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What if the hackers are actually the heroes?

In this mind-blowing episode, host David Mauro sits down with Matt Toussain, elite military cyber warrior, DEF CON speaker, and Founder of Open Security, to reveal how offensive security and real-world hacking tactics are helping businesses reduce risk, fight cybercrime, and stay ten steps ahead of threats.

🎖️ From serving in the U.S. Air Force as a Senior Cyber Tactics Lead, to becoming a NetWars Champion and SANS instructor, Matt shares battle-tested insights and introduces Sirius — the groundbreaking open-source vulnerability scanner that’s changing the game.

🚨 Whether you run a business or just want to finally get serious about cybersecurity, this episode is PACKED with unfiltered truth, practical strategies, and behind-the-scenes access to the front lines of cyber warfare.

Takeaways

•  Matt Toussaint's journey from military to cybersecurity is inspiring.

•  DEF CON is a great platform for new voices in cybersecurity.

•  Penetration testing is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities.

•  Real-world examples highlight the importance of cybersecurity.

•  Sirius is an open-source vulnerability scanning tool.

•  Organizations often overlook basic security practices like password management.

•  The Colonial Pipeline incident serves as a cautionary tale.

•  Effective remediation is key after penetration testing.

•  Cybersecurity is

Season 8 is officially here — and it’s the most unhinged, hilarious, and dangerously educational season we’ve ever done with full cyber chaos:

🔥 Interviews with spies & double agents 💥 Cyber WTF moments 🎮 New interactive segments & games 🛡️ Business-grade cybersecurity insights 😂 More humor, more banter, more chaos

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