This week, Barcode hits the floor at HOU.SEC.CON2025, one of the most anticipated cybersecurity gatherings in Texas, to capture real conversations with the people driving the industry forward. The energy was high, the community was buzzing, and the insights were overflowingas host Chris Glandon connected with innovators, educators, founders, and practitioners who are redefining what it means to build and protect intoday’s digital landscape.From AI ethics and automation fears to hands-onmentorship and community leadership, this episode dives deep into the evolving culture of cybersecurity — not just the tools and tech, but the humans behind it all. Whether it’s Dope Security shaking up the web gateway market, Fulcrum fostering collaboration through engineering excellence, or CyberSec Community empowering the next generation through YouthSecCon, every voice in this episode reflects a shared purpose: to make cybersecurity smarter, moreconnected, and more human.Recorded live amid the pulse of HOU.SEC.CON 2025, thisspecial on-site feature showcases the passion, collaboration, and innovation that keep the infosec world thriving — one conversation (and one cocktail) at a time.00:00 – Intro01:00 – Dope Security with George Georgopoulos05:25 – Sonic on AI, Fear, and the Future of Work11:40 – Philip Wiley: Mentorship, YouthSecCon, and CyberHackCon18:06 – Jacob & John from Fulcrum Technology Solutions24:45 – Eseeri’s First-Time Experience at HOU.SEC.CON27:00 – Michael Farnum: 15 Years of Building a Cyber Community35:20 – Closing SYMLINKS[BarcodeSecurity.com] - https://barcodesecurity.com/The official home of the Barcode Podcast, featuring all episodes, cybersecurity insights, and event updates.[Dope Security] - https://dope.security/A next-gen Secure Web Gateway platform simplifying secure connectivity with a “fly direct” approach — eliminating stopover delays and enhancing user experience.[CyberSec Community] - https://www.cybrseccon.com/The organization behind HOU.SEC.CON, YouthSecCon, and CyberSecCon — building bridges between professionals, educators, and aspiring cybersecurity talent.[The Hacker Maker – Philip Wiley] -https://thehackermaker.com/Official site of Philip Wiley — author, mentor, and conference speaker dedicated to educating the next generation of ethical hackers and pen testers.[Fulcrum Technology Solutions] - https://ftsc.com/A Houston-based cybersecurity and IT solutions firm focused on managed services, consulting, and community-driven events like F-CON.[Prophit (Chris Glanden) ] - https://pr0ph-1t.com/The host’s personal website and cybersecurity brand hub, featuring thought leadership content, event appearances, and contact info.[Michael Farnum on LinkedIn] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfarnumFollow the co-founder of HOU.SEC.CON and CEO of CyberSec Community for updates on events, education, and community growth.

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