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Ep.17 - Strong Drink – Hard Hitting Truths in Entrepreneurial Success in Cyber, Tech as an Investor & Entrepreneur
Building a cybersecurity company has never been easier. Building one that lasts may be harder than ever. In Episode 17 of the Dirty South Security Podcast, host Tony UV sits down with cybersecurity entrepreneur, investor, and longtime application security leader Dan Cornell for an honest conversation about building companies, raising capital, creating defensible products, and preparing for an eventual exit. Dan shares lessons from launching his first company during the dotcom era, building ...
20 Jul 2026
Ep.16 - Unhackable AI Is a Myth: Why Companies Need AI Red Teaming with Marek Zmysłowski
There is no such thing as unhackable AI. As organizations move faster to integrate large language models, AI agents, MCP servers, and automated workflows, attackers are gaining new ways to exploit excessive permissions, trusted data sources, prompt injection vulnerabilities, and weak security controls. In this episode of the Dirty South Security Podcast, we sit down with Marek Zmysłowski, Senior Security Engineer at Microsoft and AI security expert, to examine why offensive AI security and AI...
26 Feb 2026
Ep. 15 - We Replicated the Anthropic AI Espionage Report… and Claude Code Lied
Did Anthropic’s November AI espionage report tell the full story? In this episode of the Dirty South Security Podcast, host Tony UV sits down with returning guest Dan Tentler, Executive Founder at Phobos, to replicate and mythbust Anthropic’s claims that Claude Code autonomously executed a large-scale cyber espionage campaign. Over the course of three days of live testing, we attempted to reproduce the behavior described in the report. What we discovered raises serious questions about AI auto...
8 Dec 2025
Ep. 14 – Leadership in the AI Era
Ruby Agarwal, VP Cloud Platform & Operations at Avaya, discusses effective leadership strategies amidst the rapid integration of AI in security and technology organizations in an interview with Tony UV.
10 Nov 2025
Ep. 12 - Small Firms, Big Impact - Why Offensive Security Matters More Than Ever
Tony UV interviews Dan Tentler about the advantages of small offensive security firms and how they outperform larger companies, especially with the rise of AI.
8 Aug 2025
Ep. 11 - AI in Offensive Security - Cutting Through the Hype
Tony UV interviews Andrew Wilson about the practical applications of AI in offensive security, examining its impact on vulnerability discovery and red team operations.
12 Jun 2025
Ep. 11 - Building Resiliency: The New Paradigm in Security Leadership
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on traditional security thinking. As security champions, we know that resiliency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the backbone of modern cybersecurity strategy. Join us as we unpack: 🔐 From Security to Resiliency – Were we too confident in the early days of CISO-ship? We reflect on the evolution of security leadership and what it means to lead with resilience today. 🛡️ Is Product Resiliency Subjective? – What really defines a “resilient” product? We challe...
8 May 2025
Ep.10 - Truth in Marketing An Honest Regard on Marketing Cybersecurity RSA 2025
Welcome to Episode 10 of our Dirty South Security podcast series, where we dive deep into the world of marketing within the cybersecurity industry, especially in the context of RSA 2025. In this episode, we tackle some of the most pressing and controversial topics in the field: Topics Covered: AI Misrepresentations at RSA and Beyond Explore the practice of misrepresenting AI solutions in today's industry. We discuss how these misrepresentations impact trust and the overall landscape of cybe...
10 Mar 2025
Ep.09 - Business Takes on InfoSec - Program Alignment, Metrics, Leveraging Managed Services
In this episode, Tony UV and Q0PHI are joined by Rafal Lo, a seasoned InfoSec professional, to discuss the intersection of business and information security. Tune in as they explore: 1. Aligning InfoSec programs with business objectives 2. Key metrics for measuring InfoSec success 3. The benefits and challenges of leveraging managed services Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with practical advice and expert insights! Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and follow...
Welcome to another episode of The Dirty South Security Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Billy Hoffman as we dive deep into the chaotic world of vulnerability management and explore ways to future-proof your organization's resiliency. Here's what we cover: I. Vuln Mgt Sucks - We break down the stereotypical vulnerability management process and its pitfalls. - Can CVSS 4.0 (link) save the day?Exploring EPSS & KEV and their roles in vulnerability management. II. End of ...
3 Dec 2024
Ep.07 - Settling Talent Debate in Cyber, Raw Takes on Industry Certs, Globalization Solutions, AI Automation to the Rescue
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Dirty South Cybersecurity Podcast! 🎙️ Your hosts Tony and Q0PHI are joined by an extraordinary guest, Ira Wrinkler, the CISO for CYE Security. Together, they dive into some of the hottest and most controversial topics in the cybersecurity industry today. In this episode, we discuss: Settling the Talent Supply Debate: Are we under or over-supplied with cybersecurity talent?Certificates: Scam or Gateway?: Are certifications just a learning scam, o...
28 Oct 2024
Ep.06 - AppSec Dead, Rise of ASPM, Threat Modeling in AppSec, Recommendations for AppSec Future
Welcome to another episode of The Dirty South Cybersecurity Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, your hosts Tony and Q0PHI dive deep into the world of Application Security (AppSec). They tackle the burning question: Is AppSec dead? 🤔 Join the discussion as they explore the rise of Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) and debate whether ASPM is the new AppSec. Discover the latest trends, insights, and expert opinions on how organizations can stay ahead in the ever-evolving cybersecurity lan...
28 Oct 2024
Ep.05 - Crowdstrike Downtime (Software or Security Takes), & AI in Adversarial Simulations
Join Tony UV and Q0PHI80 at Black Hat 2024 as they discuss these 5 key topics: 1) Crowdstrike Incident - Security Issue, Incident or Neither? 2) QA Testing Today - For Better or for Worse? 3)Geopolitics in the Role of Cybercrime- Forgotten X-Factor or Integrated Background Influence? 4)Automated Pen Testing- Fact or Fiction for the Future? 5) Role of AI in Adversarial Simulations // FIND VERSPRITE’S CYBERSECURITY TEAM ONLINE // VerSprite: https://versprite.com/ LinkedIn: https://w...
18 Jul 2024
Ep.04 - Enterprise Security Common Mishaps - Bouncing Back from Mediocrity
In this eye-opening podcast, Join Tony UV and Stephen Asamoah as they dissect the top 10 pressing issues and shed light on the path toward better enterprise security practices. Don’t miss out—hit that subscribe button and stay informed! Top 10 Issues #1. No One Wants Real Security #2. Corporate Politics #3. Compliance Still in Driver's Seat #4. Security is Overpriced & Your Program is Broke #5. Most "CISOs" Know Very Little About Security. #6. Endless Remediation Queues #7. P...
25 Oct 2022
Ep.03 - Hispanic Heritage & Cybersecurity - with Yovany Jerez
In this episode of the Dirty South CyberSecurity Podcast, host Tony UV & cohost Evin Hernandez bring on a special guest, Yovany Jerez to help discuss Hispanic Heritage & Cybersecurity Month. About Yovany: Yovany Jerez was raised in Havana, Cuba for the first 12 years of his life. His family endured a 9-month migration trajectory that took them through Panama, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Yovany made it to Boston, MA on July 3, 1993, just in time to celebrate his family’s free...
19 Oct 2022
Ep.02 - Leveraging Cultural Diversity in CyberSecurity, Data Privacy in Social Media
Today on the DirtySouth CyberSecurity Podcast, VerSprite's CEO, Tony UV, and VP of Product, Evin Hernandez, talk about what it means to them being Hispanic in cybersecurity and talk about cybersecurity month. // FIND VERSPRITE’S CYBERSECURITY TEAM ONLINE // VerSprite: https://versprite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/versprite-llc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/versprite/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VerSprite // ABOUT VERSPRITE // VerSprite is a leader in risk-...
11 May 2021
Ep.01 - Bitcoin Hot Takes & the Future of Cryptocurrency
Is it safe to get into Bitcoin? VerSprite CEO, Tony UV sat down with Bitcoin tech leader, Michael Tidwell, in a Q&A-style interview. In this episode of The Dirty South Security Podcast, Tony and Michael explore their views on Bitcoin, crypto wallet security, and game theory. // FIND VERSPRITE’S CYBERSECURITY TEAM ONLINE // VerSprite: https://versprite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/versprite-llc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/versprite/ YouTube: https://www.yout...
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