Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Today we’re doing a crossover episode with the folks at Cybr.Sec.Media to talk about CYBR.SEC.CON, a community-driven security conference that JJ and Drew will be attending in Houston, TX September 15 and 16 2026.
We talk with conference founders Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder about the origins of the event, and get into our own backgrounds in cybersecurity and media. We also talk about the importance of community-driven education, collaboration between security and infrastructure teams, supporting the next generation of practitioners, and creating opportunities for professionals to learn and connect.
Interested in attending CYBR.SEC.CON 2026? Packet Pushers listeners can get 15% off the ticket price when you use the code CSCPacketPushers-26. Register here! - xcdsystem.com/cybrseccommunity/attendee/index.cfm?ID=iV8mb8T
Links:
CYBR.SEC.CON - cybrseccon.com
Michael Farnum on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/mfarnum
Sam Van Ryder on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/svanryder
Packet Protector is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
Today we’re doing a crossover episode with the folks at Cybr.Sec.Media to talk about CYBR.SEC.CON, a community-driven security conference that JJ and Drew will be attending in Houston, TX September 15 and 16 2026.
We talk with conference founders Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder about the origins of the event, and get into our own backgrounds in cybersecurity and media. We also talk about the importance of community-driven education, collaboration between security and infrastructure teams, supporting the next generation of practitioners, and creating opportunities for professionals to learn and connect.
Interested in attending CYBR.SEC.CON 2026? Packet Pushers listeners can get 15% off the ticket price when you use the code CSCPacketPushers-26. Register here! - xcdsystem.com/cybrseccommunity/attendee/index.cfm?ID=iV8mb8T
Links:
CYBR.SEC.CON - cybrseccon.com
Michael Farnum on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/mfarnum
Sam Van Ryder on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/svanryder
Packet Protector is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
