We can’t stop the signal. DEF CON 29 will be a hybrid conference, partially in-person, and partially online. DEF CON will not be a “normal” con, but more like DEF CON “Different.”

"Signals From The Villages" is the ITSPmagazine theme for our Coverage Conversations at this year's DEF CON.

It's become a tradition to connect with the organizers of the events we cover to get their insight behind the theme, the topics, and other important points attendees need to know before they go.

In this episode, we connect with Wednesday, Press Department Lead for DEF CON, and Kevin, the Village Lead/Vendor Lead responsible for organizing the numerous villages and vendors that take the floor (physically and virtually) during the event.

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Guests
"Wednesday" (Melanie Ensign)
On Linkedin 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieensign/
On Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/iMeluny
On Medium 👉 https://medium.com/discernible

"Kevin" (Kevin Sugihara)
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Resources

** Safety requirements for in-person attendance at DEF CON 29: https://forum.defcon.org/node/236655

DEF CON 29 Theme: https://defcon.org/html/defcon-29/dc-29-theme.html

DEF CON Villages: https://forum.defcon.org/node/236369

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16-year-old startup engineer, Calix Huang, has sold 2 EdTech companies, scaled to 20k users in 6 months, and underwent a 6-figure acquisition. Here’s his story on how he did it.

From self-learning Python and web development online to getting his first software engineering internship at 14, Calix talks about his approach for rapidly learning new skills and how going out of your comfort zone can be a faster, and more fun, way of building new things. Learning is not a linear journey - you’ll hear about the hidden challenges behind growth, getting your product in front of people, and the unconventional method of community-based user acquisition.

This is the authentic and down-to-earth story of how Calix built, scaled, and sold his startup Hours (among others), and valuable lessons for anyone wishing to learn or build something new.

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Guest
Calix Huang
On Linkedin 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/calix-huang/
On Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/calixo888

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Host
Ellen Xu
On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/ellen-xu

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Resources

Hours: https://hours.zone/

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Want kids to learn? Research shows that bringing education into a game can make a huge difference in engagement and, in turn, learning. Of course, it can't just be any game; results are better when it is in a game they are already playing.

This is precisely what the crew at Connected Camps is doing. Connected Camps is a nonprofit that provides hands-on, interactive, online programs in Minecraft, Roblox, and other esports platforms. They're run by expert near-peer mentors and cover various topics like Architecture, Business, Roman History, Coding, Game Design, Virology, and Theater.

The connected learning experiences foster creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and interest-driven learning. By leveraging the power of open networks and partnering with community-based organizations, Connected Camps is committed to delivering the highest quality online learning experiences to young people in all walks of life.

This isn't real just because it makes sense; this is a reality driven by the research conducted by Katie Salen, Connected Camps founder, and others. The proof is both in the research and (as they say) in the (digital) pudding.

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Guests
Katie Salen
On Linkedin 👉https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-salen-0b5a1a31/
On Twitter 👉https://twitter.com/katieatplay
On Medium 👉https://medium.com/connected-parenting

Angela Anderson
On Linkedin 👉https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-anderson-1713ba158/

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Recourses

Connected Camps: https://connectedcamps.com/
On Linkedin 👉https://www.linkedin.com/company/connected-camps/mycompany/
On Twitter 👉https://twitter.com/ConnectedCamps

Katie Salen and Claire LaBeaux, Spaces of Refuge blog series, “Embedding Social Supports For Tween Online Wellbeing”: https://connectedlearning.uci.edu/blog/moderating-minecraft-embedding-social-supports-for-tween-online-wellbeing/

Mimi Ito, for Edsurge, “How Three Nonprofits Are Connecting Kids to Diverse Mentors During the Pandemic”: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-03-10-how-three-nonprofits-are-connecting-kids-with-diverse-mentors-during-the-pandemic

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So, you're making a move to bring your business to the cloud. But, do you do it as a slow dribble, or are you going "all in" with a mad rush to transition everything to cloud-enabled systems and processes? Either way, you have some things you need to consider.

First and foremost, it's all about the opportunities; what is possible for the business with a move to a new technology stack; what process can be developed, modified, or perhaps even eliminated? This isn't limited to today's tech stack — the future holds a lot of promise if you have a strategy and a plan that leverages the right platforms for the right things and if all the above is thought with security in mind.  

If you are wondering what all this could look like, you're in luck. Our guest, Ron Bennatan, has a view into where things might go.

Next, you can't ignore the fact that your people are behind this effort; what do they need to know as they prepare for this transition, do the work, and then manage the new environment once they are done? Can they make the transition as they bring the company on that journey? It's this team — either the one you have now or the one you'll need to staff in the future — that will make this all possible. 

Ron has some thoughts on this topic as well. 

It is time to look at the future of the human element in the cloud.

(This contains promotional content: learn more)

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Guest
Ron Bennatan, General Manager, Data Security at Imperva

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Resources
Episode 1 | Everything About Your Data Has Changed — Has Your Journey To The Cloud Kept Up? https://itspmagazine.simplecast.com/episodes/everything-about-your-data-has-changed-has-your-journey-to-the-cloud-kept-up-an-imperva-story-with-ron-bennatan

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Deshawn joins us to share with us how the security departments and the business relate, how to drive personal growth, and what to do when you feel like an imposter.

As the Director of Cloud Ops & IT for a software company, Deshawn joins to share with us how the security departments and the business relate, how to drive personal growth, and what to do when you feel like an imposter.

You'll learn:

• why personal growth is like that moment when you're riding your bike too fast
• how to tell if you are in the "crawl," "walk," or "run" phase of security maturity
• what happens when security doesn't understand the business
• why we need to focus on daily habits in order to achieve the epic milestones
• how security professionals can better engage with and understand the business side
• why the best way to learn is to teach
• how to tie goals to habits in order to create meaning in our work
• why to not fear imposter syndrome

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Guest
Deshawn Jackson
On Linkedin 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/deshawnjackson/

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Host
Ted Harrington
On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/ted-harrington

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Cybersecurity has become too technology-focused. Not only is the field becoming needlessly complicated to those who need to understand these issues most—developers, managers, executives—but the focus on technology-driven solutions is forcing us to miss some of the basics of a sound cybersecurity strategy.

Most people simply do not understand cybersecurity and, therefore, its need and value. However, if we keep pointing fingers and can't explain in simple terms what we do as cybersecurity professionals and why it is essential to the business and our customers/partners, no leadership team will be willing to allocate the funds and resources necessary to tackle the growing security threats they face.

So... what are we going to do about this? First, we're going to break down what it means to be cyber secure, looking at it from the perspective of those that need to know but that do not need to be experts in the field — "just" understand the basics.

The book that Thomas Kranz wrote: Making Sense of Cyber Security, talks about this, and much more.

About The Book
'Making Sense of Cyber Security' is a no-nonsense overview of common cyber threats. Written for readers at all skill levels, this easy-to-read guide breaks down the core ideas and terminology of cybersecurity so that you can effectively contribute to the planning and implementation of a security strategy. You'll learn the three pillars of a successful security strategy and how to create and apply threat models that will iteratively improve your organization's readiness.

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Guest
Tom Kranz
On Linkedin 👉https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkranz
On Twitter 👉https://twitter.com/whoopsie
On Medium 👉https://medium.com/@prestelpirate

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Resources

Book: Making Sense of Cyber Security: manning.com/books/making-sense-of-cyber-security

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Why the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) is ruining hacks for good.

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Guest
John Jackson
On Twitter 👉https://twitter.com/johnjhacking
On Linkedin 👉https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjhacking/

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Host
Keenan Skelly
On ITSPmagazine  👉https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/keenan-skelly

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This Episode’s Sponsors
 

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Resources

Hackers Are Investing in Each Other's Operations: https://tribunecontentagency.com/article/hackers-are-investing-in-each-others-operations-just-like-vcs-invest-in-startups/

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): https://www.nacdl.org/Landing/ComputerFraudandAbuseAct

Podcast: Are Laws Keeping Pace With Cyber Reality? | The History And Impact Of The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) On Society | A Conversation With Riana Pfefferkorn And Leonard Bailey

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Just when you thought you had some reasonable handle on security, your companies goes and does a merger/acquisition.

Of course, what you inherit is a beautiful box wrapped in a bow - otherwise known as Pandora's Box. What's inside? Will it be a company where security is part of the culture? Or does everyone have local and/or domain admin? You just don't know! But you do know ego, culture, and ego will be there to thwart your best laid plans.

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Hosts
Rafal Los
On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/rafal-los

Chris Abramson
On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/chris-abramson

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In this week's episode of Through The TechVine Live Radio Program, we talk about an AI Pastry Scanner Is Now Helping To Fights Cancer | How Powerful Biofibers Can Now Be Create On Industrial Scale | This Day In Tech History: The Internet’s Birth | Let’s Talk About The Importance Of Knowing How Tech Works.

All this and more on Through The TechVine Radio Program, Episode Six

Learn more about these topics and some more by listening to this podcast. 

We are serious about thinking about the many ways technology is and will impact our society. Still, we do not miss the opportunity to share some other stories, oddities, rarities, and some laughs.

Join us!

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There is one truth that is not told enough: technology is not magic — but it can be magical.

Technology is human — it is part of who we are… our evolution… our future.

Will it be a Dystopian or Utopian one? Well, that is up to us, and nobody else.

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This Episode's Inspiring Stories

Diana | The AI Pastry Scanner That Is Now Fighting Cancer
👉 https://www.ces.tech/Articles/2021/May/The-AI-Pastry-Scanner-That-Is-Now-Fighting-Cancer.aspx

Sean | Producing commercial quantities of nature’s “strongest, lightest and toughest” materials
👉 https://entrevestor.com/home/entry/3d-biofibr-raises-550k-round

Marco | World, Meet the Internet On July 3, 1969
👉 https://thisdayintechhistory.com/07/03/world-meet-the-internet/
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…as we discuss more technology stories.

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Diana Kelley
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Sean Martin
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David Diaz shares how he went from an asylum seeker to a professional hacker.

David fled his home country, starting over in the US not knowing English; he succeeded in a big way. He achieved what some have said is dead: The American Dream. Listen and be inspired!

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Guest
David Diaz
On Linkedin 👉https://www.linkedin.com/in/0xdaviddiaz/
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Host
Phillip Wylie
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