Cyber Things Podcast

BAHTWD with Erin Reddick

Join us for an exclusive interview with Erin Reddick, the visionary AI Developer and Founder of ChatBlackGPT. Erin has made waves in the tech industry with significant roles at Meta, Microsoft, and AWS. She is the creator of ChatBlackGPT, an innovative AI platform designed to provide perspectives from Black and African American communities, addressing racial biases in AI and fostering a more inclusive digital landscape. As a certified ChatGPT Expert and Prompt Engineer, Erin has dedicated her career to ensuring technology reflects the diversity of our world. During this special event, Erin will share her journey as a Black woman in tech, the challenges she faced, and her mission to build AI systems that are equitable, culturally aware, and respectful of diverse experiences. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about the future of inclusive technology and the pioneering work Erin is doing with ChatBlackGPT!

BAHTWD with Craig Allen

Join us for an insightful and inspiring interview with Craig Allen, a dynamic leader whose career journey spans from hospitality to tech and entrepreneurship. Originally from St. Louis, Craig moved to Washington, D.C. to attend Howard University, where he earned a B.A. in English. After achieving success as the General Manager at Brookland's Finest Bar & Kitchen, earning a spot on Zagat's prestigious 30 Under 30 list, Craig made a bold shift to entrepreneurship, running his own business. When COVID impacted his venture, he pivoted into tech, launching a successful career in cybersecurity and customer success at leading firms like memoryBlue and Darktrace. In this interview, hosted as part of BlackGirlsHack’s "Bring A Hacker To Work Day" (BAHTWD) Series, Craig will share how his diverse experiences across industries fueled his growth, how he navigated career changes without a tech degree, and his dedication to championing diversity as the Global Employee Lead of Darktrace’s BIPOC Employee Resource Group. As a husband, father, and capoeira practitioner, Craig’s story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of community. Whether you're exploring tech, entrepreneurship, or just looking for career inspiration, Craig’s journey will offer invaluable insights on thriving through change and building a meaningful career. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader who’s making waves across industries!

BAHTWD with Leonardo Serrano

A day in the life of an information Security Architect!

SquadCon Recap: Chloe Messdaghi - I’ve got 99 problems but a prompt injection ain’t one

Missed SquadCon? Check out our Day 2 Speaker Chloe Messdaghi and Kasimir Schulz SquadCon was a two-day conference powered by BlackGirlsHack [http://blackgirlshack.org/]. This conference was in Las Vegas during Hacker Summer Camp. SquadCon 2024 was held August 7-8th at the Industrial Event Space, with a kickoff event on August 6th. We had amazing keynotes, discussion panels, beginner-friendly hands-on workshops, and a fantastic lineup of research and fireside chats on some of the latest edge trends in cybersecurity. squadcon.me

SquadCon Recap: George Kamide - Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks

Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks with George Kamide and George Al-Koura Missed SquadCon? Check out our Day 2 speakers George Kamide and George Al-Koura SquadCon was a two-day conference powered by BlackGirlsHack [http://blackgirlshack.org/]. This conference was in Las Vegas during Hacker Summer Camp. SquadCon 2024 was held August 7-8th at the Industrial Event Space, with a kickoff event on August 6th. We had amazing keynotes, discussion panels, beginner-friendly hands-on workshops, and a fantastic lineup of research and fireside chats on some of the latest edge trends in cybersecurity. squadcon.me