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How John Hammond Turns Community, Curiosity, And Consistency Into Cyber Mastery

The most reliable way to learn cybersecurity is to touch the tools, break things safely, and build them back with intent. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with John Hammond, where we unpack how hands-on labs, community feedback, and a healthy mindset can speed up your growth and make it last. We start with the… Continue reading How John Hammond Turns Community, Curiosity, And Consistency Into Cyber Mastery

From Sysadmin to Ethical Hacker: Phillip Wylie shares Skills, Labs, and Real-World Strategies

Want a real-world map into penetration testing instead of a maze of hot takes? We sit down with Philip Wiley—offensive security veteran, teacher, and author of The Pentester Blueprint—to unpack practical paths that work today. Philip traces his journey from sysadmin to consultant and shows how prior roles become leverage in security: command line fluency,… Continue reading From Sysadmin to Ethical Hacker: Phillip Wylie shares Skills, Labs, and Real-World Strategies

Small Businesses Are Prime Targets, But There Are Ways to Fight Back

“We’re too small to be hacked” might be the most dangerous myth in small business cybersecurity today. As James Baierle, founder of SecurePoint Solutions, asks with a touch of irony – how exactly do you let the bad guys know to leave you alone? The hard truth is you can’t, and that’s why specialized security… Continue reading Small Businesses Are Prime Targets, But There Are Ways to Fight Back

Standing Out in the Security Crowd: Jerry Bell’s Path to Success

From Cloud Security Challenges to Career Advice: Insights from Jerry Bell Jerry Bell, former CISO for IBM Cloud and founder of the InfoSec Exchange Mastodon server, recently shared his journey and expertise in the cybersecurity field. His path demonstrates how diverse experiences and community engagement can create unique opportunities in the information security industry. Bell’s… Continue reading Standing Out in the Security Crowd: Jerry Bell’s Path to Success

DEF CON’s Noob Village: Creating Space for Cybersecurity Beginners

Ready to break down the intimidating barriers of cybersecurity conferences? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Josh Mason, a former Air Force pilot and cyber warfare officer who’s on a mission to make the industry more accessible to newcomers. Josh shares his personal journey from military service into the cybersecurity field, revealing the challenges… Continue reading DEF CON’s Noob Village: Creating Space for Cybersecurity Beginners

Mentorship, Connection, and Playing the Long Game

Discover how to navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity careers with Fletus Poston III, Senior Manager for Security Operations at Crash Plan. Drawing from his diverse background spanning regulated utilities, financial services, and software development since 2007, Fletus shares transformative insights about finding your place in the security ecosystem. The conversation challenges conventional wisdom about… Continue reading Mentorship, Connection, and Playing the Long Game

From Abacus to Agentic AI: How Technology is Transforming Our Security Landscape with FedX

Ever wonder how cutting-edge AI is transforming cybersecurity from the inside out? Security analyst Federico “FedEx” Castro pulls back the curtain on how innovative professionals are leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize threat detection and response. FedEx takes us into the fascinating world of custom GPT agents, showing how he’s created specialized tools that instantly process… Continue reading From Abacus to Agentic AI: How Technology is Transforming Our Security Landscape with FedX

CTF Chronicles: Unpacking Our Wild West Hackin’ Fest Experience

Dive into our exhilarating adventure at Wild West Hackin’ Fest, where our casual visit transformed into a thrilling Capture the Flag (CTF) competition! Join us as we share our journey from team formation to victory, highlighting the unique dynamics of working as a group in high-pressure scenarios. In this episode, we discuss the preparation that… Continue reading CTF Chronicles: Unpacking Our Wild West Hackin’ Fest Experience

Cyber CTF Adventures: Black Badge and Priceless Lessons

Welcome to the Security Chipmunks podcast where we talk about the development of cybersecurity skills. To stay up to date in today’s world you need to be resilient, that’s why as Advanced Persistent Chipmunks we keep chipping away at it. Step into the exhilarating world of cybersecurity competitions with our latest episode as we dive… Continue reading Cyber CTF Adventures: Black Badge and Priceless Lessons