In this electrifying episode, we dive deep into the world of hacking, privacy, and offensive security with Ryan Williams, Editor of HVCK Magazine and Director of Smart Cyber Solutions Pty Ltd. Ryan is more than just a cybersecurity consultant—he's a red team enthusiast, blue team strategist, and relentless innovator in the cyber arena.

We explore Ryan's journey from pen tester to publisher, and uncover the vision behind HVCK Magazine—an online publication dedicated to all things hacking, from OSINT and threat intelligence to offensive tooling and real-world exploits. Learn about his contributions to the community with projects like Commander, MxFlex, AllTheThings, and Flight Freaker, and how these tools are helping redefine modern cybersecurity practices.

Whether you're an aspiring hacker, seasoned security pro, or just cyber-curious, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at the evolving hacking landscape.

Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.

🔐 Tune in to hear:

• How HVCK Magazine is shaping the hacker culture online
• The power of community-driven security innovation
• Red vs. Blue: Ryan’s dual mindset in offensive and defensive ops
• Real talk on bespoke security tooling and Essential Eight uplifts
• And a few unexpected stories from the field...

🧠 Stay sharp. Stay curious. Stay distorted.

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🔗 Connect with Ryan Williams

• LinkedIn: Explore Ryan's professional background and connect with him on LinkedIn.
• Smart Cyber Solutions: Learn more about his cybersecurity consultancy, Smart Cyber Solutions Pty Ltd, on their Facebook page. ​

📰 Dive into HVCK Magazine

• HVCK Magazine Back Issues: Discover the mission and content of HVCK Magazine in this feature on https://hvck-magazine.github.io/
• HVCK Magazine New Issues: Discover the mission and content of HVCK Magazine in this feature on https://heyzine.com/flip-book/cd19181153.html

• Contributors' Insights: Read about contributors' experiences and articles in HVCK Magazine, such as this LinkedIn post. ​

🎧 Related Media & Community

• YouTube Interview: Watch an in-depth interview with Ryan Williams discussing HVCK Magazine and cybersecurity challenges on YouTube.

🧠 Explore More in Cybersecurity & Hacking

• Phrack Magazine: A long-standing publication in the hacking community, available at phrack.org. ​
• Hakin9 Magazine: Offers articles and resources on IT security and ethical hacking at hakin9.org. ​