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Executives Can Now Invite Their Lawyer, Banker, and Dog Walker Into a Verified Circle of Trust | A Brand Spotlight Recorded On Location at Black Hat USA 2026 with Matt Covington and Tracey Moon of BlackCloak | Hosted by Sean Martin
BlackCloak members can now invite anyone they rely on into a verified circle of trust inside Impersonation Protection, from the private banker to the person who walks the dogs. This Brand Spotlight includes a live walkthrough of a verification request being sent and answered.
Protecting the Executive Means Protecting Everyone They Trust | A Full Sponsor Brand Briefing at Black Hat USA 2026 with Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO at BlackCloak | Hosted by Marco Ciappelli
A convincing deepfake now takes a laptop, a small voice sample, and about three minutes, and the person placing the call is rarely the executive. Chris Pierson explains why BlackCloak widened protection to the attorneys, advisors, assistants, and family members who surround the people attackers actually want to reach.
The Oldest Con, the Newest Tools | An Interview with Sarah Armstrong-Smith At Infosecurity Europe 2026 | An Analog Brain In A Digital Age With Marco Ciappelli
After nearly thirty years in cyber and crisis leadership, Sarah Armstrong-Smith says the thing most people in her position won't: whatever we're doing isn't working. We sat down at InfoSecurity Europe to talk about why more technology keeps making things worse, the human being behind every "X million records," and the
Nothing Has Changed in Cybersecurity Since the 80s — And That's the Real Problem | A Conversation with Steve Mancini | Redefining Society and Technology with Marco Ciappelli
Dr. Steve Mancini, cybersecurity professor, Homeland Security veteran, and Honorary Italian Consul in Pittsburgh, challenges the myth of constant technological evolution. From War Games to ChatGPT, the principles of cyber threats remain unchanged—but our over-reliance on technology is making us more vulnerable. In this
Why Cybersecurity Training Isn’t Working — And What To Do Instead | Human-Centered Cybersecurity Series with Co-Host Julie Haney and Guest Dr. Aunshul Rege | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical concern... it’s a community issue that spans generations and disciplines. In this episode, Dr. Aunshul Rege, Associate Professor at Temple University, shares how human-centered outreach, storytelling, and hands-on learning can redefine cyber awareness and inclusion at every level.
Understanding Cybersecurity Behavior: From Social Engineering to Shadow AI | An Infosecurity Europe 2025 Conversation with Jason Nurse | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Dr. Jason Nurse explores the critical role of human behavior in cybersecurity, revealing how psychological patterns and cultural influences impact everything from social engineering to the misuse of AI in the workplace. This conversation challenges listeners to rethink security not just as a technical issue, but as a d
AI, Cybersecurity, and the High-Stakes Risks in Healthcare | A HIMSS 2025 Conversation with Lee Kim | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
AI is transforming healthcare, but without proper oversight, it introduces serious risks to patient safety, data security, and operational resilience. In this episode, Lee Kim, Senior Principal of Cybersecurity and Privacy at HIMSS, joins Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to discuss the urgent need for governance, proact
Hello From the Dumpster Fire: Real Examples of Artificially Generated Malware, Disinformation and Scam Campaigns | A SecTor Cybersecurity Conference Toronto 2024 Conversation with Ashley Jess | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
In this episode, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli explore with Ashley Jess, Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, how AI is being weaponized for disinformation and scam campaigns, and the pressing need for stronger regulations and detection methods. Ashley sheds light on real-world examples, including deepfake propaganda
Spotting and Unmasking Fake LinkedIn Profiles to Avoid the Hidden Risks and Thwart LinkedIn Scams | A Conversation with Kris Rides | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
In this episode of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin speaks with Kris Rides, founder of Tiro Security. They discuss the fascinating and somewhat unsettling topic of fake LinkedIn profiles, an issue that has become increasingly prevalent.
Cybersecurity and Pop Culture | Locked Down Podcast With Kayla Williams and Taylor Parsons
Kayla and Taylor take to pop culture references and how that intersects with Security.
Book | The Language of Deception: Weaponizing Next Generation AI | Unmasking the Invisible Threat of Tomorrow's AI | A Conversation with Justin 'Hutch' Hutchens | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin
In this episode of Redefining CyberSecurity, host Sean Martin and guest Justin Hutchins discuss the real and emerging risks of AI, the increasing prevalence of bots, and the importance of responsible innovation in technology.
A Conversation With Offensive Security Consultant Gabrielle B. | The Hacker Factory With Phillip Wylie
Gabrielle was a web application developer but her path took different direction, which led to a career as an offensive security consultant.
The Accidental Pentester | A Conversation With Kirk Wah Yick | The Hacker Factory With Phillip Wylie
Kirk was an aspiring electrician with a passion for BJJ. Kirk's career path changed multiple times before finding the career of pentester.
A Conversation With Sauce Entrepreneur And Security Consultant Ross Flynn | The Hacker Factory With Phillip Wylie
Ross started a career as a family counselor but changed paths to join the ranks of cybersecurity.
A Conversation with Pentester and Consultant Emily Liu | The Hacker Factory With Phillip Wylie
Emily's career started in tech support but she found her niche in the pentesting discipline.
From Philosophy to Hacking | A Conversation With Hudney Piquant | The Hacker Factory With Phillip Wylie
Hudney started his professional journey aspiring a degree in philosophy but changed when discovered an interest in cybersecurity.
From Pool Cleaner To Pentester | A Conversation With Michael Padrick | The Hacker Factory With Phillip Wylie
Michael worked cleaning pools, but he got frustrated and was very unhappy. He changed his focus to something computer-related and educated himself to make a career move.
A Conversation With The Infectiously Uplifting BSD Bandit | The Hacker Factory With Phillip Wylie
The pandemic has had its ups and downs, and positivity is more important than ever. The InfoSec world has one such positive person that has shined through and brightened our days. That person is the BSD Bandit.
A Conversation With Pentesting Consultant Jacob Scheetz | The Hacker Factory With Phillip Wylie
Jacob Scheetz shares his story, education experience, and advice on becoming a pentester.
A Conversation With Incident Responder Matt Scheurer | The Hacker Factory With Phillip Wylie
Incident response practitioner and cybersecurity community contributor Matt Scheurer shares his experience and advice on getting started in cybersecurity.
A Conversation With Security Consultant And Streamer Derek Scheller Jr. | The Hacker Factory With Phillip Wylie
Derek Scheller Jr. security consultant discusses his story and his streaming and community efforts.
From Esports To Ethical Hacker | A Conversation With Ippsec | The Hacker Factory With Phillip Wylie
Ippsec shares his story of going from esports and sysadmin, to ethical hacker.
From Marine, to Geek Squad, to Red Team - A Conversation with Jeremiah Roe | The Hacker Factory With Phillip Wylie
Jeremiah's journey started in the Marines, then Geek Squad, and found his place on the Red Team.
A Cyber Army That Thinks, Learns, And Adapts
Regardless of industry, organizational security budgets continue to rise in the face of ever-escalating attacks. Terms like machine learning and artificial intelligence often cloud, rather than clarify, what one can expect from the technology supporting a given vendor’s solution. SlashNext aims to shake up the market b