Episode

Michael Farnum: From Tank to Cybersecurity Community Builder

Podcast: Localization Fireside Chat
Published: Aug 18, 2026
Duration seconds: 3735
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Summary

Michael Farnum, CEO of Cybersec Community, traces 30 years in cybersecurity from Desert Storm to building Houston's largest security conference. He breaks down workforce gaps, critical infrastructure blind spots, and why radical transparency is the industry's greatest defense.