Inside Conti: The Ransomware Gang That Ran Like a Company with Geoff White
What does the world's most prolific cybercrime operation look like from the inside? And why does it operate suspiciously like a mid-sized tech company, complete with HR headaches, salary negotiations,...
28 Jul 34min
What AI Agents Should Own in Your SOC, And What Happens If You Wait with Tim Leehealey
What happens when the adversary moves at machine speed, and your SOC is still responding at human speed? Why does nearly every security team say AI should handle L1 work, while 64% of organizations st...
21 Jul 35min
We Shipped a Tool That Acts Like You. Meet Interceptor.
Think about everything you could accomplish if you don’t have to be the one driving your browser. In this solo episode, Ron Eddings introduces Interceptor, Hacker Valley Media's first piece of softwar...
14 Jul 30min
How to Turn Cybersecurity Customers into Lifelong Advocates with Antu Buck
What if the same psychology that threat actors use to manipulate their targets is the same psychology that marketers use to earn your trust? In this episode, Ron sits down with Antu Buck, Senior Dir...
7 Jul 30min
What's Really Stopping AI From Running Your SOC with Aqsa Taylor
In 2025, out of all 70+ guests we had on our show, not one of them said they’d trust AI to run their SOC. Now in 2026, that mindset is shifting. In this episode, Ron sits down with Aqsa Taylor, Chief ...
23 Jun 31min
Feed Your Brain: What Cybersecurity Veterans Are Getting Wrong with Johnny Xmas
Is AI really coming for your red teaming job? What does it actually take to build a team that thinks like the adversary, and what happens when that team stops caring? And what do you do when you've be...
16 Jun 28min
Fighting Smarter: What Combat Sports Teaches Us About Cyber Defense with Robin Black
What does a calf kick have to do with vulnerability management? What can a fighter's mindset teach a security practitioner about operating against an adversary they've never faced? Ron Eddings bring...
9 Jun 25min
