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# Preserving Hacker History with Emily Crose
- URL: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/preserving-hacker-history-with-emily-crose/
- Published: 2025-07-23T13:34:39.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-21T02:26:46.000Z
- Author: Lauren Andrus
- Tags: podcast, careers, cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, CYBR.SEC.CAST

In this episode Michael and Sam sit down with Emily Crose - cybersecurity professional, speaker, and author of “Hack to the Future”. Emily shares her journey into the field, the project that sparked the idea for her debut novel, and her candid thoughts on hacker culture. 

Emily will be a featured speaker and author at HOU.SEC.CON. 2025, so be sure to grab your ticket for a chance to receive a free signed copy of her book!

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