flow and following no rules

10:54 Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg…..Kanye?!

14:00 Security & Music; Keeping up with the times

16:52 Passion + discipline = success

19:54 You don’t have to motivate passionate people

21:40 Get in touch with Tre!

Tre Nagella : Website | Instagram Luminous Sound: Website | Instagram | Facebook

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