Cyber Warfare, Digital Deception, and the Hidden Threats We Ignore with Dr. Eric Cole

Cyber Warfare, Digital Deception, and the Hidden Threats We Ignore with Dr. Eric Cole

We’re already in World War III—just not the kind you’re thinking of. Cyber warfare is here, and the battlefield is your inbox, your bank account, and your digital identity. So why are we still acting like it’s peacetime?

Dr. Eric Cole, cybersecurity pioneer and former CIA hacker, joins the show to drop hard truths about the state of cyber warfare, AI’s role in our digital future, and why most people are sleepwalking through a war they don’t even realize they’re in. From the rise of deepfakes to North Korea’s billion-dollar hacking economy, this episode is one you can’t afford to ignore.

Impactful Moments:

00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Dr. Eric Cole’s journey from the CIA to cybersecurity leadership 07:20 - The fundamentals of hacking and why they still matter 11:00 - AI is only as smart as the data we give it 17:00 - The rise of deepfakes and digital deception 19:45 - Cyber warfare: How North Korea funds its economy through hacking 23:50 - The problem with America’s peacetime mentality 30:00 - Should we be worried about AI replacing humans? 36:10 - The key to success: mastering people skills, not just tech skills 40:30 - Final thoughts and where to follow Dr. Eric Cole

Connect with Dr. Eric Cole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcole1/

Check out Dr. Eric Cole’s books –

Cyber Crisis: Protecting Your Business from Real Threats in the Virtual World: https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Crisis-Protecting-Business-Threats/dp/B093X3YNPT

Online Danger: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from the Evil Side of the Internet: https://www.amazon.com/Online-Danger-Protect-Yourself-Internet-ebook/dp/B078WK39TT

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Episode 21 - Changing the AppSec Game with Tanya Janca

Episode 21 - Changing the AppSec Game with Tanya Janca

Notice something new? What better to way unveil the new podcast name Hacker Valley Studio with an amazing guest - Tanya Janca. Tanya has made a huge impact to Application Security and to many other infosec domains. I'd highly recommend staying in touch with Tanya and following her work.   Tanya Janca: https://twitter.com/shehackspurple https://dev.to/shehackspurple https://medium.com/@shehackspurple    https://www.youtube.com/shehackspurple    https://www.twitch.tv/shehackspurple https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-janca   Security Sidekick: https://securitysidekick.dev https://twitter.com/SecSidekick https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3KyuI83jt0l14q8xyffC2A   WoSEC (Women of Security) https://twitter.com/WoSECtweets  #SecurityWin  https://twitter.com/shehackspurple/status/1183483366592503808

22 Okt 201951min

Episode 20 - Embracing the grind with Will Rankin

Episode 20 - Embracing the grind with Will Rankin

Episode 20 Is Here 🚨In this special episode Chris and Ron are joined by Security Imagineer Will Rankin. The group discusses personal strategies for embracing the grind and move towards the next level. SecDevOps.AI Would like to give a special thanks to Will for his appearance on this episode and all of his support promoting the platform.

3 Okt 201929min

Episode 19 - Dressed for Success in Cyber with Ashley Tolbert

Episode 19 - Dressed for Success in Cyber with Ashley Tolbert

In this episode Ashley Tolbert joins Chris and Ron to discuss fashion in Cybersecurity. Fashion tribes, Attire, and Style Preferences are all points to consider when making an impression.

24 Sep 201924min

Episode18 - Math for Security and Red Teaming with KMAP

Episode18 - Math for Security and Red Teaming with KMAP

From Security Architect to Principal Red Team Engineer, KMAP joins Chris and Ron to discuss his diverse background and how he plans to use Discrete Math and BloodHound to advanced the capabilities of red teams.

5 Sep 201925min

Episode 17 - Undercover in the Criminal Underground with Charity Wright

Episode 17 - Undercover in the Criminal Underground with Charity Wright

New Episode Alert 🚨In this episode, Chris and Ron are joined by Charity Wright - An exceptional Threat Intelligence Analyst focusing on criminal activity on the deep and dark web. Charity also shares insight on how she began her career in intelligence and infosec.

28 Aug 201919min

Episode16 - Reading, Seeding, and Leading with Jonathan Wood

Episode16 - Reading, Seeding, and Leading with Jonathan Wood

In this powerful episode, Jonathan Wood joins Chris and Ron and shares insight on growth - personal, professional, and sales. Jonathan has a diverse background in cybersecurity startups and is currently leading his 4th startup, TruStar Technologies, to success.

24 Aug 201949min

Episode 15 - Thrill of the Hunt: Finding your Path

Episode 15 - Thrill of the Hunt: Finding your Path

In this episode, Chris and Ron learn about the impressive background of Kris Harms. Kris has a decorated career and extensive experience in Intrusion Detection, Incident Response, and Threat Hunting. He's been an early member at both Mandiant and Cylance which resulted in successful acquisitions.

21 Aug 201930min

Episode 14 - Quality Time with ITSP: A Podcaster's Podcast

Episode 14 - Quality Time with ITSP: A Podcaster's Podcast

In this episode, Ron and Chris are joined by Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli from ITSPMagazine.com. Both set of podcasters have ambitious goals to start unique conversations and bring more diversity to Cybersecurity. Tune in and hear about the vision of both SecDevOps.AI and ITSP Magazine.

20 Aug 201929min

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