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# Get in Loser, We’re Going to ShmooCon with Matt Johansen
- URL: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/get-in-loser-were-going-to-shmoocon-with-matt-johansen/
- Published: 2025-08-20T14:42:11.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-27T22:54:51.000Z
- Author: Lauren Andrus
- Tags: podcast, careers, cybersecurity, CYBR.SEC.CAST

In this episode, Michael and Sam are joined by Matt Johansen, founder of Vulnerable U, to discuss his journey in cybersecurity, the importance of networking, and the evolution of technical content creation in the industry.

**Things Mentioned:**

- Vulnerable U - https://www.vulnu.com/
- Spain under fire for contracting Huawei to store judicial wiretaps - [https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-huawei-contract-judicial-wiretaps/](https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-huawei-contract-judicial-wiretaps/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com)
- Wireless Wars Book - [https://www.wireless-wars.com/](https://www.wireless-wars.com/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com)
- HSC User Group on August 28, 2025 – [https://www.hscusergroup.com](https://www.hscusergroup.com/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com)
- Get your HOU.SEC.CON. Ticket before they go up on September 1, 2025 - [https://web.cvent.com/event/9ba9c5ea-9502-44a2-922e-d026c047c9f3/regProcessStep1?rp=7fc495f3-0ae2-4b86-a115-0ce784642a9f](https://web.cvent.com/event/9ba9c5ea-9502-44a2-922e-d026c047c9f3/regProcessStep1?rp=7fc495f3-0ae2-4b86-a115-0ce784642a9f&ref=cybrsecmedia.com)

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