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Making Honeypots Useful Again: Identity Security, Deception, and the Art of Detection | A Conversation with Sean Metcalf | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
What if you could catch attackers simply by watching what they shouldn’t be touching? Sean Metcalf shares how carefully crafted honeypots and identity traps provide high-fidelity detection without drowning in alerts.
Black Hat 2025: More Buzzwords, Same Breaches? | What’s Heating Up Before Black Hat 2025: Top Trends Set to Shake Up this Year’s Hacker Conference | An ITSPmagazine Webinar: On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Before the buzz hits the Black Hat USA 2025 show floor, this thought leadership roundtable breaks down the real issues—and distractions—set to dominate the conversation. From AI agent hype to old bugs in new systems, these panelists cut through the noise with sharp, unfiltered takes.
Supply Chain Transparency Isn’t Just Technical—It’s a Business Imperative | A LevelBlue Brand Story with Theresa Lanowitz
Software supply chain visibility has moved from a technical issue to a boardroom mandate, with CEOs taking notice of the business risks tied to insecure code. In this episode, Theresa Lanowitz of LevelBlue shares why visibility matters, who owns it, and how companies can act now to reduce risk and build resilience.
ThreatLocker to Unveil Game-Changing Zero Trust Innovations at Black Hat 2025 | Visit Them at Booth #1933 | A ThreatLocker Pre-Event Coverage of Black Hat USA 2025 Las Vegas
Join ITSP Magazine's Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin as they preview ThreatLocker's exciting Black Hat 2025 presence with Detect Product Director John Lilliston. Discover upcoming major announcements, hands-on hacking demos, and how ThreatLocker's default deny approach is revolutionizing enterprise cybersecurity throug
From Black Hat to Black Sabbath / Ozzy: AI Agents and Guitars (again!) + Entry Level Cybersecurity Jobs, Robots Evolution, and the Weekly Recap You Didn’t Expect | Random and Unscripted Weekly Update with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin are back with another random and unscripted weekly recap—from pre-Black Hat buzz and AI agents to vintage wood guitars, talent gaps, and Glen Miller debates. This week’s reflection hits tech, music, and philosophy in all the right ways. Tune in, ramble with us, and subscribe.
Bots, APIs, and Runtime Risk: What Exposures Are Driving AI Security Innovation in 2025 | An Akamai Pre-Event Coverage of Black Hat USA 2025 Las Vegas | Brand Story with Rupesh Chokshi
AI is transforming how businesses operate—but the security gaps it introduces are just as profound. In this episode, Rupesh Chokshi outlines the rising risks of agentic AI, API exposure, and bot-driven scraping—and what security teams can do about it today.
How to Hack Global Activism with Tech, Music, and Purpose: A Conversation with Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen and Author of the book: “From Ideas to Impact” | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
Michael Sheldrick returns to Redefining Society and Technology to share how Global Citizen has mobilized billions in aid and inspired millions through music, tech, and collective action. From social media activism to systemic change, this conversation explores how creativity and innovation can fuel a global movement fo
Hiring for the Present Is Hurting the Future of Cybersecurity: Why “Entry-Level” Rarely Means Entry | A Conversation with John Salomon | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
Is the cybersecurity talent gap a myth—or just a result of outdated hiring practices? In this episode, we explore why mentorship, business alignment, and bold leadership are essential to building a resilient pipeline.
Dropzone AI Brings Agentic Automation to Black Hat USA 2025 | A DROP ZONE AI Pre Event Coverage of Black Hat USA 2025 Las Vegas | Brand Story with Edward Wu Founder/CEO at Dropzone AI
As Black Hat USA 2025 approaches, the cybersecurity world is buzzing with innovation—and Dropzone AI is right at the center of it. With roots in Seattle and a mission to bring true intelligence into the security operations center (SOC), the Dropzone AI team is gearing up for a packed week in Las Vegas, from BSides to t
Black Hat USA 2025: AI, Investment, and the Expanding Scope of Cybersecurity | Our Traditional Pre-Event Kick-Off Conversation with Steve Wylie | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
AI dominates the conversation at Black Hat USA 2025, but the story doesn’t stop there—expanded summits, a reinvigorated startup presence, and interactive programs are set to shape the attendee experience. General Manager Steve Wylie joins ITSPmagazine to preview what makes this year’s event a standout.
Resonance and Reinvention: Crafting Sound from Salvaged History | A Conversation with Cindy Hulej | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
Every guitar built at Cindy Guitars is handcrafted from salvaged New York City wood, transforming historic beams into instruments full of soul and sound. In this episode, Cindy Hulej walks us through her process, from wood selection and pickup design to inlay art and tone customization.
The Proof Is in the Posture: What Real Security Maturity Looks Like | A HITRUST Brand Story with Bimal Sheth and Vincent Bennekers
What makes a security certification actually reliable—and how do you measure that value over time? In this episode, HITRUST shares findings from their 2025 Trust Report, revealing how real-world threat data, quality assurance, and continuous validation are reshaping the way organizations—and their partners—view risk, r
The Hybrid Species — When Technology Becomes Human, and Humans Become Technology | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written By Marco Ciappelli | Read by TAPE3
The Hybrid Species — When Technology Becomes Human, and Humans Become Technology | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written By Marco Ciappelli | Read by TAPE3
ITSPmagazine Weekly Update | From AI Agents to Tape Mixes, to Guitars and Black Hat Buzzwords and much more with Marco & Sean | Random and Unscripted Weekly Update with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
In this weekly random and unscripted update, Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin catch up on their latest stories, from AI agents replacing SOC analysts to mixtape nostalgia and vintage guitars made from NYC history. They also tease big things coming at Black Hat USA and reflect on why collaboration is core to ITSPmagazine
Catching Up With Ken Munro After Infosecurity Europe 2025 — Hacking the Planet, One Car, One Plane, and One System at a Time | On Location Podcast With Sean Martin & Marco Ciappelli
After a whirlwind week at Infosecurity Europe 2025, I had the chance to reconnect with Ken Munro from Pen Test Partners — a longtime friend, hacker, and educator who brings cybersecurity to life in the most tangible ways. From car hacking escape rooms to flight simulators in pubs, we talked about why touching tech matt
The Human Side of Technology with Abadesi Osunsade — From Diversity to AI and Back Again | Guest: Abadesi Osunsade | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
What happens when someone with a multicultural worldview, startup grit, and a relentless focus on inclusion sits down to talk about tech, humanity, and the future? You get a conversation like this one with Abadesi Osunsade. We touched on everything from equitable design and storytelling to generative AI and ethics. Thi
OT Emergency Preparedness: When Disaster Recovery Meets Real-World Safety | A Conversation with Tobias Halmans | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
How do you plan for recovery when the system you’re trying to protect can’t be shut down—and won’t wait for IT’s playbook? In this episode, Tobias Halmans, an incident responder at admeritia in Germany, shares how disaster recovery and business continuity must be rethought when applied to operational technology (OT) en
When AI Looks First: How Agentic Systems Are Reshaping Cybersecurity Operations | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity and Humanity with Sean Martin and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3
In this episode, we break down how AI agents are quietly transforming cybersecurity — acting as tireless scouts that flag what matters before humans ever step in. Hear sharp perspectives on what these systems really do well, where they fall short, and how leaders are rethinking trust, speed, and human oversight in the
From Feed to Foresight: Cyber Threat Intelligence as a Leadership Signal | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity and Humanity with Sean Martin and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3
Join Sean Martin, TAPE3, and a handful of guest contributors as they explore how cyber threat intelligence can become a leadership signal that drives real business decisions and strategic growth. Hear how security and risk leaders use CTI to shape investments, partnerships, and resilience where it matters most.
When We See Technology as a System of Systems, It Changes Everything — Us, Society… and Even the Robots | Random and Unscripted with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
In this Random and Unscripted episode, Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin connect the dots between AI, robotics, connected systems, and human behavior. How do machines reshape society—and how do we reshape ourselves in response? A conversation born from their latest articles.
Hands-On, Job-Ready: A Fresh Approach to Building the Next Generation of Pen Testers | A White Knight Labs Brand Story With John Stigerwalt And Greg Hatcher
This Brand Story episode explores how practical, accessible training can bridge the gap for aspiring penetration testers facing high barriers to entry. White Knight Labs explains how their new ELPT program prepares trainees to handle real-world engagements, not just lab simulations.
Robbie, From Fiction to Familiar — Robots, AI, and the Illusion of Consciousness | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written By Marco Ciappelli | Read by TAPE3
Robbie, From Fiction to Familiar — Robots, AI, and the Illusion of Consciousness | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written By Marco Ciappelli | Read by TAPE3
Inside the Mixtape Museum: Saving Cassettes and Stories to Preserve Our Musical DNA | A Conversation with Sommer McCoy | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
This episode reveals how mixtapes became more than just music—they shaped culture, fueled underground scenes, and now need saving before they’re lost forever. Discover how the Mixtape Museum turns personal memories into a collective legacy that honors the past and inspires the future.
Bridging Worlds: How Technology Connects — or Divides — Our Communities | Guest: Lawrence Eta | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
In this episode of Redefining Society and Technology, I sit down with Lawrence Eta — global technology leader, former CTO of the City of Toronto, and author of Bridging Worlds. We explore how technology, done right, can serve society, reduce inequality, and connect communities. From public broadband projects to buildin