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Nyedis Anarchy Series

Hosted by Nyedis CIO and co-founder Adam Callen, the Nyedis Anarchy Series gives expert insight into Identity and Access Management, enterprise cloud security, web3, and much more. Callen, who previously went by the IDM Rockstar, gives practical advice on every episode dealing with cutting edge technologies, real world experiences from his clients, and truly unbiased vendor reviews. Callen chats with other leading names in the field and invites questions from the audience on how they can be ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving and regulated field.
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Episodes

We got censored by TikTok!

On our Tech News of the Week episode (Episode 80,) we discussed several stories happening in the identity space. One of these was the social media platform TikTok suspiciously asking users for their Apple pins. We gave an accurate report of the story and also put a short of this on our TikTok @nyedisiam & as you can see, we got a strike for it and the post deleted! The censorship by this Chinese platform is out of control! For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at h...

Jan 30, 20242 minEp. 88

New hack exploits Hadoop user misconfiguration

If you are a user of Hadoop, there is a recent exploit that you need to know about. We explain what's happening here. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Jan 29, 20244 minEp. 87

The pitfalls of non-technical project managers

Adam has worked as a consultant for a wide array of companies. From that experience comes wisdom, and on this episode Adam discusses negative experiences with project managers who don't know the technicalities of their work, and companies that don't value outsider opinion. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam...

Jan 22, 202411 minEp. 86

SEC social media account hacked

Last week, you may have heard the uproar over the U.S. Security Exchange Commission getting their X account hacked and releasing a statement about the Bitcoin ETF approval prior to it being finalized. There was much speculation as to if this was a scheduled tweet released too early by accident, or if this was something more nefarious. Here in the identity management space we were probably even more blown away by the SEC not having 2-factor authentication enabled on their account, something that ...

Jan 19, 20249 minEp. 85

GitLab addresses account takeover flaw

Just a quick update for you here this episode. GitLab has addressed the account takeover flaw. Here's some further info covering this news. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Jan 18, 20242 minEp. 84

How to get started in tech + job opportunity at Nyedis

We've been getting a ton of messages, comments, and even emails since starting the Nyedis Anarchy Series on how to get started in tech. That's a very broad topic, but we answer it as best as we can, and Adam gives you his own real world examples of advancing his career in the tech industry. If you are personally interested in sales in tech, we are hiring for a sales position at Nyedis! Just email Adam for further info: adam@nyedis.com For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube chan...

Jan 17, 202410 minEp. 83

Wes Kussmaul talks privacy, crypto, & authentication

Wes Kussmaul is a pioneer in internet technology as the founder of Delphi, and is currently the President of The Authenticity Alliance, and the CEO of The Authenticity Institute. Wes is the author of various books including "Quiet Enjoyment" which we dive into, as well as Wes's thoughts on where technology is headed in regards to privacy and authentication. He also gives his take on crypto and blockchain which is sure to be a controversial one. You can find Wes on Linkedin as well as his own web...

Jan 11, 202455 minEp. 82

Tech News of the Week: North Korea malware, Google privacy lawsuit, HealthEC data breach

In this installment of Tech News of the Week we cover North Korea targeting defense workers to steal government secrets, Google settling a consumer privacy lawsuit for $5 BILLION, a data breach of HealthEC impacting over 4.5 million patients, and more. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Jan 08, 202413 minEp. 81

Tech News of the Week: ChatGPT lawsuit, Tesla robot attack, Ubisoft breach

In this installment of Tech News of the Week we cover The New York Times suing ChaptGPT, a Tesla robot attacking a worker, Apple's new Zero Day attack, breaches involving Ubisoft as well as Android, and much more to get into. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Jan 03, 202422 minEp. 80

Very important Oracle Access Manager update

Oracle has made a very important announcement regarding Oracle Access Manager (OAM) that you need to know if this is something you use regularly. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Dec 27, 20236 minEp. 79

Tech News of the Week: JaskaGO, Russian hackers, & Okta breach

In our second installment of Tech News of the Week, Adam covers JaskaGO, Ledger Co. Breach results, Russian hackers targeting JetBrains, the FBI releasing a tool for BlackCat's ransomware, and an update on the Okta breach. Watch the extended edition of this episode giving greater insight into these stories here: https://youtu.be/YSHfaWkKH_4 Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Dec 26, 20236 minEp. 78

Stop Using Java! - Part 2

Earlier this month (Episode 70,) Adam Callen (CIO of Nyedis) proudly exclaimed to Stop Using Java! Let us just tell you that this opened up the floodgates to a barrage of comments. Some in support, many not only in disagreement but angrily so. Adam is definitely not backing down, and wants to share some statistics that back up his point. Additionally, he makes it clear that this isn't some vendetta against Java, but more so that no shop should be exclusive to one programming language. For full v...

Dec 22, 202311 minEp. 77

Identiverse NYC: Alex Tweel, Sales Director at Prove

Producer for the show Ian Scotto caught up with Alex Tweel at Identiverse NYC. Alex is the sales director at Prove. The guys talk identity management, biometrics, and where things are headed in this space. Learn more about the company at https://www.prove.com/ For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Dec 19, 20234 minEp. 76

Identiverse NYC: HYPR Principal Sales Engineer Pasha Benenson

In another interview from Identiverse NYC, Adam is joined by the Principal Sales Engineer at HYPR, Pasha Benenson. You'll learn about what HYPR is doing in the identity management market, and their take on passwordless solutions going forward. See more at https://www.hypr.com/ For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam...

Dec 18, 20238 minEp. 75

Tech News of the Week: Lazarus Group exploit, 5G & Bluetooth flaws

This is our first of hopefully many videos to come, giving you a roundup of what you need to know this week in tech. This includes Microsoft's final 2023 patch, a recent Lazarus Group exploit, OAuth attacks, and flaws in both 5G modems and Bluetooth. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Dec 15, 20237 minEp. 74

Identiverse NYC: Eric Daneman of Silverfort

You may remember that earlier this year we recorded some great interviews from the annual Identiverse conference in Las Vegas. Well, Identiverse also had a Regional Events Series earlier this month in NYC where we caught up with some more people in the IDM industry. This interview is with Eric Daneman, Regional Sales Manager with Silverfort. We get a better idea of what Silverfort is about from Eric. You can learn more about them at https://www.silverfort.com/ For full video of this episode, hea...

Dec 14, 202311 minEp. 73

Burton Group Mini Reunion

Adam hosts this mini reunion of Burton Group which features the current CEO of Nyedis Ted Balfour alongside his colleagues Ian Glazer, Mike Neuenschwander, and Gerry Gebel. They run through an array of topics you'll be sure to enjoy and learn from. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Dec 12, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 72

Slayer - The Vinyl Conflict box set unboxing

For something entirely different and outside of our usual realm on this episode, Adam recently got his hands on Slayer's "The Vinyl Conflict" box set which was released back in 2010. This box set contains all of Slayer's records released on American Recordings. If you know Adam, he is a longtime Slayer fanatic, and he already owns most of these albums. So beyond a simple unboxing, he does some comparison of these with the previously released vinyl. There's a few simple unboxing videos of this yo...

Dec 08, 202340 minEp. 71

Stop Using Java!

On our latest episode, Adam urges programmers and those that hire them to stop using Java! He maintains that Java WAS a great programming language, but its time has passed, and there are so many newer languages that have surpassed its usefulness. So don't be stuck in your ways and lazy, learn new tools in this current world of programming. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms an...

Dec 05, 20238 minEp. 70

Ping Identity post-merger announcement

On today's episode we have some breaking news regarding the recent Ping Identity merger with ForgeRock that you need to hear. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Dec 01, 202316 minEp. 69

Okta Breach: Broader Impact Disclosed

Last month an Okta breach had been announced. In a bombshell update, we learn this was no minor hack and that 100% of data was breached. Here is a detailed rundown of what information was compromised and obtained. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Nov 30, 202310 minEp. 68

Mark Creekmore: Microsoft Entra ID Expert Overview

Mark Creekmore is a Managing Partner at eSecurity Partners and a seasoned professional in the identity security space. He is an expert in all things Microsoft Entra, and he gives us an overview of what he thinks you as a listener of this podcast should know. Check out this in-depth interview that you are sure to learn a lot from. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow u...

Nov 28, 202337 minEp. 67

Lockpicking: Protect Your Backdoor

Pardon the backdoor inuendo, but this episode is about lockpicking! Companies are very focused on keep vulnerabilities away from their login page and all the obvious places. Hackers expect that though. What about keeping all of the other areas safe from attack? For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Nov 17, 20239 minEp. 66

Should we use passkeys?

We are more often seeing the option to use passkeys online. What are they? Will these replace passwords at some point? Nyedis CIO Adam Callen tackles this on our latest installment of the Nyedis Anarchy Series. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Nov 15, 202311 minEp. 65

A no nonsense recap of Apple's "Scary Fast" event

This past week, Apple held an event which they deemed "Scary Fast," updating their MacBook Pro and processing chips. Is it worth the hype? Adam gives his unfiltered take as you can always expect here on the Nyedis Anarchy Series. For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social media @Nyedisiam

Nov 09, 202314 minEp. 64

Identity Week Series: Martin Petriccione of Integrated Biometrics

We wrap up our Identity Week series with Martin Petriccione of Integrated Biometrics. If you've been following this series from Identity Week, the Washington D.C. annual conference & convention featured some incredible companies in the biometrics space. We really appreciate Martin giving us a demo of some of this revolutionizing technology. Learn more at https://integratedbiometrics.com/ For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure...

Oct 30, 20237 minEp. 63

Identity Week Series: Nash Ali of NeuroID

Nash Ali is Head of Operational Strategy at NeuroID. We catch up with him at Identity Week in Washington D.C. on this episode. You'll hear some interesting things about what they bring to the market. NeuroID prides themselves as a company on capturing fraud without compromising users personal data or PII (personal identifiable information.) We also get into the current state of desiphering humans using a computer VS non-humans, and where we see this going in the future. You can learn more on the...

Oct 27, 20237 minEp. 62

Identity Week Series: Gun detection through A.I. w/ Chris Centamore of Rank One Computing

Chris Centamore is SVP of Business Development with Rank One Computing. They specialize in A.I. and what we discuss in particular is the latest technology in gun detection. We suggest you check this one out over on your Youtube for the visuals on this one. You can also learn more about Rank One at http://roc.ai For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on all social med...

Oct 26, 20235 minEp. 61

Identity Week Series: Henning Nehse, Dermalog Sales Director

Continuing our Identity Week series we speak with Henning Nehse, Sales Director at Dermalog. Henning shows us some state of the art technology in biometrics, particularly with fingerprinting. Hardware that used to weigh quite a lot can now be done with a simple smart phone app. We suggest you head over to our Youtube to see the visuals on this one! To learn more, visit https://www.dermalog.com/ For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be s...

Oct 25, 20235 minEp. 60

Identity Week Series: Tim Maciejewski of AuthenticID

Tim Maciejewski is VP of Global Growth at AuthenticID. AuthenticID specializes in AI-driven identity verification solutions. They have embraced AI since 2016. We catch up with Tim at Identity Week in Washington DC and hear more about where AI and identity management is heading. You can learn more at https://www.authenticid.com/ For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@nyedisiam Be sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us ...

Oct 24, 20234 minEp. 59
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