In today’s show Michael and Sam are joined by Cybersecurity Executive and Adjunct Faculty Member, Dr. Branden Williams.  They discuss Branden’s journey into cybersecurity and how those looking to enter the field can get started. They also dive into his 2023 HOU.SEC.CON. talk on automation and bot attacks and the issues organizations and customers are facing as a result of malicious bots.

Things Mentioned:

·      Branden’s talk at HOU.SEC.CON. - https://youtu.be/tXCCZBm1oSE?si=nU1NHhYdA2H2xxib

·      HSC User Group on June 27th - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hsc-user-group-tickets-916889419937?aff=oddtdtcreator

·      HOU.SEC.CON. Sponsorships – [email protected]

·      How Apple Wi-Fi Positioning System can be abused to track people around the globe - https://www.theregister.com/2024/05/23/apple_wifi_positioning_system/

·      Branden’s resource pack - https://www.docmando.com/@captbrando 

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In this episode:

·      Host: Michael Farnum

·      Host: Sam Van Ryder

·      Guest: Branden Williams

·      Editing by: Lauren Andrus 

·      Music by: August Honey