In this riveting two-part episode, join us as we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity with the extraordinary Luke Ahmed. Luke, a best-selling author, CISSP instructor, and the driving force behind the immensely popular Facebook page "CISSP Exam Preparation - Study Notes and Theory," brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table.

Discover the keys to success in the realm of cybersecurity as Luke shares insights from his personal journey and experience in the field. As a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) instructor, he's not just a teacher; he's a mentor who has personally guided over 3300 aspiring CISSPs to success in their exams.

🔒 What to Expect:

• Insider Tips for CISSP Success: Uncover the strategies and study techniques that have proven effective for thousands of CISSP candidates. Luke spills the secrets that go beyond the textbooks.
• Navigating the CISSP Landscape: The CISSP certification is no small feat, and Luke Ahmed breaks down the complexities, offering guidance on how to tackle the exam with confidence.
• The Evolution of Cybersecurity: Get a front-row seat to the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Luke shares his thoughts on emerging trends, threats, and the skills that professionals need to stay ahead in this dynamic field.
• Luke's Best-Selling Insights: As a best-selling author, Luke brings a unique perspective to the podcast. Explore the pages of his books and gain access to the wisdom that has resonated with cybersecurity enthusiasts worldwide. Get to know that “Mindset” that you MUST unlock to pass the ISC2 exam.
• LOTS of Fun: We lighten things up a bit towards the end of the episodes to finish on a light-hearted note!

🚀 Why You Should Tune In:

Whether you're a seasoned cybersecurity professional or just starting your journey, this episode is a must-listen. Luke Ahmed's expertise and genuine passion for cybersecurity make for a captivating conversation that promises to inspire, educate, and empower.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to tap into the mind of a CISSP guru and glean valuable insights that could shape your own path in the world of cybersecurity. Get ready to level up your cybersecurity knowledge and skills with Luke Ahmed on this exciting two-part episode of the Cyber Distortion Podcast!

👉 Connect with Luke:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-ahmed-%F0%9F%9A%80-446601133/
• Facebook: CISSP Exam Preparation - Study Notes and Theory
• Website: https://www.studynotesandtheory.com/

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Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.

Citations:

KC7 Training for Cybersecurity Professionals - https://kc7cyber.com/

KC7 is a new way to learn cybersecurity that’s hands-on, fun, and engaging. With KC7, you’ll learn key cybersecurity skills while getting practical experience that feels just like the real job.

In this episode, Kevin and Jason shoot the breeze with fellow Cybersecurity podcaster Chris Glanden, a veteran cybersecurity professional passionate about Security Systems, breakthroughs, vulnerabilities, their mitigation and risk management.

Chris has interviewed some of the most high-profile influencers and specialists in technology, hacking, and cyberspace. His episodes include guests like Phillip Wylie, Freaky Clown (FC), Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries, Alyssa Miller, Gummo, and Magda Chelly to name a few!!

Conceptualized in mid-2020 amongst the Covid pandemic, he designed BARCODE to become THE alternative way to continue the social and educational elements of cybersecurity happy hours, technical meet-ups and security conference peer interaction that our industry was so deprived of during that time.  Often, this is where new ideas and innovation is spawned, and not confined within 4 conference walls. Enter a no pressure atmosphere where listeners gain knowledge direct from the industry’s elite.

Chris is working on an amazing documentary project called INHUMAN and Chris is bootstrapping everything, which is tough. If people want to find out more about what they’re doing, inhumandocumentary.com is the website with crowdfunding information and sponsorship opportunities. The documentary will be all about AI and we spill lots of juicy details in this episode.

We really hope you like this episode as much as we enjoyed putting it together and spending time with our man, Chris!

Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.

 

CITATIONS

THE BARCODE PODCAST:

Chris’ Badass Podcast page can be found here:

https://barcodesecurity.com/

BARCODE at Barcode Episode (Live from Las Vegas) with Special Guest “Freaky Clown:”

https://barcodesecurity.com/bonus-bcp-live-with-fc/

Chris’ LinkedIn page:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisglanden/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/ChrisGlitz

THE DOCUMENTARY:

Information about Chris’ Upcoming Documentary entitled “InHuman”:

https://inhumandocumentary.com/

INHUMAN Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=RZZU28RBb7k

 

Chris’ Partner Filmmaker and Cybersecurity Guru - Matt Barnett’s LinkedIn

 

MORE ON FREAKY CLOWN (FC):

Freaky Clown’s Website:

https://www.freakyclown.com/

Freaky Clowns Book on Amazon “How I Rob Banks”

 

CHRIS’ INTERVIEW WITH BLACK HAT HACKER GUMMO:

Barcode Podcast Episode 53:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3Uvm_jxRXw

 

MORE ON GUMMO:

Black Hat Hacker “Gummo’s” story on Soft White Underbelly on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6igTJXcqvo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZtkMmVDNEo

 

Image Credits:

Caesars Palace - Photo by Wesley Tingey on Unsplash

MGM Photo - Photo by Marcos Nieto on Unsplash

Laptop Image - Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash

 

Looking to Start Your Career in IT?

Check out CompTIA as a great entry point into an IT career if you’re interested in a certification:

https://www.comptia.org/home

https://www.comptia.org/career-change/switching-career-path/get-into-it-without-a-degree

In this unconventional episode, Kevin and Jason are thrilled to welcome a true branding and growth specialist, Larry Roberts, famously known as the "Red Hat Guy." Larry brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in harnessing the power of AI tools to supercharge brand growth and visibility.

🔴 Meet Larry Roberts - The 'Red Hat Guy' 🔴 Larry Roberts has made a name for himself in the world of branding and marketing with his unique approach to using AI-driven strategies. As a seasoned expert in the field, he has successfully leveraged cutting-edge technology to help businesses and influencers thrive in the digital age.

🧠 Unlocking the Potential of AI 🤖 In this insightful conversation, Larry dives deep into the world of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on branding. Discover how AI can revolutionize your marketing efforts, streamline your processes, and propel your brand to new heights. While this episode isn’t strictly focused on cybersecurity…Never fear. We do sprinkle in a little cybersecurity flavor for you as well!

🚀 Key Takeaways: 🌟

• How AI is reshaping the landscape of brand growth.
• Practical tips for implementing AI in your branding strategy.
• Real-world success stories from Larry's experience.
• Real-world failures that also lead to growth.
• Karl Childers from Slingblade makes a surprise visit.
• The future of AI in marketing and brand management.

🎧 Tune In and Stay Informed! 📡 Don't miss this chance to gain invaluable insights from one of the industry's leading experts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting your branding journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration.

👥 Connect with Larry Roberts 👥 Connect with Larry and stay updated on his latest insights: Twitter: @iamlarryroberts LinkedIn: Larry Roberts Instagram: thelarryroberts

🔗 Episode Links and Resources 🔗

• Larry Roberts' Website

 

• 🎉 Join the Conversation! 🎉 Share your thoughts and questions in the comments section below. What's your perspective on AI's role in branding and growth? Let's discuss!

🎯 Subscribe to Cyber Distortion Podcast 🎯 Never miss an episode! Subscribe now and stay informed about the latest trends, strategies, and expert insights in the world of cybersecurity and digital transformation.

We really hope you like this episode as much as we enjoyed putting it together!

 

Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.

 

CITATIONS

AI Tools to consider:

o   https://chat.openai.com/ - AI Chatbot for Humanlike Conversational Dialog

o   https://claude.ai/chats - AI Chatbot for Humanlike Conversational Dialog

o   https://www.midjourney.com/ - Text to Image Generation

o   https://elevenlabs.io/ - Generative Voice AI

o   https://murf.ai/ - Text to Speech

Larry’s Favorite Podcasts:

o   Jocko Podcast

o   Extreme Ownership Book – Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

o   Purchase it on Amazon

o   Smartless Podcast (Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett)

o   HBO Max 6-part series

o   Gary Vee Audio Experience - Gary Vaynerchuk

 

Podfest Expo:

https://podfestexpo.com/

 

Where to find Larry:

@TheLarryRoberts

o   Instagram

o   Facebook

o   LinkedIn

https://www.MeetLarryRoberts.com

 

Jamie Gravitt Comedy:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-gravy-a00301123/

 

Jamie Gravitt Image Credit: Sam Brand Photography

https://voyagedallas.com/interview/meet-jamie-gravy-laughing-business-dallas-tx/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_PPkDsrw90C26CCr5XcEFQ/videos?app=desktop

https://www.youtube.com/@AlexHormozi

This very special episode is our contribution to all existing or soon-to-be DEFCON attendees! 

We go deep under the covers to crack the shell of all things Hacker Summer Camp in this definitive, ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW, and truly exhaustive guide. 

We join forces with our good friend, who we met at Hacker Summer Camp, Dr. Louis DeWeaver. Louis is a former professor and a seasoned cybersecurity expert who brings years of knowledge and many trips to DEFCON to this conversation. His upbeat personality is one of a kind! We like to say that Louis could definitely sell ice cubes to Eskimos! 

We start out with a brief history of DEFCON, talk about the basics on venue, cost, and of course the backstory on how founder Jeff Moss (a.k.a. Dark Tangent) started the largest hacker conference on the planet. Then, we round out this information packed episode with a definitive guide of the most important things you’re going to WANT to know if you plant to head to the dessert to join in the fun. 

We really hope you like this episode as much as we enjoyed putting it together! 

Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company. 

 

 

DOWNLOADS: 

The Official DECFON webpage: 

https://defcon.org/  

DEFCON on Twitter: 

https://twitter.com/defcon 

The Official DC Documentary: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg  

 

OTHER CONFERENCES IN VEGAS THE WEEK OF HACKER SUMMER CAMP: 

BLACKHAT USA CONFERENCE: 

https://www.blackhat.com/us-23/ 

 

B-Sides Las Vegas: 

https://bsideslv.org/registration  

 

Squadcon: 

https://www.blackgirlshack.org/event-5176921  

 

So, you want to BLOW SOME SHIT UP? 

https://deviating.net/firearms/defcon_shoot/  

 

Did you say “PARTIES?” – Find all the hopping social events in one spot: 

https://twitter.com/defconparties  

Look for their Google Calendar on the Twitter page! 

 

OH, you still want MORE? 

https://conferenceparties.com/hsc2023/  

In this follow-up episode, we are honored to continue our spirited discussion with (Dr. Aaron Estes – Ironwood Cyber CEO “Chief Epic Officer”) on with us to talk all about his company Ironwood Cyber, and some of the cool things they’re doing over there.

Ever since we met the Ironwood Cyber team based out of Ft. Worth Texas, we knew we had a solid professional passion and connection and we shared MANY similar interests. The Ironwood Cyber team is a strong group of Engineers originally founded by not one, but TWO Lockheed Martin Fellows respected for their incredible skillsets. Aaron Estes and Ethan Puchaty.

Lockheed Martin Fellowship represents less than 1% of the best technical Engineers the company has to offer and their backgrounds are quite impressive having worked for a company engineering some of the best technology the US Department of Defense has to offer.

After leaving Lockheed Martin to start their own Cybersecurity firm (Ironwood Cyber), the company has continued its tradition of developing amazing technology with such out of the box concepts that their endpoint protection solutions boast 3 patents. Focusing on side-channel analysis, they’re quickly becoming a major player in the world of cybersecurity.

This is part two of a two-part podcast episode, where we spend more time talking about their first electronic SWAG badge created in 2022 for DEFCON 30. We’ll be looking at some teasers and talking to Aaron about what fun and interesting things they’re doing for DEFCON 31. There may even be a few hints about the 2023 badge in the second part of this awesome conversation. I guess you’ll just have to wait and see!! The biggest hint of all….THERE IS!

Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.

 

 

DOWNLOADS:

Find out More about IRONWOOD CYBER:

https://ironwoodcyber.com/

CYBER RX:

https://ironwoodcyber.com/ironwood-cyber-rx

FIRETHORN:

https://ironwoodcyber.com/firethorn

Ironwood on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/IronwoodCyber

BLACKHAT USA CONFERENCE:

https://www.blackhat.com/us-23/

 

DEFCON HACKER CONFERENCE:

https://defcon.org/

The Official DC Documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg

In this episode, we are honored to have one of these amazing gentlemen (Dr. Aaron Estes – Ironwood Cyber CEO “Chief Epic Officer”) on with us to talk all about his company Ironwood Cyber, and some of the cool things they’re doing over there.

Ever since we met the Ironwood Cyber team based out of Ft. Worth Texas, we knew we had a solid professional passion and connection and we shared MANY similar interests. The Ironwood Cyber team is a strong group of Engineers originally founded by not one, but TWO Lockheed Martin Fellows respected for their incredible skillsets. Aaron Estes and Ethan Puchaty.

Lockheed Martin Fellowship represents less than 1% of the best technical Engineers the company has to offer and their backgrounds are quite impressive having worked for a company engineering some of the best technology the US Department of Defense has to offer.

After leaving Lockheed Martin to start their own Cybersecurity firm (Ironwood Cyber), the company has continued its tradition of developing amazing technology with such out of the box concepts that their endpoint protection solutions boast 3 patents. Focusing on side-channel analysis, they’re quickly becoming a major player in the world of cybersecurity.

The conversation flowed so well, in fact, that we ended up breaking this awesome episode into two parts. The first focusing on the Ironwood origin story, and their technology and the team.

Then, in about a week, we’ll be dropping part two, where we spend more time talking about their first electronic SWAG badge created in 2022 for DEFCON 30. We’ll be looking at some teasers and talking to Aaron about what fun and interesting things they’re doing for DEFCON 31. There may even be a few hints about the 2023 badge in the second part of this awesome conversation. I guess you’ll just have to wait and see!!

Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a Director of Automotive Aftermarket of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.

DOWNLOADS:

Find out More about IRONWOOD CYBER:

https://ironwoodcyber.com/

CYBER RX:

https://ironwoodcyber.com/ironwood-cyber-rx

FIRETHORN:

https://ironwoodcyber.com/firethorn

Ironwood on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/IronwoodCyber

BLACKHAT USA CONFERENCE:

https://www.blackhat.com/us-23/

 

DEFCON HACKER CONFERENCE:

https://defcon.org/

The Official DC Documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg

A long time in the making, this episode on the importance of User Awareness may just be the most important episode we’ve released so far.

Kevin Pentecost and Jason Popillion are security veterans and Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSPs) who know their way around a good User Awareness Training program having personally trained in classroom led environments as well as fostered and matured their own corporate training programs over their years as Cybersecurity managers.

Join us as the duo delve into the critical topic of Cybersecurity User Awareness. With their wealth of experience, they provided invaluable insights and practical advice on how individuals can protect themselves against evolving cyber threats.

They emphasize that user awareness plays a pivotal role in defending against cyber threats. They highlight the fact that attackers often exploit human vulnerabilities and trick individuals into compromising their own security. By enhancing user awareness, people can become more proactive in recognizing and responding to potential threats. A key role is understanding that just like every technical control, YOU are a critical layer of defense both in your personal life, and in your corporate environment.

We take a look at the prevalence of social engineering attacks, which manipulate human psychology to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information or performing harmful actions. We explain common tactics such as phishing emails, vishing calls, targeting spear phishing, CEO Spoofing, and many other non-email related social engineering tactics.

To counter these threats, they recommend adopting a skeptical mindset, scrutinizing unexpected communications, and verifying the authenticity of requests before taking any action.

Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.

 

 

DOWNLOADS:

PRINT and HANG this on your Wall:

 Printable Version of the Cyber Distortion Podcast “Red Flags” PDF

CyberDistortion Blog:

https://cyberdistortionpodcast.com/

CyberDistortion Swag Shop:

https://cyberdistortionswag.shop/

 

 

HE’S BAAAAAAACK!! In this episode, we RE-visit with our very first guest, Benjamin Hall.

Ben has served as a virtual CISO, and serves as Sr. Information Security Consultant at Heartland Business Systems. With experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Ben has worked in several industries including Banking, Finance, Insurance, and Healthcare. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), and a HITRUST Certified Common Security Framework Practitioner (CCSFP).  He is skilled in DR (Disaster Recovery), BC (Business Continuity), IR (Incident Response), Documentation, Risk Management, Business Development, and Information Security.

To say Ben is qualified to tackle this very challenging topic is frankly, an understatement! It was our extreme pleasure to have Ben back to join us as we provide helpful tips on what YOU need to do to address third-party risk for your company.

Join Kevin and Jason as they touch on some hard-hitting questions around risk and how to tackle some of the challenges that come with managing your due care and due diligence as it relates to outsourcing, and partnering with companies outside of your own 4 walls.

Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.

 

 

CITATIONS:

Heartland Business Systems: https://www.hbs.net/

Mark Cuban Interview with Credit-Suisse.com:

https://www.credit-suisse.com/about-us-news/en/articles/news-and-expertise/mark-cuban-data-is-the-new-gold-201706.html

In this MUCH anticipated follow-up to our episode 003 on AI an ChatGPT, expect more mind-numbing and terrifying facts about this incredible new technology!

Kevin and Jason wrap up their discussion with Justin “Hutch” Hutchins, a true pioneer in the field of AI and it’s social impact in the world of Cybersecurity and beyond.

The sole purpose of this episode is to touch the topic of AI and open your mind as to how you need to be thinking about it. How might AI intermingle with the world of Cybersecurity? Is this whole thing just another over-hyped topic that will fade away in a few years, or is it here to stay?

Take a seat and ride along with the boys as they delve into this topic with a true subject matter expert in the field of hacking and AI and see what he has to say.

We don’t think, we KNOW this one is going to blow your mind!

 

CITATIONS:

10 Wonderful Examples of Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Good:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/06/22/10-wonderful-examples-of-using-artificial-intelligence-ai-for-good/?sh=335e084f2f95

Justin’s posts and conference talks can be found here on his “Sociosploit” blog: https://www.sociosploit.com/ Interested to find out more about the OpenAI ChatGPT project? https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt Are you more interested in AI Generated Imagery?: Try out… -          Midjourney AI Artwork -          https://www.midjourney.com/home/?callbackUrl=%2Fapp%2F -          Bluewillow AI Artwork -          https://www.bluewillow.ai/ Joe Rogan interviewing Elon Musk on AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra3fv8gl6NE   Amazing YouTube Video from Digital Engine on AI today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Mdq3n6kgk

What in the world does AI and ChatGPT have to do with Cybersecurity? Well, this episode is going to answer that question for you, and so much more!! In today’s exciting episode, Jason and Kevin discuss the incredible world of AI with special guest and white hat hacker extraordinaire, Justin “Hutch” Hutchins.

The sole purpose of this episode is to touch the topic of Ai and open your mind as to how you need to be thinking about it. How might AI intermingle with the world of Cybersecurity? Is this whole thing just another over-hyped topic that will fade away in a few years, or is it here to stay?

Take a seat and ride along with the boys as they delve into this topic with a true subject matter expert in the field of hacking and AI and see what he has to say.

We think this one might just blow your mind!

 

CITATIONS:

Justin’s posts and conference talks can be found here on his “Sociosploit” blog: https://www.sociosploit.com/ Interested to find out more about the OpenAI ChatGPT project? https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt Are you more interested in AI Generated Imagery?: Try out… -        Midjourney AI Artwork -        https://www.midjourney.com/home/?callbackUrl=%2Fapp%2F -        Bluewillow AI Artwork -        https://www.bluewillow.ai/ Joe Rogan interviewing Elon Musk on AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra3fv8gl6NE   Amazing YouTube Video from Digital Engine on AI today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Mdq3n6kgk