Episode 2: Ralph Logan aka sangfroid

Episode 2: Ralph Logan aka sangfroid

From Where Warlocks Stay Up Late by wwsul

February 19, 2025 · 1h 26m

About this episode

This episode explores the history of cybersecurity through the experiences of Ralph Logan, a key figure in the field.

The History of Cybersecurity Told by Those Who Hacked Itsangfroid, aka Ralph Logan, stumbled across the cDc, crossed paths with L0pht Industries, joined the emerging w00w00 group, and helped jockey The Honeynet Project before springboarding into a formidable cybersecurity career.--------------------Chapters0:00 Cold Open02:45 Texas Roots07:12 Critical Care Burn Out13:55 cDc on BBS16:50 The Command & Conquer Job21:30 260024:00 Shell Offshore28:00 L0pht Introductions31:59 Setting the Career Path36:00 Boston40:30 w00w0047:00 Guardent, @stake, and Foundstone56:30 The Business of Cybersecurity01:03:05 Honeynet Project01:06:45 Entrepreneurship01:11:00 [redacted]01:13:50 The Fake Music Festival01:20:30 Warlocks Love--------------------Where Warlocks Stay Up Late is an interview series dedicated to documenting the history of cybersecurity. Inspired by the seminal book “Where Wizards Stay Up Late: The Origins of the Internet”, this interview series aims to capture the stories, insights, and legacies of the pioneering figures who shaped the field of cybersecurity from its inception to the present day.

People in this episode

Guest: Ralph Logan

Topics covered

  • cybersecurity history
  • hacking
  • interview
  • technology
  • entrepreneurship
  • BBS culture

Keywords

  • cybersecurity
  • hacking
  • cDc
  • L0pht Industries
  • Honeynet Project
  • entrepreneurship
  • BBS
  • w00w00

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: cDc, L0pht Industries, w00w00, The Honeynet Project

Places: Texas, Boston

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