Using our Pretend Names at CYBR.SEC.CON. and Houston BSides
In this episode of CYBR.HAK.CAST, Phil and Michael look back at CYBR.SEC.CON. 2026, the CYBR.HAK.CON. track, and Houston BSides, highlighting the talks, villages, and experiences that brought hundreds of cybersecurity practitioners together. They dig into how AI is changing CTFs and offensive sec...
CYBR.SEC.Careers with Sheridan Skurupey-McDonald & James “JB” Bryant
In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Sheridan Skurupey-McDonald & James “JB” Bryant share how scholarships, YOUTH.SEC.CON., mentorship, certifications, and community programs are helping students and veterans gain exposure and real opportunities to break into a career in cybersecurity. They also dis...
'Energized Cybersecurity Culture' Book Review with Michael Farnum
In this episode of CYBR.Signal, Michael Farnum reviews Bryan Perkola’s ‘Energized Cybersecurity Culture’ and explores its unique approach to building stronger security awareness programs. By blending marketing, creativity, empathy, and an engineering mindset, the book offers cybersecurity leaders...
The Wild West of Deploying Agents with Nadav Cornberg
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In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Eve Security founder and CEO Nadav Cornberg to explore the challenges of securing agentic AI. They discuss AI governance, MCP, why agents should be expected to make mistakes, and why traditional ...
Something to do with Skyrim with Michael Jenkins
In the latest episode of CYBR.HAK.CAST, Michael Farnum and Phillip Wylie sit down with Michael Jenkins, CTO of ThreatLocker for a conversation about ZeroTrust, career growth, and the experiences and lessons that shape professionals along the way. From navigating the industry to developing skills,...
Not a Finance Guy: Building Companies with Bob Ackerman
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On this week’s episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Bob Ackerman, Managing Director at DataTribe, to share lessons from decades of building and investing in technology companies. From backing Dragos when much of the venture world didn’t bel...
Chasing the White Rabbit with Jacob Krell
In this episode of CYBR.HAK.CAST, Michael Farnum and Phillip Wylie sit down with Jacob Krell of Suzu Labs to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, accelerating vulnerability discovery, and challenging traditional hacking skills. The growing impor...
Building Houston Cyber Community with Michael Farnum | CYBR.SEC.CON Founder
Join us for an insightful conversation with Michael Farnum, founder of CYBR.SEC.CON (previously HOU.SEC.CON), as we explore cybersecurity, technology events, community building, artificial intelligence, career development, and Houston’s growing tech ecosystem.
With over 30 years of experience in ...
AI, Risk, and Ewoks with Peyton Kennedy
In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, sponsored by Endor Labs, hosts Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Peyton Kennedy, Senior Security Researcher at Endor Labs, to explore the hidden risks of AI adoption, prompt injection vulnerabilities, and how attackers can exploit trusted AI workflow...
Keeping up with the Times with Jody Brazil
In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, sponsored by FireMon, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Jody Brazil, founder and CEO of FireMon, to explore how AI is reshaping network security and why traditional defensive strategies may no longer be enough.
From the growing importance of Zero Tru...
