Nick Espinosa - Security Fanatics artwork
The Voice Box

Nick Espinosa - Security Fanatics

  • S2023E2
  • 28:57
  • March 3rd 2023

For over 25 years, Nick has been on a first-name basis with computers. Landing his first IT job at age 15, Nick founded Windy City Networks, Inc at 19 which was acquired in 2013 by BSSi2.

In 2015 Nick created Security Fanatics, a Cybersecurity/Cyberwarfare outfit dedicated to designing custom Cyberdefense strategies for medium to enterprise corporations. 

An expert in cybersecurity and network infrastructure, Nick has consulted with clients ranging from small business owners up to Fortune 100-level companies. He has designed, built, and implemented multinational networks, encryption systems, and multi-tiered infrastructures as well as small business environments. 

He is also passionate about emerging technology and enjoys creating, breaking, and fixing test environments.

Award-winning co-author of the bestselling cybersecurity book "Easy Prey," TEDx Speaker, and host of The Deep Dive nationally syndicated radio show on various stations, Nick is known as an industry thought leader and sought after for his advice on the future of technology and how it will impact every day businesses and consumers. 


Key Takeaways

  • Nicks's opinion on whether or not people are cautious enough when it comes to digital protection
  • How different innovations in technology have led to more threats in the cybersecurity space
  • The many functions that voice technology serves in ensuring cybersecurity 
  • The importance of understanding the risks posed by different applications and computer software that you use every day
  • Easy-to-implement tips on how you can protect yourself from digital attacks
  • Nick's personal opinion on password managers
  • What’s Nick’s wish in terms of technology advancements?


Connect with Nick

Website - http://www.securityfanatics.com/ 

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickespinosa/ 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/NickAEsp

The Voice Box

Welcome to The Voice Box, a podcast all about the fascinating world of voice and speech technology! Every week, we bring you in-depth interviews with experts in the field, covering everything from the latest advances in natural language processing to the ethical implications of voice assistants.

Whether you're a developer working on your own voice-powered project, a business trying to elevate your customer experience through conversational AI, Bots or Automated Quality Controls or simply someone who's interested in the future of how we interact with technology, The Voice Box has something for you. Our guests come from a wide range of backgrounds, including academia, industry, and startups, giving you a well-rounded perspective on the state of the field.

In each episode, we delve into the business and technical details of how voice and speech technology works, exploring topics like machine learning, signal processing, natural language understanding and processing and linguistics. But we also go beyond the nuts and bolts to discuss the broader implications of these technologies for society. How will voice assistants change the way we live and work? What are the ethical considerations surrounding their use? How will voice biometrics secure and protect our accounts? We tackle these and other big questions on The Voice Box.

So, join us as we explore the exciting and rapidly evolving world of voice and speech technology. With The Voice Box, you'll stay up to date on the latest developments and gain a deeper understanding of the technologies shaping our future.

The Voice Box is hosted by brothers Jeff and Darin Adams. Jeff has a 30-year history working in speech & language technology. He led R&D teams at Dragon, Nuance, Yap, and Amazon before founding Cobalt Speech & Language. Darin has a 30-year history in television broadcasting and is a consummate interviewer. With Jeff and Darin, you will always be informed and entertained.

The Voice Box is sponsored by Cobalt Speech and Language, a leading provider of voice technology to companies around the world. Drop us a line to explore how we can help you win with voice: [email protected]

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