The Critical Role of Empathy in Cybersecurity with Tracy Maleeff
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 Apr 202323min
RSA With Purpose: Sealing Deals, Getting Hired, and Networking with Industry Leaders
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 Apr 202324min
Mastering Focus with Simone Biles and Amy Bream at RSA
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 Apr 202335min
What Is Cyber Threat Intelligence and How To Stand Out As Threat Intelligence Analyst
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 01:22 - What is Threat Intelligence? 02:17 - How did you get into Threat Intel? 03:20 - All Source vs Threat Intelligence 04:09 - What was the transition into cyber like? 07:03 - What is the salary potential for Threat Intel analysts? 09:00 - What skills do Threat Intel Analysts need? 10:09 - How to answer tough Threat Intel interview questions 10:47 - What does the first day on the job look like? 12:07 - What are the expectations of a Threat Intel Analyst? 13:18 - What expectations should an Intel Analyst have for their employer? 16:51 - Are threat intel feeds valuable? 18:26 - Chris’ first big threat intel “win” 22:24 - How have you changed as an analyst over the years? 24:22 - How to stand out in cybersecurity 27:24 - Advice for those breaking into Cyber Threat Intel Be sure to subscribe to Hacker Valley Studio, the premiere cybersecurity podcast for cybersecurity professionals.
4 Apr 202329min
Emerging Cybersecurity Technologies with Jake Reynolds
Special Thanks to our sponsor NetSPI 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 http://netspi.com/HVM This Hacker Valley Studio episode features Jake Reynolds, Head of Emerging Technology @ NetSPI. We chat with Jake about: 0:00 - Welcome Jake Reynolds 2:30 - What is a full stack engineer? 4:39 - Having a large cybersecurity attack surface 6:00 - Attack surface trends 8:29 - Do cloud engineers need to know networking? 10:12 - Levels of abstraction in the cloud and making sense of it 12:13 - Does bug bounty help you with your job? 15:49 - Will we see network exploits again? 16:53 - Special question from NetSPI 17:31 - Which emerging technologies are you watching? 20:30 - Have we really reached the max of ChatGPT hypes? 24:33 - What AI/ML capability does cybersecurity need? 27:28 - How do we stack the deck against the hackers? Be sure to subscribe to Hacker Valley Studio, the premiere cybersecurity podcast for cybersecurity professionals. ........................... Links: Connect with Jake Reynolds on LinkedIn Purchase an HVS t-shirt at our shop Join our Patreon monthly creative mastermind Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn and Twitter Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn and Twitter Continue the conversation by joining our Discord
28 Mar 202331min
Accelerate Your Cybersecurity Career
In this episode of the podcast, Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran share insights and tips on how to navigate a career in cybersecurity. They discuss the importance of having the right mindset, finding the right career path, building a network, and negotiating a salary. Ron and Chris emphasize the value of having a positive attitude and being open to learning and growth. They suggest exploring different areas within cybersecurity to find the best fit for your interests and skills. Additionally, they stress the importance of building a strong network, both online and in-person, to connect with industry professionals and stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies. Ron offers advice on negotiating a salary and knowing your worth. Ron and Chris also encourage listeners to do their research and interview for multiple jobs to get a sense of market rates for different roles. They also discuss the taboo around discussing salaries in cybersecurity and offer suggestions on how to navigate this sensitive topic. Be sure to subscribe to Hacker Valley Studio, the premiere cybersecurity podcast for cybersecurity professionals. 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 http://netspi.com/HVM ........................... Links: Purchase an HVS t-shirt at our shop Join our Patreon monthly creative mastermind Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn and Twitter Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn and Twitter Continue the conversation by joining our Discord
21 Mar 202337min
Leading Cybersecurity Incidents as Incident Commander and Responding to a Cyber Crisis
In this episode of the Hacker Valley Studio podcast, hosts Ron and Chris tackle arguably one of the most difficult roles in cybersecurity: Incident Response. Drawing on his years of experience at organizations such as US Cyber Command, NSA, and Netflix, Chris shares his knowledge on what it takes to properly handle Severity 1, 2, and 3 level incidents. Together, Ron and Chris cover everything from the roles and responsibilities of an incident commander to the steps of bringing an incident to a close. Lastly, the two share their tips for improving incident response and steps that individuals and organizations can take to integrate incident command and communication efforts. Be sure to subscribe to Hacker Valley Studio, the premiere cybersecurity podcast for cybersecurity professionals. 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 http://netspi.com/HVM ........................... Links: Purchase an HVS t-shirt at our shop Join our Patreon monthly creative mastermind Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn and Twitter Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn and Twitter Continue the conversation by joining our Discord
14 Mar 202337min
If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable and the Evolution of Cybersecurity with Mikko Hypponen
In this episode, Chris and Ron are joined by author, TED Talk presenter, and Chief Research Officer at WithSecure, Mikko Hyppönen, to discuss the past, present, and future of cybersecurity. With over 30 years of experience in cybersecurity, Mikko shares his insights on everything from the importance of knowing and understanding the enemy to the security implications of smart devices. Be sure to subscribe to Hacker Valley Studio, the premiere cybersecurity podcast for cybersecurity professionals 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 http://netspi.com/HVM ........................... Links: Connect with our guest Mikko Hyppönen on LinkedIn Check out Mikko's book If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable Join our Patreon monthly creative mastermind Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn and Twitter Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn and Twitter Purchase an HVS t-shirt at our shop Continue the conversation by joining our Discord Check out Hacker Valley Media and Hacker Valley Studio
7 Mar 202332min
