Join Damian, Troy, and Fern on Episode 15 of the DTF Cyber Podcast as they dive into a hilarious and insightful recap of Black Hat 2025 in Las Vegas! From Fern's first-time adventures and networking wins to debunking Wi-Fi myths, swag horror stories, and industry trends like AI SOCs, this episode is packed with real-talk for cyber pros and newcomers alike. Whether you're in security or just curious, get the lowdown on making conferences affordable, avoiding vendor traps, and planning for next year—including a DTF meetup pledge!Don't miss out—subscribe to the DTF Cyber Podcast for weekly cyber insights: https://link.cyberpodcast.netTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Black Hat Recap Week00:00:37 - Fern’s First Black Hat: Late Nights and Cool Vibes00:01:38 - Debunking Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Myths at Hacker Cons00:05:51 - Meeting Fans and Approaching Cyber Celebs00:08:20 - Helping Newcomers: Introducing Stephanie to Luminaries00:11:27 - Networking Without a Ticket: Black Hat on a Budget00:12:25 - Rising Costs Push Networking to Hallways and Bars00:15:40 - Affordable Vegas: $500 for Flights, Hotels, and Fun00:16:54 - Sessions vs. Stealth Demos: What’s Worth It?00:21:20- UI/UX Excellence Awards: Judging, Categories, and Passion for Intuitive Cyber Tools00:37:48 - AI SOCs, Cloud Backups, and Ransomware Trends00:38:12 - Swag Fails: Urinal Cakes and Branded Alexas00:44:06 - Vendor Raffles: Super Bowl Tickets and Hidden Agendas00:47:00 - AI Notetakers in Sales: Privacy vs. Convenience00:51:53 - Branded Shirts and Avoiding LinkedIn Disasters00:53:00 - Wrapping Up: Missed Events and DEF CON FOMO00:56:21 - DTF Meetup Pledge for Black Hat 202600:57:00 - Outro: See You Next Week!Hit like if you survived Black Hat (or wish you did), comment your wildest conference story, and subscribe for more unfiltered cyber chats with Damian, Troy, and Fern! #DTFCyber #BlackHat2025 #CybersecurityPodcastCyber UXcellence Awardshttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mindgrub-announces-winners-of-inaugural-cyber-uxcellence-awards-at-black-hat-usa-2025-302523814.htmlLinkedin:Damian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianchung/Troy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kosovotroy/Fern: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernrojasaz/Business Inquiries: dtf at cyberpodcast dot net

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