
Episode #23
Using our Pretend Names at CYBR.SEC.CON. and Houston BSides
In this episode of CYBR.HAK.CAST, Phil and Michael look back at CYBR.SEC.CON. 2026, the CYBR.HAK.CON. track, and Houston BSides, highlighting the talks, villages, and experiences that brought hundreds of cybersecurity practitioners together. They dig into how AI is changing CTFs and offensive security, the growing crossover between hacking, AI, and OT/ICS, and why exposing practitioners to different areas of security matters. The conversation also reflects on the people and traditions that continue to shape cybersecurity - and why conferences remain such an important place to learn, connect, and give back. Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com Thinks Mentioned: BSides Houston - https://houstonbsides.org Houston Food Bank - https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/events/conference-catering/ The Phillip Wylie Show wetw0rk Episode - https://thehackermaker.com/from-curiosity-to-zero-days-milton-valencia-wetw0rk-on-exploit-development-research-and-giving-back/ Bulletin Board System - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulletin_board_system Sean Satterlee Episode - https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/to-air-gap-or-not-to-air-gap-with-sean-satterlee/ CYBR.SEC.Media Conference Videos – https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/tag/video/ Sign up for the CYBR.SEC.Media Newsletter - https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/tag/video/#/portal/signup In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Phillip Wylie Director: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren Andrus Music by: Kike Gutz Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Listen to our other shows: CYBR.SEC.CAST CYBR.Minded CYBR.Signal Thank you to our Media Partners: BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U

