Best From SocialEngineer Podcasts (2025)

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AI Weekly Insights: U.S. Deepfake Law, Google’s AI Search, AWS Nova Premier & Global AI Breakthroughs 2:17

4h ago2:17

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Welcome to AI Weekly Insights — your go-to podcast for the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and machine learning! This episode covers the U.S. passing the landmark Take It Down Act to criminalize non-consensual deepfake content, Google’s powerful AI Mode in Search reshaping online queries, Amazon Web Services’ release of its most adv…

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From Research to Real-World Application: AI Trends and Trajectories 🤖 45:10

4d ago45:10

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On this week's episode of the Valuu Makers Podcast, host Ryan Purvis interviews Patrick Tammer, Senior Director at Scale AI, about Canada's dynamic AI ecosystem. They explore Scale AI's role in driving innovation, key AI hubs like Montreal and the Toronto-Waterloo Corridor, regulatory support for commercialisation, and the future of AI adoption. Pa…

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How Hackers Took Over School Smartboards to Launch Ransomware | CommBox Classroom Exploit Explained 4:30

5d ago4:30

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Welcome to Cypher Tech Hacks, the podcast where host Alex Cipher takes you inside the most shocking, real-world hacks in digital history. In today’s episode, we uncover The CommBox Classroom Exploit—a ransomware attack that started with smartboards in schools. Attackers used unsecured CommBox devices to infiltrate school networks, encrypt critical …

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Artifacts of Deception (Deceptive Minds - issue #2) 12:09

4d ago12:09

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Hey friends! Here's issue 2 of Deceptive Minds: a newsletter about how we are fooled, how we fool ourselves, and what we can do about it. 🔥 Since starting this newsletter last week, we're already closing in on 3,000 subscribers to the print edition! 🔥 Huge thanks to everyone who's jumped in early! This week, I'm diving into what I call the “artifac…

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Deceptive Minds (the audio experience): Issue #1 7:17

4d ago7:17

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Hey listeners, Perry Carpenter here. Yeah, it's been a while since I've posted this feed, but I've got something exciting that I think you'll be interested in. It's the audio version of a newsletter that I recently started. The newsletter is called Deceptive Minds, and it's all about how we are fooled, how we fool ourselves, and what we can do abo…

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OSINT Part 1 - The Digital Lens Into Personal Security with Jon Blake 37:05

5d ago37:05

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Send us a text OSINT Part 1 - The Digital Lens Into Personal Security with Jon Blake In the first part of this podcast, Philip Grindell interviews Jon Blake, a former Metropolitan Police Detective who has become an expert in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). They discuss: - Jon's background as a career detective who moved into cyber investigations,…

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Ep. 302 - The 4th Monday Series - From Scam Victim to Investment Guru with Kayla Lussier 25:06

6d ago25:06

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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news. Today Chris and Mike are joined by Kayla Lussier. Kayla is the co-fou…

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This Week in AI: Microsoft Recall, Adobe Firefly 4, OpenAI Deep Research, Intel’s Big Move | April 2025 3:40

8d ago3:40

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This week’s AI developments are shaking up the tech world! Microsoft introduces Recall for Copilot+ PCs, Adobe unveils Firefly Image Model 4, and OpenAI expands its Deep Research tool to free users. Intel steps up to challenge Nvidia with new AI chip ambitions, while the White House launches a major AI education initiative. Plus, DeepMind’s updated…

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Exploring Password Management Systems 🔑 5:22

8d ago5:22

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Valuu Spotlight Episode In this episode of Valuu Spotlight, hosts Ryan Purvis and Jayni Vaghela discuss the significance of using password managers like Bitwarden and their functionalities for secure online experiences. Ryan also touches on the drawbacks of using browsers for password storage and shares insights on leveraging ChatGPT for crafting e…

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From Sci-Fi to Reality: AI's Impact on Work and Daily Life 🤖 23:36

11d ago23:36

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In this episode of the Valuu Makers Podcast, host Ryan Purvis and guest Heather discuss the evolving role of technology in the digital workspace. They begin by reflecting on the film Her and its depiction of AI, connecting it to current advancements in generative AI and AgTech. Together, they explore how AI agents could streamline mundane tasks, im…

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T-Mobile Breached – How a 21-Year-Old Hacked One of America’s Largest Telecoms from His Bedroom 6:44

12d ago6:44

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One router. One testing server. One kid with internet access. In this episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, Alex Cipher unravels the wild story of how a 21-year-old hacker infiltrated T-Mobile’s internal systems, spent weeks undetected, and exfiltrated data on over 40 million customers — all without using a single line of malware. We break down: How a misc…

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The Tesla API Hack: How Hackers Took Over Cars Remotely 5:57

13d ago5:57

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In this episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, host Alex Cipher uncovers the real-life Tesla API hack that let attackers remotely access and control Teslas across 13 countries. It wasn’t a bug in Tesla’s system—it was a deadly combination of exposed tokens, careless third-party developers, and silent API abuse. Learn how one security researcher responsibly …

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How the Okta Breach Happened: Vendor Laptops, LAPSUS$, and a Global Identity Crisis 8:07

13d ago8:07

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Welcome to Cypher Tech Hacks—the podcast where cyber legends come to light. In this week’s episode, Alex Cipher exposes the inside story of the Okta security breach that shook the tech world. You’ll hear how one compromised contractor laptop became the ignition point for a massive identity and access management failure. We’ll break down: What went …

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AI News – April 13–20, 2025: OpenAI's O3, Veo 2, Apple’s AI Moves, & Claude Gets Smarter 2:55

13d ago2:55

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In this week’s AI roundup — we’re breaking down the biggest updates from April 13 to April 20, 2025. 🧠 OpenAI just launched O3 and O4-mini, two new multimodal models built to handle complex reasoning and visual input — even rough sketches. 🎬 Google Veo 2 is now available for Gemini Advanced users — unlocking AI video generation for creators. ⚙️ Ope…

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Ep. 301 - Security Awareness Series - Leadership Relationships and Becoming a CISO with Travis Farral 30:16

13d ago30:16

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Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Travis Farral. Travis has been working in information security since the 90s at places such as Nokia, ExxonMobil, and XTO Energy. He is currently VP & CISO at Archaea Energy, a bp owned, renewable natural gas company based in Houston, Texas. He has spoken at eve…

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Harnessing Technology for Health and Wellness 🤕 8:11

15d ago8:11

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Valuu Spotlight: Health and Wellness Tools In this episode of Valuu Spotlight, host Ryan Purvis and guest Jayni Vaghela explore his go-to health and wellness tools. He showcases the Fitbod app for personalised workout planning, the Oura Ring for tracking sleep and health metrics, and Lumenate, a light-based meditation tool that aids relaxation and …

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The Great Twitter Heist – When Verified Accounts Became Crypto Bait 5:40

19d ago5:40

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On July 15th, 2020, the internet broke for a moment. Verified Twitter accounts from Elon Musk, Barack Obama, Apple, Kanye West, and more all posted the same message: “Send me Bitcoin, and I’ll double it.” It wasn’t a joke. It wasn’t a promo. It was a hack. In this episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, Alex Cipher takes you inside the wild story of how a cr…

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Countering Extremism with Guy Mathias - Part 2 51:01

19d ago51:01

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Send us a text "Countering Extremism with Guy Mathias" – The Defuse Podcast This two-part podcast features an in-depth conversation between Philip Grindell and Guy Mathias, a renowned security expert with extensive experience countering extremism, particularly in the pharmaceutical and research sectors. Episode Summary In this fascinating discussio…

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Ep. 300 - Human Element Series - Celebrating 300 Episodes of The Social Engineer Podcast 54:23

19d ago54:23

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Today we are celebrating our 300th episode! Chris will be joined by some friends as he discusses how the podcast got started - back in 2009, how it has evolved, including the creation of multiple series, and the direction for the future. [April 14, 2025] 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Man…

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Maximising Client Engagement for Revenue Growth 💪 50:17

19d ago50:17

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Valuu Makers Podcast - Kevin Patrick Episode Valuu Makers Podcast - This Week's Episode On this week’s episode of the Valuu Makers Podcast with host Ryan Purvis, Kevin Patrick, co-founder of Astris Partners, dives into the complexities of B2B growth with a focus on outbound sales. He shares insights on defining ideal client profiles, the shifting d…

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This Week’s AI News | April 6–12, 2025 | OpenAI vs Elon, Google’s Gemini, Siri Delayed & More 4:15

22d ago4:15

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In this episode of This Week’s AI News, Alex Cipher unpacks the most important stories in artificial intelligence from April 6–12, 2025. We cover OpenAI’s legal clash with Elon Musk and its record-breaking $40B funding round, Google’s powerful new Gemini models and TPUs, and Apple’s delay on the much-anticipated Siri overhaul. Plus: ChatGPT rolls i…

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Streamline Your Podcast Workflow Using Zapier ⚡️ 14:44

22d ago14:44

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In this week's episode of Valuu Spotlight: we dive deep into the world of podcast production—with a special focus on how Zapier revolutionises the process. From recording preferences to editing tools, we explore how automation platforms like Zapier can streamline repetitive tasks, boost productivity, and create seamless workflows for content creato…

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Spiders in the System – How Scattered Spider Breached the Big Leagues 5:43

26d ago5:43

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What happens when a group of Gen Z hackers picks up the phone — and takes down billion-dollar corporations without writing a single line of malware? In this episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, Alex Cipher unpacks the jaw-dropping story of Scattered Spider, a social engineering crew that breached MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment using nothing but cha…

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This Week in AI: Meta’s Llama 4, Amazon’s Nova Act, and the $600M Race to Cure Disease 2:38

26d ago2:38

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AI is moving fast—here’s what you need to know. In this episode, we break down the biggest AI developments of the week: Meta launches its most advanced open-source AI models yet: Llama 4 Scout, Maverick, and the upcoming Behemoth. Amazon debuts Nova Act, a powerful new AI agent that can take action across the web. Microsoft’s Copilot gets smarter w…

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The Broken Job Market: Understanding the Challenges 💼 51:07

26d ago51:07

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The Valuu Makers Podcast: Ryan Purvis with Neil Lasher In this episode of The Valuu Makers Podcast, host Ryan Purvis and guest Neil Lasher explore the evolving world of work, recruitment, and podcast monetisation. They dive into the challenges of the recruitment industry, the critical role of networking and personal branding, and how AI is reshapin…

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Ep. 299 - The Doctor Is In Series - Why Do We Cry? 25:37

27d ago25:37

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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Why Do We Cry? They will talk about the psychological and biological influence on our crying, as well as those that cry too much, too little, and how t…

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Cutting Yourself Some Slack: Taking Breaks Is Helpful 🧠 3:26

29d ago3:26

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This week on the Founder’s Series, Jayni and Ryan dive into balancing work and health challenges, exploring how productivity tools help streamline his workload. Ryan shares valuable insights on client management, business operations, and the importance of taking breaks for mental well-being. Plus, an exciting look at new opportunities on the horizo…

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Exploring Email Productivity Tools: A Review of SaneBox and Fyxer.ai 📧 6:57

1M ago6:57

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Valuu Spotlight - Email Management Review In this episode of Valuu Spotlight Ryan Purvis reviews a powerful email management tool, Fyxer.ai, showcasing its ability to automatically organize inboxes and draft replies. Initially skeptical due to its website, he finds it compelling, comparing it to SaneBox while highlighting its HubSpot integration an…

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AI on the Frontlines: Drones, Doctors & Daily Life 4:23

1M ago4:23

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In this episode of AI Insights, we dive into the most compelling recent developments in artificial intelligence from around the world. From North Korea’s autonomous military drones to Amazon’s web-browsing AI agent and Apple’s rumored AI health advisor, we explore how AI is transforming warfare, tech, healthcare, and more. Plus, we look at how citi…

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Countering Extremism with Guy Mathias - Part 1 41:40

1M ago41:40

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Send us a text "Countering Extremism with Guy Mathias" – The Defuse Podcast This two-part podcast features an in-depth conversation between Philip Grindell and Guy Mathias, a renowned security expert with extensive experience countering extremism, particularly in the pharmaceutical and research sectors. Episode Summary In this fascinating discussio…

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Investment Insights: Daniel Sawko Streamlining Capital Discovery 40:15

1M ago40:15

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In this Valuu Make Podcast episode, Ryan Purvis interviews Daniel Sawko, CEO of Ship Shape VC, an investment search engine for startups. Daniel shares his journey from consulting to entrepreneurship, fundraising challenges, and how Ship Shape VC connects startups with the right investors. They discuss financial access disparities and the platform’s…

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Ep. 260 - The SE ETC Series - Suffering Through a Romance Scam with Nadja El Fertasi REPLAY 46:02

1M ago46:02

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REPLAY (Original Air Date May 27, 2024) *Please note that this episode contains discussions regarding abuse that some may find disturbing. Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Inst…

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AI Just Changed EVERYTHING This Week – You Won’t Believe What’s Coming! 2:53

1M ago2:53

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This week in AI, the future got a whole lot closer. From Bill Gates predicting AI doctors and teachers within 10 years, to Amazon rolling out AI-powered shopping and health assistants – it’s clear we’re entering a new era. Plus, we dive into the viral Studio Ghibli-style AI art trend, legal controversies, and even what Santa might look like in 2050…

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Walking Away from the Screen: Finding Clarity in Nature 🌿 7:50

1M ago7:50

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This Week’s Episode of the Founder’s Series Jayni and Ryan shed light on the misconception that running a business is easy and explore how AI, including responder tools, helps streamline tasks. However, it also addresses the challenge of keeping up with rapid technological changes. Encouraging stepping out of comfort zones to unlock new opportuniti…

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Unlocking Efficiency: Mastering Text Expander and Prompt Engineering 17:15

1M ago17:15

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Valuu Spotlight - TextExpander & AI Productivity In this Valuu Spotlight episode, Ryan and Jayni explore TextExpander’s time-saving benefits and prompt engineering strategies. They share tips on automating tasks, optimizing workflows, and tracking link effectiveness with Bitly and Google Analytics. Packed with practical AI and automation insights, …

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Navigating the CTO Journey: Coaching, Challenges, and Change 💪 45:03

1M ago45:03

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In this episode of the Valuu Make Podcast, host Ryan Purvis chats with Adam Horner, a seasoned CTO coach, about the evolving CTO role. They discuss the overlap between coaching and fractional CTOs, the impact of technology shifts, financial acumen, and managing tech teams. Adam shares insights on bridging business and tech, scaling challenges, evol…

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Ep. 298 - The 4th Monday Series - Top Tips for Investing Intelligently with Nancy Hecht 24:36

1M ago24:36

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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news. Today Chris and Mike are joined by Nancy Hecht. Nancy started in the …

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Managing Connections and Growth 👥 4:33

1M ago4:33

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Founder Series Episode In this episode of the Founder Series, we discuss real-world challenges and successes in the entrepreneurial journey. Learn about overcoming LinkedIn connection limits, effective daily time management strategies, and the importance of dedicating time to work and personal development. Join us as we reflect on our weekly experi…

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The Marriott International Hack – How Hackers Stole Data from 500 Million Guests 8:11

2M ago8:11

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In this gripping episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, host Alex Cipher takes you deep inside one of the most shocking cybersecurity breaches in history—the Marriott International hack. Imagine hackers infiltrating a major hotel chain and staying undetected for FOUR YEARS, quietly siphoning off passport numbers, reservation details, and personal data from …

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Tech Talk: Optimising LinkedIn Outreach with Innovative Tools 🛠️ 12:01

2M ago12:01

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Valuu Spotlight: Exploring Outreach Tools Join hosts Ryan Purvis and Jayni Vaghela in this episode of Valuu Spotlight as they explore outreach tools like Apollo IO, Phantom Buster, and We-Connect. Learn how these tools enhance outreach, their pros and cons, and why We-Connect excels with its user-friendly LinkedIn integration. Ryan shares tips on c…

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Ep. 297 - Security Awareness Series - Quantifying and Owning Risk with Roy Luongo 34:34

2M ago34:34

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Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Roy Luongo. Roy is the Chief Information Security Officer for the United States Secret Service. He leads a team in the defense and information assurance of all USSS information systems and solutions. Prior to his current role he was the Director, Joint Mission O…

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From Concepts to Code: The TEKYZ Approach to Software Development With David Hirschfeld 49:08

2M ago49:08

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In this episode of the Valuu Maker Podcast, host Ryan Purvis interviews David Hirschfeld, founder of Tekyz. David shares his journey in software development since the late '80s and the founding of his company 18 years ago. He discusses identifying early adopters, the 'Launch First' methodology for product success, and the transformative role of AI …

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Dealing with Sickness & Running A Business 🧑‍💼 2:00

2M ago2:00

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In this week’s episode of The Founders Series, host Ryan discusses the challenges and wins from the past week, including overcoming illness, the value of rest, and progress in lead generation. Key takeaways include the importance of contingency plans for unexpected downtime and how rest boosts productivity. Connect with Our Host Ryan Purvis on Link…

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