> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Secret Sauce with Kevin Tackett - URL: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/the-secret-sauce-with-kevin-tackett/ - Published: 2026-11-04T13:00:09.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-04T13:13:22.000Z - Author: CYBR.SEC.Media - Tags: podcast, CYBR.HAK.CAST, cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Culture, Cybersecurity Startups In this episode of CYBR.HAK.CAST, hosts Michael Farnum and Phillip Wylie sit down with Kevin Tackett, founder of Secure Ideas, to discuss his unconventional journey into cybersecurity, the importance of open-source collaboration, and why sharing knowledge is essential to moving the industry forward. Kevin also shares exciting developments at Secure Ideas, including new research initiatives, accessible training opportunities, and his mission to make cybersecurity education available to everyone. 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Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com **Related articles:** [Cybersecurity's Secret Sauce Problem: Why Sharing WinsSecure Ideas founder Kevin Tackett argues that hoarding exploits, tools and expertise undermines cybersecurity's mission to protect organizations.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/icon/CYBR.SEC.Media-Logo-copy-beebbb5e-8a55-45a4-a4b1-347abe9e343c.jpg)CYBR.SEC.MediaBill Brenner![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/thumbnail/8aaf5cf6-1d99-451a-a874-fa60cc201ccc-b1aa12c4-472e-4137-b1fd-2b5bff241562.png)](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/cybersecuritys-secret-sauce-problem-and-why-sharing-makes-us-safer/) [Secure Ideas Expands Open-Source Cybersecurity ResearchSecure Ideas founder Kevin Tackett outlines plans for open-source vulnerability research, affordable training and free cybersecurity education.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/icon/CYBR.SEC.Media-Logo-copy-03c663db-ec19-477f-9215-ee3477dad20b.jpg)CYBR.SEC.MediaBill Brenner![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/thumbnail/baeae08d-5256-407d-9ca4-70d2b35c6797-84bce0fd-b7c9-4e80-a552-8bfefe4cc4f2.png)](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/secure-ideas-expands-open-source-research-affordable-cybersecurity-training/) **Things Mentioned:** - SecureIdeas - https://www.secureideas.com - Wiscon - [https://wiscon.io](https://wiscon.io/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - CYBR.HAK.CON. 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