Is there any future for a network engineer? Or should you just concentrate on the cloud or devops or something else?

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Is there are future in networking? 0:00​
Ivan Peppelnjak CCIE 1345 Emeritus: 1:04​
Should I study networking or rather something else? 1:44​
You are designing Power Transmission: 3:11​
What is an expert? And engineer? 4:10​
Ivan's snark: 5:35​
Levels of expertise: 5:53​
I'm starting out - will I be successful? 6:58​
Are certs and degrees valuable? 8:36​
Young people are struggling? 11:34​
How do I get experience? 11:52​
It brought you to this table, now what? 13:15​
You're got to do something: 14:24​
What about social media? 14:44​
You have to build your brand: 16:02​
What brand are you going to build? 16:38​
Perfect is the enemy: 17:45​
What brand? 18:50​
What about LinkedIn? 19:04​
Why not get experience? 20:33​
Social media reach: 22:15​
Own the content: 23:25​
Ivan's rant: 24:25​
What about Cisco DevNet certs? 26:18​
Will network engineers be replaced: 28:18​
Does this make sense? 29:30​
What about the past? 30:30​
What should I learn? 32:30​

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What should I do: https://youtu.be/BmnRf0HCy_Q​

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#261: Any future for Network Engineers?

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0:00 - Languages the ThreatLocker CEO can code in // Being a CEO that is technical
02:04 - How Danny became CEO // The backstory of Danny Jenkins, CEO & Co-Founder of ThreatLocker
08:37 - Being a technical CEO
10:28 - Having a team that is dedicated
13:23 - The importance of being technical and understanding every department
14:21 - Lessons learnt and advices
17:30 - Long-term vision for ThreatLocker
18:30 - What lead to starting ThreatLocker
19:59 - New releases from ThreatLocker
21:18 - Thoughts on AI // The influence of AI in cyber attacks
24:35 - Conclusion

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#496: Left school at 15 ... hacks and creates $$$ Billion dollar Cybersecurity company

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0:00 - Coming up
0:53 - What is GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance)? // GRC explained
04:42 - Businesses taking cyber security more seriously in 2025
07:21 - Is GRC a good career path?
09:58 - Cyber security careers are vast: pick your path
14:49 - Introverts can be successful in GRC
15:47 - GRC for the younger generation // The importance of networking with people
17:57 - Simply Cyber livestreams, live podcasts and discord community
19:17 - How to get started in GRC
20:35 - GRC Analyst Master Class
21:30 - How to get started in GRC (continued)
22:51 - Course giveaway and discount
23:42 - Simply Cyber Daily Cyber Threat Brief
26:51 - Conclusion

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#497: Want to break into Cybersecurity? This is where the most jobs are at!

Big thanks to Radware for sponsoring this video and sharing technical insights with us!

// Radware reports REFERENCE //
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2025 Global Threat Analysis Report: https://davidbombal.wiki/2025threatsu...

// Pascal Geenens’ SOCIAL //
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Website:  https://www.radware.com/

// Radware SOCIAL //
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
01:03 - Intro
01:40 - What are the Reports About?
06:59 - Hacktivists (Dark Storm Team)
10:19 - DDos For Hire (Telegram)
13:24 - Check-Host.net
14:27 - Dienet
19:44 - How to Bring Down a Website
21:46 - DNS DDoS Attacks
26:28 - HTTP/2
29:22 - Botnet Capability
31:51 - Noname057
35:09 - Home Routers (TRS-069)
39:05 - Bullet Proof Cloud Services
45:13 - Vulnerable IoT
49:04 - Shodan (IoT Search Engine)
50:07 - Downloading Threats
52:45 - Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
57:15 - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
01:06:49 - The Fight Against Bad AI
01:08:49 - How to Protect Yourself
01:14:52 - What is Radware?
01:16:00 - The Struggle of Downloading Models
01:20:06 - Should AI Keep your Data?
01:22:01 Connect with Pascal
01:22:36 - Conclusion

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#498: DDoS Attacks (HTTP/2, DNS, Hacktivist) // Real World Technical Analysis

Big thanks to Radware for sponsoring this video and sharing technical insights with us!

David Bombal talks with Michael Geller (Radware) and Tim Sherman (Cisco) about how smart devices like fridges, cars, and cameras are being hijacked for DDoS attacks. They explain Web DDoS, encrypted Layer 7 threats, and how attackers bypass traditional firewalls. The discussion covers IoT botnets, API abuse, 5G core vulnerabilities, and how Cisco and Radware are defending cloud and edge infrastructure.

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https://www.radware.com/solutions/web...


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Your Firewall Won’t Save You From This
Stop Is Your Car Launching Cyberattacks
Your Home Appliances Weaponized by Cybercriminals
DDoS Just Got Smarter Layer 7 Is Nightmare
How Default Bots Cripple Hospitals and Systems
Electric Cars Under Siege from Smart Devices
Cybersecurity Blind Spot Your Car Is Compromised
The Hidden Threat Everyday Devices Hacked Now 

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#499: Your firewall won't save you from this 😱

Big thank you to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live San Diego. 

See how Cisco engineer Kareem Iskander teams up with David Bombal at Cisco Live San Diego 2025 to build a self-healing network in real time. Using the new Model Context Protocol (MCP), Splunk logs, Meraki APIs, and Anthropic Claude, Kareem’s Python code lets an LLM detect configuration drift and automatically revert changes, no manual troubleshooting required.

You will learn:
• What MCP is and how it exposes trusted tools to an LLM
• How Claude reads Splunk, correlates Meraki changes, and repairs configs
• Why two lines of code can spin up an entire MCP server from OpenAPI specs
• Where to find Kareem’s full code on GitHub and his upcoming Cisco U tutorial

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#500: MCP Demo using Python, AI and a self healing network (Model Context Protocol)

Big thank you to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live San Diego. 

This video features David Bombal and Kyle Winters demonstrating practical
cybersecurity techniques. Kyle walks through how to use Hydra to brute force SSH passwords, explaining the process of leveraging wordlists and optimizing the attack. Following the offensive demonstration, Kyle transitions into defensive measures, showing viewers how to quickly and easily set up an SSH honeypot using Cowrie. The honeypot serves as a decoy to attract and monitor malicious actors attempting to access a network. The demonstration includes setting up the honeypot on an Ubuntu host, configuring IP tables for port redirection, and monitoring logs for incoming connection attempts. The video highlights the importance of understanding both attack methods and defensive strategies in cybersecurity. Kyle also mentions free ethical hacking training resources available through Cisco Networking Academy (netacad.com) and future tutorials on Cisco U (u.cisco.com).

// COMMANDS //
Devices:
client 192.168.1.10
server 192.168.1.11
ubuntu-honeypot 192.168.1.21

Nmap scan:
nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24

Verify Hydra installed:
hydra -h

Show wordlists:
ls -al /usr/share/wordlists/

Crack with known username:
hydra -l admin -P /usr/share/wordlists/top-passwords-shortlist.txt -t 4 -f ssh://192.168.1.11

Crack with unknown username:
hydra -L /usr/share/wordlists/top-usernames-shortlist.txt -P /usr/share/wordlists/top-passwords-shortlist.txt -t 4 -f ssh://192.168.1.11

Create dir for Cowrie:
mkdir cowrie
cd cowrie/

Clone cowrie:
git clone https://github.com/cowrie/cowrie .

Launch the python virtual environment:
python3 -m venv cowrie-env
source cowrie-env/bin/activate

Install python requirements:
pip install --upgrade pip
pip install -r requirements.txt

Copy and edit the config:
cp etc/cowrie.cfg.dist etc/cowrie.cfg
vi etc/cowrie.cfg

Setup port forwarding for SSH to Cowrie:
sudo iptables -t nat -A PREROUTING -p tcp --dport 22 -j REDIRECT --to-port 2222
sudo iptables-save

Start Cowrie:
bin/cowrie start

Check Cowrie status:
bin/cowrie status

View logs:
tail -f var/log/cowrie/cowrie.log

// Kyle Winter’s SOCIALS //
Socials:    / kyle-m-winters  
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#501: Brute Force SSH & Build a Honeypot Now (Hydra and Cowrie Demo)

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Discover how attackers exploit enterprise VPNs like Fortinet to gain admin access and compromise networks. In this video, OTW exposes a real authentication bypass exploit, explains the risks of outdated VPN devices, and shares expert tips on Linux, TCPDump, and staying secure. Perfect for cybersecurity pros, penetration testers, and anyone serious about digital defense.

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Are VPNs even safe now?:     • Are VPNs even safe now? Hacker Explains  

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#502: Hacker Explains VPN Hacking: ADMIN access without password (real world demo)

David Bombal is joined by Gerald Combs, the creator of Wireshark, and Chris Greer, a well-known Wireshark trainer, for a comprehensive discussion about the past, present, and future of the world’s most popular network protocol analyzer.

They explore how Wireshark was originally created as an open-source alternative to expensive packet sniffers, the evolution from its first release in 1998 (as Ethereal), and the community-driven development that led to over 2,300 contributors worldwide. The video also dives into the transition to the Wireshark Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the tool and educating users globally.

Topics covered include:
The early days of Wireshark and why it was built
The story behind the name change from Ethereal to Wireshark
How Windows compatibility helped Wireshark go mainstream
The launch of SharkFest and what makes it unique as a community-driven conference
What attendees can expect from SharkFest in the US and Europe, including beginner-friendly tracks, expert sessions, and interactive challenges like 
Packet Doctors
How the Wireshark Foundation supports the community and ensures long-term sustainability
The introduction of the Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) certification and what it means for networking and cybersecurity professionals
Real-world use cases for Wireshark in ethical hacking, packet forensics, and cybersecurity training
The announcement of StratoShark, a new open-source companion tool for analyzing system call data and cloud logs with a familiar Wireshark-like interface

Whether you're a network engineer, a cybersecurity professional, a developer, or just curious about how network analysis tools are built and used, this video provides deep technical insights, inspiring backstory, and practical guidance on how to level up your skills.

// Website links REFERENCE // 
https://wireshark.org/certifications 
https://packetschool.teachable.com/?a... 
http://packetpioneer.com/courses 
https://stratoshark.org/ 
https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/ 

 // Chris’ SOCIAL // 
X:  https://x.com/packetpioneer 
YouTube:     / @chrisgreer   
LinkedIn:    / cgreer   

// Gerald Combs SOCIAL // 
LinkedIn:    / geraldcombs   

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#503: He CREATED Wireshark - And It Changed Cybersecurity FOREVER

Big thanks to ThreatLocker for sponsoring my trip to Black Hat 2025. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link: https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal 

Discover “Chasing Your Tail,” an open-source surveillance detection tool you can build with a Raspberry Pi. In this exclusive Black Hat interview, creator Matt explains how it tracks Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even tire sensors to spot if you’re being followed, then flips the script to map where your followers spend time. Learn the origins of this tool, from avoiding surprise visits to protecting informants and aiding search & rescue. We cover the tech stack (Kismet, Python, GPS integration), real-world success stories, and how you can set it up yourself for under $100. Perfect for security pros, privacy
advocates, and tech enthusiasts.

// Matt Edmondson SOCIALS // 
SANS:  https://www.sans.org/profiles/matt-ed... 
LinkedIn:    / matt-edmondson-759aab2b   
X:  https://x.com/matt0177 
Matt’s Block:  https://www.digitalforensicstips.com/ 

// GitHub Code REFERENCE // 
https://github.com/ArgeliusLabs/Chasi... 

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SoundCloud: / davidbombal
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// MY STUFF // 
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// Menu // 
0:00 - Coming up 
0:35 - Chasing your tail update // How it started 
03:27 - Threatlocker sponsored segment 
03:45 - What's in the box and how it works 
07:37 - "It's basically free to build it" // Components used 
09:20 - What coding language it runs on 
11:25 - Unique network IDs in real life 
12:47 - Tracking MAC addresses 
14:51 - How to know who is tailing you 
15:36 - How the device have helped people 
16:49 - Tracking Bluetooth 
18:23 - Reach out to Matthew Edmondson 
19:04 - Black Hat Arsenal explained 
19:52 - Conclusion 

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#504: How to Track the People Tracking YOU

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AI hype meets harsh reality. In this Black Hat interview, David Bombal talks with Gary Marcus (Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University, and AI Expert) just minutes after GPT-5’s announcement. Marcus explains why GPT-5 is only a small step forward, the truth about hallucinations, why AI coding agents pose massive cybersecurity risks, and why we may be years away from true AGI. If you want the unfiltered truth about AI progress, safety, and the future of large language models, watch this.

 // Gary Marcus’ SOCIALS // 
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Website:  https://garymarcus.substack.com/ 

// Books REFERENCE // 
Mikko Hypponen:  If it’s smart it’s vulnerable 
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UK:  https://amzn.to/3V1tJdP 

Gary Marcus’ books: 
The Algebraic Mind 
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Kluge:  The Haphazard evolution of the human mind 
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Rebooting AI:  Building Artificial Intelligence We Can Trust  
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