S3 – Episode 004 – The Dark Tale Teller with Jack Rhysider of Darknet Diaries

S3 – Episode 004 – The Dark Tale Teller with Jack Rhysider of Darknet Diaries

Author: Jason Popillion and Kevin Pentecost May 24, 2024 Duration: 1:23:23
Cyber Distortion Podcast Series
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In this episode, Jason and Kevin sit down with the one and only storyteller from the dark side of the internet, Jack Rhysider. Jack is the beloved voice behind the extremely popular podcast The Darknet Diaries. Tonight, it's a podcaster-to-podcaster conversational happy hour!

Jack attended a highly ranked university to study computer engineering with an emphasis on software engineering. Received formal training in Linux, Unix, Windows, C, C++, Java, ASM, logic, and electrical engineering.

 After college, he spent over a decade conducting network hardening by securing, analyzing, and testing network equipment such as firewalls, routers, and IDS units. Completed work on dozens of client's networks ranging from schools, banks, commercial, government, and defense contractors. Acquired numerous certifications in Cisco and Juniper and other security related training. Architected and built a SOC using a SIEM to detect network threats and intrusions for clients.

Darknet Diaries produces audio stories specifically intended to capture, preserve, and explain the culture around hacking and cyber security in order to educate and entertain both technical and non-technical audiences.

At Darknet Diaries, they adhere to journalistic standards by fact checking and ethical sourcing of information. They adopt principles of truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, impartiality, fairness, and public accountability.

Darknet Diaries is trustworthy, they strive to enhance intellectual development, expand knowledge, deepen aural enjoyment, increase the awareness of living in a highly technical society, and result in a service to listeners which makes them more responsive, informed citizens of their digital lives.

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.

 

 

 

CITATIONS:

Darknet Diaries Website:

https://www.darknetdiaries.com

 

Darknet Diaries SWAG Shop:

https://shop.darknetdiaries.com/

 

Jack's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-rhysider-02922a167/

 

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/JackRhysider

https://twitter.com/DarknetDiaries

 

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@JackRhysider  

 

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4XPl3uEEL9hvqMkoZrzbx5

 

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darknet-diaries/id1296350485

Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/darknetdiaries/

Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/darknetdiaries


Ever feel like the world of cybersecurity is explained in a language only experts understand? That's exactly why Cyber Distortion Podcast Series exists. Hosts Jason Popillion and Kevin Pentecost, both seasoned professionals who hold top certifications like the CISSP, cut through the jargon and distortion to talk about digital safety in clear, practical terms. Each episode feels like a conversation with two colleagues who have been in the trenches-Jason as a CIO/CTO and Kevin as an Information Security Manager-and who genuinely want you to walk away with something useful. You won't just hear abstract theories; you'll get actionable advice that applies whether you're protecting your personal data or responsible for an entire organization's security posture. This podcast demystifies the concepts that matter now, from everyday online habits to broader organizational strategies, making crucial knowledge accessible without oversimplifying the real challenges. Tune in for straightforward discussions that equip you with the understanding to navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape with more confidence.
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