Enterprise Browsers: Work’s Natural Next Step
In this episode, Ron Eddings and Jen Langdon talk about the evolution of browsers and how enterprise browsers have entered to change the game for corporations. Special guest Bradon Rogers, Chief Customer Officer at Island, joins to explain how enterprise browsers expand capabilities in asset management, security, and user experience. They also discuss how enterprise browsers can streamline IT infrastructure, offering a glimpse into the future and AI's role in it. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 04:25 - Introducing guest, Bradon Rogers 07:23 - Extension vs Browser 14:53 - Security Use Cases 18:12 - From our Sponsor 19:34 - Better User Decisions 24:01 - Tool Reduction 26:24 - IT & Security Should Play Nice 29:41 - Data Protection Links: Connect with our guest, Bradon Rogers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradon/ Check out Island’s website here: https://www.island.io/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Check out our upcoming events: hackervalley.com/livestreams Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
21 Maj 202434min
Building Tech and Adding Value in the Era of AI with Josh Danielson
In this episode, Ron Eddings talks with guest Josh Danielson, CEO at Kustos, about how his journey at a previous organization has led him to build and create new products in the industry. They’ll discuss everything from how AI is currently being used to how there are still many ways to optimize in the cybersecurity product and service space. Listen to learn more about how you could create the next great thing in cyber! Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 00:43 - Introducing guest, Josh Danielson 03:20 - Cutting Edge Tech 07:34 - To CISO or not to CISO 10:33 - Join Our Creative Mastermind 11:20 - Balancing Product & Services 14:37 - Not Taking Advantage of AI 18:10 - Getting Better Value out of Tooling 21:35 - One Step Better… Links: Connect with our guest, Josh Danielson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-danielson-a82b7342/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Check out our upcoming events: hackervalley.com/livestreams Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
14 Maj 202424min
Building Fast and Not Breaking Things with Shlomi Matichin
In this episode, Ron Eddings and guest Shlomi Matichin, Co-Founder & CTO at Valence Security, discuss how the hurdles and triumphs in the journey of establishing Valence Security resulted in a reduction in SaaS misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. Impactful Moments: 0:00 - Welcome 01:50 - Introducing guest, Shlomi Matichin 02:46 - Founder’s Journey 04:30 - Building Fast 07:37 - Building Fast vs Building Intentionally 08:13 - From Our Sponsor, Valence Security 09:18 - How SaaS Breaches Occur 13:38 - Google Workspace Security 19:55 - The Uninstall Journey 25:00 - What Worries You? 27:48 - Building SaaS Fast 31:08 - One Step Better Links: Connect with our guest, Shlomi Matichin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shlomi-matichin/ Check out Valence Security: valencesecurity.com Check out our upcoming events: hackervalley.com/livestreams 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
7 Maj 202432min
Leaping Over the ‘BAR’ to Leading Cyber in Africa with Confidence Staveley
In this episode, Host Ron Eddings gets to know guest Confidence Staveley, founder of Merkel Fence and CyberSafe Foundation. He uncovers Confidence’s inspiring story, not only about how she transforms her community and the people around her through her non-profit, but the grit she needed to overcome the obstacles to get to a career in cyber and build her own company. In addition to learning about the potential of Africa as a booming tech talent hub, you’ll better understand what it takes to foster that growth in the tech industry. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 00:44 - Introducing guest, Confidence Staveley 04:03 - Learning About Computers 06:46 - Women in Cyber & Access to Tech Careers 12:30 - Pushing Forward & Inspiring Others 15:05 - Solving the Cyber Problem 19:11 - Time Commitment to Get a Job in Cyber 24:45 - How CyberSafe Works 29:29 - Building a SOC in Africa 32:29 - One Step Better… Links: Connect with our guest, Confidence Staveley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/confidencestaveley/ Check out the CyberSafe Foundation: https://cybersafefoundation.org/ 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
30 Apr 202435min
How to Hack your Career: Building a vCISO Business with Ayman Elsawah
In this episode, Ron Eddings gets a chance to speak with Ayman Elsawah, Founder of Cloud Security Labs, and have him share his experience with becoming a vCISO. Ayman will break down the vast business of security consulting and help you determine the best approach and next steps to catalyze you on your way to owning your time and your own business. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:14 - Introducing guest, Ayman Elsawah 07:08 - Types of vCISOs 09:55 - How to Become a vCISO 13:40 - Join Our Mastermind! 14:24 - Is vCISO Right for You? 17:22 - Marketing as A vCISO 22:33 - Anticipated vCISO Salary 26:15 - vCISO Time Commitment Links: Connect with Ayman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/infosecleader/ Twitter & YouTube: @coffeewithayman Check out Ayman’s vCISO Course: coffeewithayman.com/hackervalley —------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
23 Apr 202431min
Hyperautomation, Open Security Data Architecture, and the Future of SIEM with Neal Humphrey
Ron Eddings and Neal Humphrey, Vice President of Market Strategy at Deepwatch, discuss the changes in Security Operations infrastructure, and how these changes in structure, data, and automation are going to impact operations in the near future. Their discussion will revolve around more than just SIEM, alerts, and responses; it will go into market changes, vendor movement, and how the future of SOC is demanding a shift in mindset and strategy beyond "Let a machine handle it..." Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:05 - Introducing guest, Neal Humphrey 03:09 - Looking Back at SecOps 06:11 - Modern SOC Wall 11:49 - Hyperautomation; the Future of SOAR? 15:02 - Hyperautomation & Normalization 17:29 - From our Sponsor, Deepwatch 19:18 - OSDA & Deepwatch 25:32 - Hyperautomaiton or OSDA 1st 30:25 - Can I Show The Value of A Tool? 34:30 - Who is OSDA White Paper for? 36:43 - One Step Better… Links: Connect with our guest, Neal Humphrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-humphrey-b909773/ Check out the White paper by Deepwatch: https://www.deepwatch.com/the-security-operations-center-cannot-hold/ 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
16 Apr 202440min
Securing Your SaaS and Cyber Influencer Networking with CRO Bob Horn
Ron Eddings sits down with Bob Horn, Chief Revenue Officer at Valence Security. Their conversation centers around the world of SaaS security, examining the current landscape and challenges in managing SaaS risks. Bob also shares experiences from his 25-year career in sales, focusing on the importance of storytelling in sales and innovative approaches of marketing through leveraging cybersecurity influencers. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 00:44 - Introducing guest, Bob Horn 03:36 - Sales & Storytelling in Cybersecurity 07:13 - Current State of SaaS 09:28 - From our Sponsor, Valence Security 10:29 - More SaaS, More Problems 13:52 - Great Security Improves Your Team 17:01 - Consequence of Being Attacked 19:10 - Influencer & In-Person Marketing 25:55 - The Future of SaaS 28:01 - One Step Better… Links: Check out Valence Security: https://www.valencesecurity.com/ Connect with our guest, Bob Horn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-horn-699a70/ Join us LIVE with Shlomi Matachin on Tuesday, April 16th at 12p ET / 9a PT: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7181368974062895106/comments/ 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
9 Apr 202430min
From ‘Hand-to-Hand Combat’ To Management in Cyber with Ofer Gayer
HVS Host Ron Eddings chats it up with guest Ofer Gayer, VP of Product at Hunters. While both of them reminisce about their first love in security research, Ofer clarifies how he diverted his path and reached the VP stage, while also helping to level up his teams. They’ll conclude by discussing how AI is the ‘zeitgeist of our time’ and how you can get better at whatever you’re doing in cyber. Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 01:10 - Introducing guest, Ofer Gayer 03:12 - ‘Start-up’ in Research 07:55 - Security Research- First Love 10:55 - “A lot of People Want to be Product Managers” 14:46 - “I Had IT Remove My Privileges” 18:20 - Transitioning to Visionary/Zeitgeist 25:30 - Embracing AI Solutions 32:30 - One Step Better… Links: Connect with our guest, Ofer Gayer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofer-gayer/ 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
2 Apr 202435min
