In this episode of 2 Cyber Chicks, we sit down with Karla Reffold, Chief Insights Officer at Surefire Cyber, to unpack what threat intelligence really looks like when it matters most.

Karla operates at the intersection of threat intelligence, incident response, and cyber product strategy, helping organizations cut through noise and uncertainty during high-pressure security incidents. From guiding executive decision-making in real time to building tools that actually support responders, she’s spent her career turning complex data into clear, actionable insight.

We dive into what separates intelligence that drives action from intelligence that just looks good on a slide, how leaders make confident decisions under pressure, and why so many organizations misunderstand incident response until they’re living through it.

This is a candid, practical, and insight-packed conversation about:
- What “useful” threat intelligence really looks like in practice
- The information leaders actually need during active incidents
- Why data alone doesn’t lead to better decisions—and what does
- Where cyber products fall short for real-world responders
- How teams can move from intelligence to action when time is limited

If you’ve ever wondered why some organizations stay calm and decisive during crises while others struggle, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what makes the difference.

Learn more about Karla:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlareffold
LinkedIn Course: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-threat-intelligence/defending-your-network

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Jax Scott, Founder, @OutpostGray
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Erika McDuffie, Managing Principal, Coalfire Systems
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In this episode of 2 Cyber Chicks, Jax and Erika sit down with Gwendolyn Vongkasemsiri, known online as Cyb3r Valkyrie — a rising cybersecurity leader who’s already making an impact at Microsoft’s Offensive Research and Security Engineering (MORSE) team.

From earning her Private Pilot License to volunteering with the Civil Air Patrol, Gwendolyn’s story is one of discipline, courage, and curiosity. She shares how aviation and cybersecurity intersect through risk awareness and decision-making under pressure, and how her passion for empowering young women through CybHER and the US Cyber Team is shaping the next generation of cyber talent.

Whether you’re just starting out or navigating your next big move in cyber, this conversation is packed with motivation, practical advice, and a powerful reminder that your path doesn’t have to be linear — it just has to be intentional.

Connect with Gwen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyb3rvalkyrie

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- YouTube: Outpost Gray
- Twitter/X: @outpostgray
- Website: iamjax.me

Erika McDuffie, Managing Principal, Coalfire Systems
- Erika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-mcduffie-767394bb

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In this episode of 2 Cyber Chicks, Jax sits down with Blake Williams, founder of Hyperdrive Recruiting, to break down what’s really happening in today’s wild job market.

With AI-generated job posts, fake recruiters sliding into your DMs, and “digital workforce” automation shaking up the hiring process—how can cybersecurity professionals protect themselves and still stand out?

They’ll tackle:
🚨 The rise of fake job postings and recruiter scams (and how to spot them)
🤖 What “digital workforce” actually means for your cybersecurity career
💼 The insider truth about what it means to work with a recruiter
🔍 How to escape the résumé black hole and get your profile seen
🧭 Where the job market is heading—and how to stay future-proof

If you’re applying for jobs, hiring talent, or just trying to make sense of the new AI-driven workforce, this episode is your map through the madness.

🔗 Guest Socials & Links
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/blakewilliamshq
Company Website: https://hyperdriverecruiting.com
Career Services Page: https://hyperdriverecruiting.com/career-services
Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/blakewilliamshq
Email: blake@hyperdriverecruiting.com

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Email us: 2CyberChicks@gmail.com

Jax Scott, Founder, @OutpostGray
- Jax on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/iamjax
- YouTube: Outpost Gray
- Twitter/X: @outpostgray
- Website: iamjax.me

Erika McDuffie, Managing Principal, Coalfire Systems
- Erika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-mcduffie-767394bb

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