Episode 108 - Behind the Mic with Carole Theriault

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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 202335min

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

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 Mars 202331min