Hacker Valley Studio
340 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsWe are Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran from the Hacker Valley Studio podcast. We explore the human condition to inspire peak performance in cybersecurity. Join us on our quest to find inspirational stories and knowledge to elevate ourselves and our communities.
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Hacker Valley Blue Episode 6 - Brandon Dixon
September 01, 2020 09:13 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThis episode of the Hacker Valley Studio podcast’s Hacker Valley Blue series is a bit unique. It features Brandon Dixon, the VP of Strategy at RiskIQ, a major sponsor of the podcast. Brandon co-founded Passive Total in 2014, and it was later purchased by RiskIQ. He is the quintessential guest, invested in fitness, philosophy, tech, and leadership. He is an expert in both the practice and business of threat intelligence, and he shares with Ron and Chris about himself, his work, and the fi...
Hacker Valley Blue Episode 5 - Susan Peediyakkal
September 01, 2020 09:13 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBThis episode of the Hacker Valley Studio podcast is the fifth installment in this first season of the Hacker Valley Blue series, and features guest Susan Peediyakkal, an expert in building threat intelligence programs. Susan is a cyber threat intelligence consultant, the founder of BSides Sacramento, and a member of the advisory boards for several cybersecurity companies. She joins hosts Ron and Chris to speak to her background, the future of threat intelligence, and much more. Susan firs...
Hacker Valley Blue Episode 4 - Jon DiMaggio
September 01, 2020 09:12 - 40 minutes - 91.6 MBThis episode of the Hacker Valley Studio podcast features Jon DiMaggio, a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at Symantec. Jon is a researcher and longtime bad guy chaser, and Ron and Chris fill this installment of Hacker Valley Blue with Jon’s thoughts on ransomware, threat research, attribution, and more! Jon introduces himself to listeners who may not yet know much about him, explaining that he started his career as an engineer and that his work for the government in the early 2000s forc...
Hacker Valley Blue Episode 3 - Valentina Palacín
September 01, 2020 09:12 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode of the Hacker Valley Studio podcast, hosts Ron and Chris welcome Valentina Palacín for the third episode in the Hacker Valley Blue series. Valentina is a threat hunter who used to work as a translator, and she is currently a senior cyber threat intelligence analyst. She joins Ron and Chris to talk about her background in languages, poetry and the impact of words, and much more. As the conversation gets underway, Valentina explains her background to listeners. She studied ...
Hacker Valley Blue Episode 2 - Jack Rhysider
September 01, 2020 09:12 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBFan-favorite Jack Rhysider of the Darknet Diaries podcast joins Hacker Valley Studio hosts Ron and Chris for the second episode of Hacker Valley Blue! Jack joins the show again during an ideal season - one focused on threat intelligence - and this episode will focus on Jack’s past in the field of threat intelligence, as well as on a major issue faced daily by analysts in the field: that of managing bias. As the conversation begins, the group focuses on threat intelligence and Jack’s work i...
Hacker Valley Blue Episode 1
September 01, 2020 09:11 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHosts Ron and Chris welcome you to today’s episode! This episode of Hacker Valley Studio is the start of a new season, Hacker Valley Blue, a series dedicated to threat intelligence, exclusively for listeners. The episode begins with Ron and Chris sharing their backgrounds in threat intelligence and cybersecurity. Chris picked intelligence as his job field in the United States Marine Corps, and eventually went on to The National Security Agency and United States Cyber Command. He focused on ...
Hacker Valley Blue Season 1 Teaser Trailer
August 30, 2020 15:57 - 55 seconds - 928 KBWhat if we brought in threat intelligence experts to share their real stories, challenges, and advice and created a single, bingeable season for all of our listeners? This is EXACTLY what you can expect in the first season of Hacker Valley Blue! On September 1st, we will be dropping the ENTIRE season for your listening pleasure.
Episode 82 - What is Old is New Again with Brian Romansky
August 24, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBHosts Ron and Chris welcome you to today’s episode! This episode of Hacker Valley Studio features Brian Romansky, the Chief Innovation Officer at Owl Cyber Defense. You will hear about his ideas, inventions, and how hardware is helping us in cybersecurity today. The episode begins with Brian sharing his background, and journey into the cybersecurity space. He always knew he wanted to do something with technology and thought he may go into robotics. The transition into the cyber world was...
Episode 81 - Communicating in a Crisis with Christopher Budd
August 18, 2020 11:04 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBSecurity and Privacy Expert and author, Christopher Budd, is welcomed to the Hacker Valley Studio podcast! You will hear some great communication tips and how to handle people who fear worst case scenarios during a crisis. He explains how to showcase your authority and credibility during a tough situation. He talks about traits that make someone great at handling these situations, the importance of temperament, and improvisation. In this episode, Christopher Budd shares his journey to becom...
Episode 80 - Leveraging MITRE ATT&CK with Chris Kennedy
August 09, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode of the Hacker Valley Studio podcast, hosts Ron and Chris speak with 25-year cybersecurity veteran Chris Kennedy. Chris is the Chief Information Security Officer and the VP of Customer Success for AttackIQ, and he and the hosts discuss various topics related to cybersecurity and Chris’s background, with special focus on the MITRE ATT&CK framework The beginning of the episode centers on Chris Kennedy himself, as he provides background information on both himself and his compa...
Episode 79 - Finding our Genius with Laura Garnett
August 03, 2020 13:43 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this very special episode, we brought back fan favorite Laura Garnett a world-renowned performance strategist, to examine us to see what makes us special. We finds our purpose, our power, and our core emotional conflict in less than an hour! You really see a master at work in this one. Laura's Website: https://www.lauragarnett.com/ Laura's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragarnett/ Laura's Twitter: https://twitter.com/garnettl
Episode 78 - Explaining Humans with Dr. Camilla Pang
July 27, 2020 22:17 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode, we have the brilliant Dr. Camilla Pang author of the incredible book, "Explaining Humans." We dive into her life, neurodiversity, and her awesome book. Dr. Pang's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millie_moonface/ Dr. Pang's Twitter: https://twitter.com/millzymai Dr. Pang's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0241409608/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_ug1hFbATW52TV
Episode 77 - Meeting Life with Grace with Charles Nwatu
July 19, 2020 16:22 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode, we bring back fan favorite Charles Nwatu! His first episode was met with some much praise and we think you will love this one too. We discuss meeting people with grace even if they aren't so kind to us, being black men in tech and in society, and dive into some personal stories as well. Charles's Twitter: https://twitter.com/charles_nwatu Charles's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cnwatu/ This episodes sponsor: https://canary.tools/
Episode 76 - A Security Leadership Master Class with Gary Hayslip
July 13, 2020 13:08 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode, we have the powerful Gary Hayslip in the studio to give us a master class on cybersecurity leadership. We talk about his leadership journey, the relationship between the CISO and the rest of the business, and disconnecting with LEGOs. Gary's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghayslip/ CISO Desk Reference Guide: https://cisodrg.com/ Sponsor for this episode: https://canary.tools/
Episode 75 - Losing Graciously with Graham Cluley
July 05, 2020 15:38 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode, we have fan favorite Graham Cluley back on the mic! We comfort each other after our recent loss at the 2020 Blogger Awards, we talk about the crazy world of content creation, and Graham gives away his podcasting secret sauce. Graham's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamcluley/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/gcluley Website: https://www.grahamcluley.com/ Graham's Podcast: https://www.smashingsecurity.com/ This episode's sponsor: https://canary.tools/
Episode 74 - Origins of Deception Technology with Haroon Meer
June 28, 2020 16:09 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIn this feature episode, we chat with the founder of Thinkst, Haroon Meer. We Talk about the origins of deception technology and how his technology is changing the way companies around the world are doing detection. Thinkst Canary Website: https://canary.tools/ Thinkst Canary Love: https://canary.tools/love Thinkst: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkstCanary Haroon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/haroonmeer Sponsored by Thinkst
Episode 73 - Creating Community with Shannon Morse
June 20, 2020 21:10 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode, we have one of the originators of technical content creation, the amazing Shannon Morse. We talk a bit about her background, the communities she has been building for over a decade, and having a Code of Conduct for conferences. Shannon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Snubs Shannon's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shannonmorse Hak5:https://www.youtube.com/hak5
Episode 72 - Security in Color with Dominique West
June 14, 2020 20:22 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode we have the outstanding Dominique West. She is a podcaster (The Security in Color podcast), community builder, and cybersecurity powerhouse. We discuss her podcast, the ATL chapter of Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC), and her great advice on dealing with imposter syndrome. Dominique's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquewest/ Dominique's Website and Podcast: https://www.securityincolor.com/ Dominique's Twitter and other social media: @domyboo
Episode 72 - Security in Color With Dominique West
June 14, 2020 20:22 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode we have the outstanding Dominique West. She is a podcaster (The Security in Color podcast), community builder, and cybersecurity powerhouse. We discuss her podcast, the ATL chapter of Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC), and her great advice on dealing with imposter syndrome. Dominique's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquewest/ Dominique's Website and Podcast: https://www.securityincolor.com/ Dominique's Twitter and other social media: @domyboo
Episode 71 - Leading from the Front with Wilson Bautista Jr.
June 08, 2020 16:11 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode we have the outstanding author, podcaster, Marine, and professional pianist Wilson Bautista Jr. We discuss his latest book "Finding your Career in Cybersecurity" and his extraordinary path through life and leadership. Wilson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bautistawilson Wilson's Podcast:https://www.devseclead.com/
Episode 70 - Finding the Genius Within with Laura Garnett
May 31, 2020 19:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode we have the powerful Laura Garnett. She is a performance strategist and the author of the best-selling book "The Genius Habit." She has built her career on finding the genius in others and has an insightful take on passion versus purpose. Laura's Website: http://www.lauragarnett.com/
Episode 69 - Paving a Path with Georgia Weidman
May 28, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode, we have the powerful Georgia Weidman. She is a serial entrepreneur, penetration tester, security researcher, speaker, and author with an incredible backstory. Georgia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiaweidman/ Georgia's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNKUSu4TPk979JzMeKDXiwQ/featured Georgia's Company Website: https://www.shevirah.com/
Episode 68 - Behavioral Economics and Cybersecurity with Kelly Shortridge
May 26, 2020 16:17 - 38 minutes - 71.2 MBIn this episode of the Hacker Valley Studio podcast, we have the brilliant Kelly Shortridge sharing her thoughts on behavioral economics and cybersecurity. She also has a lesson or two for vendors in the cybersecurity space. Kelly's Websites: https://kellyshortridge.com/ and https://swagitda.com/
Episode 67 - Doubling Down on Humans with Caroline Wong
May 19, 2020 19:36 - 32 minutes - 61.1 MBIn this episode we have author, speaker, podcaster, and expert Caroline Wong in the studio. We get to learn more about her and her fascination with people. Caroline's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinewmwong/ Caroline's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarolineWMWong Caroline's Podcast: https://twitter.com/humansofinfosec
Episode 66 - Serial Advocacy with Chloé Messdaghi
May 17, 2020 21:17 - 35 minutes - 67 MBIn this episode we have the powerful serial advocate, Chloé Messdaghi. We discuss hackers rights, women in security, several of her other passions. Chloé's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChloeMessdaghi Chloé's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/messdaghi/ The Hacker's Rights Petition: https://www.change.org/p/organizations-support-ethical-hackers
Episode 65 - Chatting with John Kindervag the Godfather of Zero Trust
May 14, 2020 00:40 - 24 minutes - 46.3 MBJohn Kindervag is a household name in cybersecurity and he is the creator of the Zero Trust networking model. John is a brilliant thought-leader and we think you will agree with us after this episode. John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kindervag-40572b1/ John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kindervag
Episode 64 - Becoming a Networking Machine with Jordan Harbinger
May 10, 2020 16:48 - 33 minutes - 62.9 MBWe are extremely excited to bring you the master of networking himself, Jordan Harbinger. Jordan Harbinger is the mastermind behind the Jordan Harbinger Show that brings in over 6 million downloads per month! In this episode we discuss networking, learning tough subjects, the art of conversation and more. Jordan's Website: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ His 6 Minute Networking Course: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/courses/ His Twitter: @JordanHarbinger His LinkedIn: https://www.li...
Episode 63 - Head in the Clouds with Francesco Cipollone
May 06, 2020 13:17 - 35 minutes - 66.2 MBIn this episode we have the exciting Francesco Cipollone. We talk about his long history with cloud technologies and how he is sharing his knowledge with the community. Frank's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fracipo/ Frank's Twitter: @FrankSEC42 Frank's Website: https://www.nsc42.co.uk/
Episode 62 - Broadcasting Your Best with Dave Bittner
May 03, 2020 15:33 - 30 minutes - 57.2 MBWe are incredibly excited to host a titan of cybersecurity broadcasting, the one and only, Dave Bittner. He is the host of several podcasts including the popular Cyberwire podcast. We dive into Dave's story and his advice for those thinking about creating a podcast. Dave's Twitter: @bittner The Cyberwire: https://thecyberwire.com/
Episode 61 - Conferences and Careers Post-COVID with Kathleen Smith
April 29, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 68 MBIn this episode Kathleen Smith provides her thoughts for conference hosts and job seekers in today's climate. Kathleen's Twitter: @YesItsKathleen Kathleen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenesmith/ Her Job Boards:ClearedJobs.Net & CyberSecJobs.Com
Episode 60 - Clearing the Fog of Cyber War with Dr. Chase Cunningham
April 27, 2020 12:01 - 18 minutes - 34 MBDr. Chase Cunningham is the author of "Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies" and an expert in Zero Trust security. We talk about his book, all of the work and research that went into the book, and his personal story with the Zero Trust model. Dr. Cunningham's Twitter: @CynjaChaseC Dr. Cunningham's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chase-cunningham-54b26243/ Dr. Cunningham's Book: https://www.packtpub.com/security/cyber-warfare-truth-tactics-and-strategies
Episode 59 - Dawn of the Intelligence Executive with Mike Anderson
April 22, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode, we have the awesome Mike Anderson in the studio. He is the VP of Partnerships at Intel 471. We talk about threat intelligence and the future of intelligence leadership in the commercial sector. Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelanderson2009/ The Intel 471 Website: https://intel471.com/
Episode 58 - Having Too Much Fun with Graham Cluley
April 20, 2020 07:50 - 35 minutes - 65.9 MBThis was an unbelievably fun podcast to record. If you are a fan of Graham Cluley, you will absolutely love this chat. We talk about his origin story, what it is like having an award-winning podcast, and a very cool story about chess. Enjoy! Graham's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamcluley/ Twitter:@gcluley Website: https://www.grahamcluley.com/ Graham's Podcast: https://www.smashingsecurity.com/
Episode 57 - Underrepresented III
April 18, 2020 21:03 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MBWe are back with another episode of Underrepresented! This is our co-produced series with Marco and Sean from ITSP Magazine. Our guests for this episode: Ashley Tolbert, representing Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) Kim Crawley, representing the neuro-diverse workforce In this episode we cover a few types of diversity and the importance of tribes.
Episode 56 - Digging into Deepfakes with Alyssa Miller
April 15, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 55.9 MBIn this conversation, we sit down with security veteran Alyssa Miller to talk about her recent deepfake research. We also discuss stoking the fire of curiosity to keep things fresh in cybersecurity. Alyssa's Twitter: @AlyssaM_InfoSec Alyssa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssam-infosec/ Alyssa's Website: https://alyssasec.com/
Episode 55 - A Tech Origin Story with Sam Crowther
April 13, 2020 12:02 - 13 minutes - 24.8 MBIf you love interesting origin stories, look no further than this episode with Sam Crowther. He is the founder and CEO of Kasada. We discuss his origin and the beginnings of his company. Sam's Twitter: @InfoSecSam Sam's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samjcrowther Kasada's Website: https://www.kasada.io/
Episode 54 - Hiring Leaders and Finding Talent with Alex Maestretti
April 09, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode we sit down to chat with Alex Maestretti, CISO of Remitly. In this conversation, we explore finding talent and the unique challenge of hiring managers. Chris also shares his unique relationship to Alex. Alex's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maestretti Alex's Twitter Handle: @maestretti Remitly's Website: https://www.remitly.com/us/en
Episode 53 - In the Depths of Deception with Jenny Radcliffe
April 06, 2020 21:39 - 39 minutes - 74 MBPsychology is a major pillar of Social Engineering 🧠. In this episode, we brought in a true expert, Jenny Radcliffe - A burgular for hire, a professional con-artist, and an expert in Non-verbal communications. This episode had Chris and Ron on the edge of their seats. To learn more about Jenny Radcliffe: @Jenny_Radcliffe https://humanfactorsecurity.co.uk/
Episode 52 - From Librarian to OSINT with Tracy Maleeff
April 01, 2020 15:40 - 40 minutes - 74.6 MBOpen Source Intelligence (OSINT) is "data collected from publicly available sources to be used in an intelligence context". Performing OSINT is a critical aspect in triaging cybersecurity related events. In this exciting episode, Ron and Chris bring in an OSINT expert with the ultimate background for finding open source data. Tracy Maleeff aka InfoSecSherpa, is a seasoned expert in library science and security analysis. Be sure to listen in on this episode and gain insight for how library sc...
Episode 51 - A Threat Intelligence Journey with Doug Helton
March 30, 2020 19:26 - 23 minutes - 44.4 MBCan Threat Intelligence Analysts do the same in the professional space as the Threat Intel Analysts depicted in movies? Yes, as long as you have the same level of skills and tools as the characters in the movie. Doug Helton joins this episode to share his experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence and acquiring skills required to be highly effective.
Episode 50 - 50th Episode and Beyond with Ron and Chris
March 25, 2020 07:01 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MB🎊Happy 50th Episode! This episode couldn't have been possible without our amazing guests and listeners! Looking into the future, we are excited to share new content and resources that we've been working on. HackerValley.Studio Website Hacker Valley Studio Patreon
Episode 49 - What is Your Superpower with Yael Nagler
March 23, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 52.2 MBEveryone has a superpower and it's not uncommon to have more than one. In this episode, Chris and Ron discover and share what their super powers are with Yael Nagler. Yael is a security tinkerer and has an amazing ability of bringing together people in technology.
Underrepresented Episode 2
March 19, 2020 23:54 - 45 minutes - 61 MBThis is the second episode of the Hacker Valley Studio and ITSP Magazine co-production focused on underrepresented populations in technology.In this episode we highlight Nelson Abbott from NPower and Charles Nwatu from /Dev/Color.So many powerful statements in this one about organizations fighting for representation and awesome thoughts on being a role model
Episode 47 - The Role of a CISO with Lenny Zeltser
March 18, 2020 07:01 - 21 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this exciting episode, Lenny Zeltser - CISO @ Axonius joins the podcast. Lenny is someone we really enjoy speaking to and is an all around expert in malware, technical writing, and managing teams to success.
Episode 46 - Emotional Intelligence in Tech with Deidre Diamond
March 16, 2020 10:15 - 33 minutes - 62.8 MBIn many workplaces contributors, leaders, and founders can improve their emotional intelligence. Deidre Diamond, Founder and CEO @ CyberSN shares her experience cultivating a diverse team of recruiters and changing the future of how employers and candidates can both win when interviewing and hiring.
Episode 45 - The More Things Change with Katie Nickels
March 11, 2020 15:56 - 14 minutes - 27.9 MBIt's most exciting to shake things up and get experience from multiple perspectives. In this episode, we're joined by an individual that is constantly striving to make an impact in Cyber Threat Intelligence - Katie Nickels, Principal Intelligence Analyst @ Red Canary. Katie has made incredible contributions to MITRE ATTACK framework and also SANS contributor
Episode 44 - Breaching and Teaching with Deviant Ollam
March 02, 2020 13:02 - 38 minutes - 72.6 MBNew episode alert 🚨! In this episode, Ron and Chris are joined by Deviant Ollam - Author of Practical Lock Picking and Director of Education @ CORE Group. There's not many security controls that can keep Deviant and his team out during a security audit except for a gasoline moat. Tune in to hear the full story
Episode 43 - A Dark Episode with Jack Rhysider
February 24, 2020 08:01 - 31 minutes - 58 MBStorytelling is essential for conveying any message. In this episode, we're joined by Jack Rhysider, Host of Darknet Diaries podcast and lifelong learner. Jack shares how he learned to deliver compelling stories about the dark side of the Internet. Also, be sure to check our Jack's blog - TunnelsUp.com
Episode 42 - ICS Threat Intelligence with Rob M. Lee
February 20, 2020 17:25 - 19 minutes - 35.8 MBindustrial control system (ICS) is facing difficult cyber security challenges. For that reason, we brought in an expert to speak on the topic Robert M. Lee 🚨. Robert M. Lee is the founder and CEO at Dragos Inc. where he and his team develop solutions to tackle this challenge. Rob is also a distinguished leader in cybersecurity and SANS teacher.
Episode 41 - Leading Marines, Agents, And InfoSec with M.K. Palmore
February 13, 2020 16:32 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MBIn this special episode - M.K. Palmore, Field CSO @ Palo Alto Networks joins Chris and Ron to discuss Leadership. M.K. has spent his career leading US Marines, FBI Agents, and Information Security teams