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BarCodeFlight PathIn this conversation, Chris Glandon interviews Josh Mason, a Solutions Architect at CINAC and founder of Newb Village. They discuss Josh's journey from being a U.S. Air Force pilot to entering the cybersecurity field, his motivation behind creating Newb Village to support newcomers in the industry, and his new book 'Speak Security with a Business Accent'. They also explore the role of SYNAC in cybersecurity and share insights on creating a welcoming environment for new professionals in the field. The conversation wraps up with a light-hearted discussion about unique bars and venues in the cybersecurity community.00:00 Josh Mason's...2025-07-1847 min
BarCodeThe ForceIn this engaging conversation, Chris Glanden interviews Kevin Johnson, a seasoned expert in IT and cybersecurity. Kevin shares his extensive journey from system administration to becoming a leader in penetration testing and ethical hacking. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning, the evolution of penetration testing standards, and the role of open source in the industry. The discussion also touches on the significance of community, acknowledgment, and charity work in cybersecurity, along with personal anecdotes and insights into the future of the field.00:00 Introduction to Kevin Johnson03:39 Kevin's Journey in IT and Security06:29 The Evolution of Penetration Testing09:35 Transitioning...2025-06-2753 min
BarCodeInfoSec PatIn this engaging conversation, Chris Glanden speaks with Pat Gorman AKA InfoSec Pat, a cybersecurity professional with over 12 years of experience. Pat shares his unique journey into the cybersecurity field, discussing his early life, career transitions, and the importance of certifications. He emphasizes the need for practical skills and the value of community engagement in the cybersecurity space. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by newcomers in the industry and the significance of clear, accessible content for learning. Pat's candid insights and personal anecdotes provide a relatable perspective on navigating the cybersecurity landscape.2025-06-2054 min
BarCodeDELTA KIn this conversation, the host Chris Glanden engages withguests Charlie Northrup and Keenan Hale to discuss advancements in AI, particularly focusing on large language models and their limitations. They explore the concept of Delta K, which refers to the transformation of knowledge, and how it relates to the predictive capabilities of AI. Thediscussion also delves into thin calculus and the category theory of things, emphasizing the need for an external truth to build sound mathematical systems. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the concepts of agentic calculusand Delta K, exploring their implications for artificial general intelligence (AGI) and...2025-04-1156 min
BarCodeStatlineIn this engaging conversation, Chris Glanden interviews Mariano Mattei, VP of Cybersecurity and AI at Azure Solutions. Mariano shares his extensive background in software engineering and cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of metrics in communicating security risks to executive teams. He discusses the challenges organizations face in quantifying security effectiveness and adapting metrics to the rapidly evolving threat landscape, particularly with the rise of AI. The conversation also e...2025-02-2523 min
BarCodeNeuroVectorIn this conversation, Chris Glanden and Matt Canham delve into the realms of deep fakes, cognitive security, and the implications of AI technology on human agency. They explore the nuances of cognitive security, differentiating it from social engineering, and discuss the potential vulnerabilities that arise as AI continues to evolve. The conversation also touches on the OSI model and how cognitive security can be integrated into existing frameworks, highlighting the importance of understandin...2025-02-1744 min
BarCodeGhost ProtocolIn this conversation, Chris Glanden interviews Scotch Wichmann, a multifaceted individual with a rich background in cybersecurity and paranormal studies. Scotch shares his journey from a young hacker to a cybersecurity expert at Meta, discussing his experiences with paranormal phenomena and his research into psychic hacking. The conversation delves into the U.S. government's Stargate program, which explored remote viewing for military purposes, and Scotch's own experiments in psychic hacking,...2025-02-031h 04
BarCodeOSXploitIn this conversation, Chris Glanden interviews Slava Konstantinov, a lead architect at ThreatLocker, discussing the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly focusing on macOS security. Slava shares his journey into cybersecurity, the misconceptions surrounding macOS security, and the importance of a zero trust approach in organizations. He emphasizes the growing threats from social engineering and the need for employee training. The discussion also touches on the impact of AI on secu...2025-01-2827 min
BarCodeSyntaxIn this engaging conversation, Chris Glanden interviews Brandon Prince, also known as Syntax, a multifaceted individual who is a hacker, DJ, and motorcycle racer. They delve into Brandon's early life, his journey into hacking and music, his experiences at DefCon, and his insights into the current job market in cybersecurity. Brandon shares unique stories from his life, including his transition from competitive motorcycle racing to DJing at security conferences, and discusses the challenges of...2025-01-2155 min
ITSPmagazine PodcastsBarCode and Inhuman | A Conversation with Chris Glanden | Cyber Cognition Podcast with Hutch and Len NoeGuest: Chris Glanden, CEO and Founder, BarCode Security [@BarCodeSecurity]On LinedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisglanden/On Twitter | https://x.com/barcodesecurityHosts: HutchOn ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/hutchLen Noe, Technical Evangelist / Whitehat Hacker at CyberArk [@CyberArk]On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/len-noe______________________Episode SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network______________________Episode IntroductionDiscussion with Chris Glanden - founder/CEO...2024-11-251h 01
BarCodeBarCode @ Barcode 2 LIVEIn this milestone episode, Chris reconnects with old friends at the bar, reflecting on his journey from starting a humble podcast to launching a thriving security firm. The episode sets the stage for the live event in Vegas, where Chris is joined by an impressive lineup of experts, including George Gerchow, Justin Hutchins, Len Neo, Chris Wright, Matthew Canhum, and Izzy Traub. The panel dives into a series of thought-provoking discussions centered around AI's far-reaching implications. From ...2024-08-1647 min
What Are You Made Of?Unveiling the Future of Cybersecurity and AI with Chris GlandenIn this riveting episode, join host C-Roc as he delves into the cutting-edge world of cyber security and artificial intelligence with guest Chris Glanden, a seasoned expert and visionary in the field. Chris, the founder of Barcode Security, brings his extensive knowledge and foresight to the table, discussing the imminent threats posed by synthetic realities like deep fakes, capable of manipulating both voice and video to deceive even the most vigilant individuals.
The conversation unfolds with Chris highlighting the evolving landscape of cyber threats, from sophisticated phishing scams to CEO fraud tactics, all powered...2024-06-1330 min
BarCodeWar MachineChris Wright, founder and CEO of the AI Trust Council (AITC) stops by BarCode to share his perspective on critical issues related to artificial intelligence, corruption in big tech, and government oversight. With over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and former US Army attack helicopter pilot, Chris brings a unique perspective on AI and digital trust. The episode explores the complexities of AI and its societal implications, focusing on ethical considerations, psychological impacts, ...2024-06-1243 min
BarCodeHutchHutch, an expert in AI and cybersecurity, discusses his early interest in using AI for algorithmic trading and automating social engineering attacks with chatbots. He highlights two main cyber risks of advanced AI - the ability to manipulate people and autonomously execute attacks. Hutch and Chris explore issues like commercialization of AI versus proprietary chatbots, and tech companies' ethical duties to reduce AI risks through testing and responsible development. They delve into potential ...2024-02-121h 07
Phillip Wylie ShowChris Glanden, Kevin Pentecost, & Jason Popillion: Welcome to The CircusAbout the Guests:
Kevin Pentecost and Jason Papillon are the dynamic duo behind the engaging podcast Cyber Distortion. They share a strong history of creating content that delves deep into the cybersecurity world, aiming to educate and inform a wide audience about offensive and defensive strategies within the industry. Kevin brings in his expertise in graphic design, while Jason focuses on the content structure and delivery, making them a well-rounded team.
Chris Glanden is the voice behind the Barcode podcast and the newly introduced webcast, Risk Radar. With previous experience in film, Chris steers his po...2024-02-051h 01
Cyber Distortion Podcast SeriesS2 - Episode 011 – “Cybersecurity Happy Hour - with Chris Glanden (BARCODE Security)” In this episode, Kevin and Jason shoot the breeze with fellow Cybersecurity podcaster Chris Glanden, a veteran cybersecurity professional passionate about Security Systems, breakthroughs, vulnerabilities, their mitigation and risk management. Chris has interviewed some of the most high-profile influencers and specialists in technology, hacking, and cyberspace. His episodes include guests like Phillip Wylie, Freaky Clown (FC), Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries, Alyssa Miller, Gummo, and Magda Chelly to name a few!! Conceptualized in mid-2020 amongst the Covid pandemic, he designed BARCODE to become THE alternative way to continue the social and educational elements of cybersecurity...2023-10-121h 33
BarCodeEntitleRon Nissim, co-founder and CEO of Entitle IO, joins Chris at the bar to discuss identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud. They explore the differences between traditional IAM and cloud IAM, as well as the pain points organizations commonly face with access requests and approval processes. Ron shares a specific incident that sparked the idea for Entitle IO and explains how their platform has helped organizations improve their IAM efforts. He also discusses the future of IAM and upcomi...2023-09-2738 min
BarCodeSociotechnical ExploitationThe Sociotechnical Theory is an organizational theory that emphasizes the importance of both social and technical factors in designing and managing systems. Sociotechnical systems are deeply embedded within society and prone to "hacking", a term meaning to subvert a systematic rules in unintended way. In his most recent book, "A Hacker's Mind", Bruce Schneier takes hacking beyond computer systems and uses it to analyze the systems that underpin our society. He stops by and we define th...2023-03-0324 min
BarCodeEras Of DialectAs a large language model trained by OpenAI, ChatGPT has been designed to understand and generate human-like text based on a massive amount of data. From writing creative stories and poetry to answering complex questions and providing personalized recommendations, ChatGPT seems to be running on all cylinders, and still accelerating. The possibility of ChatGPT extends beyond text, via Voice AI. John Miller, Co-Founder of Launchvox stops by to about ChatGPT's potential, mainstream adoption, et...2023-02-2344 min
"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E120 - Chris Glanden and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 120 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast Debbie Reynolds talks to Chris Glanden, Host of The BarCode Cybersecurity Podcast and Security Strategist Advisor.We discuss the importance of having a clear message in podcasts and how security goes beyond technology. We touch on the myth of insider threats, the dangers of neglecting basic security measures, and the overlap of privacy and cybersecurity. The conversation covers the impact of IoT, current cybersecurity news, and the need for proactive education to avoid being an easy target for hackers. Lastly, Chris...2023-02-2144 min
BarCodeHarknessThe Harkness method is a discussion-based learning style that emphasizes student centric discussion and active participation in a classroom setting. The goal is to create an environment where students can share their thoughts and perspectives, engage in meaningful conversations, and learn from each other. Jason Brooks, a native of South Central Los Angeles, taught Mandarin, Spanish & Mathematics for 18 years. During COVID-19, as he tracked student interaction by hand, he quickly recogniz...2023-02-031h 25
BarCodeAdrenaline RushJim "Mad Dog" Lawler is a national security consultant, serving as the Senior Partner at MDO Group, which provides HUMINT training to the Intelligence Community and the commercial sector focused on WMD, CI, technical and cyber issues. He served for 25 years as a CIA case officer and is a noted speaker on Insider Threat within the government sector. He stops by and we discuss CIA war stories, Misconceptions of the Agency, Espionage, Counter Intelligence, Detecting Insider Threats and Spy Nov...2023-01-201h 05
BarCodeH4unt3d HackerMike Jones AKA the H4unt3d hacker, is a security researcher who formerly hacked underGROUND groups. He served in the military for several years within SIGINT operations. Mike started the H4unt3d hacker podcast from scratch, wanting to give people a unique point of view about cybersecurity. He has built a global community of members from different walks of life, religions, backgrounds and disciplines. Mike transends into BarCode to discuss his origins, Hacktivism, SIGNIT, in the military, pod...2023-01-0639 min
BarCodeThird Time LuckyRobert Bateman, head of content at GRC World Forums, is a well-respected expert on data protection, privacy, and security law. He built his reputation by producing in-depth reports on legal updates, compliance guidance documents for businesses, and news articles about the latest industry trends. He also has a deep interest in digital rights and is an avid supporter of free speech. We discuss EU-US Data Privacy Framework, Upstream and Prism NSA, Meta's Threat to the EU, Clearview, Open...2022-12-2349 min
BarCodeThe HuntsmanCrane Hassold is a threat researcher at Abnormal Security who specializes in discovering and analyzing malicious email campaigns targeting enterprises. He also works closely with law enforcement agencies to help bring these bad actors out into the open. Before joining Abnormal Security, Hassold was a senior investigator at the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), where he worked for over eleven years. While there, he focused on identifying and tracking emerging threats such as sophisticate...2022-12-1456 min
BarCodeVisionaryMikko Hyppönen is considered one of the world’s foremost cybersecurity experts. He is known for his work on IoT security, where he coined the term “The Hyppönen law”. Currently he is working as Chief Research Officer at Withsecure and as Principal Research Advisor at F Secure. He has lectured at the universities of Stanford and Oxford and is a regular contributor to the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and Scientific American. He was named among the 50 most influential people on the we...2022-12-0243 min
BarCodeChain of DisruptionAs Imprivata’s VP of Worldwide Engineering, Cyber, Joel Burleson-Davis is responsible for overseeing teams in the organization that build and deliver cybersecurity solutions. Prior to joining Imprivata, he was an engineering manager in Sydney, Australia for 6 years. He holds a master’s degree in liberal arts from St. Edward’s University where his focus was on philosophy and behavioral sciences applied to technology. He has been working in cybersecurity for over 20 years and we link up at the ...2022-11-1840 min
BarCodeMost WantedMost of what we do in the cybersecurity field is a direct result of a sinister underworld that most of us will never have full visibility into. This is a story of an individual who started, and led ShadowCrew, a major cybercrime syndicate within that underworld. After being identified and placed on the US Most Wanted List, he was ultimately captured, imprisioned, escaped prison, and captured again. He served his time, and now is considered a leading authority on internet crime, identity theft...2022-11-031h 12
BarCodeResurrectionEran Sinal is the CEO of IDSeal, a company that is dedicated to helping people keep their identities secure and protected from identity thieves. Based out of Charlotte in North Carolina, Eran has been in the business for 25 years and is very passionate about identity protection. He and his company work very hard to keep their clients safe and has dedicated his life to safeguarding people and their reputations. Eran believes that identity theft is one of the biggest security challenges for a...2022-10-281h 00
BarCodeHackCarRobert Leale is the president of CanBusHack, President of Pivvit and is also Founder of Car Hacking Village which can be seen at Def Con, DerbyCON, GrrCON, CypherCon, THOTCON, and many more hacking conferences across the globe. He stops by BarCode and we discuss vulnerable technology in automobiles, manufacturer responsibilities, car hacking tools, how to secure your vehicle and Car Hacking Village. SYMLINKS Twitter CanBusHack Car Hacking Village Flipper Zero ProxMark3 Introduction to Car Ha...2022-10-211h 09
BarCodeHost FileJack Rhysider is the creator and host of the Darknet Diaries podcast, which features true stories from the dark side of the Internet. He stops by BarCode and we discuss the origin of his own story, masking of his identity, developing storytelling skills, growing an audience, productivity hacks for entrepreneurial content creators, and more. SYMLINKS Twitter Darknet Diaries Khan Academy | Pixar in a box Radiolab Serial This American Life Down the Security Rabbithole Paul’s Security Weekly Sec...2022-10-0750 min
BarCodeFractured WebCharlie Northrup is the co-founder of NeurSciences, a software technology, architecture, and solutions development company that provides there artificially intelligent digital brain applications to integrate, manage, and automate the things that truly matter to us. He’s focused on the digital transformation of the web into an ecosphere of ecosystems operated by and for the benefit of intelligent agents, working for individuals, households, and organizations. Co-hosts Mike Elkins and Rohan L...2022-09-231h 35
BarCodeThe Weakest LinkArun Vishwanath, a leading expert in human cyber risk, has held faculty positions at the University at Buffalo, Indiana University, and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. He has published close to 50 peer-reviewed papers on human cyber vulnerabilities and also written for CNN, The Washington Post, and other major media outlets. Special co-host Dr. Matthew Canham joins me as well. Matt is an expert in Cognitive Psychology, Social Engineering and the Hu...2022-09-091h 16
BarCodeBiomatrixJeff Jockisch is a privacy expert with experience in privacy rights, privacy laws, data breaches, intrusion detection, as well as other areas, such as cognitive computing, content development and trust systems. He is also cohost of “Your Bytes, Your Rights” podcast. Dave Burnett is the head of global business development at Zero Biometrics. He’s a serial entrepreneur who brings global executive expertise and experience from private and public companies into the security, biometric, and digi...2022-08-2656 min
BarCodeBreaking into CyberAlyssa Miller is a life-long hacker and experienced security executive. She has a passion for security which she advocates to fellow business leaders and industry audiences both as a high-level cyber security professional and through her presence in the security community. She blends a unique mix of technical expertise and executive experience to bridge the gap that can often form between security practitioners and business leaders. Her goal is to change the way we look at the security of our...2022-08-1154 min
BarCodeFlavorAnastasia Edwards is an innovative thinker and Cybersecurity Professional with refreshing soft skills in empathy, emotional intelligence, awareness communications, and cultural change implementation. Her sweet spot is melding Cybersecurity Awareness together with Insider Threat monitoring and detection. She is a forward thinking Cybersecurity professional with dreams and aspirations of bringing Cybersecurity awareness and best practices for a safer digital lifestyle, to people all over the wo...2022-07-2951 min
BarCodeQuantum VillageMark, aka @LargeCardinal is a researcher and Technical Specialist in Quantum Cybersecurity and ML at a bank. He has specialist knowledge in many areas, including cryptography, embedded systems, quantum information and maths. He has contributed a chapter to various papers and a book, and consults to numerous companies and research groups, including academic and commercial. Victoria, @V__Wave has worked with several startups in wide ranging areas, from deep tech for cybersecurity to consumer ...2022-07-151h 11
BarCodeThe FuturistPablos Holman is a notorious hacker, inventor, entrepreneur and technology futurist who thinks differently to solve the world’s biggest problems by inventing new technology. At The Intellectual Ventures Lab, he has worked on a brain surgery tool, a machine to suppress hurricanes, 3D food printers, and a laser that can shoot down mosquitos – part of an impact invention effort to eradicate malaria with Bill Gates. Previously, Pablos helped build spaceships with Jeff Bezos at Blue Origin, the wo...2022-06-271h 10
BarCodeLethal WeapwnFrankie McRae is a storied former US Army Special Forces soldier and assault team leader. Since his retirement, Frankie has developed Range 37PSR, founded Raidon Tactics (a premiere training organization), deployed all over the world as a contractor to both combat zones and disaster areas, and taken the stand as an expert witness in homicide cases involving soldiers brought charged with shootings during combat operations. We catch up at the bar to discuss his storied experience, mission pla...2022-06-2152 min
BarCodeThreat Hunter GirlExperienced Intelligence Analyst and creator of the Cognitive Stairways of Analysis Framework, Nicole Hoffman has a passion for developing the analytic tradecraft. Her work, research, and presentations have inspired and educated others around the international analytic community. For someone diagnosed with ADHD, intelligence analysis can be mentally taxing. An experienced speaker, Nicole developed frameworks to dive deeper into the process of sensemaking in order to increase her analytic capa...2022-06-1632 min
BarCodeShredFor those unfamiliar with the snowboarding slang term Shred, it means “to ride with exceptional speed, ability, or enthusiasm, especially in difficult terrain and conditions”. Sumo Logic’s CSO, George Gerchow, applies this methodology whether it’s by way of Board, or by Way of Life. George has been carving up IT and Systems Management territory for over 20 years. His background has allowed him to gain unmatched expertise in the areas of security, compliance, and cloud computing. His thought...2022-05-1742 min
BarCodeUnanimous AILouis Rosenberg, PhD is a technology pioneer in fields of virtual reality (AR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI). He founded Unanimous AI to amplify the intelligence of networked human groups using the biological principle of Swarm Intelligence combined with AI. The idea panned out, resulting in Swarm AI, an award-winning technology used by a wide range of organizations from Fortune 500 corporations to the United Nations. Rosenberg created the Virtual Fixtures platfor...2022-05-061h 03
BarCodeYinYangThe YinYang philosophy says that the universe is composed of competing and complementary forces governed by a cosmic duality, sets of two opposing and complementing principles or energies that can be observed in nature. Similarly, the nature of offensive security requires a balance of proper mindset and technical expertise. To truly master this security discipline, you must learn to balance and draw from different sides of experiences in life, including the psychological aspect as well as the...2022-04-0140 min
BarCodeLegal RobberyMatt Barnett is a nationally recognized expert on physical and cybersecurity, incident response, identity theft, and digital forensics. His expertise is backed by decades of combined information security and law enforcement experience. As a certified forensic analyst, Matt conducts various investigations for clients in the public and private sectors. It is with his technical competency, professionalism, and strategies, that he is able to protect his clients from threats and cyberterrorism. Ed...2022-03-0847 min
BarCodeHacker DNAGummo is a former blackhat hacker and reverse engineer turned whitehat who has been breaking shit since '86. His success has been attributed to a unique gift we discuss as well as his extensive knowledge of defeating secure networks and physical vectors. His deep understanding of crypto allowed him to create four supercomputers that were able to mine more than 5.1 billion U.S. dollar’s worth of bitcoin. He has also created high capacity, ultra-secure systems and networks for trading & hed...2022-02-2258 min
BarCodeIn The ShadowsJim Tiller is a security executive with over two decades of information security experience, leadership, a history of outstanding performance and growth, business turnarounds, and global recognition for innovation in security strategies and execution. He currently serves as the global CISO for Harvey Nash Group. He joins me at BarCode to discuss organizational targets that have typically stayed in the shadows, security challenges associated with those organizations, the COVID “accelerator”,...2022-02-1546 min
BarCodeProceed Into IndependenceAdi Elliott is the Chief Revenue Officer at Canopy, Data Breach Response Software. He has extensive experience building and leading high-performance marketing, sales, product, and strategy teams. He’s also held leadership roles at three companies with $100M+ liquidity events, led multiple marketing and product teams recognized for innovation, and led the positioning, branding, and definition of three of the strongest corporate & product brands in the eDiscovery market. He has deep experie...2022-02-0352 min
BarCodeRethinking ComplianceIgor Volovich has built a career as a global CISO, strategist, advisor, author, speaker, and global cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of service to the world’s largest private and public-sector entities, Fortune 100 firms, and US policy, legislative, and regulatory communities. As a cyber strategy advisor and leader, he has helped large multinationals develop and execute enterprise risk management programs designed to protect hundreds of millions of consumers and billions of dollars in as...2022-01-2142 min
BarCodeEscape from the Echo ChamberRegina Bluman is an infosec professional who previously worked in IT Marketing for almost a decade, before leaving the dark side and moving across! She is an experienced panelist, guest author, podcast guest, and was recently nominated as ‘Technical Employee of the Year’, ‘Role Model of the Year’, ‘Rising Star’, and ‘Woman of the Year’ in the CRN Women in Channel Awards. She also volunteers for the Cyber House Party and is part of the Ladies of London Hacking Society. When not working, Regina...2022-01-0927 min
BarCodeResponsible CyberDr. Magda Chelly is a keynote speaker, serial entrepreneur and a senior security expert. She is a strong activist for women in security, and founded Women on Cyber in Singapore, which is focused on supporting female professionals in the industry. She’s is also the founder of of Responsible Cyber, and a member of the Advisory Board for the Executive Summit at Black Hat Asia. She has conducted research on Cyber Security, the future of localization and positioning, education and more, with publi...2021-12-1742 min
BarCodeAlien InvasionThe US government and military have recently confirmed investigations and sightings of UFOs, reigniting the phenomenon of aliens among us. Ironically, an unidentified spaceship descends into BarCode, and official contact is made. Sherri Davidoff is the CEO of LMG Security and the author of “Data Breaches.” She is a recognized expert in cybersecurity and data breach response, co-author of Network Forensics: Tracking Hackers Through Cyberspace and is the subject for the book , Breaking and En...2021-12-0338 min
BarCodeVirtual PickpocketIn recent years, there has been significant consumer demand for instant payments through their mobile phones. Unfortunately, the security aspect of mobile NFC payments has been ignored and mobile wallet theft is real threat. Timur Yunusov is a Security Expert in the area of payment security and application security, one of the organizers of Payment Village. He has authored extensive research in the field of payment security. He regularly speaks at conferences and has previously spoken at Can...2021-11-1841 minBarCodeCyber Crisis with Dr. Eric Cole (REVISITED)At this moment, more than 70% of us are currently compromised by cybersecurity attacks that we underplay, ignore, or simply aren’t aware of because of their hyper-stealthy and invisible nature. In fact, most individuals and businesses will have been compromised for more than 3 years before they realize what’s happened. It's vital to help other's understand the genuine threat of cybersecurity attacks while delivering steps they can take to quickly and easily develop a proactive plan to mitigate exposure and damage and ensure the security of their businesses, their families, and their futures.Dr. Eric Cole, AKA the...2021-11-1257 min
BarCodeStopLossPredicted to be a $20 Billion cybercrime empire by the end of 2021, Ransomware is impacting businesses like never before… resulting in loss of revenue, reputation, and resources for organizations of all types. To put things in perspective, it is reported that an attack hits once every 11 seconds, and as if that stat isn’t hard enough to fathom, it’s predicted to worsen in the near future. As the war against Ransomware continues, I catch up with Ransomware-focused expert Greg Edwards at BarCod...2021-10-2739 min
BarCodeZero ProofOrganizations are increasingly adopting a Zero Trust model, which is based on the philosophy that there should be no implicit trust in a corporate network. Rooted in the principle of “Never Trust, Always Verify”, Zero Trust is designed to protect modern digital environments against successful data breaches. While it has existed for over a decade, Zero Trust is one of the most misused “buzzwords” in the industry today. Vendor marketing and other misleading data has unfortunately caused mass co...2021-10-1857 min
BarCodeFuel InjectorEngines require three vital elements to generate power: AIR, SPARK, and FUEL. If any of these three elements aren’t present, the engine will struggle to function or even start. Fuel injectors are a vital part of a complex system that delivers the fuel to an engine, so it’s a critical component for ensuring successful ignition. In the startup world, air and spark may come naturally… such as an idea, concept, or solution to a major problem. Although, let’s think of the third element, FUEL, as s...2021-10-0440 min
BarCodeFace Off Part IIA former data scientist at Facebook, Sophie Zhang was tasked with investigating “fake engagements” although instead, discovered global political manipulation and opposition harassment in 25 countries. She was fired from Facebook in September 2020, after declining a $64,000 severance package attached to an NDA, restricting her ability to speak publicly about it. Upon leaving, she posted a 7,800 word departure letter to Facebook’s internal message board outlining Facebook’s failure to combat po...2021-09-2451 min
BarCodeFace Off Part IA former data scientist at Facebook, Sophie Zhang was tasked with investigating “fake engagements” although instead, discovered global political manipulation and opposition harassment in 25 countries. She was fired from Facebook in September 2020, after declining a $64,000 severance package attached to an NDA, restricting her ability to speak publicly about it. Upon leaving, she posted a 7,800 word departure letter to Facebook’s internal message board outlining Facebook’s failure to combat po...2021-09-171h 01BarCodeNucleus with Scott Kuffer (REVISITED)nu·cle·us /n/ : the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth. Having a nucleus to your Threat and Vulnerability Management Program is critical, as well as having an established TVM program itself.In this episode, I chat with Scott Kuffer, co-founder and COO of Nucleus Security. He is an expert in vulnerability management and workflow optimization. We discuss the critical pillar of cybersecurity and his Nucleus Security program.Tony the Bartender unifies sources for a "Gin Rickey".CON...2021-09-0745 min
BarCodeCMMC ClockworkJacob Horne is the Managing Director at DEFCERT where he specializes in DFARS and CMMC level three compliance for manufacturers in the Defense Industrial Base. As a former NSA intelligence analyst and U.S. Navy cryptologic technician, Jacob has over 14 years of experience in offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations. As a civilian he has led Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams at AT&T, Northrop Grumman, and the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership. He has developed and taugh...2021-08-311h 02
BarCodeCybersecure InvestmentWilliam Lin became an avid technology enthusiast after building his very first computer in elementary school and then began experimenting with the latest venture-backed consumer business models in his spare time. He is now Managing Director and a founding team member at ForgePoint Capital, a VC firm focused on cybersecurity startups. he has worked with more than 20 cybersecurity companies to date. In his spare time he enjoys connecting friends, enabling serendipity and building communities. ...2021-08-2459 min
BarCodeSynpuppet MasterDr. Matthew Canham is the CEO of Beyond Layer 7 (a cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in human security and data analytics), and a Research Professor of Cybersecurity at the Institute of Simulation and Training, University of Central Florida. Previously, as a federal investigator, Dr. Canham investigated cybercrimes, intellectual property theft, and insider threats. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience with specialized expertise in human-centered security, data analytics, and beha...2021-08-171h 00BarCodeDragon Wizard with Ron Gula (REVISITED)Re-running this great chat with Ron Gula from the early days! A fierce visionary, Ron Gula has redefined the security landscape and continues to do so. From co-creating Tenable, developing Dragon IDS, and now serving as President of Gula Tech Adventures, his incredible story is far from over. He joins me at the bar to discuss the conception of Tenable, his "Data-Care" approach, challenges during the COVID era, Cybersecurity’s #1 myth, advice for entrepreneurs and his new foundation which will provide millions of dollars in competitive grants to cybersecurity non-profits.Tony the Bartender rings in a “Manhattan”.2021-08-0643 min
BarCodeSelling CyberThe quickly growing field of vendors in cybersecurity getting attention of security leaders is becoming more difficult by the day. The fatigue of the continuous vendor attempts to fill up their time is very real. Getting your solution seen and even getting a few minutes with these leaders requires a tactical and strategic approach and proving your value with the time you get is more important than ever. Cybersecurity Sales experts Neil Saltman and Doug Gotay stop by BarCode to di...2021-07-3053 min
BarCodeUncagedBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is extremely difficult to master since it goes against conventional thinking. It is procedural and it is technical. While in combat, chaos ensues although the fighters must stay laser focused. Just as one needs to apply the proper technique in BJJ, cybersecurity professionals must find ways to creatively apply their techniques in unconventional attack scenarios as well. It’s proven that implementing fundamental BJJ concepts and principles will help strengthen the cor...2021-07-2347 min
BarCodeFull ThrottleCyber threats still exist in the sky. Therefore, security controls within the Aviation industry is needed to protect the aircraft vessel, as well as it’s interconnected technology. Past investigations performed by hackers, researchers, and flight authorities have cast doubt on the industry’s perceived culture of safety. The need to address the novel challenges posed by modern-day cyber threats is evident and the importance is often overlooked. Nothing less than pure havoc would occur if compr...2021-07-1647 min
BarCodeSoundproofPaul Asadoorian is a security veteran that has spent time “in the trenches” implementing comprehensive security programs across a wide array of industries. A proven cybersecurity leader and innovator, Paul founded “Security Weekly” – a podcast network providing free knowledge for the entire security community to benefit from. As former Product Evangelist for Tenable, Paul built a library of materials on the topic of vulnerability management. He has also spent time as an instructor for The SAN...2021-07-0942 min
BarCodeDeep TrustJohn Sileo left hi-tech consulting and became an entrepreneur to reclaim his greatest priority – being present, every day, for his wife Mary and their dream of starting a family. Six successful years, a $2M business and two precious daughters later, he lost it all to cybercrime. Because the cybercriminal, a company insider, masked the crimes using John’s identity, John was held legally and financially responsible for the felonies committed. The losses destroyed his company, decimated his fina...2021-07-0241 min
BarCodeGame ChangerVideogame studios are under serious attack, partly because they don't need to adhere to the same security requirements and regulatory demands as more prominent industries. From an attacker's viewpoint, it's very lucrative. Not only are game developers at risk for attack, so are the gamers themselves. Access to one's XBOX LIVE account, or game profile could cause irreversible damage in gameplay as well as personal financial loss. Matt Huysman, Co-Founder and COO of Cyrex, specializes in softwa...2021-06-1847 min
BarCodeIndustry Plague"AM I NEXT???" That's a question CEOs WORLDWIDE are asking themselves. Recent Ransomware attacks on JBS and the Colonial Pipeline have certainly elevated alert levels, although Ransomware remains an industry plague. With seemingly no end in sight, the attacks continue to cripple businesses while making its perpetrators millionaires. Aviv Grafi is CEO & Founder of Votiro, an award-winning cybersecurity company specializing in neutralizing weaponized files of all kinds through Secure File G...2021-06-1140 min
BarCodeKingpinJoe Grand is an electrical engineer, hardware hacker, product designer and the founder of Grand Idea Studio, Inc. He specializes in creating, exploring, manipulating, and teaching about electronic devices. Also known as Kingpin, Joe was a member of the legendary hacker group L0pht Heavy Industries, where he helped raise awareness of the hacker ethos and the importance of independent security vulnerability research. He also brought engineering to the masses as a co-host of Discovery Channel’s ...2021-06-0452 min
BarCodeCyber CrisisAt this moment, more than 70% of us are currently compromised by cybersecurity attacks that we underplay, ignore, or simply aren’t aware of because of their hyper-stealthy and invisible nature. In fact, most individuals and businesses will have been compromised for more than 3 years before they realize what’s happened. It's vital to help other's understand the genuine threat of cybersecurity attacks while delivering steps they can take to quickly and easily develop a proactive plan to mitigat...2021-05-2857 min
BarCodeCheckmateIn Cybersecurity, we aim to protect the most valuable assets. In the games of chess, that asset is the king. Developing a successful chess strategy requires time, effort, and patience. There is also no universal strategy, and every move a player makes is crucial. In this episode, the iconic Security Blogger and co-host of the popular Smashing Security podcast, Graham Cluley visits Barcode. We talk about his influencers, Cybersecurity's biggest challenge currently, Buzzword buzzkill, NFTs, th...2021-05-1437 min
BarCodeSkeleton KeyIdentity theft occurs when someone uses another person's personal identifying information, like their name, identifying number, or credit card number, without their permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. At one point in time, the Social Security number was described as the skeleton key needed to unlock theft of your assets, your identity, and your life. Although that's since changed, and the skeleton key now is much more accessible... and it's ease of obtainability may surprise you. Ada...2021-05-0754 min
BarCodeThe Flying Fish TheoryA Flying Fish will leap out of the water and use its winglike pectoral fins to glide over the surface. Then, once below the surface, it is out of site and flows amongst the others in different directions until it appears above water again. Rohan Light is an expert on governance, strategy and risk capability throughout the data, evidence and decision management value chain. He is also well versed in Artificial Intelligence, trusted data use and platform governance. He, along with special co-h...2021-04-3046 min
BarCodeMindbenderSocial engineering is the art of exploiting human psychology. There is no perimeter defense for this method of infiltration. Known as the “People Hacker”, Jenny Radcliffe has spent a lifetime learning how to use the human element to gain access to the buildings, data and information, and the things we would wish to keep private. Her main objective is to smash security measures, using psychology, con-artistry, subliminal linguistics, cunning and guile. She’s an international keynote speaker, T...2021-04-2354 min
BarCodeXRay VisionNato Riley takes what others know to be true and is still able to find something hidden below the surface. It’s a mind frame that proves that seeing the invisible is not impossible. Equipped with true XRAY Vision, Nato joins me at the bar to discuss DevSecOps beyond the SDLC, Security Maturity, his homegrown "Olympiad" SIEM, Man VS Machines, and the potential of technology takeover. SYMLINKS LinkedIn YouTube – NATO AS CODE Cloud Underground Blumira The Tavern (Colorado) DRINK INSTRUCTION C...2021-04-1654 min
BarCodeDigital ArmorThe 2020 Xfinity Cyber Health Report cites an estimate that 854 million connected-home devices will be shipped by manufacturers in 2020, with that number is projected to grow to nearly 1.4 billion by 2024. Most of the consumers of these products don’t realize is that once a smart devices goes online, it poses serious security risks. Tony Reinert manages the DevSecOps Transformation program for Comcast, the largest cable TV company and largest home Internet service provider in the United Stat...2021-04-0956 min
BarCodeManicodeThe major cause of insecurity is the lack of secure software development practices. It’s crucial to understand the importance of security within the SDLC. Jim Manico is the founder of MANICODE Security where he trains software developers on secure coding and security engineering. He stops by BarCode to help us define “DevSecOps”, building an Effective CI/CD Pipeline, the differences between SAST/SCA/RASP/DAST and IAST, Security Team/ Development Team Cohesion, what most organizations GET WRO...2021-04-0232 min
BarCodeVital SignsOverseeing security and privacy challenges in COVID era is an extremely difficult task, and it’s even more complicated if you’re a Healthcare CISO. You must monitor the vital signs of your security program while keeping the pulse on threat vectors and adversaries. Anahi Santiago meets with me at the bar to discuss being a CISO during the pandemic, medical device security, Ransomware, advice for aspiring healthcare security professionals and more. SYMLINKS Linkedin HIMSS ChristianaCare DRIN...2021-03-2647 min
BarCodeThe Protege EffectThe great Philosopher Seneca once said "While we teach, we learn”. The Protege Effect states that the best way to learn is to teach someone else. This powerful theory is further explained by cybersecurity leader and mentor, Naomi Buckwalter during her stop at Barcode. We also get into topics such as cybersecurity mentoring, privacy post-pandemic, cybersecurity myths, Philly Tech Sistas, stopping cybercrime, breaking into cyber, advice for cybersecurity recruiters, and much more. SYMLINKS Li...2021-03-1943 min
BarCodeData FirstData is always the main target in an attacker’s scope. Therefore, organization’s should take a “data first” approach to preventing a strike that could cripple them with one shot. I catch up with Purandar Das, Founder and CEO of Sotero, to discuss his data protection strategy. Purandar started Sotero with the conviction that today’s data protection was deficient and that a better approach was needed to protect data. He is a firm believer that security, where the core focus is not the data, is ...2021-03-1238 min
BarCodeData DivaDebbie Reynolds, AKA “The Data Diva,” is a world-renowned technologist, thought leader and advisor to multinational corporations for handling global data privacy, cyber data breach response, and complex cross-functional data-driven projects. She's also an internationally published author, highly sought-after speaker, and top media presence for global data privacy, data protection, and technology issues. Debbie joins me at the bar to discuss data privacy in the pandemic era, streamlining cryp...2021-03-0556 min
BarCodeNucleusnu·cle·us /n/ : the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth. Having a nucleus to your Threat and Vulnerability Management Program is critical, as well as having an established TVM program itself. In this episode, I chat with Scott Kuffer, co-founder and COO of Nucleus Security. He is an expert in vulnerability management and workflow optimization. We discuss the critical pillar of cybersecurity and his Nucleus Security p...2021-02-2645 min
BarCodeAviatorAn aviator is an expert of the skies and must know how to properly navigate through clouds. Fully understanding cloud formations and their potential dangers when flying is a vital part their profession. Flying through clouds is just like driving through fog – little visibility can represent extreme danger for those unaware of the circumstance. To help us understand, Cloud Security expert Ashish Rajan, host of the popular Cloud Security Podcast, joins me and my special co-host Mike in BarCod...2021-02-191h 25
BarCodeData AWOLOften, data goes Absent Without Official Leave. No one within the organization grants it permission to vacate the premises. How do organizations protect and secure their data and stay ahead of the bad actors? A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release of private/confidential information to an untrusted environment. It's extremely crucial that the risk and consequences of a data breach transcends to the public. Confidentially is the 1st tenant in the CIA triad. For those who may...2021-02-1258 min
BarCodeHackable MindsetTo defend against modern day hackers, you must train your mind to think like one. Ted Harrington is the author of "HACKABLE: How To Do Application Security Right", which is an Amazon BEST SELLER in 9 Categories. He is also Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), the security organization famous for hacking everything from cars to medical devices to smartphones, and more. Ted has been named both Executive of the Year and 40 Under 40. He also co-founded and organizes the pop...2021-02-0551 min
BarCodeSecurity SuplexA "Suplex" is an offensive move used in wrestling by which an attacker uses his weight to throw a defender. Phillip Wylie’s unusual journey into the field of cybersecurity is preceded by his career as a powerlifter and pro wrestler for the WCW. He has since taken full control in the industry as an offensive security professional. He is an established Red Teamer, Pentester, Ethical Hacking Instructor, and founder of the PWN School Project - an education focused cybersecurity organization that ...2021-01-2947 min
BarCodeRumbleHD Moore, famed developer of the wildly used Metasploit penetration testing tool spoke with me about his current focus, RUMBLE, in addition to his perspective on bug bounty programs, advice for aspiring pentesters and more. Of course, we also discussed the happening bar scene in Austin TX and how the city has become known as Silicon Hills. SYMLINKS Metasploit WarVox Axman Project SONAR Legion of Doom Masters of Deception Apache Win32 Chunked Encoding exploit TESO (Austrian hacker group) ADM ...2021-01-2241 min
BarCodeState of the NationGrayson Milbourne is the Security Intelligence Director for Webroot, Inc., an OpenText company that focuses on endpoint security and threat intelligence. He joins me at the bar to discuss new and emerging threats, securing our homes during the COVID era, IoT security and cybersecurity trends we should expect to develop in 2021 and beyond. SYMLINKS OpenText WebRoot Emotet LOLbinz Egregor Ransomware Detecting Deepfakes with mice DRINK INSTRUCTION LONG ISLAND IoT 1/2 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Rum 1/2 o...2021-01-1554 min
BarCodeIntelligence UnfilteredCurrently the Senior Director for Cyber Intelligence Strategy for Anomali, A.J. Nash is a cyber intelligence strategist and public speaker focused on building cyber intelligence programs that capitalize on disparate data and information to create and deliver tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence to protect personnel, facilities, data, and information systems. I speak with him about the cultural differences in Cybersecurity between the Government and Private Sector, his time spent...2021-01-0153 min
BarCodeDragon WizardA fierce visionary, Ron Gula has redefined the security landscape and continues to do so. From co-creating Tenable, developing Dragon IDS, and now serving as President of Gula Tech Adventures, his incredible story is far from over. Ron joins me at the bar to discuss the conception of Tenable, his "Data-Care" approach, challenges during the COVID era, Cybersecurity’s #1 myth, advice for entrepreneurs and his new foundation which will provide millions of dollars in competitive grants to cybers...2021-01-0143 min
BarCodeFull DisclosureInternationally renowned security guru, privacy specialist and author, Bruce Schneier, stops by BarCode to discuss the FireEye Hack, Covid-19 Vaccine Cold Chain Attacks, CISA, and Net Neutrality. SYMLINKS Schneier on Security EFF Section 230 WE HAVE ROOT The Aspen Cybersecurity Institute DuckDuckGO You.com Inrupt Back Bar (Cambridge Mass) Triple Crown (Whiskey sour with grapefruit liquor) PDT (NYC) Jub-Jub at Callooh Callay – London, UK Volstead’s Emporium (Minneapolis, Minn) DRINK INSTRUC...2020-12-1850 min
BarCodeThe Hunting GroundOpen source intelligence (OSINT) describe the techniques used to gather information online from publicly available sources. This methodology can be used to target specific individuals for nefarious purposes, or alternatively, provide direct evidence against perpetrators and bring them to justice. Stephen Adams, Intelligence specialist with a focus in Internet Investigations and based in the UK, speaks with me about OSINT, SOCMINT, ethics and available tools. We also discuss "Intelligence Wit...2020-12-0446 min
BarCodeContentyzeI have the privilege of speaking with an AI trailblazer and a member of Forbes 30 Under 30, Przemek Chojecki. We discuss "Contentyze", a platform he created that aims to fix the inefficiencies in journalism with automated content generation. We also talk Machine Learning, Deepfake Technology, and also where the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity meet. SYMLINKS Linkedin Account Twitter Account Medium Blog Contentyze Explainable AI OpenAI’s GPT3 Vocal Synthesis WaveNet by DeepMi...2020-11-2345 min