Brenda Johnson, CISSP, MBA

Passionate about cybersecurity, communications, jazz trumpet and wine. My tweets are my own

[VMware Community Activities @VMwareCommunity]

⚠️ AI agents are being used to map networks & target ESXi hypervisors.

Join #VMUG & Vali Cyber's Nathan Montierth for a walkthrough of the Aurora ransomware attack chain & see how ZeroLock detects threat behavior on ESXi before encryption.

🎟️ Register: https://t.co/aSlMiDIeZR

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@brujabitchh Yes

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@Nermeenalswaisi Sending you many prayers! Wish I could do more!

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@scrub68 Sending prayers

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@ojessie__ Hell no

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@LibertyNut1 Hell no

[Mark Slapinski @mark_slapinski]

This man, @RepThomasMassie, is one of the FEW Republicans that had the BALLS to break with Trump over the Epstein files.

Give this man a round of applause for having a spine!

[CYBR.SEC.Events @CybrSecEvents]

Day 2 of #CYBRSECCON carried the momentum forward with another full day of learning, exploration, and community.

This reel captures just some of what made the day memorable:
• Attendees scanning their QR codes, receiving their badges, and starting the day with a smooth check-in experience
• Cybersecurity professionals, students, and community members making new connections throughout the conference
• Our wonderful Crew Members welcoming attendees at the Merchandise Store
• Attendees picking up the official #CYBRSECCON Program from our newspaper-style holders
• Ann Delenela opening Day 2 with her powerful keynote, “Keeping the Lights On: A Leadership Playbook Forged in Adversity, Built for the Age of AI”
• Sponsors and exhibitors filling the Exhibit Hall, including TrendAI, Horizon3, Cisco, Cribl, and DeleteMe
• Coffee & Snack Stations sponsored by Orca Security, World Wide Technology, Cyera, and Island
• Winn Schwartau meeting readers during his book signing
• New ideas and emerging technologies at the Innovation Station
• Hands-on lock-picking activities inside Grayson’s Village
• The next generation exploring cybersecurity at #YOUTHSECCON
• Passport prize winners and our Capture the Flag winner celebrating their accomplishments
• #CYBRSECCareers receiving a contribution to its Scholarship Fund, made possible through the collective support of #CYBRSECCON sponsors
• Joe Marshall closing the conference with “You Can’t Patch Burnout: VPNFilter, the Defender’s Toll, and the Playbook Nobody Writes”

The reel ends with an embrace between #CYBRSECCommunity Co-Founders Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder, a fitting close to two remarkable days built by and for the cybersecurity community.

Spot someone you know? With their permission, tag them in the comments so they can share in the memories.

The reel closes with #CYBRSECCommunity Co-Founders Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder, whose shared vision and leadership helped bring two remarkable days of cybersecurity education, exploration, and community to life.

#CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityConference #HoustonEvents #BehindTheScenes

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[CYBR.SEC.Events @CybrSecEvents]

We are still taking in everything that happened at #CYBRSECCON 2026.

For two days, the George R. Brown Convention Center was filled with learning, hands-on experiences, new ideas, meaningful conversations, and thousands of people who make the cybersecurity community what it is.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped bring this conference to life.

We have many more moments to share. Watch for photos, videos, speaker highlights, and stories from across the conference coming soon.

#CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityConference #HoustonEvents

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@davidhuang96 Yes

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@TheStripesGirl Mount Asshole

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@Airaswe Resign

[CYBR.SEC.Events @CybrSecEvents]

Humans became extraordinarily effective decision-makers by relying on cognitive shortcuts that help us act quickly and efficiently. But what happens when artificial intelligence learns how to exploit those same shortcuts?

During his #CYBRSECCON presentation, Andy Ellis examined how AI, algorithms, and targeted content can shape the information people see and potentially influence the choices they make.

The concern extends far beyond inaccurate AI responses. If machines increasingly control the environment in which people decide what is true, what matters, and what to do next, they could begin undermining the decision-making abilities that helped humanity thrive.

Bill Brenner of #CYBRSECMedia explores Andy’s argument in “AIpocalyptic Decisions: Andy Ellis Warns AI Could Exploit How Humans Make Choices”.

Read the article: https://t.co/p0X0hwaOFi

#CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ArtificialIntelligence #AISecurity #CognitiveSecurity #CybersecurityConference

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@RandyGoat It’s about time!!!!