Episode#20: Hacking Human with Dr. Ozkaya

Episode#20: Hacking Human with Dr. Ozkaya

As we make our way towards NJSECON 2026, we're revisiting some of the memorable conversations from last year's conference. At Throwback Stop #1, host Joe Patti sits down with Dr. Erdal Ozkaya to discuss his NJSECON 2025 presentation, Hacking Humans. From the psychology behind cyber threats to stories and insights gathered throughout his career, Dr. Ozkaya shares why the human element remains one of the most important aspects of cybersecurity. Filled with engaging discussion and conference banter, this episode is a great way to kick off our road trip back through NJSECON 2025.

Episode#19: Developing a Scalable Information Security Program Strategy

Building an effective Information Security program requires more than a collection of tools, policies, and controls. It requires a clear strategy, strong governance, executive alignment, and a foundation that can scale as the business evolves.In this session, we are fortunate to be joined by two dynamic and thoughtful leaders, Juan Morales and Michael Lebiedzinski, who have built and led high-performing security programs at Fortune 100 organizations. They will share practical insights, lessons learned, and strategic considerations to help listeners design Information Security programs that are resilient, business-aligned, and built to last.

Episode#18: Certification, Community, and Collaboration: Our SECON conversation with Joe Nunes

Continuing our SECON 2025 throwback series, host Joe Patti sits down with Joseph Nunes, President of the ISACA New Jersey Chapter, during the conference. With both the ISC2 New Jersey Chapter and ISACA New Jersey chapters sponsoring SECON 2025, the conversation highlights the strong connection between the two communities and the many professionals who actively participate in both. Joe reflects on his 14 years as an ISACA member, sharing insights on certifications, testing experiences, and the value of continuing education for cybersecurity and IT governance professionals. The discussion also explores the chapter’s growing focus on community outreach, educational workshops, partnerships with universities, and new initiatives engaging high school students interested in cybersecurity careers. Looking ahead, Joe shares his hopes for 2026, including expanding collaboration and partnerships between ISACA and ISC2 chapters to continue strengthening the cybersecurity community.

Episode#17: Heating Things Up with Ken Fishkin! Our SECON 2025 Throwback

Warm up from the storms with this throwback episode as we revisit the live conversations hosted in person at SECON 2025 with Ken Fishkin, President of the ISC2 New Jersey Chapter with our host, Joe Patti. Recorded during the conference itself, this discussion captures the real-time energy of SECON 2025 as it was happening. Ken shares insights on the vision behind the event, the momentum building throughout the day, and how the chapter continues to elevate professional development, collaboration, and leadership across our cybersecurity community. From the conference floor to the broader mission of the chapter, this episode highlights leadership in motion and what it looks like when a community comes together with purpose. Press play and revisit the energy of SECON 2025.

Episode#16: CMMC 2.0: Certification Lessons for Defense Contractors and Others

In this episode of Unencrypted Chatter, hosts Richard Mendoza and Aneta Klepacka sit down with Wesley Reinhart, CMMC Program Director at Compass MSP, to break down the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0). Wes shares actionable insights for businesses preparing to meet Department of Defense (DoD) compliance standards — from scoping environments and mapping CUI data to executive buy-in, risk prioritization, and timelines. Whether you’re a small contractor or a major supplier, this discussion will help you understand the real-world impact, urgency, and steps to achieve certification.