Why would a hacker at the top of his game who found dozens of zero-days switch to defense? The answer is a lot more complicated than you think. In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Cody Pierce, co-founder and CEO of Neon Cyber and former Zero Day Initiative researcher. Cody gives us an insider view into the exploit marketplace, and tells us why he went from offense to defense.

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:

✅ The REAL difference between vulnerabilities and exploits (most people get this wrong)

✅ Why attackers "bank" zero-days instead of using them immediately

✅ The shocking economics behind exploit marketplaces ($50K to nearly worthless in seconds)

✅ How nation-state attacks actually work (it's not what you think)

✅ What happened with Cody's own USB hacking tool

✅ What motivated Cody to change his approach to ecruity

Perfect for: Cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, IT managers, security researchers, students, and anyone curious about the real world of cyber warfare

#Cybersecurity #Podcast #ZeroDay #EthicalHacking #InfoSec #InformationSecurity #CyberWarfare #SecurityResearch #Vulnerabilities #Exploits #CyberDefense #ZeroDayInitiative #CyberEthics

Join us for a special episode of the Security Cocktail Hour as co-hosts Joe Patti and Adam Roth sit down with cybersecurity legend Paul Asadoorian—founder of Security Weekly and Principal Security Evangelist at Eclypsium. With more than two decades of experience, Paul brings his unique mix of deep technical knowledge and podcasting charisma to discuss firmware vulnerabilities, supply chain risks, and the overlooked attack surfaces hiding in your hardware. And he literally--and we do mean literally--brings fire to the show.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• Paul’s journey to becoming a leading voice in cybersecurity—and how he found a career he truly loves

• Why firmware and supply chain security are the hidden battlegrounds of modern cyber defense

• This might finally be the Year of the Linux Desktop.

Paul's podcasts:

Paul's Security Weekly: https://www.scworld.com/podcast-show/pauls-security-weekly

Below the Surface Podcast: https://eclypsium.com/podcasts/

Got big travel plans this summer? Remember to pack some protection against cyber threats. In this episode of the Security Cocktail Hour podcast, hosts Joe Patti and Adam Roth break down the real cybersecurity threats you face when using hotel Wi-Fi, airport chargers, and public networks—and what you can do to stay safe.

Learn about:

• Why public Wi-Fi is more dangerous than you think

• The truth about VPNs—and what they don’t protect

• USB “condoms,” OMG cables, and travel routers

Whether you’re a casual traveler or a frequent flyer, join us to learn how to keep your long-awaited vacation free from cyber headaches.

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📌 Got a question or topic idea? Drop it in the comments—we just might feature it in an upcoming episode.

#Podcast #Cybersecurity #InformationSecurity #Infosec #TravelTips #VPN #WiFiSecurity #USBCondom #DigitalSafety #PublicWiFi