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June 13 #581: AES Explained: How Encryption Protects Your Data
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Dr. Mike Pound joins David Bombal to explain symmetric encryption, AES, secret keys, VPN encryption, TLS, block ciphers, stream ciphers and why encryption is one of the most important building blocks in modern cybersecurity.
In this video, Mike explains what encryption actually does: it takes readable plaintext and turns it into unreadable ciphertext so that only someone with the correct secret key can decrypt it. He breaks down how symmetric encryption works, why the same key is used to encrypt and decrypt, and why algorithms like AES are used everywhere from secure websites and VPNs to BitLocker and full disk encryption.
You’ll learn why AES is so fast on modern CPUs, how keys interact with encryption algorithms, and why AES uses rounds of substitution and permutation to scramble data. Mike also explains the difference between block ciphers and stream ciphers, including AES, DES, Triple DES, ChaCha20 and older algorithms like RC4 and A5/1.
The discussion also covers why symmetric encryption is used for bulk encryption in protocols like TLS and IPsec, why asymmetric encryption is used differently, and why you should never write your own encryption algorithm or implement your own AES code for real-world security.
If you want to understand how encryption protects your data, how VPNs and secure web traffic work, and why AES is still one of the most important algorithms in cybersecurity, this is a great place to start.
// Mike SOCIAL //
X: / _mikepound
YouTube Channel: / computerphile
// YouTube Video REFERENCE //Password Cracking: Can a Rainbow table reverse a hashed password?: • Password Cracking: Can a Rainbow table rev...
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
0:27 - TryHackMe Sponsor
0:49 - Intro
01:18 - Symmetric vs Asymmetric Encryption
04:38 - Key Exchange and VPN Analogy
06:10 - Examples of Symmetric Algorithms
08:56 - Advantages of Stream vs Block Cyber
10:31 - Deeper AES Explanation
14:34 - Substitution, Permutation, Mixing in AES
19:24 - Don’t Implement your Own Encryption
20:16 - TryHackMe Sponsor - DEMO
24:21 - DES Algorithm and the NSA
26:01 - Where to Learn More about Encryption
27:42 - Outro
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#symmetricencryption #aes #des
29 min
June 13 #580: Cisco's first Quantum Switch: What it means for you
Big thanks to ‪@Cisco‬ for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Vegas 2026.
In this deep dive into the future of networking, we explore the reality of quantum networking and Cisco's groundbreaking announcement of the world's first Universal Quantum Switch. Quantum computing is no longer just a buzzword; it's moving into the mainstream, bringing massive implications for network engineers and cybersecurity professionals in 2026 and beyond.
We discuss why a quantum switch is essential for scaling distributed quantum computers and how it translates different quantum modalities, acting as a universal fabric. We also break down the quantum stack, from entanglement sources generating 200 million photon pairs per second to nanosecond switching speeds.
Beyond the hardware, we tackle the elephant in the room: Shor's algorithm and the imminent threat to classical encryption (RSA/Diffie-Hellman). With "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks already happening and the January 2027 CNSA 2.0 compliance deadline approaching, we cover exactly how you can prepare using post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Finally, we explore fascinating real-world applications, including high-frequency trading advantages, unbreakable eavesdropper detection using the no-cloning theorem, and secure position verification.
// Ramana Kompella’s SOCIAL //
LinkedIn: / rkompella
// Website REFERENCE //
https://outshift.cisco.com/
// Videos REFERENCE //
• Cisco Quantum Summit 2026 - Quantum Data C...
https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5305787/...
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// SPONSORS //
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
0:28 - Intro
02:13 - Universal Quantum Switch
04:11 - Why do we need a Quantum Switch?
06:42 - Scale Out Quantum Fabric
09:02 - Multi-Modality Ability
10:17 - Sharing an Entanglement Source
14:08 - Testing the Universal Quantum Switch
17:20 - The Stack: Application Layer
21:30 - Using Quantum to Detect a Tap
24:24 - Quantum Use-Cases
28:37 - The Stack: A Summary
30:26 - Advice for the Future
33:28 - Response to “Quantum is Fake”
36:12 - Holistic Quantum Security
40:06 - Shor’s Algorithm
41:47 - Cisco’s Quantum-Safe Devices
46:00 - Resources to Learn More
47:00 - Outro
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#quantum #quantumnetworking #cisco
48 min
June 08 #579: New CCNA Exam: Stop Memorizing and Start Labbing
Big thank you to Cisco for sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Vegas
// Ryan Rose’s SOCIAL //
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// Cisco Blogs //
Cisco Announcement: https://blogs.cisco.com/learning/ai-u...
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// Websites and YouTube Channel links //
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// David's SOCIAL //
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// MY STUFF //
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// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
0:18 - Intro
0:25 - CCNA Update Announcement
03:03 - Practical Skills/Troubleshooting as the Focus
08:23 - Simlets/Lablets in the CCNA
11:40 - AI in the CCNA
15:24 - Biggest Changes in the New CCNA
18:35 - Goals of the New CCNA
20:58 - Transitioning to the New CCNA
24:37 - CML, Packet Tracer and Other Free Tools
26:25 - CCIE Update Announcement
32:57 - Communication and Critical Thinking Tutorials
35:29 - Free and Paid Training Resources
38:24 - Final Thoughts
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#ccna #cisco #ai
40 min
June 05 #578: How Cisco Is Using AI to Fix Networks
Cisco is bringing AI agents into network operations with Cisco Cloud Control, AI Canvas, and Agentic Ops. In this demo, David Bombal is joined by DJ Sampath (SVP and General Manager, AI Software and Platform) to look at how Cisco is using AI to simplify complex network troubleshooting, infrastructure management, agent security, and observability. Instead of jumping between multiple dashboards, tools, teams, and tickets, Cisco Cloud Control brings network, security, observability, and infrastructure context into one interface.
The demo starts with a simple real-world problem: why can’t a phone connect to the network? From there, Cisco AI Canvas investigates the topology, calls the right agents, checks the wireless environment, moves into the firewall/security domain, and identifies the root cause: a site-to-site VPN tunnel issue caused by missing OSPF route exchange.
You will see how Cisco is using MCP servers, topology agents, troubleshooting agents, firewall agents, and purpose-built models to help network engineers understand what is happening across Meraki, Catalyst, Firepower, Intersight, Splunk, Security, and other Cisco platforms.
The video also covers the Unified Cisco Fabric app, which connects campus and data center environments with a firewall in between, plus Cisco’s agentic security app for monitoring and controlling AI agents in the enterprise. DJ also shows how Cisco is thinking about token usage, runaway agents, agent observability, Splunk, Galileo, policy enforcement, and secure AI adoption.
The interview also covers Cisco’s work with OpenAI and Codex, including how frontier models, purpose-built Cisco models, MCP servers, APIs, Cisco data fabric, and real network data are being used to reduce hallucinations and make AI more useful for infrastructure teams. If you are a network engineer, cybersecurity professional, infrastructure engineer, or someone trying to understand how AI will affect networking, this demo shows where things are going.
Thank you to ‪@Cisco‬ for sponsoring this video and my trip to Cisco Live!
// DJ Sampath’s SOCIAL //
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// MY STUFF //
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// SPONSORS //
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
01:05 - Is AI working?
02:55 - Cisco Cloud Control quick demo
09:38 - Cisco Cloud Control Summary
10:50 - Unified Cisco Fabric demo
12:38 - Agentic Security demo // Securing agents
15:25 - Agent Observability demo // Monitoring tokens
17:38 - Cisco Cloud Control in the real world
18:49 - Summary
19:22 - Cisco Cloud Control AI model explained
20:22 - Addressing hallucinations & false information
22:19 - Conclusion
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#cisco #ai #cybersecurity
23 min
May 22 #577: My Dream "home lab"
Join me for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Cisco's purpose-built $20 million AI data center lab in San Jose. AI is revolutionizing the tech industry, but running massive 10,000 GPU clusters can cost up to $175 million a year—and a mere 5% network bottleneck can flush $8 million down the drain. In this video, we break down the hardware, software, and networking topologies required to build, secure, and scale massive AI data centers.
I sit down with Cisco engineers to explore scale-up domains with NVIDIA H200 and AMD MI350X servers, scale-out rail-optimized topologies, and the massive Cisco Silicon One G300 ASIC delivering 102.4 Terabits per second with innovative liquid cooling. We also dive into the Ethernet vs. InfiniBand debate for scaling to 100,000 GPUs, the power of Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) to reduce power draw, and how Cisco used AI to safely refactor 500,000 lines of legacy code. Whether you are building
an AI network today or upgrading your engineering skills for the future, this is video can help you learn.
Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring my trip to Cisco Data Center and Operational Control Center in San Jose.
// Will Eatherton SOCIAL //
LinkedIn: / willeatherton
Newsroom: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsro...
// Rakesh Kumar SOCIAL //
LinkedIn: / rakesh-kumar-78559b
// Richard Licon SOCIAL //
LinkedIn: / rlicon75
// Ram Gandikota //
LinkedIn: / ramgandikota
// Faraz Taifehesmatian SOCIAL //
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// YouTube video REFERENCE //
• The 100Tbps AI Switch: Inside the Beast
/ David's SOCIAL //
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// MY STUFF //
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// SPONSORS //
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// MENU //
0:00 - The power of AI data centers
0:51 - Cost and challenges of AI data centers
02:35 - How to connect GPUs in an AI cluster
05:23 - The future of data centers
08:45 - NeoCloud infrastructure in Australia
10:28 - The right components matter
16:32 - Testing to avoid failures
21:43 - Ethernet vs InfiniBand
23:27 - Cisco security services
26:14 - Future of speeds in the data center
27:23 - Conclusion
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#ai #network #datacenter
29 min
April 23 #576: How to track dark ships using OSINT (with demos)
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In this OSINT deep dive, professional OSINT analyst Ray Baker joins David Bombal to explore the shadowy world of maritime cybersecurity and vessel tracking. Discover the critical differences between the dark fleet and shadow fleet, and learn the exact open-source intelligence methods used to track ships attempting to hide their identities on the open ocean. From manipulating AIS tracking data and repainting ship decks to the terrifying reality of hacking Chinese-made port cranes, this video uncovers the hidden cyber threats facing global supply chains. We also explore the tools used by professionals, such as MarineTraffic and Equasis, to investigate illicit maritime activities and track adversarial movements.
// Rae Baker’s SOCIAL //
Website: https://www.raebaker.net/
LinkedIn: / raebakerosint
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// Amazon Books REFERENCE //
Deep Dive: Exploring the Real-world Value of Open Source Intelligence
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// Website REFERENCE //
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/...
https://home.treasury.gov/
https://tankertrackers.com/
// Video REFERENCE //
Deep Dive into OSINT: • Deep Dive OSINT (Hacking, Shodan and more!)
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// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
0:52 - Intro
01:25 - About Deep Dive
03:15 - Sponsor
04:14 - Opinions on AI
06:20 - About Rae
07:41 - What are Dark Fleets?
10:04 - Automatic Identification Systems
14:42 - TankerTrackers.com
16:03 - MarineTraffic.com
21:50 - Info to be Gained from Ports
23:05 - Dark vs Shadow
26:43 - Extrapolating Ship Information
30:07 - Relevancy Of Ships to Cybersecurity
32:23 - Implications of Cyber Threats
34:41 - SHODAN.io
37:31 - Why is Maritime OSINT important?
40:02 - Commercial Reasons for OSINT
43:15 - How to Track Ships When They Go Dark
45:19 - Where to Learn More
49:30 - Outro
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#osint #iran #cybersecurity
50 min
April 14 #575: AI attackers are winning. Here is the SECRET to survive.
Are AI attackers winning the cybersecurity war? In this video, I sit down with Daniel Miessler, a 25-year security veteran, to discuss the terrifying reality of AI-driven cyber attacks and the massive advantage hackers have today. But it is not all doom and gloom. Daniel introduces his open-source project, PAI (Personal AI Infrastructure), demonstrating how you can build a customized, local AI assistant to automate your workflow, defend your data, and level up your tech skills. We cover everything from AI agents conducting prompt injection CTFs (like Gandalf) in real-time, to the future of work and why the ultimate goal of many corporations is zero human employees. Whether you are worried about AI replacing your job or you want to learn how to leverage local LLMs, Linux, and agentic AI to become an unstoppable force, this conversation is your blueprint for surviving and thriving in the 2026 tech landscape.
Go here to get PAI for free: https://github.com/danielmiessler/Per...
// Daniel’s SOCIAL //
Twitter/X: / danielmiessler
Website: https://danielmiessler.com/
GitHub: https://github.com/danielmiessler
LinkedIn: / danielmiessler
YouTube: / @unsupervised-learning
/ David's SOCIAL //
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// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
01:05 - Introduction
02:06 - Daniel’s Background & His Predictions of The Future of AI
05:52 - How Attackers use AI
08:40 - Open Source SSL Vulnerability
10:20 - Helping Businesses Scale using AI
12:48 - Personal AI Infrastructure (PAI)
15:54 - Empowering People To Believe in Themselves
17:34 - Demo (PAI)
31:12 - Examples of Using (PAI) for Automating Your Life
34:13 - The Real Internet Of Things Concept
37:39 - What Happens To Security & Privacy with Personalised AI
42:43 - Running AI Locally For Privacy & Security Reasons
44:44 - What Does AI Mean for Humans & Their Future
50:00 - The AI Hype, Real or Fake ?
56:01 - Will Universal basic Income be a Reality In the Future ?
59:10 - The Advantages of AI
01:00:23 - Outro & Conclusion
Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
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#ai #anthropic #mythos
1 hr 1 min
April 14 #574: Hacking Windows Active Directory in 10 minutes
Thank you ThreatLocker for sponsoring my trip to ZTW26 and also for sponsoring this video. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link: https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal
// Spencer Alessi’s SOCIAL //
YouTube: / @techspence
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LinkedIn: / spenceralessi
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// ThreatLocker’s SOCIAL //
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/ David's SOCIAL //
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// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
0:54 - Spencer Alessi introduction & background
02:20 - Pentesting demo // Active Directory
03:34 - Control paths // Finding bad permissions with ADeleg
06:04 - Finding bad permissions with NetTools
06:52 - The most common issue
08:15 - Certificate abuse
12:20 - Quick recap
12:30 - Certificate abuse continued
15:10 - Pentesting summary
15:09 - How to become a pentester
18:48 - Recommended certifications
20:54 - Advice for blue teamers
22:15 - Overcoming being an introvert // Soft skills vs tech skills
23:43 - Windows hacking in the real world
24:54 - Conclusion
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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
#microsoft #windows11 #hacker
26 min
April 07 #573: WhatsApp Hackers for Hire on the Dark Web (Surprisingly cheap)
Thank you to ThreatLocker for sponsoring my trip to ZTW26 and also for sponsoring this video. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link: https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal
// Colin Ellis’ SOCIAL //
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// ThreatLocker’s SOCIAL //
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// David's SOCIAL //
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
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// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
01:00 - Intro
02:24 - Demo Start - Clear Net
03:37 - Tails and Tor
04:55 - Navigating the Dark Web
07:28 - Hire a Hacker
14:30 - Script Kitties and We The North
20:42 - Zero Trust World
21:46 - Ransomware Group Clop
23:35 - Digital Hygiene
27:17 - Outro
Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
#darkweb #hacking #tor
28 min
March 31 #572: How Cisco Protects AI Agents in Modern Data Centers
Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Amsterdam 2026.
Join David as he sits down with Cisco's Dave West (SVP, Global Specialists), to unpack the technical reality behind the OneCisco platform. Dive deep into how Cisco is transitioning from traditional networking into a platform-centric powerhouse that seamlessly integrates secure networking, AI, and cybersecurity. This discussion explores the convergence of networking and security through the Splunk acquisition, the infrastructure of AI-ready data centers powered by NVIDIA's Spectrum X and NVLink, and the rollout of agentic operations. Discover how micro-segmentation, Zero Trust access, and hybrid cloud solutions are solving the
complexities of modern, distributed workforces. Whether you are managing on-premise infrastructure, hybrid environments, or preparing your network for the AI revolution, this deep dive covers the essential reference architectures and visibility tools you need to secure your enterprise.
// Dave West’s SOCIAL //
LinkedIn: / dave-west1
// David's SOCIAL //
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// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
0:14 - Introduction
01:07 - Cisco as a Platform Company
02:26 - Interest in AI
03:14 - Cybersecurity Today
04:18 - What is One Cisco?
08:27 - The Workplaces of Tomorrow
09:58 - Secure Networking as the Foundation
12:38 - The Complexity of Secure Networking
13:46 - A Journey of One Cisco
14:23 - Outro
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#cisco #onecisco #ai
15 min