Ep. 98 – From Special Ops to Mob Boss // Dahvid Schloss

About This Episode

In this episode, James Maude sits down with Dahvid Schloss, CEO of Emulated Criminals who started his career in special operations comms and pivoted into “not defense” cyber operations for the U.S. military. From painting rocks green for the military to accidentally becoming "APT Big Daddy" in industry when his red team tools were detected triggered a security alert Dahvid’s stories are both entertaining and educational. He explains why cybersecurity is "the wedding industry of IT ", why red teams are failing their clients by not actually emulating real threats, and how that inspired him to become an (emulated) mob boss. Hear how shoveling snow can provide elevated access privileges, why you should write your own malware and reasons to rethink what’s in an ICMP packet.

About Our Guest

Dahvid Schloss

SOF Vet | Emulated Mob Boss of Emulated Criminals | DEFCON Black Badge | Cybersecurity Executive | OSCP

I am a strategic cybersecurity executive with 15+ years of proven experience in designing and enforcing robust security policies, managing risks, and aligning cybersecurity strategies with organizational objectives. Over the course of my career, I have led and nurtured high-performing teams, consistently bolstering security across physical, social, and cyber domains in diverse industries. Trusted by over 100 clients, I have excelled in devising and implementing strategic security enhancements. Beyond my leadership and advisory roles, I am recognized for my public speaking prowess and proud to hold a coveted DEFCON Black Badge.

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