Episode 173 - Laughing your Cyber Off with Ian Murphy

In this cybersecurity podcast episode, Chris Cochran and Ron Eddings discuss the concept of 'dojos' as environments for growth and learning, drawing on experiences from their own career paths in cybersecurity. The 'dojo' metaphor is applied to various life experiences, with an emphasis on cybersecurity communities and events. Chris describes his journey to the west coast where he lived in a hacker house, a form of dojo where he, along with his roommates, focused on cybersecurity, technology, personal growth, and development. This life-changing experience spurred the creation of their podcast. Links: Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Impactful Moments: 0:00 - Intro 00:55 - What is a dojo? 02:25 - Technical/cybersecurity dojos 05:17 - Getting started 07:21 - What should you look for in a dojo community? 09:06 - How to level up and give back 10:14 - Join our community! 11:36 - When is it time to move on? 12:50 - Learning hurts - embrace it! 13:59 - What’s your next dojo?

30 Touko 202315min

Join hosts Ron and Chris as they dive into the world of Attack Surface Management (ASM) in this episode recorded live at RSAC 2023. Special guest Nabil Hannan, a seasoned industry expert and Field CISO at NetSPI, shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise in this critical field. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of ASM, highlighting NetSPI's unique approach compared to other solution providers and shedding light on the state of ASM to empower listeners to enhance their security posture. NetSPI has a team of skilled pen-testers that can help you find those critical vulnerabilities and become your partner in creating the right remediation game plan for you. Check them out at https://www.netspi.com/HVM Links: Connect with Nabil Hannan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nhannan/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Impactful Moments: 01:08 - Introducing Nabil Hannan 01:25 - Relationship-building through play 04:39 - The power of authenticity 05:39 - What is a Field CISO? 07:02 - The rise of attack surface management 09:17 - What makes NetSPI different? 11:26 - A word from our sponsor 12:17 - Attack surface management for SMBs 15:15 - ASM solutions & false positives 17:16 - An ASM case study 21:15 - Red teaming influence on ASM 24:12 - Where do I get started with ASM?

23 Touko 202325min

In this episode, hosts Ron and Chris are joined by Paul Valente, CEO and co-founder of VISO Trust, and Bryan Wong, Sr. Security Analyst at Headspace, as they dive into the world of third-party risk in cybersecurity. With conversations ranging from the current state of third-party risk to identifying trustworthy vendors such as VISO Trust, they'll provide insights into how organizations manage partnerships in a scalable and secure way. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to peace of mind with VISO TRUST! Visit https://visotrust.com/hackervalley/ to learn how to transform your third-party risk management program. Links: Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Impactful Moments: 01:03 - Introducing Paul Valente & Bryan Wong 01:54 - The current state of third-party risk 02:46 - VISTO Trust — trust through transparency 04:43 - Headspace’s approach to 3rd party providers 05:23 - Managing risk successfully 07:44 - There’s a better way! 09:04 - Risk assessment & procurement 11:37 - VISO Trust & Headspace’s approach to AI 14:43 - A word from our sponsor 15:26 - The challenges of complete visibility 17:16 - Continuous, automated due diligence 18:52 - Identifying trustworthy vendors 21:34 - Doing more with less/cost-effectiveness 23:22 - Is 100% automation doable? 24:20 - You can have your cake and eat it too with third-parties

16 Touko 202325min

In this episode, Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran discuss the concept of "paying the piper" and its impact on their careers and personal lives. Paying the piper means facing the consequences of one's actions, whether they are good or bad. Chris shares his personal struggles and successes while working at Netflix, where he had to balance his career and family. Ron and Chris also discuss the importance of finding balance in one's life, understanding the consequences of one's actions, and recognizing the impact of one's legacy on both their family and the world.   Links: Icarus’ Balloon: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/icarus-balloon-short-story-chris-cochran-chris-cochran Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - What does it mean to ‘pay the piper’? 03:22 - Sacrifices and paying your dues 05:06 - Icarus’ Balloon 07:16 - Maintaining a balanced life 08:36 - Join our community! 09:40 - What is your legacy? 13:32 - Conflict = growth 15:27 - Learning to love the process 18:05 - The power of exploration 19:34 - Staying committed

9 Touko 202321min

In this podcast episode, Jack Roehrig, Technology Evangelist at Uptycs, discusses his experience with burnout and health issues due to his job as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Jack has always known health is wealth and retired to Mexico for a few months to recover from his burnout. Despite telling himself he wouldn't work again, Jack discovered Uptycs, a leading XDR platform that has the opportunity to change cybersecurity and joined their team as Technology Evangelist. Links: Follow Jack Roehrig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackery/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introducing Jack Roehrig 01:40 - Jack’s security origin story 04:50 - The harsh realities of burnout in tech 05:33 - Finding peace in Mexico 07:51 - Working for your purpose 11:26 - From risk aversion to risk tolerance 13:51 - Join our community! 15:37 - Falling in love with XDR

2 Touko 202322min

In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked importance of empathy in the cybersecurity field. Our guest, Tracy Maleeff, shares her personal journey from community involvement to the industry and discusses how embracing empathy can lead to more effective threat intelligence and a stronger cybersecurity community.   Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 01:42 - Tracy’s volunteer and community participation 05:58 - Empathy in cybersecurity, or lack thereof 10:36 - How to bring more empathy into cybersecurity 13:21 - Tracy’s threat intelligence aspirations 18:46 - Identifying the “perfect” employer 20:19 - Diversity of thought and empathy 22:44 - Farewell and outro

25 Huhti 202323min

Head into RSA 2023 with a purpose. This episode is all about how to reach a win-win when sealing deals, getting hired, and networking. If you want to catch up with the Hacker Valley Team during RSA be sure to jump into our discord. You can join by going to hackervalley.com/discord Impactful Moments 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Recapping our first time at RSA 03:02 - The 4 types of interactions  05:27 - Purposeful relationship building 06:57 - The vendor experience at RSA 08:51 - Opportunities and mutual benefiting 12:20 - Join our community! 13:20 - Find your new role at RSA 17:02 - Who inspires us? 18:19 - Tips on making new connections 23:28 - Come meet us at RSA! Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com

18 Huhti 202324min

RSA is right around the corner and we’re so excited because it’s one of our big opportunities to meet with you, our dedicated listener. If you want to catch up with the Hacker Valley Team be sure to jump into our discord. You can join by going to hackervalley.com/discord   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Introducing Amy Bream & Simone Biles 02:50 - What’s it like being at a cybersecurity conference? 04:20 - Persevering through adversity 05:28 - Consistency — according to Amy & Simone 07:20 - How to overcome imposter syndrome 10:15 - Advice on handling burnout 11:53 - Focus and goal planning 15:09 - Authenticity and staying true to yourself 17:07 - The Axonius partnership — the bridge between athletes and technologists 19:42 - Staying focused in high-intensity environments 22:45 - Simone Biles, as a “person” 24:23 - The mind/body connection 26:55 - Mastering the basics 31:11 - What does legacy mean to you?   Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com

11 Huhti 202335min