Unpacking Cybersecurity: Stories from the Cyber Distortion Podcast

Summary

In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, Phillip welcomes Jason and Kevin from the Cyber Distortion Podcast, diving deep into their hacker origin stories and the evolution of their podcasting journey. Kevin shares his unconventional path from marketing and graphic design to IT, highlighting how a conversation about salaries led him to pursue Microsoft certifications and a long-standing career in technology. Jason recounts his early fascination with technology, from building science projects to coding on his first home computer, illustrating how his inquisitive nature laid the groundwork for his future in cybersecurity.

The conversation shifts to their experiences in podcasting, detailing how their shared passion for technology and cybersecurity led them to create the Cyber Distortion Podcast. They discuss the challenges and joys of producing content, including their recent involvement in the IAM Machine documentary, which explores transhumanism and the impact of AI. As they prepare for their upcoming live event in North Texas, they emphasize the importance of community and collaboration in the tech space, inviting listeners to engage with their work and the hacker community.

Connect with Kevin & Jason

https://twitter.com/DistortionCyber

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-popillion-cissp-863a464/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-pentecost-cissp-cism-ceh-cpt-mcse-cca-itil-f-4a61404/

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

https://cyberdistortionpodcast.com/

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Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie: 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@PhillipWylie

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:32 Hacker Origin Stories: Kevin's Journey

03:28 Hacker Origin Stories: Jason's Journey

10:24 The Transition to Podcasting

14:40 Inspiration Behind the Podcast

19:54 Season Five Changes and Innovations

24:20 The Return of Vito

28:54 Building a Virtual Personality

33:03 The Art of Problem Solving

33:28 Creating the IAM Machine Documentary

42:12 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement