Hack Dissection

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🔍 Welcome to Hack Dissection, where we pull back the curtain on cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and the digital threats shaping our world. Hosted by Mike Lisi, founder of Maltek Solutions and an expert in Hacking For Good, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of real-world cyber attacks, penetration testing, and security strategies that keep businesses and individuals safe. 💻 What You’ll Get in Every Episode: ✅ Deep dives into ethical hacking and cybersecurity trends ✅ Breakdowns of real cyber threats—how they happen & how to stop them ✅ Insider stories from security professionals, red teamers, and industry experts ✅ Practical tips to strengthen your security and protect your data 📢 Subscribe & Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats! If you're a business owner, IT professional, or just someone who wants to understand cybersecurity without the jargon, you’re in the right place.

  1. hace 3 días

    Episode 0x16: Know Your Tools

    In this episode of Hack Dissection, Mike Lisi sits down with Spencer Alessi, senior penetration tester at SecureIT360 and host of the Cyber Threat Perspective podcast, to talk through the world of internal penetration testing, assume-breach assessments, and what it really takes to break into — and secure — modern networks. Spencer shares how his background as a systems administrator shaped the way he approaches offensive security, why help desk and IT experience can be so valuable for aspiring pen testers, and how real-world environments often expose assumptions that organizations do not realize they are making. From passwords sitting in file shares to misconfigured Active Directory permissions, Spencer explains why testing an environment is often the only way to understand what can actually go wrong. The conversation also explores practical training paths, certifications like PNPT and CRTO, the importance of knowing your tools, and how intuition develops through hands-on experience. Mike and Spencer dig into the role of AI in penetration testing, the value of open-source security tools, lessons from real engagements, and Spencer’s DEF CON Red Team Village lab built around kiosk breakouts and Active Directory attack paths. Along the way, they also discuss burnout, responsible research, the importance of community, and why offensive security is about much more than running tools — it is about curiosity, troubleshooting, and understanding how systems fail in the real world.

  2. 25 sep

    Episode 0x15: People, Not Records

    In this episode of Hack Dissection, Mike Lisi sits down with Donna Grindle, CEO and founder of Kardon and host of the long-running Help Me With HIPAA podcast, to unpack the complex world of healthcare cybersecurity, HIPAA, privacy, and patient data protection. Donna breaks down what HIPAA actually covers, why compliance alone is not enough, and how the real financial and operational risks often come from ransomware, business disruption, failed mergers, insurance requirements, and poor preparation — not just regulatory fines. The conversation also explores why healthcare data should never be thought of as just “records,” but as real people whose care, privacy, and safety can be impacted when systems fail. From real-world privacy violations to ransomware events affecting patient treatment, Donna shares why security in healthcare is deeply personal. Mike and Donna also discuss the future of healthcare technology, including AI, bias in large language models, telehealth, electronic medical records, volunteer work through the Health Sector Coordinating Council, and why organizations need practical, reasonable, and appropriate security programs before the next wave of HIPAA changes arrives.

  3. 28 ago ·  Contenido extra

    Hacking for Good: Inside DEF CON 2026 with Mike Lisi & Matt Masur

    What actually happens at the world’s biggest hacker conference—and why are thousands of cybersecurity professionals volunteering their time to break things? In this special bonus episode of Hack Dissection, Maltek Solutions’ Mike Lisi is joined by Click Stream Studios Founder Matt Masur, who traveled with Mike to Las Vegas for DEF CON 2026. Together, they look back on their experience documenting the conference and explore what makes DEF CON unlike almost any other technology event. Mike and Matt take listeners inside the unique world of DEF CON villages, Capture the Flag competitions, electronic badges, Red Team vs. Blue Team security, AI, and the massive volunteer community that makes the event possible. Along the way, they revisit conversations with hackers working on everything from Active Directory and pinball machines to cars, boats, aviation, cloud security, and critical infrastructure. More importantly, they tackle the idea at the heart of this year’s coverage: Hacking for Good. Because learning how technology can be attacked, manipulated, or exploited is often the first step toward making it safer. Whether you work in cybersecurity, are thinking about entering the industry, or have simply wondered what really happens at DEF CON, this bonus episode offers an inside look at the people, technology, creativity, and community behind DEF CON 2026.

  4. 24 jul

    Episode 0x14: Chain of Custody

    In this episode of Hack Dissection, Mike Lisi sits down with Tony Martino, a longtime digital forensics expert whose work has crossed law enforcement, the Secret Service, corporate investigations, incident response, and even true crime documentaries. Tony shares how a homicide investigation in Utica helped launch his path into computer crime, what early digital forensics looked like before the tools became more automated, and why understanding the fundamentals still matters. From floppy disks and hex editors to cloud data, mobile devices, BYOD policies, cyber insurance, and the overwhelming amount of telemetry companies now collect, Tony breaks down how digital forensics and incident response continue to evolve. The conversation also explores the future of DFIR, the growing role of internal investigations, the challenges of privacy and encryption, and why cybersecurity needs to become more proactive before incidents happen.

  5. 8 may

    Episode 0x13: The Needle

    In this episode of Hack Dissection, Mike Lisi sits down with Wayne Koback from NRECA to talk about the cybersecurity challenges facing electric cooperatives and rural utilities across the country. Wayne shares what makes the co-op utility space so unique, from massive organizations with nuclear assets to small-town teams where one person may be handling IT, utility operations, and town management all at once. Mike and Wayne dig into the realities of protecting critical infrastructure with limited resources, the importance of practical cyber goals, and why collaboration across co-ops matters when facing threats to the grid. They also explore how data center growth is impacting rural utilities, why vendor security needs more accountability, and how SCADA knowledge can open doors for cybersecurity professionals in industries far beyond electric power. For anyone interested in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, rural utilities, or building a stable and meaningful career in tech, this episode offers a grounded look at where cyber work has real-world consequences.

  6. 3 abr

    Episode 0x12: Try Harder

    In Episode 12 of Hack Dissection, Mike Lisi sits down with longtime friend and respected security educator Phillip Wylie — Chief Security Evangelist and Senior Consultant at Suzu Labs, and host of the Simply Offensive and The Phillip Wylie Show podcasts. Together, they look back on their early days pursuing the OSCP, discuss how offensive security has evolved over the last decade, and break down the changing realities of penetration testing in today’s environment. Phillip shares stories from the field, including a memorable web app penetration test involving SQL injection, weak credential practices, and the all-too-common misuse of risk acceptance. The conversation also explores the growing importance of web app testing, IoT attack paths, continuous remediation, and why foundational skills like networking, operating systems, and scripting still matter for anyone serious about building a career in cybersecurity. They also dig into mentorship, community involvement, conference speaking, and the future of the industry — from AI as a force multiplier to the value of staying adaptable in a field that never stops changing. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or just breaking into offensive security, this episode is packed with practical insight, career wisdom, and real-world perspective from one of the community’s most generous voices.

  7. 9 mar

    Episode 0x11: Signal Loss

    In Episode 11 of Hack Dissection, Mike Lisi and Graham O’Donnell reunite in person after a brutal Q4 to break down what they’re seeing across penetration testing, external assessments, web apps, and internal networks heading into 2026. The conversation dives into why Q4 is always chaos in cybersecurity, how compliance deadlines shape client behavior, and why traditional external pen tests may be giving way to continuous monitoring and more practical security validation. Mike and Graham also unpack the real-world tradeoffs of scoping engagements, why collaboration with clients leads to better results, and the common misconceptions organizations still have about realism, downtime, and what offensive testing is actually meant to prove. Along the way, they share stories from the field — including strange external exposures, recurring misconfigurations, creative attack paths, and a wild case where a locked-down browser-based remote desktop environment led to full command-line access. It’s a candid, technical, and funny conversation about where offensive security is headed, what still works, and what organizations should really be testing.

  8. 23 ene

    Episode 0x10: Breaking In Without Breaking Down

    In this episode of Hack Dissection, Mike Lisi sits down with Josh Cutting, a young software engineer who did what many cybersecurity students struggle to do — land a job immediately after graduating. Josh shares his journey from learning to code as a kid and studying at SUNY Poly to completing multiple internships, earning his master’s degree, and transitioning seamlessly into the workforce. Together, Mike and Josh unpack what actually matters when trying to break into cybersecurity today — and what doesn’t. This conversation dives deep into: Why internships matter more than credentials aloneThe mindset shift students need to succeed in cybersecurityLearning outside the classroom through labs, CTFs, hackathons, and home labsHow employers really evaluate candidates during interviewsWhy passion, curiosity, and adaptability beat “checking boxes”The importance of mentorship, networking, and soft skills in technical careersWhether you’re a student trying to land your first role, a career-changer navigating cybersecurity, or a hiring manager looking for motivated talent, this episode offers practical insights from someone who’s been through the process recently — and successfully. If you’ve ever asked, “What does it really take to get hired in cybersecurity?” — this episode breaks it down.

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🔍 Welcome to Hack Dissection, where we pull back the curtain on cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and the digital threats shaping our world. Hosted by Mike Lisi, founder of Maltek Solutions and an expert in Hacking For Good, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of real-world cyber attacks, penetration testing, and security strategies that keep businesses and individuals safe. 💻 What You’ll Get in Every Episode: ✅ Deep dives into ethical hacking and cybersecurity trends ✅ Breakdowns of real cyber threats—how they happen & how to stop them ✅ Insider stories from security professionals, red teamers, and industry experts ✅ Practical tips to strengthen your security and protect your data 📢 Subscribe & Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats! If you're a business owner, IT professional, or just someone who wants to understand cybersecurity without the jargon, you’re in the right place.

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    2025 - 2026
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