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Michael and Sam are talking to the new VP and Editor-in-Chief of CYBR.SEC.Media, Bill Brenner! They discuss his extensive 20+ year career journey from traditional journalism to cybersecurity media, the importance of supporting the mental health of cyber defenders, and his vision for CYBR.SEC.Media. 
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Bill’s Letter from the Editor - https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/letter-from-the-new-editor-in-chief-of-cybr-sec-media/
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We’re wrapping up 2025 with a special episode! Michael and Sam are talking to Jessvin Thomas, CEO of Auguria and winner of CYBR.SEC.CON.’s first pitch competition for cybersecurity startups! They discuss the evolving challenges in cybersecurity, the importance of root cause analysis, and how AI and context are shaping the future of SOC operations. Discover insights on burnout, data-driven defense, and building resilient security teams.
Things Mentioned:
Root Causes of Security Breaches Remain Elusive, Jeopardizing Resilience - https://www.csoonline.com/article/4093403/root-causes-of-security-breaches-remain-elusive-jeopardizing-resilience.html
When Good People Struggle: The Human Side of Security Misalignment - https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/when-good-people-struggle-the-human-side-of-security-misalignment/
Learn more about Auguria - https://auguria.io/
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In this episode, SJRA SCADA Superintendent and HOU.SEC.CON./OT.SEC.CON. speaker Randy Petersen joins Michal and Sam on the podcast to share his expertise on SCADA systems and the unique security challenges facing water facilities. They highlight real-world incidents and vulnerabilities in OT environments, offer practical advice for improving OT security and protecting essential services from cyber threats, and the importance of proactive defense strategies. 
Things Mentioned:
OT.SEC.CON. Call for Papers - https://www.xcdsystem.com/cybrseccommunity/abstract/abstract.cfm
Cyber Centre warns hack tampered with pressure at Canadian water treatment plant -https://esemag.com/infrastructure/cyber-centre-warns-hack-canadian-water-treatment-plant/
Randy's OT.SEC.CON. 2025 Presentation - "Network Asset Visibility Fundamental for OT Cybersecurity" - https://youtu.be/3tMGwnOFwhA?si=97bdtE6VROT8mZBr
Randy’s HOU.SEC.CON. 2025 Presentation – “Change the Mindset - Availability is the Driving Factor” - https://youtu.be/tEUY3eeMGr8?si=K6bYUTp7rpPnvMat
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In today's episode Michael and Sam are talking to Friedkin Group CISO and HOU.SEC.CON. speaker, Keith Turpen! They dive into the recent CloudFlare outage and what it means for cybersecurity professionals, explore Keith's fascinating career journey from mechanical engineering to becoming a CISO, and unpack valuable leadership lessons he shared at this year’s conference. 
Things Mentioned:
Cloudflare Outage on November 18, 2025 - https://blog.cloudflare.com/18-november-2025-outage/
Saying No is an Act of Integrity Post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mfarnum_weve-all-heard-the-good-advice-that-we-should-activity-7321872752154443776-K60I?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABItDFUBkOvd135bwOgGWtX0r5DL_-_1V7g
Keith’s talk at HOU.SEC.CON. - “Finding Your Way Up: A Candid Look At Leadership” -https://youtu.be/gB1DxR8xWhY?si=EMD0Nf6F_oW8rCsA
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Michael and Sam are catching up with Attorney and friend of the conference, Haylie Treas! In this episode Hailey shares her journey from litigation to cybersecurity and privacy law, and offers expert insights on third-party risk management, regulatory guidance, and the evolving landscape of privacy in the U.S.
Things Mentioned:
Guidance on Managing Risks Related to Third-Party Service Providers - https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry-guidance/industry-letters/il20251021-guidance-managing-risks-third-party
Watch Haylie’s HOU.SEC.CON. 2025 Talk - https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/what-could-possibly-go-wrong-from-the-lawyer-and-technologist-perspectives/
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In this episode:
Host: Michael Farnum
Host: Sam Van Ryder
Guest: Haylie Treas
Production and editing: Lauren Andrus
Music by: August Honey