It is important to highlight the amazing members of the information security community from the Black community throughout the year, not just during Black History Month. There are countless amazing people in the community, and sharing their experiences and ways everyone can be good allies is more important that ever.

Panel speakers include: Khalilah (@ki_twyce_), Charles (@bsdbandit), Tailor (@thedgtalempress), Abisola (@daycyberwox), and more.

This bonus episodes features Chris Kubecka's on the ground update live from Kyiv. Hear some of the latest developments as citizens flee from the conflict zone, infrastructure copes with the cyber attacks and first-hand experiences with the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

This week's discussion focuses on the growing tensions and conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Our panel speakers discuss the recent events and developments as they unfold as well as the trends that arise during these situations. From online misinformation campaigns to full scale digital attacks on infrastructure and services, this week's panel covers what's happening and ways that those outside of the region can provide support.

It is becoming more and more common to see coworkers and friends come out and be their true self in the office, and it is incredibly important for both business and coworkers to know how to best navigate those situations. We can all learn how to be better coworkers and friends, and how to create an environment where everyone is free to be themselves. 

Come listen to some of our amazing panelists as they share insight on the topic, some great experiences people have had, as well as ways that both companies, management, and coworkers can do better. Whether it's a conversation regarding how to handle HR-related manners, the language and requirements set in employee conduct codes, or how to build a more inclusive and welcoming workspace, not enough discussions are being had. 

Ally-ship is helpful and wanted, and promotion of it can be good for everyone.

Panel speakers include: Alyssa (AlyssaM_InfoSec), Coleen (@Coleens_), Adrian (@sawaba), Katelyn (@medus4_cdc), Tim (@elchefe), CyRose (@CyR0se), Teresa (@TeresaRusin), Emily (@RMGirlUK), John (@johnbehen), Phil (@MzeePhil), and more.

When you first get started within information security, you may be tempted to put some of those new skills to use. As we all know, with great power comes great responsibility, and this is just as true for superheros as it is for penetration testers / ethical hackers. There is a fine line between legal and illegal "hacking" and in this episode join our panel of speakers as we discuss great ways to properly hone your skills and stay on the right side of the law. Additionally, hear some great stories from industry professionals as the share some success and horror stories from their own careers.

This episode's speakers include: Ali (endingwithali), Charles (bsdbandit), Davin (Djax_Alpha), Eric (ebelardo73), Jake (FindingUrPasswd), Khalilah (ki_twyce_), and Rhea (soundslikerhea).

A huge shout out to Ali for moderating this conversation and for driving this week's episode.

If you've been online lately, you're more than likely to come across abusive remarks, derogatory comments, or people questioning one's credibility or reasoning for being apart of a conversation. From #InfoSecBikini to daily harassment from anonymous accounts online, toxic behavior is nothing new to the information security community. Whether credibility is being questioned, harassment campaigns are targeting (primarily female) security professionals, or the latest security news is causing a stir within the community itself, it's important that we are able to recognize when toxic behavior and actions occur and develop ways to address it. This episode's panel tackles some of the most pressing and challenging topics facing not only the information security industry, but communities as a whole. From racial inequity, diversity, discrimination, and harassment, join in as we shed light on these topics and more and work to identify ways in which we can make changes for the better and make the industry more welcoming, inclusive, and reflect the diversity found in the world around us.

This episode's speakers include: Alberto (@ADanielHill), Alexandria (@AlexandriasTech), Caleb (@sec_studio), Charles (@bsdbandit), Coleen (@Coleens_), Davin (@Djax_Alpha), Eric (@ebelardo73), Frank (@FrankMcG), Iben (@iben), Jason (@CrypieHef), Jonathan (@jonathandata1), Khalilah (@ki_twyce_), Lorie (@forengirl23), Nicole (@elitedevgroup), Rhea (@soundslikerhea), Tatyana (@TechnoTats), and Tish (@LilMzMuffinCup).

I want to give a huge thanks to Maxinne (@theatman90) for editing and producing this episode, and Eric (@ebelardo73) for helping to moderate this discussion.

Join an amazing panel of speakers as we discuss pressing issues from every corner of the information security industry. 

This discussion focuses on the issues surrounding a lack of pay transparency, unequal pay, pay discrimination, and possible solutions that may help to address these challenges. Additionally our panel discusses working within the cyber security industry and challenges many may face. 

This episode’s speakers include: Alberto (@adanielhill), Caleb (@sec_studio), Coleen (@Colenes_), Eric (@ebelardo73), Jenny (@Shiny_Buttons), Jonathan (@jonathandata1), and Jack (@0DDJ0BB).

A special thanks to Maxxine (@theatman90) for editing and producing this episode.