Dirty South Security Podcast

Did Anthropic’s November AI espionage report tell the full story? In this episode of the Dirty South Security Podcast, host Tony UV sits down with returning guest Dan Tentler, Executive Founder at Phobos, to replicate and mythbust Anthropic’s claims that Claude Code autonomously executed a large-scale cyber espionage campaign. Over the course of three days of live testing, we attempted to reproduc...

Episode 14 – Leadership in the AI Era with Ruby Agarwal (VP Cloud Platform & Operations @ Avaya) The game has permanently changed. AI isn’t coming for your job tomorrow; it’s already rewriting the operating system of every security and technology organization today. In this no-BS episode, Tony UV sits down with Ruby Agarwal to separate leadership theater from what actually works when LLMs, aut...

🔥 Nobody Got Fired for Hiring IBM... But Maybe They Should Have In this episode of Dirty South Security, we're pulling back the curtain on the security industrial complex. Tony UV sits down with Dan Tentler to discuss why small boutique security firms are running circles around the big consulting giants, and why that matters more than ever in the age of AI. Host: Tony UV Guest: Dan Tentler W...

Episode 12 - AI in Offensive Security: Cutting Through the Hype  Host: Tony UV - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyuv/ Guest: Andrew Wilson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/awilsonaz/ Is AI revolutionizing offensive security, or simply accelerating what humans already do? In this episode, we cut through the hype and get real about how AI is reshaping vulnerability discovery, exploit development, and re...

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on traditional security thinking. As security champions, we know that resiliency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the backbone of modern cybersecurity strategy. Join us as we unpack: 🔐 From Security to Resiliency – Were we too confident in the early days of CISO-ship? We reflect on the evolution of security leadership and what it means to lead with resilience...

Welcome to Episode 10 of our Dirty South Security podcast series, where we dive deep into the world of marketing within the cybersecurity industry, especially in the context of RSA 2025. In this episode, we tackle some of the most pressing and controversial topics in the field: Topics Covered: AI Misrepresentations at RSA and Beyond Explore the practice of misrepresenting AI solutions in today&apo...

In this episode, Tony UV and Q0PHI are joined by Rafal Lo, a seasoned InfoSec professional, to discuss the intersection of business and information security.  Tune in as they explore: 1. Aligning InfoSec programs with business objectives 2. Key metrics for measuring InfoSec success 3. The benefits and challenges of leveraging managed services Don't miss this insightful conversation packed wit...

Welcome to another episode of The Dirty South Security Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Billy Hoffman as we dive deep into the chaotic world of vulnerability management and explore ways to future-proof your organization's resiliency. Here's what we cover: I. Vuln Mgt Sucks  - We break down the stereotypical vulnerability management process and its pitfalls.  - Can CVSS 4.0 (lin...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Dirty South Cybersecurity Podcast! 🎙️ Your hosts Tony and Q0PHI are joined by an extraordinary guest, Ira Wrinkler, the CISO for CYE Security. Together, they dive into some of the hottest and most controversial topics in the cybersecurity industry today. In this episode, we discuss: Settling the Talent Supply Debate: Are we under or over-supplied wit...

Welcome to another episode of The Dirty South Cybersecurity Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, your hosts Tony and Q0PHI dive deep into the world of Application Security (AppSec). They tackle the burning question: Is AppSec dead? 🤔 Join the discussion as they explore the rise of Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) and debate whether ASPM is the new AppSec. Discover the latest trends, insight...

Join Tony UV and Q0PHI80 at Black Hat 2024 as they discuss these 5 key topics: 1) Crowdstrike Incident - Security Issue, Incident or Neither? 2) QA Testing Today - For Better or for Worse? 3)Geopolitics in the Role of Cybercrime- Forgotten X-Factor or Integrated Background Influence? 4)Automated Pen Testing- Fact or Fiction for the Future? 5) Role of AI in Adversarial Simulations  // FIND VERSPRIT...

In this eye-opening podcast, Join Tony UV and Stephen Asamoah as they dissect the top 10 pressing issues and shed light on the path toward better enterprise security practices. Don’t miss out—hit that subscribe button and stay informed!  Top 10 Issues #1. No One Wants Real Security #2. Corporate Politics #3. Compliance Still in Driver's Seat #4. Security is Overpriced & Your Program is Br...

In this episode of the Dirty South CyberSecurity Podcast, host Tony UV & cohost Evin Hernandez bring on a special guest, Yovany Jerez to help discuss Hispanic Heritage & Cybersecurity Month. About Yovany: Yovany Jerez was raised in Havana, Cuba for the first 12 years of his life. His family endured a 9-month migration trajectory that took them through Panama, Dominican Republic, and Puerto...

Today on the DirtySouth CyberSecurity Podcast, VerSprite's CEO, Tony UV, and VP of Product, Evin Hernandez, talk about what it means to them being Hispanic in cybersecurity and talk about cybersecurity month. // FIND VERSPRITE’S CYBERSECURITY TEAM ONLINE // VerSprite: https://versprite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/versprite-llc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/versprite/ YouTube: http...

Is it safe to get into Bitcoin?  VerSprite CEO, Tony UV sat down with Bitcoin tech leader, Michael Tidwell, in a Q&A-style interview. In this episode of The Dirty South Security Podcast, Tony and Michael explore their views on Bitcoin, crypto wallet security, and game theory. // FIND VERSPRITE’S CYBERSECURITY TEAM ONLINE // VerSprite: https://versprite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/v...