What's Happening at ShowMeCon 2024?

Summary:

In this dynamic episode, host Timothy De Block engages in a lively conversation with Joey Smith, Tim McLaren, and Ben Miller live from the floor of Show Me Con 2024. They discuss various topics including the importance of trust in vendor relationships, the evolution of security roles, and the innovative approaches being adopted in the food industry.

Episode Highlights:

Conversations with Industry Experts:

  • Spontaneous discussions about the importance of genuine interactions at conferences.

  • Joey's perspective on the value of treating vendors with respect and professionalism.

Insights from Tim McLaren:

  • Tim shares his experience transitioning from a vendor-specific role to a broader consultancy position.

  • Discussion on the importance of having diverse solutions and the role of trust in customer relationships.

Ben Miller's Take:

  • Ben emphasizes the need for critical thinking and continuous learning in security roles.

  • Reflections on how past experiences shape current practices in cybersecurity.

Vendor Relationships and Trust:

  • The group discusses the significance of building long-term, trust-based relationships with vendors.

  • Examples of how trust influences decision-making and security practices.

Innovations in Security:

  • Conversations on how emerging technologies and innovative solutions are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape.

  • Joey's insights on the latest advancements and their implications for the industry.

Key Quotes:

  • "Trust is between two people. I don't trust the business or a line of questioning; I trust the individuals behind it." - Joey Smith

  • "Critical thinking and adaptability are essential in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity." - Ben Miller

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What's happening at DerbyCon?

In this legacy edition of the Exploring Information Security podcast, Ben Miller (@securithid) , Cliff Smith (@BismithSalamandr) , Paul "BubbaSec" Coggin (@PaulCoggin) , Dave Chronister (@bagomojo), Sean Peterson (@SeanThePeterson), and Jimmy Byrd (@Jimmy_Byrd) (and briefly @aprilwright ) join me to talk security.

 This is likely the last podcast conference special of the year. It's a good one. We had quite the crew to record this one and got very in-depth and deep on topics related to infosec. Big shout out and thanks again to Dave for bringing the mics and participating in the podcast.

I've been pleasantly surprised with how this and the other podcasts have turned out. I've gotten some great feedback and I plan to do more of these in the future. It was also floated to me that we record one of these as a panel at one of the conferences. We'll see.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The legacy of DerbyCon and what the future holds.
  • What it's like at a developer conference?
  • Is there security fatigue?
  • Patch your shit.

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