Ted Harrington explains the power of the hacker mindset and its impact far beyond cybersecurity. He unpacks how curiosity, creativity, and the drive to challenge assumptions can unlock new ways of thinking and problem-solving across all areas of life. Ted offers practical exercises to develop this mindset, shares strategies to overcome imposter syndrome, and highlights the importance of leaning into positive feedback. He also previews the energy and innovation surrounding the upcoming Hacker Summer Camp and the thriving community that powers it.00:00 Introduction to the Hacker Mindset

04:50 The Attributes of a Hacker

10:04 Challenging Assumptions in Life

14:37 Exercises to Cultivate a Hacker Mindset

19:31 Upcoming Book Release and Conclusion

19:51 The Journey of Writing: From First to Second Book

24:17 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Strategies and Insights

34:29 Hacker Summer Camp: Celebrating a Decade of IoT Village

36:55 Creative Concepts: Cybersecurity-Themed Bar Ideas

SYMLINKS

[Ted Harrington’s Website] – Ted Harrington’s official website where you can find his blog, professional background, talks, research, and links to his books, podcast, and events. A central hub for his work in cybersecurity and ethical hacking.

[Ted Harrington’s Podcast – “Tech Done Different”] – Ted's podcast explores how to think differently about technology, security, and leadership. He interviews top minds in security, engineering, and beyond.

[Ted Harrington’s Books] – A showcase of Ted’s published works, including Hackable and the upcoming Inner Hacker, both of which explore ethical hacking, secure software development, and mindset transformation.

[Ted Harrington’s TED Talk – “Why You Need to Think Like a Hacker”] – In this TEDx talk, Ted explains how the hacker mindset—curiosity, nonconformity, commitment, and creativity—can be a superpower in solving complex problems in both cybersecurity and everyday life.

[Ted Harrington on LinkedIn] – Ted’s professional LinkedIn profile, where he regularly shares insights on ethical hacking, leadership, and secure software. He’s active and encourages messages from those looking to learn or collaborate.

[IoT Village Website] – A hacking village founded by Ted Harrington that focuses on IoT security. Hosted at major security conferences like DEF CON, it offers hands-on labs, expert talks, and a collaborative space for learning how to ethically hack IoT devices.