HOU.SEC.CAST.

Releasing Angry Pixies with Dennis Maldonado

Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder Season 2 Episode 26

In 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/1015418115
    • YouTube - https://youtube.com/@houstonsecurityconference?si=kU8WyVEvCJAoyeX1
  • Wireless Wars:  https://www.wireless-wars.com
  • Dennis’ talk: https://youtu.be/80w819xAILw?si=wQwluQrHqjSd2ibt

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In this episode:

·      Host: Michael Farnum

·      Host: Sam Van Ryder

·      Guest: Dennis Maldonado

·      Production and editing: Lauren Lynch

·      Music by: August Honey