Michael and Sam are on their own for our last episode of the year. They chat about all of the growth HOU.SEC.CON. saw over 2024, highlight the countless sponsors, volunteers, and speakers that make all of our initiatives happen, and discuss what to expect in 2025!

Things Mentioned:

·     Submit an abstract for our monthly user group: https://www.hscusergroup.com/call-for-speakers

·      Cidercade Holiday Party: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7275906872774115329

·      OT.SEC.CON. Tickets – https://www.accelevents.com/e/otseccon

·      EXEC.SEC.CON. Tickets – https://www.accelevents.com/e/execseccon

·      OT.SEC.CON. Sponsor Prospectus – https://www.otseccon.com/_files/ugd/965746_29abbedf01cb414eb99389af98e68db3.pdf

·      EXEC.SEC.CON. Sponsor Prospectus - https://www.execseccon.com/_files/ugd/965746_8769c61f80cd485ca91b6e9a1560b30a.pdf 

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·      Production and editing: Lauren Lynch

·      Music by: August Honey

On our latest episode Michael and Sam are talking to the Security Fairy Godmother herself, Dawn Cappelli! They discuss her transition from programming to security, her passion helping SMB’s, and how that passion pulled her out of retirement to create free resources for the OT community. 

Things Mentioned:

·      OT Cert Link - https://www.dragos.com/community/ot-cert/

·      Dragos Community Defense Program - https://www.dragos.com/community/community-defense-program/

·      Over 145,000 Industrial Control Systems Across 175 Countries Found Exposed Online - https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/over-145000-industrial-control-systems.html

·      The CERT Guide to Inside Threats - https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Cappelli-Guide-Insider-Threats/dp/B00RWPOQ4M

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·      Production and editing: Lauren Lynch

·      Music by: August Honey

In this episode, Jason Haddix, CEO & Hacker & Trainer at Arcanum Information Security, joins the podcast to discuss his HOU.SEC.CON. 2024 talk, “Tales from the Breach.” In his conversation with Michael and Sam, Jason shares his unconventional introduction to hacking, his journey from CISO to Founder, and how companies can apply what he learned from his organization’s LAPSUS$ attack. 

Things Mentioned:

·      Jason’s Talk: https://youtu.be/v407QBrkNfc?si=s3RQFmdO3DjQ1Bj6

·      Cybercriminals Use Webflow to Deceive Users into Sharing Sensitive Login Credentials - https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/cybercriminals-use-webflow-to-deceive.html

·      Mobile Top Ten - https://owasp.org/www-project-mobile-top-10/

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Dr. Marian Zaki, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at Houston Christian University, joined Michael and Sam on this week’s episode of HOU.SEC.CAST.! They discuss how Marian’s career pivoted from working for the Egyptian Armed Forces to education, the growing threat of quantum computing, and the cybersecurity programs she’s developed for two of Houston’s major universities. 

Things Mentioned:

·      Marian’s Talk: https://youtu.be/xfOoxau31tY?si=Z0BsGF7SXh7hEBh5

·      High Awareness of Quantum Risks, But Lack of Preparation Remains a Concern, Finds Entrust: https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2410/S00459/high-awareness-of-quantum-risks-but-lack-of-preparation-remains-a-concern-finds-entrust.htm

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·      Production and editing: Lauren Lynch

·      Music by: August Honey

Hosts Michal and Sam catch up with EXEC.SEC.CON./HOU.SEC.CON. speaker and Cyber Point Advisory Founder Dd Budiharto! They talk about how she (accidentally!) ended up in her first cybersecurity role, her personal experience as a whistleblower, and the need for integrity in the industry, particularly as organizations grapple with ethical dilemmas in cybersecurity.

Things Mentioned:

·      Aerojet Rocketdyne Agrees to Pay $9 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Cybersecurity Volitions in Federal Government Contracts -  https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/aerojet-rocketdyne-agrees-pay-9-million-resolve-false-claims-act-allegations-cybersecurity

·      Dd’s LinkedIn Post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dd-budiharto-cissp-cisa-cism_legendincybersecurity-spaf-cybersentinel-activity-7246519180051525632-Si08/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

·      Slides from Dd’s HOU.SEC.CON. Presentation - https://9657466c-a0d7-4b31-8814-5383512ccbd0.usrfiles.com/ugd/965746_87ea23e9760c492c9bd7d6bc6dbbb685.pdf

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·      Guest: Dd Budiharto

·      Production and editing: Lauren Lynch

·      Music by: August Honey

In this episode, hosts Sam and Michael are chatting with Harris Fort-Bend County ESD #100 Director of Technology, and HOU.SEC.CON. Speaker, Dennis Maldonado! They discuss their first meeting at HOU.SEC.CON. 2012, how Dennis found himself working in cybersecurity while still in school, how he built WestCom, and his 2024 talk. 

Things Mentioned:

• AT&T, Verizon reportedly hacked to target US govt wiretapping platform - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atandt-verizon-reportedly-hacked-to-target-us-govt-wiretapping-platform/
• HOU.SEC.CON. 2024 Videos 
  • Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/1015418115
  • YouTube - https://youtube.com/@houstonsecurityconference?si=kU8WyVEvCJAoyeX1
• Wireless Wars:  https://www.wireless-wars.com
• Dennis’ talk: https://youtu.be/80w819xAILw?si=wQwluQrHqjSd2ibt

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·      Music by: August Honey

We have a very special guest on this week’s show, opening keynote speaker Gene Spafford! Hosts Michael and Sam chat with him about his start in cybersecurity and academia, his new book, and what to expect during his talk. 

Things Mentioned:

·      CTF Link (Opens September 14, 2024) - https://www.cisa.gov

·      Cybersecurity Myths and Misconceptions: Avoiding the Hazards and Pitfalls that Derail Us - https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Myths-Misconceptions-Avoiding-Pitfalls/dp/0137929234

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This week hosts Michael and Sam are joined by our day one closing keynote speaker, Andy Ellis!

In this episode they discuss an article authored by Andy that covers the growing issue of admin access and its role in cybersecurity vulnerabilities. They also get into Andy’s transition from the Air Force to 21+ years at Akamai, his book, 1% leadership, and what to expect from his keynote.

Things Mentioned:

·      https://www.csoonline.com/article/3476870/crowdstrike-meltdown-highlights-its-weakest-link-too-much-administration.html

·      Agenda - https://web.cvent.com/event/bd513fda-a770-4d88-b239-a726de672661/websitePage:dd3dff4f-9597-4a4b-960e-eb732a9a3853

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About this episode:

HOU.SEC.CAST. Is back after a short summer break and we’re kicking things off with the one and only John Kindervag! In this episode the guys discuss the importance of securing ALL technology, John’s journey into cybersecurity, and his top secret HOU.SEC.CON. keynote presentation. 

 Things Mentioned:

·      Swiss cow and calf dead after ransomware attack on milking robot - https://cybernews.com/security/swiss-cow-and-calf-dead-after-ransomware-attack/

·      Agenda - https://web.cvent.com/event/bd513fda-a770-4d88-b239-a726de672661/websitePage:dd3dff4f-9597-4a4b-960e-eb732a9a3853

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·      Guest: John Kindervag

·      Produced by: Lauren Lynch

·      Editing by: Andrew Cantoni

·      Music by: August Honey

Today Michael and Sam are catching up with DevSecOps manager and 2023 HOU.SEC.CON. speaker, Christopher Pope. They discuss the importance of integrating security from the beginning of the development process, the need for building relationships and understanding between developers and security professionals to create secure applications, and the significance of developing security champions within organizations to foster a collaborative environment for secure software development.

Things Mentioned:

·      Microsoft Delays AI Powered Recall - https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/microsoft-delays-ai-powered-recall.html

·      Christopher’s 2023 HOU.SEC.CON. talk - https://youtu.be/zswzrCQpIYk?si=uH-3joYHR851WOC7

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·      Guest: Christopher Pope

·      Produced by: Lauren Lynch

·      Editing by: Andrew Cantoni

·      Music by: August Honey