
 Paul's Security Weekly (Audio)
 Paul's Security Weekly (Audio) Hacker Heroes - Haroon Meer - PSW Vault
 Dec 25, 2024 
 Haroon Meer, founder of Thinkst Applied Research, brings a wealth of cybersecurity knowledge to the discussion. He reflects on his journey from South Africa's tech landscape post-apartheid to innovative product development in security. The conversation explores the practical applications of honeypots, the need for a customer-centric culture, and the shortcomings of current EDR solutions. With humorous anecdotes from his university days, Haroon emphasizes simplifying cybersecurity processes and enhancing user experiences through tools like Canary Tokens. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Navigating Technology in a Post-Apartheid South Africa 
 01:49 • 2min 
 Nostalgia for 90s University Life 
 03:32 • 4min 
 From Pen Testing to Product Innovation 
 07:06 • 26min 
 Innovating Cybersecurity: The Honeypot Approach 
 32:48 • 23min 
 Customer-Centric Culture and EDR Challenges 
 56:04 • 7min 
 Balancing Quality and Marketing 
 01:02:43 • 8min 
 Enhancing Security with Canaries: Growth and Innovation 
 01:10:52 • 6min 




