In this episode Michael and Sam sit down with Emily Crose - cybersecurity professional, speaker, and author of “Hack to the Future”. Emily shares her journey into the field, the project that sparked the idea for her debut novel, and her candid thoughts on hacker culture.

Emily will be a featured speaker and author at HOU.SEC.CON. 2025, so be sure to grab your ticket for a chance to receive a free signed copy of her book!

Things Mentioned:

· HSC User Group on June 26, 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

· CYBR.SEC.Media - https://www.cybrsecmedia.com

· Emily’s Book “Hack to the Future” - https://www.amazon.com/Hack-Future-Governments-Relentless-Pursuit/dp/1394169825

· Register for HOU.SEC.CON. - https://web.cvent.com/event/9ba9c5ea-9502-44a2-922e-d026c047c9f3/register?rp=7fc495f3-0ae2-4b86-a115-0ce784642a9f

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In this episode:

· Host: Michael Farnum

· Host: Sam Van Ryder

· Guest: Emily Crose

· Production and editing: Lauren Andrus

· Music by: August Honey