No Password Required Podcast Episode 52 — Dr. Thomas Hyslip

Summary: A new school in San Antonio called Nukudu offers a paid training program followed by a guaranteed job in cybersecurity. The program aims to address the shortage of cyber jobs and provides hands-on training to ensure candidates are prepared for the workforce. Our guest, Dr. Thomas Hyslop, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida, shares his experience in law enforcement and the importance of interagency collaboration in combating cybercrime. He also discusses the Master of Science in Cybercrime program at USF, which focuses on digital forensics and criminal investigation. The future of cybercrime is concerning as large criminal organizations are becoming more sophisticated and mimicking nation states in their capabilities. Investigating international cybercrime is challenging due to the need for cooperation between countries and the slow response times. Changes in international treaties and agreements are needed to expedite investigations. Dr. Highslip ran a museum of vintage technology and is looking for a place to house it permanently. He enjoys swimming in Mirror Lake, biking on Champs-Elysees, and running in DC for his ideal triathlon. His favorite junk food treat is Bit-O-Honey and he loves all kinds of pies. Guns N' Roses is his favorite hair metal band and his favorite song is Paradise City. He enjoys playing metal songs at social gatherings and believes that Appetite for Destruction is a timeless album. Dr. Highslip has what it takes to join the fantasy cybersecurity squad and is a force multiplier with his expertise in incident response and alternative theories for obtaining information from foreign governments.Chapters00:00 Nukudu: A New School Offering Paid Training and Guaranteed Job Placement in Cybersecurity06:21 The Role of Interagency Collaboration in Combating Cybercrime19:07 The Master of Science in Cybercrime Program at the University of South Florida25:48 Emphasizing Team Building and Collaboration in Cybersecurity Education26:42 The Future of Cybercrime27:11 Investigating International Cybercrime31:25 Preserving Vintage Technology37:30 The Ideal Triathlon43:03 Indulging in Junk Food45:23 Rocking Out with Guns N' Roses49:11 Dr. Highslip: A Valuable Addition to the Fantasy Cybersecurity Squad