Hacker Valley Media

Hacker Valley Media We are a cyber media company sharing uplifting stories beyond the bits & bytes of tech.

07/30/2025

When did you first feel alive in the world of cybersecurity? 🙌

For Confidence Staveley, it was the first time she wrote her first line of code in C. From there she went on to founding MerkleFence and CyberSafe Foundation, two major organizations that have helped build up our cybersecurity community.

You can catch this throwback episode here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AVtZKIw7Is

07/29/2025

You trust your smartwatch with your steps, your sleep, even your stress levels… but who else is it reporting to? 😅

Let's talk about the real risks of wearable tech, like fitness trackers that know when you're home... and when you're not.

What do you think? Are wearables worth the risk? Or are we trading convenience for surveillance?

07/28/2025

AI can't help you if your asset inventory is lying to you. 👀

That's why we’re hosting a fireside chat with CyberProof to tackle the asset blind spots nobody wants to admit they have.

Ron will be joined by Daniel Deeney, Co-Founder of Paladin Cloud and Executive at CyberProof, to talk about the tools that should’ve worked (but didn’t), how to stop trusting broken systems, and what to do right now to get back control.

Join us Wednesday, July 30th at 11am ET / 8am PT 📆

RSVP at the link in the comments. 💬

07/22/2025

You already know not to trust sketchy USB charging stations.

But the game has changed, and if you think juice jacking is just about malware, think again. Hackers are evolving, and so should your defenses.

Ever caught a shady charger setup in the wild? Tell me where, I want to know how real this is getting. 👀

Your CMDB is gaslighting you. 👀It says you're secure, but the attackers say otherwise.Join Ron Eddings and Daniel Deeney...
07/22/2025

Your CMDB is gaslighting you. 👀

It says you're secure, but the attackers say otherwise.

Join Ron Eddings and Daniel Deeney as they break down the real risks hiding in your asset estate and how agentic AI could revolutionize cloud security as we know it.

If you think you know all your assets… you don’t.

Be there live, Wednesday, July 30th at 11am ET / 8am PT 📅

RSVP: https://www.linkedin.com/events/ai-assetrisk-themanagedestate7348404394582790145/theater/

07/21/2025

The future of the SOC isn't defensive, it's OFFENSIVE. 🥊

Ron's going LIVE and teaming up with Picus Security, John Hubbard, and Hüseyin Can Yüceel to show what it really looks like to build an offensive SOC that runs on automation, real-world attack chains, and telemetry that actually means something.

Join us live Wednesday, July 23rd at 1pm ET / 10am PT 📅

It’s free, it's live, and it might just be the wake-up call your SOC needs.

Register here: https://events.picussecurity.com/webinar/from-pentest-project-to-offensive-soc-program

If attackers ran your pentest, would they laugh or learn? 😅Most orgs are still running annual assessments that check box...
07/15/2025

If attackers ran your pentest, would they laugh or learn? 😅

Most orgs are still running annual assessments that check boxes, not threats. Meanwhile, real adversaries are finding cracks faster than your report can hit a PDF.

We're teaming up with Picus Security to bring you a LIVE webinar aimed to teach you how to ditch the old-school pentest and build an Offensive SOC that actually defends.

Join Ron, John Hubbard and Hüseyin Can Yüceel to talk automation, real risk prioritization, and continuous validation that exposes gaps before attackers do.

📆 July 23rd at 10am PT / 1pm ET

If your SOC is still waiting on a calendar to act, it’s time for a rewrite. Register now. 👇

https://events.picussecurity.com/webinar/from-pentest-project-to-offensive-soc-program

What do you call an asset that’s not in your CMDB but exposed to the internet?A ticking time bomb. Let’s talk about it. ...
07/14/2025

What do you call an asset that’s not in your CMDB but exposed to the internet?

A ticking time bomb. Let’s talk about it. 💣

Join Ron Eddings and Daniel Deeney, Paladin Cloud Fo-Founder, now Executive at CyberProof, for a LIVE fireside chat that blows the lid off asset risk in the age of AI.

Daniel will reveal why traditional CMDBs are failing, how to reclassify your estate into managed, unmanaged, and suspicious states, and what agentic AI means for the future of security workflows.

Join us LIVE, Wednesday, July 30th at 8am PT / 11am ET. 🗓️

RSVP now! https://www.linkedin.com/events/ai-assetrisk-themanagedestate7348404394582790145

Mel Reyes didn’t come through to talk buzzwords, he came through to talk truth. 👊From billion-dollar portfolios to coach...
07/14/2025

Mel Reyes didn’t come through to talk buzzwords, he came through to talk truth. 👊

From billion-dollar portfolios to coaching execs in hoodies, Mel breaks down why storytelling, not status, is the real power move in leadership.

If you missed last week’s episode, this is your sign to catch up, because when Mel speaks, you will remember the message.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

07/10/2025

"I’m either going to inspire you, scare you, or scar you… but you won’t forget me.”

This week on Hacker Valley Studio, we’re joined by the unforgettable Mel Reyes, CISO, technologist, and master of presence.

Mel's sharing his mindset behind "showing up and showing out," from bold suits to bold truths. His philosophy? Leave a lasting impact.

If you’ve ever wondered how to lead with authenticity and audacity in cybersecurity, this one’s for you.

Don't miss this week's episode to hear how Mel uses curiosity, honesty, and a little bit of flash to bring out the best in tech teams and organizations. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform! 🎧

07/01/2025

Inventory before innovation and automation. 🔐

At RSA 2025, we caught up with Michael Klieman, Global VP of Product Management at Entrust, to dig into the growing need for cryptographic agility.

As a global leader in identity-centric security, Entrust does it all, from producing passports and credit cards to securing digital identities, encryption keys, and PKI infrastructure. And according to Michael, the foundation of it all is visibility.

His key advice? Start with inventory. Because if you don’t know what crypto assets you have, you can’t protect them.

Whether you’re securing digital identities or issuing national ID cards, this is a conversation worth tuning into!

Want to learn more about how Entrust is helping organizations stay crypto-agile? Head to hackervalley.com/entrust

07/01/2025

That QR code on the parking meter? It might be rerouting your money to a scammer’s crypto wallet. 💳

If you’re scanning codes like you’re on a scavenger hunt, you could be collecting malware instead of menu links. Pro tip: always use your phone’s camera (not a random app), it’ll preview the link before you click.

How do you spot a sketchy QR code before it's too late? 👀

Address

Dallas, TX

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Hacker Valley Media posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Hacker Valley Media:

Shortcuts

Share

Category