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Ever wondered how the best defenders become unstoppable? They think like the attackers. In this episode with Jason Haddix, we reveal the strategies hackers don’t want you to know about and show you how to use them to your advantage.

Jason, CEO of Arcanum Information Security and Field CISO at Flare, helps us step into the mind of a hacker. With stories and insights that will change how you think about cybersecurity, he talks about the tactics that can turn any security program into a fortress. From exploiting the overlooked to using AI for unbeatable defense, this conversation will revolutionize your approach to cybersecurity.

 

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Jason Haddix, CEO at Arcanum and Field CISO for Flare

04:48 Origins of Arcanum

07:04 Recon in Cybersecurity

12:22 Recon Discoveries

27:41 Flare's Role in Credential Management

33:47 Tooling for Small Businesses

35:47 Using AI for Cybersecurity

41:23 Flare Platform Deep Dive

43:20 Conclusion

 

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