SESSION TITLE: LONE STAR CYBER CIRCUS RECORDED: 12/7/23 VENUE: Hop and Sting LOCATION: Grapevine, TX GUESTS: Various SPONSOR: IBM ABOUT THE GUESTS: Cyber Distortion - Security leaders Kevin Pentecost and Jason Popillion joined forced to create " Cyber Distortion", a leading security podcast which they describe as their own way of paying back an industry that has been so amazing to them over the past couple of decades. They believe that as cybersecurity experts, we all play a critical role i...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Kevin Pentecost and Jason Poppillon, hosts of the Cyber Distortion podcast, stop by BarCode to share their experiences and insights in the field of cybersecurity. We discuss topics such as ransomware, social engineering, and the CISSP. Their podcast combines technical expertise with a fun and engaging approach, making it accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences. They also highlight the importance of networking and building relationships in the cybersecurity industry. TI...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Vivek Ramachandran is a cybersecurity professional and the founder of SquareX, a browser-based cybersecurity solution. He is known for his groundbreaking Wi-Fi attack discoveries, best-selling hacking books, and trainings for cybersecurity professionals worldwide. Vivek is also the creator of the hacker comic book series, "Hackers: Superheroes of the Digital Age." Vivek stops by the bar to to discuss his background in cybersecurity and his journey to becoming an entrepreneur. He shares how h...
Nov 02, 2023•52 min
SESSION TITLE: BCP LIVE on Rendezvous Yacht RECORDED: 10/26/23 VENUE: Rendezvous (Private Yacht) LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA GUEST: David Lingenfelter, Anahi Santiago and Tammy Klotz SPONSOR: N/A ABOUT THE GUESTS: David Lingenfelter - VP of Information Security at Penn Entertainment, with a 30-year career in cybersecurity. Anahi Santiago - CISO at Christiana Care, the largest health system in Delaware, with a passion for healthcare cybersecurity. Tammy Klotz - CISO at Trinzio, with 7 y...
Oct 30, 2023•35 min
Paul V. McEnroe is an award-winning engineer and former IBM executive who played a pivotal role in the development of the universal product code (UPC), also known as the barcode. With over two decades of experience at IBM, McEnroe led a team that created one of the most influential technologies of our generation. He is the author of the business memoir titled "The Barcode," which tells the story of his journey and the development of the barcode. McEnroe shares his background, from being ado...
Oct 16, 2023•56 min
Ron Nissim, co-founder and CEO of Entitle IO, joins Chris at the bar to discuss identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud. They explore the differences between traditional IAM and cloud IAM, as well as the pain points organizations commonly face with access requests and approval processes. Ron shares a specific incident that sparked the idea for Entitle IO and explains how their platform has helped organizations improve their IAM efforts. He also discusses the future of IAM and upcomi...
Sep 27, 2023•38 min
Mike Petrie, a pioneer in the fraud investigative industry, discusses his journey into the field and the evolution of investigative techniques. He emphasizes the importance of social media intelligence and the role it plays in uncovering fraud. Mike also highlights the need for education on protecting personal information and the integration of AI in fraud detection and prevention. He shares advice for aspiring investigators and discusses the concept of Webutation, a platform for protecting o...
Aug 31, 2023•51 min
SESSION TITLE: METAWAR RECORDED: 8/10/23 VENUE: Virgil's Real BBQ LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV GUEST: Winn Schwartau TIMESTAMPS: 0:02:30 - Introduction to the METAWAR Project and the challenge of reality distortion 0:04:00 - Explanation of the six steps of the METAWAR thesis 0:05:58 - Discussion on immersive experiences and reality distortion 0:09:37 - Explanation of reality distortion and the difference between disinformation and misinformation 0:15:38 - Discussion on the addictive nature ...
Aug 19, 2023•34 min
SESSION TITLE: How I Rob Banks RECORDED: 8/9/23 VENUE: BAR CODE BURGER BAR LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV GUEST: FC (Freaky Clown) SPONSOR: Cyber Job Academy TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:22 - Introduction and discussion about FC's book "I Rob Banks" 0:01:12 - Reconnaissance and the importance of overplanning 0:02:07 - Digital recon and the limitations of Google Maps 0:03:36 - The value of extensive recon and avoiding people 0:04:21 - Possibility of book adaptation into a feature film 0:05:00 - Speculatio...
Aug 19, 2023•25 min
In the unpredictable landscape of the digital mountains, a remarkable group of Sherpas thrives as guides, offering vital information during expeditions. Among them, Tracy Z. Maleeff stands out as a cybersecurity expert, leading and inspiring others on their journey. Her story takes her from the humble setting of a library to the forefront of cybersecurity, where she provides essential guidance and support, navigating through the peaks and valleys of the cyber realm. TIMESTAMPS: 0:03:25 - Tra...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Cybersecurity professionals are essential for keeping organizations safe from potential threats and ensuring business continuity. According to recent studies, the demand for cybersecurity professionals has surged significantly, and this trend is expected to continue. Unfortunately, qualified people are still having a hard time breaking into the industry, although it's not impossible. And there is help from insiders that are here to help with the process. Colleen Lennox, founder of Cyber Job ...
Jul 17, 2023•45 min
Often, risk and reward collide. Corporate giants and high-stakes gamblers unknowingly walk parallel paths. Their worlds may seem separate to outsiders, although fate has a way of intertwining their destinies. Both are driven by ambition, chasing triumph. But as their desires for success grow, a hidden truth begins to reveal itself. LLMs, like the roll of Snake Eyes in a dice game, hold the power to shape kismet and shatter dreams. The line between success and ruin is as fragile as the edge of...
Jun 27, 2023•55 min
Embark on a captivating journey as we venture into the enigmatic and clandestine world lurking below the surface of the internet. Prepare to explore the depths of cybercrime, illicit trades, and covert activities that take place in the digital underworld. Larry Herzog, a Senior Sales Engineer for Thales, joins me at the bar to discuss the origins of the Darkweb, the technological underpinnings, aestetics, diverse marketplace services and the potential pitfalls of using it. TIMESTAMPS: 0:02:...
Jun 08, 2023•49 min
In the covert world of intelligence and espionage, where shadows merge with reality, there exists a select group of individuals who operate on the razor's edge between life and death. Among them is a man named Ric Prado, AKA the "Shadow Warrior." Ric's story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the unyielding pursuit of justice in the face of adversity. A true warrior with a heart of steel, Ric has spent his entire life on the frontlines of some of the most dangerous and classi...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Philip Wiley, AKA The Hacker Maker, is an experienced pentester, educator, author and speaker. He has been invited to give presentations at countless cons. He currently hosts a top ranked podcast, "Hacker Factory" and his self-titled podcast, "Philip Wiley Show", recently launched. He returns to the bar to talk all things CON, including his own experience, CFP differentiators, structuring a talk, defeating imposter syndrome, and more. TIMESTAMPS: 0:03:18 - Experience with Conference Present...
May 11, 2023•41 min
Pentera is a company that specializes in automated security testing and vulnerability management. Its platform uses a combination of automated and manual testing techniques to identify and prioritize security vulnerabilities in an organization's infrastructure. By doing so, Pentera helps unmask hidden vulnerabilities and provide visibility into potential security threats. Their "Automated Security Validation" component continuously validates cyber defenses. It's a method of testing that is be...
May 05, 2023•38 min
SESSION TITLE: CISOs Riff on the Latest in Cybersecurity RECORDED: 4/19/23 LOCATION: Valley Forge Casino and Event Center GUESTS: David Lingenfelter (VP, Information Security, PENN Entertainment), Krista Arndt (CISO, United Musculoskeletal Partners) and Bistra Lutz (Director of Global Information Security Operations, Crown Holdings) CONNECT WITH US www.barcodesecurity.com Become a Sponsor Follow us on LinkedIn Tweet us at @BarCodeSecurity Email us at [email protected]
Apr 28, 2023•40 min
FC has gone through extreme adversity and has come out stronger on the other side. He grew up in a very negative environment, which unfortunately led to the development of complex PTSD. But from that emerged a unique talent, one that is both a gift and a curse: hypervigilance. He refused to allow his past define him and instead, leveraged the state of increased alertness to fuel his passion for security. FC talks with us about his breakthrough into ethical hacking and physical securit...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Grit in the context of behavior is defined as “firmness of character; indomitable spirit.” Andres Andreu, a NYC bred leader, has a career built on grit and sheer perseverance with experience spanning from the D.E.A. to corporate America. Co-Host, and cybersecurity sales veteran Doug Gotay and I post up with Andres and talk about overcoming adversary as a youth, his time within the D.E.A., his mastery in the judo philosophy, and traversing his unique skillset and mentality into success in the...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 17 min
The Sociotechnical Theory is an organizational theory that emphasizes the importance of both social and technical factors in designing and managing systems. Sociotechnical systems are deeply embedded within society and prone to "hacking", a term meaning to subvert a systematic rules in unintended way. In his most recent book, "A Hacker's Mind", Bruce Schneier takes hacking beyond computer systems and uses it to analyze the systems that underpin our society. He stops by and we define th...
Mar 03, 2023•25 min
As a large language model trained by OpenAI, ChatGPT has been designed to understand and generate human-like text based on a massive amount of data. From writing creative stories and poetry to answering complex questions and providing personalized recommendations, ChatGPT seems to be running on all cylinders, and still accelerating. The possibility of ChatGPT extends beyond text, via Voice AI. John Miller, Co-Founder of Launchvox stops by to about ChatGPT's potential, mainstream adoption, et...
Feb 23, 2023•44 min
The Harkness method is a discussion-based learning style that emphasizes student centric discussion and active participation in a classroom setting. The goal is to create an environment where students can share their thoughts and perspectives, engage in meaningful conversations, and learn from each other. Jason Brooks, a native of South Central Los Angeles, taught Mandarin, Spanish & Mathematics for 18 years. During COVID-19, as he tracked student interaction by hand, he quickly recogniz...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Jim "Mad Dog" Lawler is a national security consultant, serving as the Senior Partner at MDO Group, which provides HUMINT training to the Intelligence Community and the commercial sector focused on WMD, CI, technical and cyber issues. He served for 25 years as a CIA case officer and is a noted speaker on Insider Threat within the government sector. He stops by and we discuss CIA war stories, Misconceptions of the Agency, Espionage, Counter Intelligence, Detecting Insider Threats and Spy Nov...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Mike Jones AKA the H4unt3d hacker, is a security researcher who formerly hacked underGROUND groups. He served in the military for several years within SIGINT operations. Mike started the H4unt3d hacker podcast from scratch, wanting to give people a unique point of view about cybersecurity. He has built a global community of members from different walks of life, religions, backgrounds and disciplines. Mike transends into BarCode to discuss his origins, Hacktivism, SIGNIT, in the military, pod...
Jan 06, 2023•39 min
Robert Bateman, head of content at GRC World Forums, is a well-respected expert on data protection, privacy, and security law. He built his reputation by producing in-depth reports on legal updates, compliance guidance documents for businesses, and news articles about the latest industry trends. He also has a deep interest in digital rights and is an avid supporter of free speech. We discuss EU-US Data Privacy Framework, Upstream and Prism NSA, Meta's Threat to the EU, Clearview, Open...
Dec 23, 2022•50 min
Crane Hassold is a threat researcher at Abnormal Security who specializes in discovering and analyzing malicious email campaigns targeting enterprises. He also works closely with law enforcement agencies to help bring these bad actors out into the open. Before joining Abnormal Security, Hassold was a senior investigator at the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), where he worked for over eleven years. While there, he focused on identifying and tracking emerging threats such as sophisticate...
Dec 14, 2022•57 min
Mikko Hyppönen is considered one of the world’s foremost cybersecurity experts. He is known for his work on IoT security, where he coined the term “The Hyppönen law”. Currently he is working as Chief Research Officer at Withsecure and as Principal Research Advisor at F Secure. He has lectured at the universities of Stanford and Oxford and is a regular contributor to the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and Scientific American. He was named among the 50 most influential people on the we...
Dec 02, 2022•44 min
As Imprivata’s VP of Worldwide Engineering, Cyber, Joel Burleson-Davis is responsible for overseeing teams in the organization that build and deliver cybersecurity solutions. Prior to joining Imprivata, he was an engineering manager in Sydney, Australia for 6 years. He holds a master’s degree in liberal arts from St. Edward’s University where his focus was on philosophy and behavioral sciences applied to technology. He has been working in cybersecurity for over 20 years and we link up at the ...
Nov 18, 2022•41 min
Most of what we do in the cybersecurity field is a direct result of a sinister underworld that most of us will never have full visibility into. This is a story of an individual who started, and led ShadowCrew, a major cybercrime syndicate within that underworld. After being identified and placed on the US Most Wanted List, he was ultimately captured, imprisioned, escaped prison, and captured again. He served his time, and now is considered a leading authority on internet crime, identity theft...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Eran Sinal is the CEO of IDSeal, a company that is dedicated to helping people keep their identities secure and protected from identity thieves. Based out of Charlotte in North Carolina, Eran has been in the business for 25 years and is very passionate about identity protection. He and his company work very hard to keep their clients safe and has dedicated his life to safeguarding people and their reputations. Eran believes that identity theft is one of the biggest security challenges for a...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr
