Open Up - Guests: Alissa Knight & Melissa Knight

Melissa and Alissa Knight @alissaknight @melknightvisuals , both deeply rooted in cybersecurity, have ventured together into the realms of media by co-founding Knight Studios @knightstudioslv . Before embracing the roles of film director and producer, Alissa was renowned in the cybersecurity domain as a former Blackhat hacker known for her expertise in automobile and API hacking. She donated her hacking laptop to the Mob Musem in Las Vegas, and is now a respected business mogul, Hollywood director, and media figure. You might see her speak at Harvard University and big cybersecurity conventions. On the other side, Melissa Knight enriches Knight Studios with her executive prowess as the Executive Producer and Managing Director, alongside her seasoned experience as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Mel is a renown Blue Teamer. Her extensive career in cybersecurity includes significant roles as a security advocate and executive at high-profile organizations like Herjavec, NNSA, and the Department of Defense (DOD). Get to know the two inspiring and powerful women, from their cybersecurity careers to the film industry. Much thank you to Ali & Mel for directing and editing this episode. Check out the full episode on Youtube. Link in story and in bio. #Cybersecurity #Hacker #Blackhat #BlueHat #BlueTeamer #Film #MovieDirector #KnightStudios #OpenUp #OpenUpPodcast