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What if the hackers are actually the heroes?

In this mind-blowing episode, host David Mauro sits down with Matt Toussain, elite military cyber warrior, DEF CON speaker, and Founder of Open Security, to reveal how offensive security and real-world hacking tactics are helping businesses reduce risk, fight cybercrime, and stay ten steps ahead of threats.

🎖️ From serving in the U.S. Air Force as a Senior Cyber Tactics Lead, to becoming a NetWars Champion and SANS instructor, Matt shares battle-tested insights and introduces Sirius — the groundbreaking open-source vulnerability scanner that’s changing the game.

🚨 Whether you run a business or just want to finally get serious about cybersecurity, this episode is PACKED with unfiltered truth, practical strategies, and behind-the-scenes access to the front lines of cyber warfare.

Takeaways

• Matt Toussaint's journey from military to cybersecurity is inspiring.

• DEF CON is a great platform for new voices in cybersecurity.

• Penetration testing is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities.

• Real-world examples highlight the importance of cybersecurity.

• Sirius is an open-source vulnerability scanning tool.

• Organizations often overlook basic security practices like password management.

• The Colonial Pipeline incident serves as a cautionary tale.

• Effective remediation is key after penetration testing.

• Cybersecurity is

Season 8 is officially here — and it’s the most unhinged, hilarious, and dangerously educational season we’ve ever done with full cyber chaos:

🔥 Interviews with spies & double agents 💥 Cyber WTF moments 🎮 New interactive segments & games 🛡️ Business-grade cybersecurity insights 😂 More humor, more banter, more chaos

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Chapters

1. Introduction To Cybersecurity And Matt Toussaint (00:00:00)

2. Behind The Scenes At DEF CON (00:07:33)

3. Security Best Practices For Small Businesses (00:10:20)

4. How Offensive Security Helps Business (00:13:47)

5. The Colonial Pipeline Incident: Lessons Learned (00:20:24)

6. The Role Of Vulnerability Scanning In Cybersecurity (00:25:25)

7. Common Security Pitfalls: Password Management (00:29:21)

8. How Hackers Help Business Reduce Risk (00:33:32)

9. Incident Response And Real-World Breaches (00:36:14)

10. The Complexity Of Cybercrime Prosecution (00:39:56)

11. The Role Of AI In Cybersecurity (00:45:41)

12. AI Risks To Small Business (00:49:22)

13. Challenges Of Detection (00:54:22)

14. Entitlements Management Vs. Access Control (00:57:59)

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