
David Bombal
Want to learn about IT? Want to get ahead in your career? Well, this is the right place!
On this channel, I discuss Python, Ethical Hacking, Networking, Network Automation, CCNA, Virtualization and other IT related topics.
This YouTube channel has new videos every week! Subscribe for technical, detailed, no fluff content.
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All the best!
David
Latest episodes

Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 24min
#498: DDoS Attacks (HTTP/2, DNS, Hacktivist) // Real World Technical Analysis
Pascal Geenens, a security researcher and threat analyst at Radware, digs into the complex world of DDoS attacks, drawing on insights from his latest threat reports. He reveals how hacktivists leverage IoT vulnerabilities for attacks and discusses the critical role of AI in both cyber threats and defense mechanisms. The chat delves into dangerous DDoS tactics, including the exploitation of HTTP/2 and compromised home routers. With the landscape evolving rapidly, Geenens emphasizes the urgent need for robust security strategies to safeguard against increasingly sophisticated threats.

Mar 18, 2025 • 27min
#497: Want to break into Cybersecurity? This is where the most jobs are at!
Big thank you to ThreatLocker for sponsoring my trip to ZTW25 and also for sponsoring this video. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link: https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal
// GIVE AWAY//
Gerald is giving away 10 seats in the Simply Cyber Academy GRC Analyst Master Class (Value: $149) to 10 lucky David Bombal viewers. To enter the giveaway go here: https://gleam.io/VVK24/simply-cyber-g...
// DISCOUNT //
To get 10% discount on Simply Cyber Academy GRC Analyst Master Class go here: https://simplycyber.io/grc use the following discount code BOMBAL10
// Gerald Auger’s SOCIAL //
YouTube: / @simplycyber
Website: https://www.simplycyber.io
X: https://x.com/gerald_auger
LinkedIn: / geraldauger
Discord: https://simplycyber.io/discord
// Daily Cyber Threat Live Stream REFERENCE //
/ geraldauger
// David's SOCIAL //
Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
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// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
0:53 - What is GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance)? // GRC explained
04:42 - Businesses taking cyber security more seriously in 2025
07:21 - Is GRC a good career path?
09:58 - Cyber security careers are vast: pick your path
14:49 - Introverts can be successful in GRC
15:47 - GRC for the younger generation // The importance of networking with people
17:57 - Simply Cyber livestreams, live podcasts and discord community
19:17 - How to get started in GRC
20:35 - GRC Analyst Master Class
21:30 - How to get started in GRC (continued)
22:51 - Course giveaway and discount
23:42 - Simply Cyber Daily Cyber Threat Brief
26:51 - Conclusion
Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.

Mar 14, 2025 • 25min
#496: Left school at 15 ... hacks and creates $$$ Billion dollar Cybersecurity company
Big thank you to ThreatLocker for sponsoring my trip to ZTW25 and also for sponsoring this video. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link: https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal
// Danny Jenkin’s SOCIAL //
X: https://x.com/threatlocker
LinkedIn: / dannyjenkinscyber
// David's SOCIAL //
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
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YouTube: / @davidbombal
// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com
// MENU //
0:00 - Languages the ThreatLocker CEO can code in // Being a CEO that is technical
02:04 - How Danny became CEO // The backstory of Danny Jenkins, CEO & Co-Founder of ThreatLocker
08:37 - Being a technical CEO
10:28 - Having a team that is dedicated
13:23 - The importance of being technical and understanding every department
14:21 - Lessons learnt and advices
17:30 - Long-term vision for ThreatLocker
18:30 - What lead to starting ThreatLocker
19:59 - New releases from ThreatLocker
21:18 - Thoughts on AI // The influence of AI in cyber attacks
24:35 - Conclusion
Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.

Mar 8, 2025 • 11min
#495: Linus Tech Tips Cybersecurity?
Big thank you to ThreatLocker for sponsoring my trip to ZTW25 and also for sponsoring this video. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link: https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal
// Luke Lafreniere’s SOCIAL //
YouTube: / lukelafreniere
YouTube: / @linustechtips
LinkedIn: / luke-lafreniere-44138795
X: https://x.com/luke_iafr
// David's SOCIAL //
Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
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// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com
// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
0:36 - Luke from Linus Tech Tips irl
01:00 - Thoughts on the Rubber Ducky
02:48 - Thoughts on the O.MG cable
03:23 - The Linus Tech Tips breach // Using ThreatLocker as a solution
04:24 - Threat levels for the company
07:22 - Securing a growing company
10:41 - Conclusion
Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.

Feb 26, 2025 • 25min
#494: Trust No One by default!
Big thank you to ThreatLocker for sponsoring this video and my trip to ZTW25. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link: https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal
// Rob Allen’s SOCIAL //
LinkedIn: / threatlockerrob
X: https://x.com/threatlockerrob
// YouTube video REFERENCE //
Can this mind blowing Reverse Shell Attack be stopped?: • Can this Mind Blowing 🤯 Reverse Shell...
// David's SOCIAL //
Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
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TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal
// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com
// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
0:44 - Intro
0:55 - Stopping Jackoby's Hack
02:10 - Threatlocker VS Traditional Solutions
03:33 - Deny By Default, Permit By Exception
05:06 - Ransomware Deployment Protocol (RDP)
06:58 - Are Organisations Safe?
10:31 - Allowlisting
11:48 - What is 'Ringfencing'?
13:20 - What is 'Network Control'?
16:44 - What About Cloud Security?
19:48 - Rob's Opinion on AI
22:33 - Threatlocker's Growth
24:51 - Conclusion
Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.

Feb 18, 2025 • 16min
#493: AI systems are being hacked!
Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Amsterdam.
// DJ Sampath’s SOCIAL //
LinkedIn: / djsampath
X: https://x.com/djsampath
// YouTube Videos REFERENCE //
Are you using a Hacked AI System?: • Are you using a Hacked AI system?
Cisco AI Defense!: • Cisco AI Defense: Groundbreaking secu...
// Blogs REFERENCE //
https://blogs.cisco.com/security/eval...
https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_us/solut...
https://blogs.cisco.com/security/eval...
// David's SOCIAL //
Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
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YouTube: / @davidbombal
// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com
// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
0:31 - Intro
01:30 - Can You Block AI?
03:10 - DJ's Demo (Cisco Cloud Security)
06:16 - Jailbreaking AI
09:58 - Deepseek's Open Source
11:41 - AI Defence
14:40 - Should We Avoid AI?
15:24 - Outro
Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
#deepseek #chatgpt #ai

Feb 18, 2025 • 20min
#492: Are AGI and humanoids coming in 2025?
Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Amsterdam.
// Jeetu Patel’s SOCIAL //
LinkedIn: / jeetupatel
Website: https://www.cisco.com/
X: https://x.com/jpatel41
// Cisco Live KEYNOTE //
• LIVE: Cisco Live 2025 Amsterdam Openi...
// David's SOCIAL //
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TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal
YouTube: / @davidbombal
// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com
// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
0:47 - The Hype Cycle of A.I. and Agentic A.I.
02:22 - OpenAI Operator
03:50 - The DeepSeek Effect
05:57 - The Operator Effect // Moving from API to NLI
10:42 - Artificial General Intelligence & Robotics
11:48 - The fear of A.I. in the short term
12:34 - Focusing on A.I. for long and short term
13:08 - Jeetu Patel's new role
14:00 - Core principles
15:20 - The future of networking and security
16:47 - Let A.I. do the rest
19:36 - Conclusion
Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
#deepseek #chatgpt #ai

23 snips
Feb 4, 2025 • 30min
#491: Are VPNs even safe now? Hacker Explains
OTW, a hacker and author of books like "Linux Basics for Hackers," delves into the complexities of online privacy and the surprising vulnerabilities of VPNs. He clarifies common misconceptions about VPNs' safety and highlights the risks of public Wi-Fi, stressing the need for strong security measures. The conversation also touches on the dangers of vendor lock-in for network security and the importance of diversifying security solutions. OTW encourages listeners to be cautious about their online privacy and the services they choose.

Jan 20, 2025 • 46min
#490: How To Learn AI in 2025 (If I Started Over)
Dr. Mike Pound, an expert in AI and computer vision, shares his insights on the future of artificial intelligence. He discusses the need for a multidisciplinary approach to AI, especially in fields like cybersecurity. Exploration of AI's limitations highlights the importance of hands-on experience and a critical assessment of new technologies. Mike also addresses privacy concerns and the societal divide created by AI advancements. Finally, he tackles fears about job security, emphasizing that human insight remains indispensable despite automation.

Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 34min
#489: Top Privacy Tools and Tips for 2025!
Big thank you to DeleteMe for sponsoring this video. Go to http://joindeleteme.com/Bombal to receive a 20% discount.
// Naomi Brockwell SOCIAL //
YouTube: / naomibrockwelltv
NBTV Newsletter: https://nbtv.substack.com/
Merch Shop: https://shop.nbtv.media/
Instagram: / nbtv.media
TikTok: / naomibrockwell
Website: https://naomibrockwell.com/
// Website REFERENCE //
https://www.ludlowinstitute.org/
https://privacytests.org/
https://venice.ai/
// Books REFERENCE //
Beginners Introduction to Privacy by Naomi Brockwell:
US: https://amzn.to/3VJQLqu
UK: https://amzn.to/49JltWg
Extreme Privacy by Michael Bazzell
US: https://amzn.to/4gBEuw5
UK: https://amzn.to/3ZUQoM6
// David's SOCIAL //
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// MY STUFF //
https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com
// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
00:50 - Intro
01:40 - Naomi Brockwell’s Channel
02:33 - The Big Issue with Privacy in 2025
05:10 - Sponsored Section
07:54 - China’s Hacking of Our Telecommunications Network
11:15 - Is Telegram a Secure Communication Platform?
14:34 - Is WhatsApp a Good Choice for Privacy?
17:56 - How the Founder of WhatsApp Went on to Create Signal
18:41 - Why Privacy Matters and Who Needs It?
21:56 - Why Graphene is Ideal for Privacy
28:30 - Banking and Other Sensitive Apps on Phones
30:39 - How Google Play Services Work
31:57 - Apple & Google’s Bypass of VPNs
34:12 - What Most People Don’t Know About VPNs
37:46 - Recommended Desktop Setup
40:02 - Linux Distribution Recommendations
41:29 - Recommended Internet Browsers
47:00 - Alternative Web Browsers to Consider
49:22 - AI Will 10X Human Productivity
52:31 - Venice AI
55:47 - Hosting AI Locally
56:24 - Why We Need to Use AI for Privacy
01:04:43 - Modern Cars as Tracking Devices
01:13:14 - The Only Solution to the Privacy Crisis
01:15:56 - Things You Didn’t Know Were Tracking You
01:16:26 - Your Car is Listening
01:18:37 - Using Dumb Devices to Protect Yourself (IoT)
01:24:16 - Growing Awareness of Privacy Issues
01:29:48 - Consequences of Living Without Privacy
01:32:28 - How to Reach Naomi
01:33:31 - Conclusion & Outro
Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.