In this episode we discuss the 25th anniversary of the first DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) and why this cybersecurity threat is a tricky one to solve.  00:00 to 2:00 Intro to Pankaj Gupta (@PankajOnCloud,CITRIX) Pankaj leads product and solutions marketing and go to market strategy for cloud, application delivery and security solutions at Citrix. He advises CIOs and business leaders for technology and business model transitions. In prior roles at Cisco, he led networking,...

In Episode 19, Joe introduces Larry to Terence Jackson, and they discuss their common faith in Jesus Christ, and how anyone who freely chooses can also become a Christian.  00:00 Larry announces that he is getting married in two weeks! Larry talks about his plans to take the CEH and CYSA Certifications 1:30 Joe introduces Larry to Terence Jackson, a former CISO from Thycotic. Terence was named top 10 CISO. 3:15 Terence has 26 technical certifications and is pursuing graduate studies...

Brett's Story.   Brett spent 24 years in prison, and was recently released. But how Brett spent his time will inspire you.  Take the time to listen to Brett and get to know how he invested his time wisely. He has a lot to teach us on so many levels. Brett took advantage of every education opportunity available, earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and taught himself to advanced math and physics, all without access to the Internet. But his life really changed when his friends...

Meshack Mortiz immigrated with his family from the Philippines when he was 13 years old. His family had plans for him to go to college and become a Nurse, or learn medicine through the US Air Force. But Meshack found a special camaraderie among the US Marine recruits that persuaded him to join the most elite fighting force on earth. Learn about his journey from being an Engineer Equipment Operator (MOS 1345) to becoming a SOC analyst for a top US Government space agency, and then his most...

Larry and Joe speak with Duane Dunston, an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity at Champlain College https://www.champlain.edu/academics/our-faculty/dunston-duane Duane just celebrated 24 years in Cybersecurity. He is currently working towards his EdD in Education. Larry and I learned how incredible Duane is!  Among his many accomplishments, he volunteers as a security consultant with International Association of Human Traffickers and Investigators. He's working with Champlain students...

Dr. Cody Buntain (@codybuntain) is an Asst. prof in the Informatics Department at New Jersey Institute of Technology. He researches how people engage politically online, especially during disasters and times of social unrest, and how coordinating actors behave and information flows across multiple platforms.  He has a Postdoctoral Fellowship for the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence (2016-2018), and a former research scientist for Raytheon. Learn more about Dr. Buntain here:...

Larry and Joe invite special guest Daniel Rose on the show to discuss his efforts to obtain a position in cybersecurity. Daniel grew up placing Ice Hockey and served his country in the US Navy, and served his community in law enforcement before transitioning to IT for the past six years. He has Linux and Security+ certifications and is open to full time employment offers now. Listen to the show to learn more about Daniel's background.  00:00-02:15 Special guest Daniel Rose shares his...

It has been about five months since we last checked in with Larry's progress in school, so in this episode he has a big announcement to share. Joe then recaps what has been happening in the world of cyber warfare including SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange Ransomware #DearCry, and the F5 pre-authentication RCE.

People are asking how Larry is doing, so this episode is focused on catching up with Larry and his journey towards a career in Cybersecurity. TL;DR As of 10/25/2020, Larry has 12 weeks left in school and he is open to immediate placement for an entry level cybersecurity or help desk role. He lives in south Orange County, California and can work remotely as well. Connect with Larry on LinkedIN (Click here to Connect with Larry).Larry is attending an online school called MyComputerCareer where...

Kris went from making burritos in an American chain of fast casual restaurants to become a general manager by age 19 before giving it all up and starting a new career in Cybersecurity, where he is now guarding against cyberattacks for NASA. It all started the day Kris took a 10 minute break before starting a 12-hour shift at a fast food restaurant. He had just worked 200 hours over the previous two weeks! During the break, he stumbled on this Reddit thread about the Stuxnet worm which sparked...

In this episode, Joe and Larry interview Dmitri Thorpe, who served honorably in the United States Marine Corps Recon for 12 years before transitioning to a successful career in Information Technology. Dmitri shares that it would be his dream to work for Microsoft, and why it is essential to be a Tinkerer if you want to get ahead in IT. Dmitri is currently available for employment offers, and you can connect to him on LinkedIN here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitri-t-2a78175/

Special Guest Bob Schlotfelt is interviewed by Joe and Larry. Bob has over 20 years experience in Information Security, and has held senior leadership roles in multi-billion dollar organizations. His industry experience spans multiple fields such as Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Biotech, and more. Bob is currently available for employment offers, and you can connect to him on LinkedIN here https://www.linkedin.com/in/bschlotfelt/

In this episode, Joe visits Larry's house to help him build a cybersecurity lab. 

In this episode, Larry asks "Why is Linux the operating system of choice for Hackers?" and "is it true that the more money you spend, the better security you will have?" Larry also admits that the photos on his Android phone are not backed up, and Joe explains that there is such a thing as ransomware that targets mobile operating systems, so Larry needs to backup his photos to the cloud. 

Cybersecurity 101 Podcast Episode 6 features Zach Moore, Marine Veteran and Sr. Cyber Security Solutions Architect. Zach shares how he got his start in Cybersecurity and answers Larry’s questions about which certifications were most helpful for him. Zach also credits the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) for providing him the professional development and leadership skills for his first civilian position out of the military.

Larry and Joe discuss how to setup a cybersecurity lab so that Larry can get hands on experience.

In this episode, Larry starts by asking about how secure Apple iCloud is. Joe breaks it down. 

In this episode, we learn about how Joe got started in cybersecurity

In this episode, Larry asks about various positions in cybersecurity

We learn about Larry's background and why he is interested in transitioning into a Cybersecurity Career.