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Hacker Valley Studio

Hacker Valley Media
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Incident Response
CISO
Zero Trust
Mentorship
Penetration Testing
Cloud Security
Networking
Phishing
Software Development
Social Engineering
Saas Security
Risk Management
Vulnerability Management
AI
Attack Surface Management
Ransomware
Vibe Coding
Hiring Practices

Welcome back to the show! Hacker Valley Studio podcast features Host Ron Eddings, as he explores the world of cybersecurity through the eyes of professionals in the industry. We cover everything from inspirational real-life stories in tech, to highlighting influential cybersecurity companies, and we do so in a fun and enthusiastic way. We’re making cybersecurity accessible, creating a whole new fo... more

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Latest Episodes

What if the biggest risk to your organization isn't the device that gets lost, but the data that lives on it? Ron Eddings sits down with Jared Shepard, Founder and CEO of Hypori, whose path ran from homeless high school dropout to Army infantry to bu... more

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What does the world's most prolific cybercrime operation look like from the inside? And why does it operate suspiciously like a mid-sized tech company, complete with HR headaches, salary negotiations, and a distracted boss nobody respects?

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What happens when the adversary moves at machine speed, and your SOC is still responding at human speed? Why does nearly every security team say AI should handle L1 work, while 64% of organizations still have zero agents in production? And how long u... more

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Think about everything you could accomplish if you don’t have to be the one driving your browser. In this solo episode, Ron Eddings introduces Interceptor, Hacker Valley Media's first piece of software.

Interceptor is an open-source Chrome extension... more

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Recent Guests

Geoff White
Investigative journalist and author who has covered cybercrime for BBC etc.
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Episode: Inside Conti: The Ransomware Gang That Ran Like a Company with Geoff White
Tim Leehealey
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Episode: What AI Agents Should Own in Your SOC, And What Happens If You Wait with Tim Leehealey
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Episode: How to Turn Cybersecurity Customers into Lifelong Advocates with Antu Buck
Aqsa Taylor
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Episode: What's Really Stopping AI From Running Your SOC with Aqsa Taylor
Johnny Xmas
Cybersecurity veteran who has explored offensive security across multiple domains (drones, cars, large programs)
Episode: Feed Your Brain: What Cybersecurity Veterans Are Getting Wrong with Johnny Xmas
Robin Black
Commentator and fighter analyst; former guest on the show
Independent commentator
Episode: Fighting Smarter: What Combat Sports Teaches Us About Cyber Defense with Robin Black
Tanya Janca
CEO SheHacksPurple, author, OWASP Top 10 contributor
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Episode: Is Vibe Coding Breaking the Internet? with Tanya Janca
Chris Cochran
SANS Field CISO and VP of Security
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Dan Pagel
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Ron Eddings
Host of Hacker Valley Studio

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • TESTED AND TRUSTED WITHIN 1 HOUR.. contact (HACKERS) Macio Spy team you can also search more about them on Google before contacting (INst User) Be warned, most of these so called hackers here are impostors, I know how real hackers work, they never advertise themselves in such a credulous manners and they are always discrete. I have been scammed so many times out of desperation trying to find urgent help to change my school grades, finally my friend introduced me to a group of reliable hackers wh... more

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    5
    Douglas Thomas
    2 years ago
  • TO RESTORE YOUR LOST BITCOIN, GO TO ULTIMATE HACKER JERRY.

    After a few days of research, I found a crypto specialist who connected me to a coder named Ultimate Hacker Jerry who helped me get my money back. I was suspicious, as you might assume, but my bitcoin was found and given to me within an hour.

    Simply visit the Ultimate Hacker Jerry website and file a complaint with UltimateHackerJerry if you need help recovering your lost transactions.

    Website: https://ultimatehackjerry.com

    Email: (U... more

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    mstanleymario
    3 years ago
  • A Fan fave

    I listen to this podcast very often. Chris and Ron have great chemistry; they understand the art of storytelling and explore it visually and creatively.

    The topics are always relevant, and I believe all professionals have thought about them at least once in their careers. This podcast takes us all on a journey of their stories and guest stories! As the guys say, they are humanizing technology and the stories behind the tech! It’s so fascinating! Keep up the great work, Hacker Valley Media Team... more

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    5
    LSW24
    United States3 years ago
  • Always Queued Up!

    Whether I'm headed to the gym, or boarding a flight. This show is queued up and ready to play first! Their art of storytelling, mixed with a diverse set of guests is truly amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    b_liggs
    United States4 years ago
  • One Dope Cyber Pod

    Love Chris and Ron. Great conversations and energy throughout. Keep it coming! ~StephenAHart

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StephenAHart
    United States4 years ago

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Professional production and high-quality discussions make it a go-to in cybersecurity.
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside Conti: The Ransomware Gang That Ran Like a Company with Geoff White
Q: How did Conti recruit and onboard new members, and what role did leadership play in keeping the operation running?
Recruitment relied on dark web channels and hacker forums; leadership balance was fragile, with a boss-like figure (Stern) needing discipline and alignment, while a dedicated 'office manager' (Mango) kept operations going. This tension between leadership styles and organizational structure contributed to eventual fragmentation.
Inside Conti: The Ransomware Gang That Ran Like a Company with Geoff White
Q: From your perspective, what is the difference between threat categories like APTs, organized crime, and hacktivists?
A broad classification exists—nation-state hackers, organized crime groups, and hacktivist actors—but there is increasing overlap. The lines blur as groups share tools and tactics, making cyber threats a blended ecosystem rather than neatly separate categories.
What's Really Stopping AI From Running Your SOC with Aqsa Taylor
Q: What makes Exaforce's approach unique in the SOC space?
Exaforce combines an agentic SOC platform with MDR services and a semantic knowledge graph that ties identity, configuration, and code to events, enabling faster, more accurate detections and a trusted human layer for assurance.
What's Really Stopping AI From Running Your SOC with Aqsa Taylor
Q: What is AI SoC in today's world, and how should it evolve beyond triage?
AI SoC should be an end-to-end lifecycle solution that not only reduces noise but actively detects, investigates, and responds, leveraging a semantic knowledge graph to provide full context and minimize false positives.
Is Vibe Coding Breaking the Internet? with Tanya Janca
Q: What does Vibe Coding mean in 2026?
Vibe Coding is when AI writes most of the code and humans mainly guide, prompt, and review, but without thorough checking this can lead to insecure or buggy software; it's a powerful tool that requires strong safety practices and review processes.

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What is Hacker Valley Studio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A cybersecurity-focused interview show driven by two hosts that blends deep tech discussions with personal development and leadership stories. Across recent episodes, topics span AI governance and agentic AI in security, vulnerability prioritization and exposure management, cyber resilience and incident response, and innovative branding playbooks for security companies. Guests range from CISOs and chief strategists to AI and security researchers, offering practical frameworks, real-world use cases, and candid reflections on leadership, career paths, and building trustworthy security programs. The show often emphasizes actionable takeaways, governance, and culture, with a steady thread of human-centered storytelling that makes complex tech a... more

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4. Aqsa Taylor
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7. Tanya Janca
8. Chris Cochran

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