#CyberChats

#CyberChats

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#CyberChats episodes

  • Playing to Win: Game Theory and Cybersecurity- featuring guests Seth Hamman and DJ Strickland

    We don't play around in cybersecurity, but we definitely game! In this episode, our guests detail the role that games and game strategy play in teaching us how to think like an adversary and keep safe online.


    We chat with DJ Strickland about his work and advocacy in bringing more representation into the cyber community through video games and comic books. But, like DJ experienced, we learn that hackers use adversarial thinking to exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems. So, our host challenges guest Dr. Seth Hamman to a tense game of rock-paper-scissors to show how game theory can help us understand the motivations of cybercriminals and anticipate their actions to protect ourselves against them.


    Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting to learn about online safety, you won’t want to miss this episode to level up your cybersecurity skills and stay safe online! After you listen, you can put your own game theory skills to the test by completing this week’s episode challenge!

    31 min
  • Balancing Act- Women in Cybersecurity on Managing Risks and Opportunity featuring guests Erica Wilson and Jamie Kemp

    It’s Women’s History month and we’re excited to not only focus on women and girls in cybersecurity but also some aspects of risk management.


    Not all people or businesses can tolerate the same amount or type of risk… so that means everyone looks at cybersecurity differently. Risk management is about making smart decisions. What are you risking when you decide to take a certain class or download a particular application? Are you missing out on friends? Are you sacrificing speed on your device? What does that type of analysis look like in the cyber career space?

    We’ll not only chat about the unique perspectives of our guests and how they got into cyber, but we’ll discuss resources and issues specific to girls and women in cybersecurity. By listening to our podcast and sharing it with your network, you’ll be helping us to raise awareness and accessibility of cybersecurity careers. Together, we can create a more diverse and resilient cybersecurity workforce that can tackle the challenges of the future.

    So, what are you waiting for? Tune in and join the conversation today!

    28 min
  • It’s Defense Against the Dark Arts! - featuring guests Thomas Weeks and Ilana Payne

    How is it possible to understand the ‘dark arts’ of how hackers take your information or to practice essential cyber skills? Cyber ranges! As well as some clever Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges of course!

    In this episode, we’ll talk about practicing cyber “on-the-range” and learning a little bit about how to secure our own systems. Our guests will share their points of view on the merits of cyber ranges as well as how Virginia is mobilizing to bring more schools and kids to participate in the cyber pipeline. We’ll also talk about what sorts of skills you need to get into doing cybersecurity and how anyone at any level shouldn’t be afraid to learn the ropes; or at least some Linux…

    For this week’s Episode Challenge, the Virginia Cyberrange has generously allowed us the use of one of their sites for a fun web challenge that’s not too much of a ‘sekret’. Even if you don’t uncover the answer this week, you’ll be able to observe some fun ways to hide information on websites.

    Find this episode’s Challenge at www.cryptologicfoundation.org/podcast

    30 min
  • There's No Hiding in a Digital World - featuring guests Eliot Jardines and Charissa Kim

    Have you ever stopped to think about all the information you share online? From your likes and dislikes to your location and even your personal conversations, your personal data is not only collected by companies every day but, thanks to new technologies, is also made available to individuals and groups around the world. So what happens with all of that seemingly harmless information when the wrong person has access to it?


    In this episode, we take a closer look at the world of technology and how it affects your personal privacy. We talk with our guests about the issue of inadvertently sharing private information, explore ways in which our personal data can be exploited, and discuss what you can do to protect your information and keep it, and yourself, safe.

    But don't worry, we're not just going to talk about boring rules – This week’s Episode Challenge will help you see firsthand just how easily you can find someone starting with a simple picture.

    So, grab your headphones, and get ready to learn all about the not-so-secret life of your data. It's time to take control of your online identity and keep your private info safe!

    Find this episode's Challenge at www.cryptologicfoundation.org/podcast

    34 min

About #CyberChats

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CyberChats is a podcast show focused on educating youth and people of all ages about data security, online safety, and cyber careers, skills, and pathways. Our cyber chats aim to highlight positive…