Previous guest Jennifer Gold returns for another episode, and this time she's brought friends: cyber and intelligence veterans Patrick Arvidson and Roger Hockenberry. Together, they delve into the evolving world of cybersecurity, sharing insider perspectives from the CIA, NSA, and the private sector. Hear about:

🕶 Why Fridays and holidays are prime time for ransomware attacks

💡 The commoditization of intelligence

🎯 Practical strategies to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats

Learn how attackers exploit weekends, discover the real cost of third-party risks, and uncover why “intelligence” might not always mean what you think. Plus, hear about the creative side of coding, retro hacking nostalgia, and the challenges of managing risk in a hyperconnected world.

If you’re ready for a blend of expert advice, engaging banter, colorful drinks and Hawaiian shirts, be sure to join us. And don’t forget to drop us a comment and follow the podcast.

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You need experience to get even an entry level job, but how to do you get a job if you don't have experience? For years this classic dilemma didn't apply to cybersecurity, but times have changed. Newly minted security consultant Jerry Sinayuk of NukuDo tells us how he got trained and is lining up his first consulting engagements -- all while getting paid. Join us to learn about this new approach to breaking into a high-tech industry that's actually centuries old.

And if that isn't enough to hit a lot of keyword searches, Jerry also shares his passion for blockchain technology and gives his unvarnished opinion on NFT's.

Put your questions on cyber security hiring in the comments, and Joe and Adam will respond with the wisdom of their many years in the field. And don't forget to share and tell your friends.

Check out NukuDo, Jerry's company, and their program at https://nukudo.com.

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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries, and cybersecurity experts are navigating uncharted territory to keep pace. In this episode of the Security Cocktail Hour podcast, Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of AI Risk, Inc., joins co-hosts Joe Patti and Adam Roth for a dive into the practical, technical, and ethical challenges of AI - including some surprises nobody saw coming, as well as what an adversary can do with a drone. From early work with neural networks to cutting edge large language models, Alec shares the challenges he's taking on to secure today’s generative AI models.

Highlights include:

🔒 Vulnerabilities AI introduces to corporate environments

🔒 Creative and unexpected ways hackers are manipulating AI systems

🔒 Why regulating AI is so challenging—and what might work better

For more insights from Alec, tune into his podcast, AI Risk-Reward or visit AI Risk, Inc..

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