Think Like a Hacker, Solve Like a Leader featuring Ted Harrington

Think Like a Hacker, Solve Like a Leader featuring Ted Harrington

What if the key to innovation is breaking the rules? Ted Harrington, Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators and a pioneering ethical hacker, explores the power of commitment, curiosity, creativity, and nonconformity to rethink cybersecurity and life itself. From hacking the first iPhone to disrupting misconceptions about security testing, Ted shows why the hacker mindset matters more now than ever.

Join Ron and Ted as they discuss strategies for using the hacker mindset to solve problems, address risks like AI-driven deepfakes, and uncover unconventional opportunities in both business and personal growth.

Impactful Moments:

00:00 - Intro 03:15 - The four traits of a hacker mindset 07:40 - Hacking the first iPhone and Tesla 11:50 - Why penetration testing is misunderstood 16:30 - Risks and realities of AI deepfakes 21:20 - Applying hacker traits to entrepreneurship 28:45 - Ted’s upcoming book: Inner Hacker 33:00 - Why mindset matters most

Links:

Connect with our guest, Ted Harrington: https://www.linkedin.com/in/securityted/

Order Ted Harrington’s book “Hackable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Hackable-How-Application-Security-Right-ebook/dp/B08MFTQ7Q4

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