David Bombal
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.
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All the best!
David
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.
David’s details:
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co
Website: http://www.davidbombal.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal
All the best!
David
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Jan 14, 2026 • 54min
#530: Will LLMs Will Be Replaced By Better Models?
Dr. Mike Pound returns to discuss the reality check AI needs in 2026. We dive into why the scaling laws are plateauing, the truth about "Agentic AI," and why "Vibe Coding" might be slower than you think.
// Mike SOCIAL //
X: / _mikepound
// Courses Reference //
https://www.coursera.org/specializati...
// David's SOCIAL //
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// MY STUFF //
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// SPONSORS //
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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming up
0:57 - Hype vs. Real Life // The AI bubble
04:08 - Levels of AI
07:58 - Agentic AI explained
11:28 - MCP servers explained
12:46 - The future of AI
16:10 - Which career path to take
21:04 - The risks of vibe coding
24:17 - How efficient is AI?
25:41 - How to get into AI // What to learn
32:20 - Is it too late to get into AI?
37:10 - Is AI scaling over?
41:49 - AI and privacy
48:52 - Where to start
53:15 - Conclusion
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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
#ai #llm #aibubble

Jan 7, 2026 • 60min
#529: 2026 Cybersecurity roadmap: Your path to success with a Master Hacker
Guest OTW (Occupy The Web) is a seasoned hacker and educator dedicated to practical cybersecurity training. In this discussion, he outlines a roadmap for aspiring cybersecurity professionals by emphasizing mastery of operating systems and essential certifications. OTW dives into the importance of scripting languages like Python and Bash, and the need for hands-on practice using virtualization tools. He also highlights the necessity of continuous learning amid AI advancements, and advises building real-world experience through open source contributions and networking.

Jan 7, 2026 • 24min
#528: No Excuses. Top 5 skills you should get in 2026.
Get these skills in 2026! Or at least get started.
Do you agree?
Casey Neistat video: • DO IT ANYWAY
// MENU //
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - What are you doing to do?
0:38 - Excuses
0:56 - Be like Logan
2:47 - Jump
4:00 - Do the work
4:50 - Atomic Habits
5:10 - Goals
6:11 - Voices in your head
8:06 - You need to study
8:48 - 5 Paths (AI and Robotics)
11:46 - Quantum Computing
12:34 - Cybersecurity
13:45 - Software Development
15:43 - Cloud
16:51 - Networking
18:10 - IoT
19:34 - 5 Core Skills (AI)
19:56 - Linux
20:31 - Programming
21:22 - Networking
21:53 - Cloud
22:02 - Virtualization
22:30 - Final Thoughts
// BOOKS //
Deep Work by Cal Newport https://amzn.to/3Veeiwp
The 4-hour work week by Timothy Ferriss https://amzn.to/3FyT5ro
Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/3YzEOmX
The 1% Rule by Tommy Baker https://amzn.to/3G2RxY0
// Videos mentioned //
Casey Neistat: • DO IT ANYWAY
Dr Chuck: • AI just replaced us with Devin... seriousl...
// SOCIAL //
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// MY STUFF //
Monitor: https://amzn.to/3yyF74Y
More stuff: https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
// SPONSORS //
Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com
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!
#linux #python #ai

Jan 7, 2026 • 53min
#527: Don’t Buy Smart Home Devices?
A big thank you to Proton VPN for sponsoring this video. Save 75% on Proton VPN on the 24 month plan with my link.https://protonvpn.com/davidbombal
More reading about Badbox:
Google: https://blog.google/technology/safety...
EFF: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06...
Bitdefender: https://www.bitdefender.com/en-gb/blo...
// Occupy The Web SOCIAL //
X: / three_cube
Website: https://hackers-arise.net/
// Occupy The Web Books //
Linux Basics for Hackers 2nd Ed
US: https://amzn.to/3TscpxY
UK: https://amzn.to/45XaF7j
Linux Basics for Hackers:
US: https://amzn.to/3wqukgC
UK: https://amzn.to/43PHFev
Getting Started Becoming a Master Hacker
US: https://amzn.to/4bmGqX2
UK: https://amzn.to/43JG2iA
Network Basics for hackers:
US: https://amzn.to/3yeYVyb
UK: https://amzn.to/4aInbGK
// OTW Discount //
Use the code BOMBAL to get a 20% discount off anything from OTW's website: https://hackers-arise.net/
// Playlists REFERENCE //
Linux Basics for Hackers: • Linux for Hackers Tutorial (And Free Courses)
Mr Robot: • Hack like Mr Robot // WiFi, Bluetooth and ...
Hackers Arise / Occupy the Web Hacks: • Hacking Tools (with demos) that you need t...
// 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
01:05 - Sponsored Section
03:15 - Intro
04:28 - Are IOT Devices Safe to Have ?
07:56 - How They Hack your Home
09:19 - What They Do With Access To Your Data
10:30 - Bad Box 2 - They Ship Products With Malware
14:06 - The Intentions of Modern Day Hackers
15:01 - CloudFlare Blocking The Biggest DDOS Attack in The World
19:00 - How Vulnerable are IOT Devices
21:09 - TP- Link are the easiest to hack
24:20 - How Do They Get Into Your Devices ?
27:34 - Smart Bed Malfunctions
30:27 - Should Companies Be Held Responsible For Hacks
32:41 - How Bad is the Internet today? The amount of Hate in the World
35:19 - How People Allow Hackers into their Homes, Through Their Phones
38:00 - How Can Non-Technical People Protect Themselves
40:30 - The Internet is like A Jungle
43:03 - Mikko Hyppönen’s Prediction
47:53 - The Privacy Threat We are all facing
49:39 - What Companies are doing Now with Their devices
51:37 - People Using Hacking to Hurt People
52:48 - 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.
#cybersecurity #hack #hacker

Dec 10, 2025 • 12min
#526: Stop Building AI Chatbots (Do This Instead)
Big thank you to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to the Cisco Partner Summit San Diego 2025
Chatbots are out; AI Agents are in. But are your networks ready for the massive traffic spikes, and is your data secure? In this interview from Cisco Partner Summit, we discuss the critical security flaws in the Model Context Protocol (MCP), why 99% of these servers are exposed, and how Cisco’s new MCP Scanner and Silicon One P200 chip aim to fix the infrastructure gap.
// DJ Sampath’s SOCIAL //
LinkedIn: / djsampath
X: https://x.com/djsampath
// 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
0:35 - The 3 trends of AI: infrastructure constraints explained
03:29 - Data gap explained
04:14 - Trust deficit explained // AI safety
05:22 - Solutions for the trends // Open source projects
08:56 - Addressing the problem with AI agents
10:22 - Reassuring the AI skeptics
12:22 - 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.

Dec 10, 2025 • 57min
#525: Microsoft Recall: The Ultimate Privacy NIGHTMARE of 2025
A big thank you to Proton Pass for sponsoring this video. Proton Pass’ Black Friday Special is $1.99 per month on a 12 month plan https://proton.me/davidbombal Save 60%.
Rob Braxman reveals the dangers of Windows Recall, Apple Intelligence, and client-side scanning. Discover why AI surveillance and TPM chips mark the end of privacy in 2025.
// Rob Braxman’s SOCIAL//
YouTube: / @robbraxmantech
Website: https://brax.me/home/rob
GitHub: https://github.com/robbraxman
X: https://x.com/robbraxmantech
// 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
01:20 - Proton Pass sponsored segment
02:54 - Digital IDs and security chips on devices
05:24 - Client-side scanning
12:40 - Client-side scanning with AI
22:05 - Embedded AI for client-side scanning
27:32 - Microsoft + Windows Recall
35:51 - Microsoft vs Apple // Cloud storage
39:31 - Moving to Linux & dual boot
44:27 - TPM & EKI explained
49:28 - Restrictions with digital IDs
54:15 - Linux phones
56:00 - 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.

Nov 28, 2025 • 25min
#524: Why Cisco Built This AI Device
Join Cisco executive Kevin Wollenweber, a networking expert, as he unveils the groundbreaking Unified Edge device. Discover how this innovative technology combines servers, networking, and security for a seamless edge experience. Kevin dives into the implications of Physical AI, urgent security challenges, and the game-changing Cisco–NVIDIA partnership. Learn about edge AI applications in retail and manufacturing, the complexities of managing agent identities, and the future of data centers as they evolve to meet massive networking demands.

Nov 26, 2025 • 22min
#523: Why We Are MASSIVELY Underestimating AI Infrastructure Demand
Jeetu Patel, a technology executive specializing in infrastructure and security, dives into the overlooked demand for AI infrastructure. He argues that power is the core constraint while GPUs are essential assets. Networking acts as a force multiplier, enabling massive scalability across data centers. Patel emphasizes the rising significance of edge AI with unified platforms for secure, plug-and-play solutions. He also highlights critical bottlenecks in AI adoption, including infrastructure needs, trust deficits, and data gaps, reshaping our understanding of AI's future.

Nov 26, 2025 • 15min
#522: Does Traditional Encryption End in 2027?
Join Vijoy Pandey, a quantum computing and networking expert at Cisco, as he dives into the future of cybersecurity and encryption. He reveals that distributed quantum computing is set to arrive sooner than expected, shaking the foundations of traditional encryption methods. Vijoy introduces the 'Store Now, Harvest Later' threat, highlighting how adversaries could capture encrypted data for future decryption. He discusses Cisco's pivotal role in developing quantum networking technologies and the advantages of post-quantum cryptography, setting the stage for a revolution in data security.

Nov 21, 2025 • 1h 6min
#521: Why GrapheneOS is Almost Impossible to Crack (Forensic Teams Have Tried)
Dive into the world of GrapheneOS with expert MetropleX as they debunk myths and explore its unmatched security features. Learn why it's more secure than iOS's lockdown mode and how it manages banking apps and notifications. Discover the intricacies of app compatibility, including how Play Services are sandboxed, and the innovative tracking mitigation strategies in place. Uncover the challenges forensic teams face when attempting to breach Pixel devices running GrapheneOS. A fascinating look at privacy and security in the digital age!


