The ITSPmagazine Podcast

For our second Chats On The Road to RSA Conference 2022, we talk about a critical cybersecurity initiative led by the World Economic Forum and the Cyber Threat Alliance. It is about mapping the cybercrime ecosystem and its corresponding panel during this year's conference. Sean and Marco are honored to introduce and tease this important upcoming session on their traditional "Chats On The Road to R...

In this new episode of KnightLife, I unbox the new PTZOptics 30X-SDI Gen 2 Live Streaming Broadcast Camera and Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switch for building the ultimate live stream tech stack! I also present a detailed architecture diagram for how it will all be connected in my upcoming live streams at RSA Conference 2022. ________________________________ Host Alissa Valentina Knight On ITSPmagazin...

Mentor and former IT directory Mark Harvey shares his story and path from IT to cybersecurity. Mark took a non traditional approach to getting into cybersecurity through popular well known hands on learning resources to go from IT director to cybersecurity consultant. _______________________ Guest Mark Harvey Security Engineer at Alias On LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/mark-a-harvey/ _________...

GRC is comprised of the ethical management of an organization combined with the organization’s ability to identify, quantify, and manage risk, along with the ability to demonstrate compliance for these things in connection with internal, industry, and regulatory standards, frameworks, and requirements. If defined, implemented, and managed correctly, the organization should be in a strong position...

At an early age, Daniel Hall was fortunate to discover his creative outlet within software development. Coming from an abusive orphanage home to teaching coding to college students at the age of 13 to hacking the app, Clubhouse. Dan has dedicated 45 years to the technology field but beyond that, he provides a powerful voice in our industry. Join us for a heartfelt talk about success, authenticity,...

Learn how BlackGirlsHack is making a difference by providing cybersecurity resources and training to black girls and women to obtain their dream careers. Hear from the Executive Director and Chairwoman at BlackGirlsHack, Tennisha Martin, on how to get involved in the mission. ______________________________ Guest Tennisha Martin Executive Director & Chairwomen at BlackGirlsHack [ @blackgirlshack ]...

Some say that nobody wants war, and yet here we are. They are different because technology has changed, but they still suck. Is there a clear distinction between cyber and kinetic warfare? Does it even matter? What can we learn about it from this war in Ukraine? Despite the distinction between different kinds of war for headlines and panel conversation, war is war. Under that horrible word, you ca...

Jennifer an Air Force vet, mom, and electrical engineer shares her journey into offensive security. Jennifer shares her struggles starting a career in offensive security. Not only is she a mother of three and she is the mother of a neurodiverse son. Jennifer tells how she used a targeted approach to networking and job hunting. _______________________ Guest Jennifer Bate Penetration Tester - Soluti...

Creating machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms for chatbots and robots is no laughing matter. Or is it? Our guests, Sarah Rose Siskind and Carolyn Ayers, think that laughter is a critical element in making machine-based systems function and act more like humans. What does that actually mean, though? That's what we want to find out in today's conversation. Sarah and Carolyn help m...

On this episode of Focal Point, Angela dives deep into some of the personal aspects of working in a cybersecurity role with AppSec Engineer, Cara Zissman. While we all have different experiences on different teams, in different roles, there are many underlying issues that we have to keep in mind in order to maintain our well-being and be our best. Being open about diversity, inclusion, mental heal...

How can an industry have so much data and information yet still lack the knowledge necessary to make quick, meaningful, impactful decisions? There could be many reasons, but one is no longer a missing intelligence-sharing platform. In this second chapter of our conversation with CrowdSec CEO, Philippe Humeau, we invite The Hacker Maker, Phillip Wylie, to bring his penetration testing experience an...

Everything is interconnected. We need to turn around and face the bear together, instead of working against each other when it comes to cybersecurity. The old adage of "If a bear is chasing you, you just need to run faster than the other person(s) being chased" no longer applies. Caroline Wong and Sounil Yu talk about how we can do better and help each other along the way via their chapters in Mod...

In this episode, Alyssa talks to "the other Alissa" about speaking at cybersecurity conferences, preparing a novel talk for your call-for-papers (CFP) submission, and the value of telling these stories to audiences everywhere even if you don't think anyone would be interested. ________________________________ It is a podcast, yes, but you can join us as we record each episode live on Twitter , Lin...

Christoff's professional career includes Unix and Linux administration, and software development, but his passion was hacking. Christoff shares how he pivoted from a system engineer during difficult COVID times. During his education journey to become a pentester he earned the OSCP certification. His networking skills paid off and helped him land a pentesting job. _______________________ Guest Chri...

Why is the sky blue? How come there are no more dinosaurs? Are we there yet? Why do we spend money on space exploration? On this podcast, we will not answer the first two questions, but we will discuss the fourth one extensively. As far as the third one goes, well, it depends where you want to go. Join our returning guest Matthew Williams and us as we talk about space, the James Webb Telescope and...

Sean found the Internet on the Internet, Marco found it in his garden, but Professor Justin Smith will explain to us that maybe we didn’t “find” or “invented” it all. The Internet could have always been present around us, and the latest technological achievements are nothing more than a natural extension of our humanity. “Ranging over centuries of the history and philosophy of science and technolo...

David Cross has to balance both engineering and business priorities. He teaches us how to get veterans involved in cybersecurity, how to grow & pivot your career, and the ways to establish influence. As CISO for Oracle SaaS, David Cross has to balance both engineering and business priorities. He joins Tech Done Different to teach us how to get veterans involved in cybersecurity, how to grow & pivo...

Jax and Erika sit down for a long-awaited chat with the one and only, “Haunted Hacker,” Mike Jones. Mike shares his journey in the dark arts, his involvement with Anonymous, and lessons learned from a career dedicated to hacking. We tap into topics like the Colonial Pipeline, ransomware, our critical infrastructure; and to spice things up, Mike just moved into a haunted apartment. ________________...

The rise of digitalization has led to more interconnected rail systems. While this has propelled forward our trains and metros at some seriously high speed, it has also dramatically expanded the threat landscape. In response, governments around the world are racing to implement measures that promote technological advancements for these rail systems whilst assuring that the systems are protected an...

In this episode, Alyssa talks to Andy Ellis about presenting security to the business in a way that encourages them to participate. ________________________________ It is a podcast, yes, but you can join us as we record each episode live on Twitter , LinkedIn , Facebook , and Youtube . Live , Every Wednesday at 1pm PDT | 4pm EDT (USA) | The Recorded Podcast version is published a few days later. O...

Andrew Lemon is not your typical pentester or red teamer. His skills go beyond the digital realm and into the physical. Andrew experience covers a lot of domains in the offensive realm. In this episode he shares his journey into offensive cybersecurity and his advice. Andrew's philosophy in summary is to understand the exploits and how they work, not just using a tool blindly. ____________________...

Consumers worry about sharing data online, yet most feel they have “no choice” but to share their data if they want to use online services. It's a catch 22 — and it is not a bus. Trust is waning. A majority of consumers, globally, say that trust in the many digital service providers’ ability to keep their personal data secure has decreased over the past five years. Still, despite serious concerns,...

Whether we are leaning in or wanting to change our career into cyber, we always need someone who can champion us. Learnt something new and finding it hard to apply it to your job? Or are you wanting to switch to a career in cyber but not sure where to start? Here are some quick tips shared by our cyber siblings: Read articles, journals on the topics of your choice . Creative problem solving on the...

Learn about the conference that is committed to helping the underrepresented in Information Security. The Diana Initiative features multiple speaker tracks, fully expanded villages with hands-on workshops, career support, and a CTF. ______________________________ Guest Cheryl Biswas Advisor & Founding Member of The Diana Initiative [ @DianaInitiative ] On Twitter | https://twitter.com/3ncr1pt3d On...

We are thrilled to kick off our event coverage for our first Chats On The Road to RSA Conference 2022 with our good friends to us to give the latest and greatest for what we can expect at this year's event. Listen in to hear more about the theme, venue, sessions, speakers, expo hall, community event, and so much more. And, yes, we decided to capture this one on video too, so be sure to give that a...