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• Catching the Cybersecurity Marketing Bug with Gianna Whitver and Maria Velasquez

  Today’s episode looks a little different! Michael and Sam are diving into the business side of cybersecurity with special guests Gianna Whitver and Maria Velasquez, Co-Founders of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society. They discuss Gianna and Maria’s personal journeys into the field, why they launched the Cybersecurity Marketing Society, and what’s next for their growing community.Things Mentioned:Sponsor our 2026 events:CYBR.SEC.CON. ProspectusOT.SEC.CON. ProspectusCYBR.HAK.CON. ProspectusCSC User Group ProspectusDownload the free eBook “Launching (And Sustaining) a Cybersecurity Career in 2025” from CYBR.SEC.Media - https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/download-the-ebook-launching-and-sustaining-a-cybersecurity-career-in-2025/Listen to the Cybersecurity Marketing Podcast - https://www.cybersecuritymarketingsociety.com/podcastsCybersecurity Marketing Society - https://www.cybersecuritymarketingsociety.comAttend CyberMarketingCon - https://www.cybermarketingconference.com/?__hstc=52529143.5f1972a3c662f7125355bfc583ceb43b.1756494213396.1756494213396.1759930605344.2&__hssc=52529143.1.1759930605344&__hsfp=484643062&_gl=1*17507qm*_ga*MTMyMzkxMDgwNS4xNzU1MTkxMDc2*_ga_GS9X0J5FZC*czE3NTk5MzA2MDUkbzUkZzAkdDE3NTk5MzA2MDUkajYwJGwwJGgwDo you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] up with CYBR.SEC.Media:LinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagramCheck out our Conferences and Events:CYBR.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.CYBR.HAK.CON.EXEC.SEC.CON.CSC User GroupIn this episode:Host: Michael FarnumHost: Sam Van RyderGuest 1: Gianna WhitverGuest 2: Maria VelasquezProduction and editing: Lauren AndrusMusic by: August Honey

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• The Big Update Episode!

  A TON of changes were announced at HOU.SEC.CON. including a change to this show – we’re now CYBR.SEC.CAST.! Tune into this episode for all of the latest updates!

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• Saving Sara with Mayra Foose and Maggie Torres

  It’s our 50th episode! This week Michael and Sam are joined by guests Mayra Foose and Maggie Torres from LyondellBasell to discuss their work in cybersecurity education, the programs they partner with to support their mission, and the importance of diversity and passion in the field. They share inspiring stories about working with students, building community, and the value of making cybersecurity accessible and engaging for all.Things Mentioned:icewahl - https://icewahl.comCompudopt - https://www.compudopt.orgGRIT - https://www.eplus.com/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility/gritCYBR.SEC.Media - https://www.cybrsecmedia.comRegister for HOU.SEC.CON. - https://web.cvent.com/event/9ba9c5ea-9502-44a2-922e-d026c047c9f3/register?rp=7fc495f3-0ae2-4b86-a115-0ce784642a9fAttend Mayra and Maggie’s talk on Wednesday, October 1 at 10:00am in room 351 at HOU.SEC.CON. “Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness through Educational Outreach” - https://web.cvent.com/event/9ba9c5ea-9502-44a2-922e-d026c047c9f3/websitePage:dd3dff4f-9597-4a4b-960e-eb732a9a3853?rp=7fc495f3-0ae2-4b86-a115-0ce784642a9f&session=4d9d59ff-e268-4d78-98a5-fc3754a5a5beDo you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] Keep up with HOU.SEC.CON.:LinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeBluesky Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:LinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagramCheck out our Conferences and Events:HOU.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.EXEC.SEC.CON.HSC User GroupIn this episode:Host: Michael FarnumHost: Sam Van RyderGuest 1: Mayra FooseGuest 2: Maggie TorresProduction and editing: Lauren AndrusMusic by: August Honey

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• It’s not magic – it’s just AI with Daniel Miessler

  In this episode, Michael and Sam sit down with Daniel Miessler, founder of Unsupervised Learning, for a thought-provoking conversation that spans the future of cybersecurity and Daniel’s unique personal journey. They dive into the escalating arms race between attackers and defenders, explore how Daniel’s path shifted from pre-med to cybersecurity thought leader, and preview his upcoming HOU.SEC.CON. talk, “Killer Context: How AI Will Eat Security and Software.”Things Mentioned:Unsupervised Learning - https://newsletter.danielmiessler.comGoogle says its AI-based bug hunter found 20 security vulnerabilities - https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/04/google-says-its-ai-based-bug-hunter-found-20-security-vulnerabilities/Register for HOU.SEC.CON. - https://web.cvent.com/event/9ba9c5ea-9502-44a2-922e-d026c047c9f3/register?rp=7fc495f3-0ae2-4b86-a115-0ce784642a9f Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] Keep up with HOU.SEC.CON.:LinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeBlueskyKeep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:LinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagramCheck out our Conferences and Events:HOU.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.EXEC.SEC.CON.HSC User GroupSupport or apply to our Scholarship Program:TAB Cyber FoundationSubscribe to the podcast: AppleSpotifyIn this episode:Host: Michael FarnumHost: Sam Van RyderGuest: Daniel MiesslerProduction and editing: Lauren AndrusMusic by: August Honey

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• Get in Loser, We’re Going to ShmooCon with Matt Johansen

  In this episode, Michael and Sam are joined by Matt Johansen, founder of Vulnerable U, to discuss his journey in cybersecurity, the importance of networking, and the evolution of technical content creation in the industry.Things Mentioned:·      Vulnerable U - https://www.vulnu.com/·      Spain under fire for contracting Huawei to store judicial wiretaps - https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-huawei-contract-judicial-wiretaps/·      Wireless Wars Book - https://www.wireless-wars.com/·      HSC User Group on August 28, 2025 – https://www.hscusergroup.com·      Get your HOU.SEC.CON. Ticket before they go up on September 1, 2025 -  https://web.cvent.com/event/9ba9c5ea-9502-44a2-922e-d026c047c9f3/regProcessStep1?rp=7fc495f3-0ae2-4b86-a115-0ce784642a9f·      Register for HOU.SEC.CON. - https://web.cvent.com/event/9ba9c5ea-9502-44a2-922e-d026c047c9f3/register?rp=7fc495f3-0ae2-4b86-a115-0ce784642a9fDo you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] Keep up with HOU.SEC.CON.:·      LinkedIn·      Twitter·      Facebook·      Instagram·      YouTube·      BlueskyKeep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:·      LinkedIn·      Twitter·      Facebook·      InstagramCheck out our Conferences and Events:·      HOU.SEC.CON.·      OT.SEC.CON.·      EXEC.SEC.CON.·      HSC User GroupSupport or apply to our Scholarship Program:·      TAB Cyber Foundation In this episode:·      Host: Michael Farnum·      Host: Sam Van Ryder·      Guest: Matt Johansen·      Production and editing: Lauren Andrus·      Music by: August Honey

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