Moscow Mules and NOP Slides

Episode 11 with Brian

This week on Moscow Mules and NOP Slides, we have Brian Windsor (http://brianwindsor.com). Brian sips on a homemade Mai Tai out of a Jeff Granito Haunted Mansion themed rocks glass. He discusses his early careers in motion capture image processing to 3D puppetry where he won the Jim Henson Award for Innovation Puppeteers of America in 2007. Brian dives into his first role in motion capture at Acclaim in the '90s. He talks about working on movie projects, Batman Forever and Batman & Robin, to a plethora of video games (NBA Jam Extreme, Turok, WWF War Zone, etc.) that would make any video gamer nostalgic. Brian discuss his enjoyment in this role to include overcoming technical challenges in image processing to working with stunt doubles, athletes (@JuwanHoward & Stephon Marbury), WWF stars (@RealMickFoley, @TripleH, @ShawnMichaels, etc.), to even potentially dinosaurs! We briefly highlight Brian and Kyle's time in desert. We close out with talking about Brian's love of cars and his current project of fixing up his 1963 @chevrolet Corvair. 

 

David drinks 400 IPA from @Fourpointsbrews out of a Super Beerio Kart (Super Mario Kart themed) Willi Becher glass from Hop Art Glassware. 

 

Kyle drinks a West Coast Style IPA called Good Vibes from @VoodooBrewery out of an Old School themed "Frank the Tank" Nordic glass from Glass to Mouth.

 

Thank you to Brian for being a guest and the great conversation! We hope you enjoy. Please don't forget to subscribe!

 

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Episode 10 with Eric

This week on Moscow Mules and NOP Slides, we have Pittsburgh native Eric Lansbery (@ericlandmine & on PittSec Slack (https://pittsec.com/)). Eric enjoys a Glenmorangie (@TheGlenmorangie) Single Malt scotch on the rocks. He discusses his journey in cyber security, and how he worked his way up from an intern to manager of the IT department. We also discuss his brand-new role as a Manager of Blue, Red, and AppSec Teams. We talk about what it means to be a manager and how he has found is management roles to be enjoyable. He tells us about his whiteboarding session on COVID-19 data tracking. We also touch on his BSidesPGH (@BSidesPGH) involvement over the years as well as how we see cyber news impacting everyone and not just cyber security professionals.

 

Be sure to also check out Eric's new podcast called Reddup Security (@ReddupSecurity & https://reddupsec.podbean.com/). It is a "Pittsburgh based, through and through. InfoSec podcast." 

 

Deana (@deanashick) is back as our special co-host. She enjoys a glass of Sea Sun Pinot Noir from Caymus Vineyards (@caymuscab). 

 

Kyle drinks an IPA called Bingo Pajamas from Ever Grain Brewing (@evergrainbeer) out of "Harambe vs Coronavirus" themed Other Worlds Brewing Nordic glass. 

 

Thank you to Eric for being a guest and the great conversations! We hope you enjoy. Please don't forget to subscribe!

 

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Episode 9 with Brandon

This week on Moscow Mules and NOP Slides, we have Brandon Eckert (@brandonjeckert and https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-eckert/). He sips on Jefferson's bourbon (@JeffsBourbon) neat out of a rocks glass. He talks about his current role as a VP Information Security Officer and his journey into cyber security, which includes roles as a software developer, help desk, and a system admin. We discuss training and certifications and the value he finds in SANS (@SANSInstitute) courses. We also touch on mentoring and the impact it has had on him and his career.

David (@ireversethings) drinks a West Coast IPA called Pliny the Elder from Russian River Brewing Company (@RussianRiverBC) out of an 8-bit Justice League themed Grand Craft Master from 8-Bit Designs Maker.

Kyle sips on Triple IPA called Sparklepuff Starfighter Defender of the Galaxy from Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery out of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Time Hop themed Willi Becher glass.

Thank you to Brandon for being a guest and the great conversations! We hope you enjoy. Please don't forget to subscribe!

 

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Episode 8 with Marissa

This week on Moscow Mules and NOP Slides, we have Marissa Russo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-russo-45380b71). Marissa keeps it local to Pittsburgh and drinks a Hitchhiker (@Hitchhikerbrew) Subsurface All Berry out of a Dancing Gnome (@DG_Beer) Nordic glass. She talks to us about her journey into cyber security from coding BattleBots to her current role as an IT security consultant. Marissa is also the CCO of the non-profit Womxn in Tech Pittsburgh (WITPGH) (https://www.womenintechpgh.com). "WITPGH is a community of women, womxn, non-binary folks, and allies championing for the diverse and inter-sectional experience in tech." We discuss barriers of entry for the community of women, womxn, and non-binary folks. We then dive in topics of privacy and cyber hygiene.

Our special co-host, filling in for David (@ireversethings) this week, is Deana (@deanashick). She sips on El Mayor Reposado Tequila out of Save the Beer Whalez (@savebeerwhalez) HopBuster (@Ghostbusters themed) Rastal Harmony 40 Tumbler glass.

Kyle continues on his IPA journey with DIPA called Green Iguana from Ever Grain Brewing (@evergrainbeer) out of a 8-bit Double Dragon themed Spiegelau IPA Glass from The Answer Brewpub (@TheAnswerBrew).

Thank you to Marissa for being a guest and the great conversations! If you would like to get involved with WITPGH please go to their website at https://www.womenintechpgh.com. For donations (ranging from computers to bus passes), mentoring, and/or sponsorship reach out to them at hello@womenintechpgh.com. Also be sure to check out the scholarship page (https://www.womenintechpgh.com/scholarships/) as they will be giving away 5 free one-year memberships to Treehouse’s (@treehouse) online coding platform to queer BIPOC womxn with priority going to Black applicants.

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Episode 7 with Brandon

This week on Moscow Mules and NOP Slides we have Brandon Carson (@brandonjcarson & https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjcarson/)! Brandon (aka BC) sips on a Elijah Craig Small Batch over ice in a rocks glass while talking about one of his favorite places in DC to find quality drinks called the Columbia Room. Brandon discusses his cyber security journey which includes leaving the field to start an event planning business with his wife, and then coming back to field a few years later. He tells us what he learned along the way - which for him included his interaction with people in cyber security. He and Kyle reminisce about their times in graduate school that leads to a great conversation on the topic of "certifications vs. cyber security degrees".

David (@ireversethings) throws back a New Trail Brewing Broken Heels Hazy IPA in a Permanent Hangover "Dad of the Year" Willi Becher glass.

Kyle (@cool_breeze26) also sips on a New Trail Brewing Ascent Hazy IPA in a Clear Nero "36 Chambers" Wu-Tang (@WuTangClan) Willi Becher glass.

Thank you to Brandon for being a guest and the great conversations. We hope you enjoy. Please don't forget to subscribe!

 

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Episode 6 with Sean

This week on Moscow Mules and NOP Slides, we have Sean Nobles (https://www.linkedin.com/in/seannobles/). Sean throws back a Stone Brewing (@StoneBrewing) Enjoy By IPA and Southern Tier (@stbcbeer) Lakeshore Fog. Sean also talks about his love of coffee and using the It's American Press (@itsameripress) brewing method. We geek out over his World Brewing Academy stories. He then discusses his career path which includes working as tech support for dial-up ISP while in high school (including a few customer horror stories) to building further technical skills in the Marines to running his own company. David (@ireversethings) sips on a Double IPA called Blowing from a Gun from Nightmare Brewing Company (nightmarebrewingco on Instagream) out of Willi Becher glass of Kramer (from Seinfeld) called "Giddy Up" from Glass to Mouth (glasstomouth.beer on Instagram). Kyle (@cool_breeeze26) drinks a Mango Tangerine Sour from Collective Arts Brewing (@CollectiveBrew) out of Rick and Morty (@RickandMorty) space theme Willi Becher glass called Rick n' M'Orbit. We hope you enjoy. Please remember to subscribe!

 

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Episode 5 with Dan

On this week’s episode of Moscow Mules and NOP Slides, we have another former colleague of ours – Dan Klinedinst (@dklinedinst)! Dan enjoys (and educates us on) Vieux Carré Absinthe (@vcabsinthe) out of Philadelphia. He discusses his 20+ year information security career journey, starting @BSidesPGH with his wife, and his love of samurai swords. David (@ireversethings) drinks a tequila barrel aged Gose from Founders (@foundersbrewing) called Mas Agave out of Contra themed Willi Becher style glass designed by Repixeld (@repixeld on IG). Kyle (@cool_breeze26) sips on a barrel aged Flanders Ale from Strange Roots Experimental Ales (@strangerootspgh) called Thief Share from a Burial Beer Company (@BurialBeer) teku glass. We hope you enjoy! Please don’t forget to subscribe!

 

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Episode 4 with Dale

This week we have David's longtime friend and former colleague Dale Robson (@djrobson and ICQ @6033488). Dale drinks a Kentucky Mule made with @oldforester Statesman Bourbon, ginger beer, lime, and fresh mint from his garden. And to no surprise he also sips on a @oskarblues Dale's Pale Ale. We talk about his journey into reverse engineering from videos games to fuzzing, @sheetz runs, and how he did the @IRONMANtri race twice.  David (@ireversethings) drinks a @sheetz and Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company (@NCBCBeer) collaboration hot dog beer called Hop Dog out of a Battle Toads glass from Black Ninja Design & The Answer Brewery (@TheAnswerBrew). Kyle (@cool_breeze26) sips on a Whole Punch Coconut Cream Pie from Hitchhiker Brewing (@Hitchhikerbrew). Hope you enjoy. Please don't forget to subscribe.

 

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Episode 3 with Deana

This week we have an action packed episode with our guest Deana (@deanashick)! She sips on Machete from @OrinSwift while discussing PSIRT life, how things always come full circle, @GhostAdventures and the @HauntedMuseum, and Everyday Magic tarot cards. David sips on a rye barrel aged stout called Tiny Dictator from @brewdynasty, while I drink a fruited sour ale called The Koelaid Concord Grape from @strangerootspgh. We hope you all enjoy!

 

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Episode 2 with Madison

This week we have Madison (@iqmadddyqi) as our first guest! She educates us to the world of flavored gin. Our drinks of week included Layer Cake from BrewDog (@BrewDogUSA) and St. Eldritch Wild Ale from Cellar Works (@cellarworksbrew). We then dive into video games to include how a virus that spread through World of Warcraft is now being studied by epidemiologists. Follow David (@ireversethings) and me (@cool_breeze26) for new episodes of Moscow Mules and NOP Slides. We hope you enjoy!

 

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