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Don Jeter, CMO of Torq joins the show this week to talk about his crusade against boring cyber marketing, and why that means his title is really Chief Menace Officer.
In this episode:
π‘Brand leads to demand. Focus on narrative and differentiation first.
π₯³ Balancing fun, irreverent branding with deep technical expertise.
π Looking outside cyber for inspiration - internet culture, consumer brands, and more
β‘οΈSpeed and authenticity matter. Be ready to capitalize on trends.
For all you marketers trying to break through the noise - take notes. This is how it's done.
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No subject is off the table! Win prizes if we take on your question with our mystery guest host!
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September is Suicide Prevention Month. CISO Ben Howard joins the show to share his story for the first time. *Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation.*
If you are feeling suicidal, call or text 988 to get help immediately.
George K and George A talk to Ben about:
π The pressure CISOs face and how it impacts mental wellbeing
π§ Breaking the stigma around mental health
π Practical steps cybersecurity leaders can take to support their teams' mental health
β Creating a culture of openness and vulnerability
If you are struggling and feeling suicidal, call or text 988. Help is available, speak with someone today.
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Tabletop exercises, a necessary evil or just a compliance snoozefest? This week, Kailee Miner sits down to talk about how she's revolutionizing cyber threat readiness training to make boring TTXs a thing of the past.
In this episode:
π₯± Why traditional tabletop exercises often fail to engage participants
π How realistic simulations improve readiness vs. dry PowerPoint presentations
π° Why companies should invest in communication skills for technical experts, not just certifications
πͺ Building resilience through hands-on experience, not just theoretical scenarios
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Send your questions to [email protected] with βAMAβ in the subject line.
No subject is off the table! Win prizes if we take on your question with our mystery guest host!
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Welcome to Season 3! This week weβre bringing you the live recording of our talk at SquadCon during Hack Summer Camp a few weeks back. Our talk was called, βFuture Proof Your Career with Cyber Threat Intelligence Techniques.β Many thanks again to the Black Girls Hack Foundation and the SquadCon crew for having us, and to Rebekah Skeete for the killer intro!
And, weβre fast approaching episode 100 of this podcast! Weβre doing an AMA with a very special guest host.
So, what do you wanna ask us?
Email your questions to [email protected], with "AMA" in the subject line. If we air your question, you can expect some special swag your way!
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Season 3 of Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks is coming soon!
Same human focus in cyber. Same fire. πβ‘οΈ
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This week we're featuring a Best Of edition, packed with the gold from episodes past. We were away at Black Hat last week, and we're gearing up for the start of Season 3!
This episode features:
Dr. Chase Cunningham on Zero Trust Sarah Breathnach on why whitepapers need to go Chas Larios are connecting with practitioners Adrian Wood on the securing the ML development pipeline Mari Galloway on breaking into cyber Reanna Schultz on life in SOC -
Why are so many cybersecurity company founders so bad at talking about their own products?! This week we're joined by Elliot Volkman and Doug Landis to talk about how they used storytelling training to transform one companyβs message to its customers!
In this episode:
π€¦ββοΈ Why so many founders are terrible at talking about their own products
π The power of storytelling vs. spewing facts and stats
π° Why companies should invest in communication skills for operators, not just technical skills.
π Building trust through customer stories, not flashy banners
π£οΈ Practical tips for nailing your next conference presentation
Tune in for some real talk on how to cut through the noise and actually connect with your audience. No BS, just straight advice.
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π₯Want a little BKBT fire for your conference? Or maybe your GTM team needs a high-test dose of buyer insight at your next SKO! Drop us a line at [email protected]
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On the show this week: Reanna Schultz, SOC Team Lead and all-around badass, talks about life in the trenches of cybersecurity operations.
George K and George A talk to Reanna about:
π― What vendors get wrong about SOC life (hint: it's not all about alert fatigue)
π The importance of integrating new tools with existing processes
π€ Building authentic relationships in the cybersecurity community
πͺ Developing communication skills for high-pressure situations
Plus, she shares her journey of finding mentors and building her career without following the typical playbook.
Whether you're a vendor trying to connect with SOC teams or an aspiring analyst looking to level up, this episode is packed with a lotta juice!
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π₯Want a little BKBT fire for your conference? Or maybe your GTM team needs a high-test dose of buyer insight at your next SKO! Drop us a line at [email protected]
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Justin Merhoff, Director of InfoSec, and Florian Beijers, a blind web developer, join the show to talk about accessibility in cybersecurity. This week the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 34!
George K and George A talk to Justin and Florian about:
π The current state of accessibility in cybersecurity and the challenges faced by practitioners with disabilities
π§ How AI and assistive technologies may help accessibility in cybersecurity tools
π οΈ Practical steps companies can take to make their security solutions more inclusive
βοΈ The importance of βaccessibility by designβ to avoid costly retrofits
Don't miss this episode on building a more inclusive future in tech!
Go deeper:
RSA presentation on inclusive design in cyber https://www.rsaconference.com/library/presentation/usa/2024/balancing%20accessibility%20security%20and%20ai%20design%20inclusive%20security%20tools#Follow Florian on
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blindlycoding Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ic_nullβββββββββ
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What does it really take to break into cyber? Mari Galloway jumps into the ring and brings her 15+ years of experience to bear.
George K and George A talk to Mari about:
π€ The evolution of the cybersecurity industry and the challenges faced by women and minorities
π The rise of influencer culture in cybersecurity and what weβre NOT telling newcomers
π€ The mission and growth of the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu
π― Practical advice for newcomers and career pivoters in cybersecurityFurther Reading:
Securing Our Future by The Black Women in Cyber Collective CC Certified in Cybersecurity Cert Guide (NEW!)βββββββββ
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CEO Carolina Ruiz jumps into the ring to talk about leading cyber consultancy, the value of diverse skill sets, and how she memorized ISO 27001 in a weekend! π³
George K and George A talk to Carolina about:
π€ The evolving threat landscape and its impact on cybersecurity strategies
π Addressing the skill shortage in cybersecurity and innovative ways to tackle it
π The implications of new legislation and regulations in different markets
π The growth and potential of the cybersecurity industry in Latin America
π Recommended reading:
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Hacker and researcher Adrian Wood (threlfall), an expert red teamer joins the show to talk about using supply chain attack techniques to poison AI models. This is the cutting edge, and most organizations are entirely unprepared.
George K and George A talk to Adrian about:
π‘οΈ The practical challenges and misconceptions around AI threats
βοΈ How attacking ML models is similar to supply chain attacks but in a far more complex environment
𧩠The importance of understanding your business and ML pipelines for better security
π Tips and strategies for how Blue Teams can start building defenses and where they should focus their attention today
Recommendations for learning more:
Adrianβs research DEFCON 31 AI Village Presentation Andrej Karpathy's YouTube channel Andrej Karpathy's GitHub Fast.ai Adrian's Resource List
We're speaking at SquadCon on August 8th! Get your tix here: https://blackgirlshack.org/event-5495307βββββββββ
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Break through? No, PUNCH through the AI hype in cybersecurity this weekβs guest, Mani Keerthi, Field CISO.
George K and George A talk to Mani about:
π₯΄ Making sense of AI, GenAI, LLMs and why clarity is lacking right now
π Questions security teams should ask to separate snake oil from legit use cases
π€ How the AI tech stack differs from IT tech stacks and why that matters
π What the trinity of opportunity, experience, and interest means for career growth
This episode is full of insights for CISOs and SecOps teams!
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Bonus! Chas Larios shares her 7 tips for cybersecurity marketers on how to earn security buyers' respect and trust. These are low-cost, high-return changes teams can make today!
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This week, Chas Larios of Anvilogic joins the show to about her approach to winning practitioners' trust through respect for their time and attention.
George K and George A talk to Chas about:
π Building brands on principles and the importance of giving back to the cyber community
π§ How her technical Infosec background informs her marketing
π³ How she hires, and why resumes are the LAST thing she looks at
ποΈ Changes in the market and favorite bands, as turns the table and interviews the Georges!
This episode is full of insights for founders, CEOs, vendors, and sellers. Sharpen those pencils and get out your notebooks, schoolβs in session!
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Longtime cybersecurity leader Peter Schawacker joins us the show to talk about radical zeal, global talent, and creating safe spaces for queer communities.
George K and George A talk to Peter about:
π¨βπ€ How his punk rock roots and hacker mentality inform his approach to cyber and playing to win
π Cultivating and employing global talent
π³οΈβπβ§οΈ Creating the Queer in Cyber community
πHis new cyber tabletop research project, and how you can help.
𧨠In the Teardown: George K responds to copy/paste outreach from two different BDRs at the same company.
Learn more about Queer In Cyber:
Queer in Cyber (QIC) channel on the Nearshore Cyber Discord: https://discord.gg/4BNshGdmBp (hashtag#queer-in-cyber) QiC Podcast Website: https://queerincyber.podbean.com/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/@QueerInCyberThis month: All profits from Pride shirt sales will be donated to LGBTQ organizations!
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Angela Brown and Amber DiPippa join the podcast to discuss their scholarship initiative supporting LGBTQ+ individuals pursuing cybersecurity.
George K and George A talk to Ang and Amber about:
π The scholarship's origins and its goals for supporting LGBTQ+ cybersecurity students
π The realities and financial hardships unfairly leveled at queer communities
π€ Practical advice for authentic allyship and community support
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Dr. Chase Cunningham, aka Dr. Zero Trust, joins the show to talk Zero Trust credibility, the state of leadership in cyber, and more!
George K and George A talk to Chase about:
βοΈ His unlikely journey from Navy engineer to cybersecurity expert
π‘οΈ The evolution and future of the zero trust model in combating modern threats
π Insights from his latest book on leadership
ποΈ And perhaps a new land speed record for the number of f-bombs in a BKBT episodeβ¦
𧨠In the Teardown: George A tells you just how much money a bad demo experience can cost you (Hint: itβs a lot).
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Ryan Heartfield β AI PhD and now founder and CEO of Exalens β jumps into the ring to talk about moving from academia to cybersecurity startupland, and his mission to transform OT security.
George K and George A talk to Ryan about:
π‘How his vendor pains as an operator now inform his own GTM strategy
π€ The hype and reality of AI in cybersecurity, and why understanding solution and model limitations is crucial
πΌ The challenges and rewards of transitioning from technical roles to founding a startup
π The importance of continuous learning and adapting to stay relevant in cybersecurity
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This is a special episode, recorded live at the Mind Over Cyber Networking Breakfast and Mindfulness Workshop at RSA Conference 2024. George A was called away for CISO things, but I had a chance to sit down with three guests who wanted to share their stories of resilience: challenges to their mental wellbeing and also the strategies and frameworks they use on the regular to navigate those challenges.
You are not alone. Our hope in sharing these stories is to help others understand many of your peers are going through the same stuff, but more importantly, share the ways theyβve learned to work with and through stress rather than try to block it all out or push it away.
I spoke with Allan Alford, Kade Hennings, and Amanda Berlin. We're grateful for their time.
WARNING: There is a mention of suicide in my last conversation, with Amanda. Itβs in the general, abstract sense, nothing specific or graphic, but a warning all the same.
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