The ITSPmagazine Podcast

During Louis Nyffenegger's education at a university, he discovered his interest in information security. Louis went on to create a globally popular web app pentesting learning platform used by aspiring pentesters and bug hunters. Louis is passionate about educating and helping others, which is more obvious the more you learn about him. _______________________ Guest Louis Nyffenegger On Linkedin |...

Companies are putting more resources than ever into producing innovative solutions, yet nearly every executive expresses some level of dissatisfaction with their company's innovation performance. That's because while innovation is still critical, it's no longer enough. Join us as we talk to a technological thought leader and investor, William Kilmer. Together, we explore why organizations need to...

While InfoSec teams must mature their cybersecurity programs to protect digital assets, it's just as essential to synchronize programs with business objectives. Only then can InfoSec teams ensure their activities strategically support market penetration, revenue generation, and cost-saving business processes—rather than continually functioning in firefighting mode. And this is precisely one key ar...

Cybersecurity is so hot companies can’t hire fast enough. What’s the blocker? Experience. But how can recent grads and those in school get it? CTF expert Akshay Rohatgi explains how to get involved. One of the most common questions we get is: how can I get experience if I can’t get that first job? Even entry-level cyber roles often require 1-3 years of experience. Early stage cyber experts can pra...

The state of API Security is in constant flux, with traditional WAF technologies being paired with, and extended by, newer models of application-driven protections. With Gartner recognizing this trend and introducing a Web Application & API Protection market, what do two long-time API security leaders think about WAFs and their immediate and long-term limitations? More pointedly, why don't traditi...

Nicolas is creating the next reality for online learning using VR - the intersection of accessible education and movement towards the metaverse. After realizing the difficulties and lack of immersiveness of online learning, Nicolas took a gap year from his studies at Cornell as an Applied Mathematics major to found a VR company, combining technology with his passion for educational accessibility....

Join Jax and Erika for an interactive conversation with returning guest, George, surrounding the work style changes and life hacks that COVID- 19 has presented. We talk through the challenges that were faced by many, hacks for managing workload and battling meeting exhaustion. __________________________ Guest George Tang On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetang/ _______________________...

How is making meatless meat similar or different from hacking software? to answer that (and more), we're joined by Josh Nixon, CTO of meat alternative pioneer Prime Roots. We discuss what tech even is (hint: not always software), and how to think about the acceleration of innovation. You'll learn: why tech typically refers to software (but it shouldn't) how the idea of accidental discovery drives...

Suppose you still believe the narrative of a hooded figure with ski gloves and a crowbar attacking a company network. In that case, this may be hard to digest: Cybercrime is a business. Cybercriminals are well organized. They share data; sell information; rent, lease, and trade tools; and market their business. It's time to source the crowd of cyber defenders to counter this advantage. Many organi...

SOC analysts are often overworked and under-appreciated — but that needs to change! Many look to improve their work environment through the use of technology and innovation. In the SOC, we need a lot of tuning to find that delicate balance between business goals, technology innovation, and the humanity in the machine. Scripting, coding, and other forms of automation come in handy when trying to ma...

In this week's episode of Through The TechVine Live Radio Program, Diana, Sean, and Marco welcome Ellen Xu as a guest on the show — together they talk about: 3D Organ, Tissue And Cell Printing | Identifying Disease with Natural Language Processing Technology |The Incredibly Potent Technology of Food Fermentation |  Bugs in machines, computers, and code | Through The TechVine Radio Program Episode...

Breach verification reform has been needed for a long time. Now with legislation on the floor, CISA has the opportunity to change the paradigm. _______________________ Guest Phillip Wylie On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/phillip-wylie ______________________ Host Keenan Skelly On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radi...

As the industry returns to work, how are companies planning to secure and retain talent in a time where employees are choosing to work remotely? How are critical jobs in cybersecurity and cloud maintained to ensure businesses and activities remain online and secure at all times? As the demand for tech talent grows, NPower has a proven pipeline for diverse, passionate technology professionals. From...

Cory Billington a former member of the US Navy, worked with car racing, and in pawn shops before he found his passion. Cory found his passion in pentesting and red teaming and now works for a large national insurance company. He shares his story and recommendations on becoming an ethical hacker. _______________________ Guest Cory Billington On Linkedin |  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcorybillingto...

Let the games begin! Let your friends compete. Let the best team win! It's all part of a European strategy to attract, train, and nurture the next generations of cybersecurity professionals. Join Sean Martin, and he connects with our on-the-ground reporter and founder of the US Cyber Games, Jessica Gulick, as we discuss this year's European Cyber Security Challenge being held in Prague by Prague's...

We keep hearing the mantra that CISOs and CSOs need to be business leaders. So how come we keep seeing job descriptions and hearing about interviews that focus on the technical certifications like the CISSP and many others? That's exactly the question posed in a post on LinkedIn that caught our attention - and that of many others! Join us for a candid conversation with the post's author, a current...

You may have not seen AI yet, but there is a good chance that AI has seen you. Artificial Intelligence can be used to create tremendous commercial value and can be used to bring significant improvements in how society functions. However, it must, and can, be done at the same time. We need to create and follow international standards that allow us to build AI around scientific and practical core et...

In a world where everything is connected and interdependent, complexity has become part of our very way of life, and it must be part of our way of thinking. But, especially when we look at infrastructure security, the boundaries between analog and digital, physical and cyber, are simply not there anymore. In today's conversation, we discuss the importance of looking at our society, economy, and se...

Is your organization using old security practices in InfoSec? Then learn more about Kim Crawley's new book on what are the best, up-to-date security practices for organizations. Guest Kim Crawley On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimcrawley/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/kim_crawley ______________________________ Host Chloé Messdaghi On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itsp...

SOC analysts are often overworked and under-appreciated — but that needs to change! This conversation is designed to encourage organizations to take steps to improve job satisfaction and mental well-being through recognition and rewards. We must remember that SOC analysts aren't robots tasked solely with clicking buttons from start to finish during their often stressful shift each day. Yes, their...

Who do you rely on at your organization for data privacy expertise? Your legal team? Your security engineering team? Was "UX designer" among your first thoughts? The answer is likely no. And that's a problem. "States are starting to pass laws protecting consumer privacy, and some, like California’s, have specific requirements around design." — Dr. Jennifer King, Stanford Institute for Human-Center...

In this week's episode of Through The TechVine Live Radio Program, Diana, Sean, and Marco talk about: Invasion of the Robot Umpires | 30 Moonshots for a Climate Positive Future | The Dream of Carbon Air Capture Edges Toward Reality | Through The TechVine Radio Program Episode Sixteen We have officially decided to keep Through The TechVine a live recording but Radio Style. We like that mood — what...

Through selfstudy, hard work, and persistence Cody Winkler went from an Air Force network engineer into red teaming becoming an adversary emulation expert. Cody shares his story and advice on starting a career in red teaming. With his unique perspective and to the point style he gives helpful advice for aspiring offensive security professionals. _______________________ Guest Cody Winkler On Linked...

How do we build things with the user in mind? How do we marry convenience and usability? How do we make the most secure way also be the path of least resistance? As a security researcher focused on human-centered design, Maritza Johnson studies these questions every day. She joins Tech Done Different to share insights from both her research, and her forthcoming center at University of San Diego. Y...

Want to know how you can crush those bad study habits and gain insight on some new study habits for cybersecurity certifications? Chris is a Special Forces Green berets and is a Sr. Process architect. Chris shares his experience as a special forces operator and how that has allowed him to learn “life hacks” with getting certifications and getting into cybersecurity. Chris, who has the CISSP certif...