Security Chipmunks
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How John Hammond Turns Community, Curiosity, And Consistency Into Cyber Mastery
The most reliable way to learn cybersecurity is to touch the tools, break things safely, and build them back with intent. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with John Hammond, where we unpack how hands-on labs, community feedback, and a h...
From Sysadmin to Ethical Hacker: Phillip Wylie shares Skills, Labs, and Real-World Strategies
Want a real-world map into penetration testing instead of a maze of hot takes? We sit down with Philip Wiley—offensive security veteran, teacher, and author of The Pentester Blueprint—to unpack practical paths that work today. Philip traces his...
Small Businesses Are Prime Targets, But There Are Ways to Fight Back
"We're too small to be hacked" might be the most dangerous myth in small business cybersecurity today. As James Baierle, founder of SecurePoint Solutions, asks with a touch of irony – how exactly do you let the bad guys know to leave you alone?...
Standing Out in the Security Crowd: Jerry Bell's Path to Success
What does it take to build an online community of 50,000 cybersecurity professionals? Jerry Bell, founder of InfoSec Exchange and former CISO for IBM Cloud, reveals the journey behind creating one of the most influential Mastodon servers in the...
DEF CON's Noob Village: Creating Space for Cybersecurity Beginners
Ready to break down the intimidating barriers of cybersecurity conferences? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Josh Mason, a former Air Force pilot and cyber warfare officer who's on a mission to make the industry more accessible to n...