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HOU.SEC.CAST.Predicting the Future of Malware with Dr. Marcus BotacinIn this episode Michael and Sam are talking to malware researcher Dr. Marcus Botacin. Dr. Botacin discusses his journey from early work in sandboxing to advanced malware detection through machine learning, his recent efforts combining LLMs with GANs to create an iterative malware generation system that enhances evasion capabilities, and the importance of scaling defensive technologies to match the generative power of AI in offensive use cases. Things Mentioned:With 'TPUXtract,' Attackers Can Steal Orgs' AI Models - https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/tpuxtract-attackers-steal-ai-modelsGPThreats-3: Is Automatic Malware Generation a Threat? - h...2025-04-3035 min

Fear the Final Girl: A Van Ryder Games PodcastLet's Talk About DavidThank you to our special guest David Thompson!!If you have any comments or questions, post them in the comments below!Click this link to sign up for our digital newsletter & Announcements: http://eepurl.com/dEJtc5Join the Van Ryder Games Discord: https://discord.gg/vanrydergamesFollow Van Ryder Games on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanrydergames/Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanrydergamesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@van.ryder.gamesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/VanRyderGames/On the Web: https://www.vanrydergames.com/Timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:50 - What have we been up to lately 11:50 - Word of the month16:54 - Game...2025-04-291h 19

HOU.SEC.CAST.All about YOUTH.SEC.CON.!Today’s episode looks a little different as Michael and Sam are talking to the entire YOUTH.SEC.CON. team! Arthi Vasudevan, Reynaldo Gonzalez, and Mary DiFiore-Smith joined the podcast to discuss all aspects of our first event focused on 9th – 12th grade students. Listen now to learn about the talks and activities, eligibility, registration, safety, and more! Things Mentioned:· Arthi’s episode - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2215185/episodes/14638988· YOUTH.SEC.CON. Clip - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7303136605781774336· Learn more about YOUTH.SEC.CON. - https://www.houst...2025-04-1646 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Definitions of Pen Testing with Darin FreddeSam and Michael are joined by Offensive Security Advisor, Darin Fredde! They discuss the need to move beyond compliance checkboxes, the importance of continuous pen testing, and the disconnect between marketing claims and real-world security implementations. Things Mentioned:Having trouble with your OT.SEC.CON. or EXEC.SEC.CON. ticket? Reach out to us at info@houstonseccon.comExpired Domains Allowed Control Over 4,000 Backdoors on Compromised Systems - https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/expired-domains-allowed-control-over.htmlWatch Darin’s Talk: https://youtu.be/SAW0qdTgcWY?si=Z_Dc-gNWcPtjdVgiDo you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to...2025-04-0235 min

Fear the Final Girl: A Van Ryder Games PodcastThe Poison MasterThank you to our special guest Ryan!Movies, Books, Games & Shows discussed in this episode:Fast and the furiousEarths series - Ursula K. Le GuinReacherBlink TwiceTwilight Imperium 4th Edition - Fantasy Flight GamesEarth Reborn - Z-Man GamesIf you have any comments or questions, post them in the comments below!Click this link to sign up for our digital newsletter & Announcements: http://eepurl.com/dEJtc5Join the Van Ryder Games Discord: https://discord.gg/vanrydergames Follow Van Ryder Games on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram...2025-03-251h 01

HOU.SEC.CAST.AppSec Fish in a Barrel with Steven SchmidtMichael and Sam are joined by Field CTO, Steven Schmidt! They discuss the early days of application security, the evolution of AppSec tools and processes, and challenges in balancing developer speed with security requirements.Thank you to Snyk for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about building secure applications at https://snyk.io and chat with their team at EXEC.SEC.CON. on April 22nd!Things Mentioned:Learn more about Snyk at https://snyk.ioMeet with Snyk at EXEC.SEC.CON. - https://www.accelevents.com/e/execsecconHaving trouble with your OT.SEC...2025-03-1936 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Network Monitoring in OT/ICS Environments with Stuart BaileyIn today’s episode Michael and Sam are catching up with Security Consulting Manager, ICS/OT at Accenture, Stuart Bailey! Stuart shares his journey from a career in social work to cybersecurity, the challenges of working on OT environments, and the importance of network monitoring for critical infrastructure. Things Mentioned:· Romanian energy supplier Electrica hit by ransomware attack - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/romanian-energy-supplier-electrica-hit-by-ransomware-attack/· Stuart’s talk - https://youtu.be/wI-7q1RSVZU?si=CaKziboHBHtyberhDo you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at podcast...2025-03-0531 min

Fear the Final Girl: A Van Ryder Games PodcastAn Interview with a Final GirlThank you to our special guest Paula Deming!Check out Paula on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/paulademingMovies, Books, Games & Shows discussed in this episode:Codex Alera - Jim Butcher (Book series)The Love Hypthesis - Ali Hazlewood (Book)Echos of Plum Grove (Video Game)Kevin Can F*** Himself (TV Series - Apple TV)Severance (TV Series - Apple TV)Companion (Movie)If you have any comments or questions, post them in the comments below!Click this link to sign up for our digital newsletter & Announcements: http://eepurl.com/dEJtc5Join the Van Ryder Games Discord: https://discord.gg...2025-02-251h 11

Pack Light Live FullWhy self-improvement keeps you stuck#003: What if your self-improvement routines are actually making things worse? In this episode, I share my journey from optimizing every minute and tracking every habit to discovering that true growth often means letting go. Learn why stepping back from the pressure to constantly improve might be the most powerful move you can make—and how simplifying could be your secret weapon for real growth. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🔹 Getting Things Done by David Allen - https://amzn.to/41izoQF 🔹 Zen to Done by Leo Babauta - https://amzn.to/3QsI8gZ 🔹 The Bullet Jour...2025-02-1919 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Defending Farmville with Trey FordThis week Michael and Sam are catching up with Bugcrowd CISO, Trey Ford. They chat about his evolution from consulting to the C-Suite, how to know if the CISO role is right for you, and what alignment between security leadership and the board should look like.Things Mentioned:· Key strategies to Enhance Cyber Resilience - https://www.csoonline.com/article/3618501/key-strategies-to-enhance-cyber-resilience.html· Antifragile - https://www.amazon.com/Antifragile-Things-That-Disorder-Incerto/dp/0812979680/ref=asc_df_0812979680?mcid=974641d08a3c3d7989da94238b95532d&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693465227026&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4969104965665577900&hvpone=&hvptwo=&h...2025-02-1939 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Special, Special, Special Guest – Marco AyalaMichael and Sam are gearing up for OT.SEC.CON. with keynote speaker, Marco Ayala! Marco is an ISA Fellow, and President of InfraGard Houston with over 30 years of experience in industrial automation controls and OT/IT security. They chat about some exciting OT Cybersecurity initiatives in Texas, the incident that led him to cybersecurity, and what to expect at his talk in April. Things Mentioned:· Governor Abbott Announces Texas Cyber Command An Emergency Item - https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-texas-cyber-command-an-emergency-item· Marco’s Talk at S4: Normalization of Deviance - https://y...2025-02-0531 min

Fear the Final Girl: A Van Ryder Games PodcastLet's Chat Series 3Our Feature Game this month is Final Girl Series 3 - coming soon to the Van Ryder Games Website Movies & Shows discussed in this episode: Silo - Apple TV Severance - Apple TV Heretic Siberian Manhunt - Dangerous Games Speak No Evil If you have any comments or questions, post them in the comments below! Click this link to sign up for our digital newsletter & Announcements: http://eepurl.com/dEJtc5 Join the Van Ryder Games Discord: https://discord.gg/vanrydergames Follow Van Ryder Games on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanrydergames/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanrydergames TikTok: https...2025-01-281h 37

HOU.SEC.CAST.HIPAA with Two A’s with Stephen AlexanderHosts Michael and Sam are covering another HOU.SEC.CON. 2024 presentation, this time with Security Architect Stephen Alexander! They discuss how audits, while annoying, can provide significant value by offering insights for organizational improvement, help ensure compliance, and educate companies on how to strengthen their security operations. Things Mentioned:· US govt says Cisco gear often targeted in China's Salt Typhoon attacks on 8 telecommunications providers — issues Cisco-specific advice to patch networks to fend off attacks - https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/us-govt-says-cisco-gear-often-targeted-in-chinas-salt-typhoon-attacks-on-8-telecommunications-providers-issues-cisco-specific-advice-to-patch-networks-to-fend-off-attacks· Wireless Wars Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Wars-Dangerous-Domination-Fighting/dp/19532956...2025-01-2234 min

De GolfpodcastDe Golfpodcast aflevering 282De winterstop is voorbij en de golfcontentgoden waren, zoals bijna altijd, ons weer gunstig gezind. Team Cup, Hero Cup, Seve Cup hoe heet het ook alweer dat Ryder Cup ervarings wedstrijdje? Niet veel bijzonders en weining potentiele Ryder Cuppers, maar toch vermakelijk. Er werd ook in Hawai gespeeld waar the playoff men zich weer eens deed gelden. Ook bespreken we TGL, LIV, de PIP en nog veeeeel meer ....2025-01-1455 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Taupe Hat Hacking with Len NoeWe’re kicking off season 3 with our good friend Len Noe! Len wears many hats, including whitehat hacker, technical evangelist, international speaker, podcast host, and most recently, author. In this episode, Michael and Sam chat with him about his new book, transhumanism, and his upcoming projects.Things Mentioned:· Google's AI-Powered OSS-Fuzz Tool Finds 26 Vulnerabilities in Open-Source Projects -https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/googles-ai-powered-oss-fuzz-tool-finds.html· Cyber Cognition Podcast - https://cyber-cognition.simplecast.com· The Language of Deception: Weaponizing Next Generation AI - https://www.amazon.com/Language-Deception-Weaponizing-Next-Generation-ebook/dp/B0CNV8T9J2?ref_=ast_autho...2025-01-0841 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Final Episode of 2024Michael and Sam are on their own for our last episode of the year. They chat about all of the growth HOU.SEC.CON. saw over 2024, highlight the countless sponsors, volunteers, and speakers that make all of our initiatives happen, and discuss what to expect in 2025!Things Mentioned:· Submit an abstract for our monthly user group: https://www.hscusergroup.com/call-for-speakers· Cidercade Holiday Party: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7275906872774115329· OT.SEC.CON. Tickets – https://www.accelevents.com/e/otseccon· EXEC.SEC.CON. Tickets – https://www.acceleve...2024-12-2533 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Easy Pickin’s with Dawn CappelliOn our latest episode Michael and Sam are talking to the Security Fairy Godmother herself, Dawn Cappelli! They discuss her transition from programming to security, her passion helping SMB’s, and how that passion pulled her out of retirement to create free resources for the OT community. Things Mentioned:· OT Cert Link - https://www.dragos.com/community/ot-cert/· Dragos Community Defense Program - https://www.dragos.com/community/community-defense-program/· Over 145,000 Industrial Control Systems Across 175 Countries Found Exposed Online - https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/over-145000-industrial-control-systems.html· The CERT Guide to Insid...2024-12-1145 min

Fear the Final Girl: A Van Ryder Games PodcastEvan's Big DayOur Feature Game this month is Detective: City of Angels: https://vanrydergames.com/collections/dcoa Movies & Shows discussed in this episode: Arcane Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Mystic Quest If you have any comments or questions, post them in the comments below! Click this link to sign up for our digital newsletter & Announcements: http://eepurl.com/dEJtc5 Join the Van Ryder Games Discord: https://discord.gg/vanrydergames Follow Van Ryder Games on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanrydergames/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanrydergames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@van.ryder.games Facebook: https://www...2024-12-031h 15

HOU.SEC.CAST.Kids These Days with Jason HaddixIn this episode, Jason Haddix, CEO & Hacker & Trainer at Arcanum Information Security, joins the podcast to discuss his HOU.SEC.CON. 2024 talk, “Tales from the Breach.” In his conversation with Michael and Sam, Jason shares his unconventional introduction to hacking, his journey from CISO to Founder, and how companies can apply what he learned from his organization’s LAPSUS$ attack. Things Mentioned:· Jason’s Talk: https://youtu.be/v407QBrkNfc?si=s3RQFmdO3DjQ1Bj6· Cybercriminals Use Webflow to Deceive Users into Sharing Sensitive Login Credentials - https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/cybercriminals-use-webflow-to-deceive.html· ...2024-11-2743 min

De GolfpodcastDe Golfpodcast aflevering 276Nee wij zijn niet gestopt. We zijn er een weekje tussenuit geweest. Martijn was op Caracao (waar het blijkbaar ook kan regenen) en Jeroen vertegenwoordigde Nederland op een heus EK. We blikken nog even kort terug op Final Stage Q-school, het kussengecht tussen Rasmus en Rory, Super Nelly strikes again, Dewi naar Q-school, Ryder Cup nieuws en nog veeeeeel meer....2024-11-2048 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Sprinting Ahead of Quantum Computing with Marian ZakiDr. Marian Zaki, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at Houston Christian University, joined Michael and Sam on this week’s episode of HOU.SEC.CAST.! They discuss how Marian’s career pivoted from working for the Egyptian Armed Forces to education, the growing threat of quantum computing, and the cybersecurity programs she’s developed for two of Houston’s major universities. Things Mentioned:· Marian’s Talk: https://youtu.be/xfOoxau31tY?si=Z0BsGF7SXh7hEBh5· High Awareness of Quantum Risks, But Lack of Preparation Remains a Concern, Finds Entrust: https://ww...2024-11-1334 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.The Honeymoon is Over with Dd BudihartoHosts Michal and Sam catch up with EXEC.SEC.CON./HOU.SEC.CON. speaker and Cyber Point Advisory Founder Dd Budiharto! They talk about how she (accidentally!) ended up in her first cybersecurity role, her personal experience as a whistleblower, and the need for integrity in the industry, particularly as organizations grapple with ethical dilemmas in cybersecurity.Things Mentioned:· Aerojet Rocketdyne Agrees to Pay $9 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Cybersecurity Volitions in Federal Government Contracts - https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/aerojet-rocketdyne-agrees-pay-9-million-resolve-false-claims-act-allegations-cybersecurity· Dd’s LinkedIn Post - https://w...2024-10-3037 min

Fear the Final Girl: A Van Ryder Games PodcastAll Things HorrorWelcome to Fear the Final Girl - A Van Ryder Games Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by Jay Cormier - Game Designer & Publisher! Our Feature Game this month is Hostage Negotiator - https://vanrydergames.com/pages/hostage-negotiator Movies & Shows discussed in this episode: The Substance (Movie) Witchcraft! - Salt & Pepper Games (Board Game) What we do in the Shadows (TV Show) Terrifier 2 (Movie) Luthier - Paverson Games Nucleum - Board & Dice(Board Game) The Shining (Movie) The Vanishing (Movie) Alien (Movie) When Evil Lurks (Movie) Speak No Evil (Movie) Paranormal Activity (Movie) VHS (Movie) Missing (Movie) Haunting...2024-10-291h 21

HOU.SEC.CAST.Releasing Angry Pixies with Dennis MaldonadoIn this episode, hosts Sam and Michael are chatting with Harris Fort-Bend County ESD #100 Director of Technology, and HOU.SEC.CON. Speaker, Dennis Maldonado! They discuss their first meeting at HOU.SEC.CON. 2012, how Dennis found himself working in cybersecurity while still in school, how he built WestCom, and his 2024 talk. Things Mentioned:AT&T, Verizon reportedly hacked to target US govt wiretapping platform - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atandt-verizon-reportedly-hacked-to-target-us-govt-wiretapping-platform/HOU.SEC.CON. 2024 Videos Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/1015418115YouTube - https://youtube.com/@houstonsecurityconference?si=kU8WyVEvCJAoyeX1Wireless Wars: https://www.wir...2024-10-1643 min

Fear the Final Girl: A Van Ryder Games PodcastNot So ScaryWelcome to Fear the Final Girl - A Van Ryder Games Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by Max & Doolin from Tablenauts & Board Game Box Office! Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/tablenauts Check out the Board Game Box Office Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qA2Y3TCTxX83Ns6mnmUlR?si=0c16e3220b6a40ae (or anywhere you listen to podcasts!) Our Feature Game this month is GNA Lilly Van Helsing - https://vanrydergames.com/collections/gna/products/lilly-van-helsing Movies & Shows discussed in this episode: Yellow Jackets As Above So Below Witchcraft - 25th C...2024-09-241h 14

Movies MericaBeetlejuice Beetlejuice reviewYou are not supposed to say the name “Beetlejuice” three times, otherwise he will appear. Someone must’ve said gone and said it because he’s back in theaters 36 years after we last saw him in 1988 in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Michael Keaton reprises yet another one of the characters that made him the star that he is along with Winona Ryder, as Lydia Deetz, and Catherine O’Hara, as Delia Deetz, from the original. Also, Tim Burton returns to direct this sequel to the movie that pretty much got him the “Batman” job. Burton does again feature the afterlife oddities and general weirdn...2024-09-1329 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.101 Definitions of Cybersecurity with Gene SpaffordWe have a very special guest on this week’s show, opening keynote speaker Gene Spafford! Hosts Michael and Sam chat with him about his start in cybersecurity and academia, his new book, and what to expect during his talk. Things Mentioned:· CTF Link (Opens September 14, 2024) - https://www.cisa.gov· Cybersecurity Myths and Misconceptions: Avoiding the Hazards and Pitfalls that Derail Us - https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Myths-Misconceptions-Avoiding-Pitfalls/dp/0137929234Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at podcast@houstonseccon.com Keep up...2024-09-1133 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Learn Something New Today with Andy EllisThis week hosts Michael and Sam are joined by our day one closing keynote speaker, Andy Ellis!In this episode they discuss an article authored by Andy that covers the growing issue of admin access and its role in cybersecurity vulnerabilities. They also get into Andy’s transition from the Air Force to 21+ years at Akamai, his book, 1% leadership, and what to expect from his keynote. Things Mentioned:· https://www.csoonline.com/article/3476870/crowdstrike-meltdown-highlights-its-weakest-link-too-much-administration.html· Agenda - https://web.cvent.com/event/bd513fda-a770-4d88-b239-a726de6726...2024-08-2834 min

Fear the Final Girl: A Van Ryder Games PodcastBurning Final Girl Questions Finally AnsweredWelcome to Fear the Final Girl - A Van Ryder Games Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by AJ Porfirio & Julie Ahern - both from the Van Ryder Games team! Our Feature Game this month is Final Girl: https://vanrydergames.com/pages/final-girl Movies & Shows discussed in this episode: Willy’s Wonderland Dolls Dead Alive Alien Romulus Evil If you have any comments or questions, post them in the comments below! Click this link to sign up for our digital newsletter & Announcements: http://eepurl.com/dEJtc5 Join the Van Ryder Games Discord: https://discord.gg/vanrydergames Follow Van Ry...2024-08-271h 02

HOU.SEC.CAST.Protecting the Cheese and Chocolate with John KindervagAbout this episode:HOU.SEC.CAST. Is back after a short summer break and we’re kicking things off with the one and only John Kindervag! In this episode the guys discuss the importance of securing ALL technology, John’s journey into cybersecurity, and his top secret HOU.SEC.CON. keynote presentation. Things Mentioned:· Swiss cow and calf dead after ransomware attack on milking robot - https://cybernews.com/security/swiss-cow-and-calf-dead-after-ransomware-attack/· Agenda - https://web.cvent.com/event/bd513fda-a770-4d88-b239-a726de672661/websitePage:dd3dff4f-9597-4a4...2024-08-1339 min

Fear the Final Girl: A Van Ryder Games PodcastPast Lives & RevenantsWelcome to Fear the Final Girl - A Van Ryder Games Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by Banana Chan & Sen-Foong Lim - Game Designers and Writers - Designers of our first ever RPG The Revenant Society!Our Feature Game this month is The Revenant Society - Available Now! https://vanrydergames.com/therevenantsociety Books, Movies & Shows discussed in this episode: From Long Legs A Quiet Place: Day One In a Violent Nature Ghost in the Shell 2 Gideon Falls - Jeff Lemire & Andrea Sorrentino Lone Wolf and Cub - Kazuo Koike ...2024-07-301h 15

HOU.SEC.CAST.Shifting Left with Christopher PopeToday Michael and Sam are catching up with DevSecOps manager and 2023 HOU.SEC.CON. speaker, Christopher Pope. They discuss the importance of integrating security from the beginning of the development process, the need for building relationships and understanding between developers and security professionals to create secure applications, and the significance of developing security champions within organizations to foster a collaborative environment for secure software development.Things Mentioned:· Microsoft Delays AI Powered Recall - https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/microsoft-delays-ai-powered-recall.html· Christopher’s 2023 HOU.SEC.CON. talk - https://youtu.be/zswzrCQpIYk?si=uH-3joYHR851WO...2024-07-0332 min

Fear the Final Girl: A Van Ryder Games PodcastInto the Unknown - Diving into New HobbiesWelcome to the second episode of Fear the Final Girl - A Van Ryder Games Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by Jamie Daggers - Professional Mini Painted, Game Designer, Content Creator, and all around cool person! Check out Jamie Daggers on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/jamiedaggers Check out Jamie Daggers on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamieDaggers Our Feature Game this month is Gateway Island - This game will be our GenCon release - get excited!! https://www.vanrydergames.com/gatewayisland Other Games discussed in this Episode: Dark Moon - Stronghold Games Boss Monster - Brotherwise Games ...2024-06-251h 49

HOU.SEC.CAST.H-Town Skills with Samir SaberEvery year HOU.SEC.CON. partners with local universities to involve cybersecurity students at the conference. Today Michael and Sam are sitting down with Samir Saber, Dean of Digital & Information Technology at Houston Community College and long-time champion of HOU.SEC.CON. They discuss Samir's journey in cybersecurity education, the importance of real-world experience and diverse perspectives in cybersecurity, and HCC's role in fostering a talented, dynamic pool of cybersecurity professionals ready to meet industry demands.Things Mentioned:· https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/scores-of-biometrics-bugs-emerge-highlighting-authentication-risks· https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/news/articles/hcc-desi...2024-06-1938 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Play Stations for the People with Dr. Branden WilliamsIn today’s show Michael and Sam are joined by Cybersecurity Executive and Adjunct Faculty Member, Dr. Branden Williams. They discuss Branden’s journey into cybersecurity and how those looking to enter the field can get started. They also dive into his 2023 HOU.SEC.CON. talk on automation and bot attacks and the issues organizations and customers are facing as a result of malicious bots. Things Mentioned:· Branden’s talk at HOU.SEC.CON. - https://youtu.be/tXCCZBm1oSE?si=nU1NHhYdA2H2xxib· HSC User Group on June 27th - http...2024-06-0541 min

Fear the Final Girl: A Van Ryder Games PodcastZombies - Coming to Life with the UndeadWelcome to the first official episode of Fear the Final Girl - A Van Ryder Games Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by Zombie Experts AJ Porfirio, Co-Creator of Final Girl and President of Van Ryder Games and Julie Ahern, Sr. Director of Operations at Van Ryder Games! Our Feature Game this month is the Terror from the Grave Final Girl Vignette Designed by AJ Porfirio Other Games discussed in this Episode: Dune Imperium - Dire Wolf Games Tinderblox - Alleycat Games 2024-05-281h 14

Beyond Busyness18 || summer reading list to boost your productivityThe summer is approaching, which means I will be spending almost all of my free time at the pool or on vacation with the family in Florida or Branson.And because that also means a lot of time sitting in a chair, I love to get a list of books together so that I'm not just twiddling my thumbs.On this episode, I'm sharing my favorite personal development books, as well as my top 3 five-star reads that I'm still thinking about to this day.But, I'd love for you to email me or DM...2024-05-2107 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Visiting the Old Folks Home with Mak Foss and Rachel SchwalkCo-hosts Michael and Sam are joined by co-speakers Mak Foss and Rachel Schwalk to discuss their HOU.SEC.CON. presentation on business email compromise. In this episode they talk about their individual journey’s into cyber, the complexities of detecting business email compromise, and the significance of monitoring email rules.Things Mentioned:· Teetering on the edge: VPNs, Firewalls’ Nonexistent Telemetry Lures APTs: https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/edge-vpns-firewalls-nonexistent-telemetry-apts· Mak and Rachel’s 2023 Talk: https://youtu.be/KChtzjP3agg?si=ugjdozNHG8NRm3TPDo you have a question for t...2024-05-0142 min

Fear the Final Girl: A Van Ryder Games PodcastThe IntroductionWelcome to Fear the Final Girl - A Van Ryder Games Podcast In this episode you will meet your two hosts, Jamie & Evan! You will also be introduced to the premise of this podcast and what you can expect! New episode every month! Featured Game: The Final Girl Starter Set: https://bit.ly/FGStarterSetVRG Join the Van Ryder Games Discord: https://discord.gg/KgZcAkwpk2 If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to post them in the comments below! Follow Van Ryder Games on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanrydergames/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...2024-04-3036 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Robbing Banks with David BalcarYour favorite co-founders and co-hosts Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder are reunited for the latest edition of HOU.SEC.CAST. with special guest David Balcar! In today’s episode they discuss:· The evolving landscape of insider threats and the vulnerabilities they exploit.· The importance of vigilance in monitoring outbound traffic and the need for organizations to prioritize security measures amidst the growing complexity of cyber threats.· Stories of David’s experiences as a pen tester. Things Mentioned:· U.S. and UK Announce Sanctions in China over Hacks on Election Wat...2024-04-1734 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Community Building with Roya GordonCo-Host Sam Van Ryder flies solo for this episode with Executive Industry Consultant, Roya Gordon! They share insights on SBOMs and their significance in OT security, discuss what current security conferences are doing right (and where they could improve!), and the importance of building local cybersecurity communities. Things Mentioned:· Southern Company Builds SBOM for Electric Power Substation - https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/southern-company-builds-a-power-substation-sbom?mc_cid=4ef3664287&mc_eid=UNIQIDDo you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at podcast@houstonseccon.com Keep up with H...2024-04-0326 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Behind the Scenes with Lauren LynchIn this episode, hosts Michael and Sam pull HOU.SEC.CON. Program Director (and HOU.SEC.CAST. producer) Lauren Lynch in front of the camera to share her perspective as HSC’s first full time employee! They chat about her start in marketing and cyber, other cybersecurity communities she’s engaging with to level up, and why it’s important to get involved. Things Mentioned:· Nigerian National Pleads Guilty of Conspiracy in BEC Operation - https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/nigerian-national-pleads-guilty-conspiracy-bec-operation· Cybersecurity Marketing Society - https://cybersecuritymarketingsociety.com· Women in Cybersecurity - h...2024-03-2027 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Securing the Next Generation with Arthi VasudevanIn this episode, hosts Michael and Sam meet with Arthi Vasudevan, a cybersecurity product line leader at GE Vernova and the author of the popular children's book "Cyberama." They delve into the recent legislative developments extending online protections for children, Arthi’s journey into cybersecurity, and how her experience at HOU.SEC.CON. inspired her first book. Things Mentioned:· Cyberama - https://cyberama.org· HSC User Group - https://www.hscusergroup.com· Federal Children’s Privacy Requirements to Be Updated and Expanded - https://www.natlawreview.com/article/federal-ch...2024-03-0639 min

Crowdfunding AcademyBecoming a Profitable Game Publisher with Van Ryder GamesIn this podcast episode, George interviews AJ Porfirio, the founder of Van Ryder Games, who shares his journey from starting with a Kickstarter campaign in 2011 that raised $10,000 to building a multi-million dollar gaming business. AJ talks about the lessons learned from bootstrapping his way to success, generating over $6.5 million from crowdfunding, and now mentoring others through his Power Publishing Program. AJ delves into the importance of critical thinking in game pricing, strategic financial planning, and the significance of creating unique, standout products. The discussion also covers AJ's venture into publishing graphic novel adventures, the financial...2024-02-2832 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.EXEC.SEC.CON. with Marc Crudgington and Kyle LaiWe have a special episode today featuring EXEC.SEC.CON. hosts Marc Crudgington and Kyle Lai! They’ll talk a bit about their backgrounds and what qualifies them to host an event of this caliber, how they started the CISO Track that lead to this stand-alone event, and what to expect at the conference. Things Mentioned:· Marc’s Books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marc-Crudgington/author/B08L8J287Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_11&sr=1-11&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true· HOU.SEC.CON. - https://www.houstonseccon.com/· OT.SE...2024-02-2128 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Coffee, Beaver Nuggets, and Threat Hunting with Dan GunterIn this episode hosts Michael and Sam talk to HOU.SEC.CON. speaker and CEO and Founder Dan Gunter. They discuss his career journey from the Air Force to founding Insane Forensics, insights on threat hunting in industrial networks, and the importance of adaptability in operational technology. Things Mentioned:· US disabled Chinese hacking network targeting critical infrastructure - https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-disabled-chinese-hacking-network-targeting-critical-infrastructure-sources-2024-01-29/· Select Committee on CCP Holds Hearing on CCP Cyber Threat to American Homeland - https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-package-select-committee-ccp-holds-hearing-ccp-cyber-threat-american· HOU.SEC.CON. Tick...2024-02-0733 min

Ryder RadioRyder Radio #034 // House, Tech House, Dance // Guest Mix from TeeJayThis month on Ryder Radio - tracks and remixes by Duke & Jones, SAINT, DJ Luck & MC Neat and many more. Plus an upcoming release by Ryder DJ & Dee Panch. TeeJay takes over the final 20 minutes with a HEAVY dance mix. 01. Ryder DJ & Dee Panch - Show Off [Deep House Natural] 02. Duke & Jones - Formulate [The Myth of NYX] 03. Empra - Major Fraud [Darklight] 04. Jake Stokes - Afar [Traded] 05. Rush Avenue - Tequila [Good Karma] 06. Demarkus Lewis - Describe This (Strange Neighbours Remix) [Legent] 07. Koelle & Sam...2024-01-3159 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.World Peace still Requires Changing Default Passwords with Marty EdwardsIn today’s episode Michael and Sam chat with HOU.SEC.CON. speaker and Deputy CTO of Tenable, Marty Edwards. Their conversation revolves around the need for collaboration between IT and OT teams, the importance of implementing cybersecurity fundamentals before investing in products and solutions, and the real-life consequences that result from not protecting critical infrastructure. Things Mentioned:· States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks small town water utilities - https://apnews.com/article/water-utilities-hackers-cybersecurity-1c475f5d2ef3b5d52410c93bdeab3aad· HOU.SEC.CON. Tickets - https://www...2024-01-2238 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.OT or IT with Consequences – with John BurnsAbout this episode:In our first episode of 2024 Michal and Sam chat with Principal Industrial Hunter John Burns to talk about his presentation “The Distinct Imperatives of Threat Hunting in OT Environments”. In this conversation John also touches on his interesting industrial IT origin story, shares insights into his role as a principal industrial hunter, and emphasizes the consequences-driven approach to threat hunting in OT environments.Things Mentioned:· HOU.SEC.CON. Call for Papers will run from May 1 – 31, 2024· If you’d like to sponsor this year’s conference please...2024-01-1031 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Secure by Design vs. Cyber Informed Engineering with Tony TurnerAbout this episode:We’re back with our regularly scheduled programming! This week our hosts sat down with Tony Turner, CEO of Opswright and HSC Speaker, to discuss his talk “Leveraging Historical Software Failures to Strengthen Cybersecurity: The Nexus Between Catastrophe and Cyber Resilience”. They also dig into OT infrastructure, how security fits into OT environments, and the challenges of combining the two. Things Mentioned:· Save the date for HOU.SEC.CON 2024! We’ll be at the George R. Brown Convention Center on September 24 – 25. · The TAB Cyber Foundation is now accepting applicat...2023-11-2928 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Posture Management Enabled by Modern API ExtensibilityWe’re back with another episode from HOU.SEC.CON 2023! In the second part of this series Michael and Sam are joined on stage by Tom Cline, Sales Director with Skybox Security and past guest Phillip Wylie, Security Director at Alias Cybersecurity. The guys discuss how cybersecurity posture management tools have exploded due to the extensible and ubiquitous nature of modern APIs This episode was sponsored by: Skybox Security Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at podcast@houstonseccon.com Keep up with...2023-11-1520 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Garbage In, Garbage Out from AIDid you miss HOU.SEC.CON 2023? No worries! We recorded two episodes of HOU.SEC.CAST on stage just for you! In our first episode Michael and Sam are joined on stage by Kent Noyes, Senior Director of AI Security at WWT and Brad Green, Cortex Systems Engineer at Palo Alto to discuss everyone’s favorite topic – Artificial Intelligence. This episode was sponsored by: World Wide Technology and Palo Alto NetworksDo you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at podcast@houstonseccon.com Keep up with HOU.SEC.CON 2023-11-0221 min

De GolfpodcastDe Golfpodcast aflevering 225We blikken natuurlijk natuurlijk uitgebreid terug op het golfevenement van het jaar, de Ryder Cup. Wat maakte de europeanen zo goed en waarom waren de amerikanen niet bij de les. Wat is het oordeel over de coaches, wie waren de helden en wie waren de kneuzen? Oh en we laten ook het Wilhelmus nog even horen, waarom...? luister maar ..2023-10-041h 02

HOU.SEC.CAST.HOU.SEC.CON Part 2 with Thomas PaceWe’re just over 2 weeks away from this year’s conference and we’re bringing you another episode featuring one of our upcoming speakers, Thomas Pace! Tom chats with Michael and Sam about the relevance of college degrees in the cybersecurity industry, the big gap he saw in industrial control systems leading to the founding of Netrise, building a start-up in the middle of a global pandemic, and of course his upcoming talk. He’s developed a part 2 to last year’s very popular talk “The Vulnerability Disparity of ICS and OT Devices – There are many more than we think!”. 2023-09-2736 min

De GolfpodcastDe Golfpodcast aflevering 224Bracht de Solheim Cup wat we ervan verwacht hadden? Kijken we terug op de DP World Tour wedstrijd op Le Golf National met een bijzondere Japanse winnaar en blikken we uitgebreid vooruit op de Ryder Cup. Dat en nog veel meer in aflevering 224.2023-09-2656 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Researching AI Before it was Cool with Justin “Hutch” HutchensWe’re back with another HOU.SEC.CON speaker! Justin “Hutch” Hutchens met with Michael and Sam to discuss some of the latest black hat tools powered by AI, Hutch’s new book that is scheduled for 2024, and of course talk for this year’s conference. Things Mentioned: You can read the Article “New AI Tool 'FraudGPT' Emerges, Tailored for Sophisticated Attacks” hereYou can check out the RSnake show hereGet your tickets HOU.SEC.CON Tickets here Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at podcast@houstonseccon.com ...2023-09-1327 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.On Tape with Rick HollandThis week Michael and Sam are joined by ReliaQuest VP, CISO, Office of the CISO Rick Holland to chat about his upcoming talk “Cybercrime finds a way”. Tune in for today's top cybercrime trends, the latest on ransomware, and how cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence. Things Mentioned:Check out the article “How disjoined threat intelligence limits companies — and what to do about it” hereCheck out the HOU.SEC.CON Featured Authors:Arthi Vasudevan - CyberamaMark Crudgington – The Coming Cyber War: What Executives, the Board, and You Should KnowPhillip Wylie – The Pen Testers BlueprintJustin “Hutch” Hutchens – The Lang...2023-09-0627 min

De GolfpodcastDe Golfpodcast aflevering 221Wat gebeurde er in Ierland met de driver van Anne van Dam? Had Joost een prima week in de Zwisterse bergen, staan we uitgebreid stil bij de definitieve selecties van de Ryder Cup en blikken we vooruit op het Big Green Egg Open met een speciale gast ..2023-09-0555 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.BONUS EPISODE: In-Network Defense with Deniz GurkanWorkshops are back at HouSecCon! In this special bonus episode Michael and Sam chat with Professor Deniz Gurkan to discuss her move from University of Houston, her ongoing projects, and what to expect in her October 11th workshop. Things Mentioned:Sign up for Deniz’s workshop “In-Network Defense: Detection and Mitigation of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Attacks” hereGet your conference tickets here Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at podcast@houstonseccon.com Keep up with HouSecConLinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagramThreadsIn this episode:Host: M...2023-08-3019 min

De GolfpodcastDe Golfpodcast aflevering 220Het laatste toernooi op de PGA is gespeeld. Victor Hovland gaat er met de jackpot vandoor, zijn Rahm en Scheffler niet blij, kwam Besseling net tekort op de laatste dag in Tsjechie, spelen Huizing, van Driel en Besseling voor lijfsbehoud in Zwisterland, de Ryder Cup en nog veel meer ..2023-08-2947 min

The Casual Genius PodcastMammoth II Review (feat. Blake Grimes)Jaden and Ryder are back with a special midweek episode to cover all of this past week’s new music reviews, film news, as well as their discussion of Wolfgang Van Halen’s (son of Eddie Van Halen) sophomore album: Mammoth II. They tap in special guest, and Rock & Roll guru, Blake Grimes to help review the record as well as hear his thoughts on who is killing the game in the rock scene today. (01:05) - News Topics (04:44) - New Music Reviews (11:30) - What We’re Listening To (17:21) - Reviewing Mammoth II w/ Blake Grimes (44:50) - The Best Rock Artists Today ...2023-08-2448 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.From California to Texas – A Cybersecurity Startup Story with Chad SpenskyThis week Sam and Michael sit down with Allthenticate CEO & founder - and returning HOU.SEC.CON. speaker - Chad Spensky! They discuss why he moved his company halfway across the country to Houston (and why more startups should consider Houston!), the need for less passwords, and his talk at this year’s conference. Things Mentioned:Check out the article "Thousands of images on Docker Hub leak auth secrets, private keys" here Buy your HOU.SEC.CON tickets hereDo you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at podcast@hous...2023-08-2339 min

De GolfpodcastDe Golfpodcast aflevering 219Na een korte vakantie zijn we weer terug. We blikken kort terug op wat er in de voorbije weken gebeurd is op golfgebied. Is de DP World Tour weer van start gegaan, wordt het laatste toernooi op de PGA gerspeeld. Wie gaat er vandoor met de hoofdprijs van 18 miljoen. Staan we uitgebreid stil bij de selecties van de Solheim en Ryder Cup. Het laatste nieuws en nog veel meer ....2023-08-221h 02

The Casual Genius PodcastTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review (feat. Pop Culture Roundup & David Rene)This week Jaden and Ryder have a very special announcement: The Casual Genius Podcast will be releasing TWO episodes this week! This very special crossover episode with the legendary Jonah Park of the Pop Culture Roundup and the brilliant & hilarious Davin Rene to review TMNT: Mutant Mayhem along with the release on Thursday of our review of Mammoth II by Wolfgang Van Halen! Be sure to check out other episodes of the Pop Culture Roundup here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-roundup/id1559199145 2023-08-211h 29

HOU.SEC.CAST.Failing Forward with Dave LewisAbout this episode: To support an organization’s ability to react to incidents you need a few key elements: strong security staffing, defined repeatable processes, and the right tools. This week Michael and Sam sit down with Cisco’s Global Advisory CISO and HOU.SEC.CON closing keynote Dave Lewis to discuss his security article and his upcoming talk at this year’s conference. Things Mentioned:Check out the article "RAM-ramming Rowhammer is back - to uniquely fingerprint devices" hereYou can read Dave’s blog post hereYou can get HOU.SEC.CON Tic...2023-08-0934 min

De Seve Podcast – Jouw golfinspiratieS4E12: De golfervaring & de Rihanna-vraag op de golfbaan (FT. Harco van Uden)Golfreizen. De golfliefhebber droomt van Spaanse greens, Portugese Fairways, Amerikaanse golfbanen, maar het kan bijzonderder. Heel veel bijzonderder. Per trein door Zuid-Afrika en onderweg vijf golfbanen spelen. Een tafel tijdens de laatste dag van Ryder Cup. Golfen in Argentinië op de meest zuidelijke golfbaan ter wereld.Voor Jacob en Etienne nog een droom, maar voor Harco van Uden CEO van Experience Travel dagelijkse werk. Met zijn team verzorgen zij onvergetelijke golfervaringen.Verder bellen met Jacob en Etienne met Dario Antonisse in het kader van #waarisdario. De golfer op de Challenge Tour maakte deze week zijn e...2023-07-2850 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Generative AI with Mark WeatherfordMark Weatherford has led a unique and impressive career. He’s been a CISO in both the public and private sector, sits on advisory boards for some of the latest and greatest technology, works with multiple venture capital firms, and will be kicking off HOU.SEC.CON 2023 as our opening keynote! Michael and Sam sat down with Mark to discuss his wealth of experience and his upcoming talk on the state of generative AI. Things Mentioned:Buy HOU.SEC.CON tickets hereSubmit your abstract hereCheck out the article “New Research: 6% of Employees Paste...2023-07-2630 min

De GolfpodcastDe Golfpodcast aflevering 218Voorlopig de laatste aflevering voor de zomerstop. Een uitgebreide voorbeschouwing van The Open, terugblik op het Schots Open met speciale gast Peter van Zadelhof en reactie van Joost Luiten. Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup de kansen voor de Nederlanders om zich daarvoor te plaatsen en nog veel meer...2023-07-191h 21

De GolfpodcastDe Golfpodcast aflevering 217We zijn er weer. In onze afwezgigheid liet Joost Luiten zien dat zijn vorm nog steeds uitstekend is. Zijn er kansen voor hem op een ticket voor de Ryder Cup? Er werd een major bij de vrouwen gespeeld op de iconosche baan van Pebble Beach. Wew hadden een prachtige winnaar in Italie en nog veel meer ...2023-07-1245 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Offensive Security for All with Phillip WylieWhen it comes to your organization cybersecurity is not limited to a single person or division – all business units need to understand best practices. At this year’s conference international speaker/best-selling author/podcast host/tech evangelist/top ethical hacker Phillip Wylie will break down the difference in offensive security concepts to help educate consumers in any role. In this episode Phil also discusses his latest projects, upcoming cybersecurity conferences, and how community events like HOU.SEC.CON can help your career. Things Mentioned:· Buy tickets here· Submit your abs...2023-07-0734 min

HOU.SEC.CAST.Welcome to HouSecCast!2023-07-0501 min