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    <title>Michael Banks</title>
    <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org</link>
    <description>Cybersecurity leadership, DFIR tooling, and AWS strategy from Michael Banks.</description>
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          <title><![CDATA[Codex Security, One Month Later]]></title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[A practical comparison of two Codex Security reviews, what improved, what the scans found, and why dependency alerts are only a starting point.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[A practical look at two Codex Security scans on my own website, what changed in the workflow, and why dependency alerts alone are not enough.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>ai</category><category>cybersecurity</category><category>tools</category><category>web security</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Speaking to Rooms Where You're Not the Expert]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/speaking-where-youre-not-the-expert</link>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[What I learned preparing to facilitate AWS CISO Circle discussions in Bangkok and Singapore during the week of Black Hat Asia 2026: senior rooms need perspective, questions, and facilitation more than another expert monologue.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[A reflection on leading senior security executive discussions in Bangkok and Singapore, and why the most valuable thing you can bring to a room is often your vantage point rather than all of the answers.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>Cybersecurity</category><category>Leadership</category><category>CISO</category><category>BlackHatAsia</category><category>Singapore</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[What I Built From a LinkedIn Data Archive and One Focused AI Session]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/linkedin-export-ai-profile-skill</link>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[See how I turned a LinkedIn data archive into AI-ready context, a speaker sheet, and reusable career assets—with practical privacy boundaries.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[A practical walkthrough of turning a LinkedIn export into polished narrative assets, with screenshots, privacy boundaries, and a downloadable SKILL.md.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>ai</category><category>tools</category><category>writing</category><category>career</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Website and Blog Redesign]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/website-blog-redesign</link>
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          <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Today I’m launching a redesigned, integrated michaelbanks.org experience that brings my website and blog together into one platform.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today I’m launching a redesigned, integrated michaelbanks.org experience that brings my website and blog together into one platform.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>general</category><category>Redesign</category><category>Website</category><category>Blog</category><category>Migration</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[AI Is Reshaping Security: Insights from InnoSec 2025]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/ai-reshaping-security-panel</link>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[During the Amazon Security & SANS Institute InnoSec 2025 event I joined a panel on AI in digital forensics and incident response, discussing how AI is transforming security and why human–AI collaboration matters.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[During the Amazon Security & SANS Institute InnoSec 2025 event I joined a panel on AI in digital forensics and incident response, discussing how AI is transforming security and why human–AI collaboration matters.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>AI</category><category>Cybersecurity</category><category>IncidentResponse</category><category>DigitalForensics</category><category>Leadership</category><category>GenAI</category><category>AgenticAI</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Bridging Technical Excellence with Strategic Leadership at SANSFIRE 2025]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/bridging-technical-excellence-sansfire-2025</link>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I recently completed SANS LDR514 at SANSFIRE 2025 in Washington, DC, where I learned how strategic planning and leadership elevate cybersecurity programs and even won top honors in the labs.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[I recently completed SANS LDR514 at SANSFIRE 2025 in Washington, DC, where I learned how strategic planning and leadership elevate cybersecurity programs and even won top honors in the labs.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>SANSFire</category><category>LDR514</category><category>Cyber</category><category>Leadership</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[A Fulfilling Q2: From Soldiering to Soldering]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/fulfilling-q2-soldiering-to-soldering</link>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Reflecting on a whirlwind Q2, I closed out my command season in the Army Reserve, expanded our SOC teams at AWS and mentored future leaders—proving that leadership spans both military and tech arenas.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[Reflecting on a whirlwind Q2, I closed out my command season in the Army Reserve, expanded our SOC teams at AWS and mentored future leaders—proving that leadership spans both military and tech arenas.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>ArmyReserve</category><category>Cybersecurity</category><category>Leadership</category><category>Mentorship</category><category>Amazon</category><category>Hiring</category><category>CareerGrowth</category><category>Infosec</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Relaunching michaelbanks.org]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/relaunching-michaelbanks-org</link>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Design goals, architecture decisions, and how I'm preparing the site for AI-assisted publishing.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[Design goals, architecture decisions, and how I'm preparing the site for AI-assisted publishing.]]></content:encoded>
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          <title><![CDATA[Actua CyberSmart Spotlight: The Importance of Representation in Cybersecurity]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/actua-cybersmart-spotlight</link>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I was featured in Actua’s CyberSmart Career Spotlight where I shared my journey into cybersecurity and stressed why representation matters in STEM.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[I was featured in Actua’s CyberSmart Career Spotlight where I shared my journey into cybersecurity and stressed why representation matters in STEM.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>STEM</category><category>diversity</category><category>representation</category><category>cybersecurity</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Inspiring the Next Generation of Tech Leaders at Amazon Career Quest]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/amazon-future-engineer-career-quest</link>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[At Amazon Career Quest Externship I shared my passion for cybersecurity with rising 10th graders, encouraging them to explore computer science, STEM and design thinking.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[At Amazon Career Quest Externship I shared my passion for cybersecurity with rising 10th graders, encouraging them to explore computer science, STEM and design thinking.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>AmazonFutureEngineer</category><category>STEMeducation</category><category>AWSsecurity</category><category>diversityintech</category><category>inspiration</category><category>STEM</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Building Mission Control Playbooks]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/building-mission-control-playbooks</link>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[How automation, AI copilots, and clear decision loops shorten the distance between detection and response.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[How automation, AI copilots, and clear decision loops shorten the distance between detection and response.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>dfir</category><category>tools</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Zero Trust Accelerator]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/zero-trust-accelerator</link>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[A practical framework to help leadership teams plan, pilot, and scale secure access initiatives.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[A practical framework to help leadership teams plan, pilot, and scale secure access initiatives.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>aws</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Returning to Empower Chokor, Ghana through AI, ML and Cloud]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/chokor-accra-ghana-ai-ml-part-2</link>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Returning to Chokor, Accra with AWS and BASICS International, I taught local youth about AI, machine learning and cloud computing, reinforcing the power of education and technology.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[Returning to Chokor, Accra with AWS and BASICS International, I taught local youth about AI, machine learning and cloud computing, reinforcing the power of education and technology.]]></content:encoded>
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          <title><![CDATA[Inspiring Young Minds at Flash Tech Summit]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/flash-tech-summit-empowering-youth</link>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[At the Flash Tech Summit I introduced kids to the world of IT and inspired them to explore technology with curiosity and confidence.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[At the Flash Tech Summit I introduced kids to the world of IT and inspired them to explore technology with curiosity and confidence.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>FlashTechSummit</category><category>ITInspiration</category><category>EmpoweringYouth</category><category>FutureInTech</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Representing AWS Security at VMI 2022 CyberFusion Conference]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/aws-cyberfusion-vmi2022</link>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I had the distinct pleasure of representing AWS Security at the Virginia Military Institute’s 2022 CyberFusion Conference, where I spoke on workforce development and met future cybersecurity leaders.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[I had the distinct pleasure of representing AWS Security at the Virginia Military Institute’s 2022 CyberFusion Conference, where I spoke on workforce development and met future cybersecurity leaders.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>cybersecurity</category><category>certifications</category><category>aws</category><category>awssecurity</category><category>leadership</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Teaching AI/ML in Chokor, Accra, Ghana]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/chokor-accra-ghana-ai-ml</link>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Through a partnership between AWS and B.A.S.I.C.S International, I spent time in Chokor teaching children about artificial intelligence and machine learning using AWS DeepRacer; the experience was both humbling and inspiring.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[Through a partnership between AWS and B.A.S.I.C.S International, I spent time in Chokor teaching children about artificial intelligence and machine learning using AWS DeepRacer; the experience was both humbling and inspiring.]]></content:encoded>
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          <title><![CDATA[How I got started and my journey in Cybersecurity]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/how-i-got-started-in-cybersecurity</link>
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          <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Recently I was extended an opportunity to speak at an undergraduate class of computer science. The topic I was to speak on was how I got into cybersecurity and my experience of different roles within the public and private sector of cybersecurity. I thought I'd share my story...]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[Recently I was extended an opportunity to speak at an undergraduate class of computer science. The topic I was to speak on was how I got into cybersecurity and my experience of different roles within the public and private sector of cybersecurity. I thought I'd share my story...]]></content:encoded>
          <category>general</category><category>presentations</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[The 5 Books Every Cybersecurity Professional Should Read]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/5-books-every-cybersecurity-professional-should-read</link>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[A group of industry professionals that I know started to talk about interesting books they've read and thus own our very own cyber book club began. Now I keep track of a running and ever-evolving list of books that I genuinely believe EVERYONE in the field and industry should...]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[A group of industry professionals that I know started to talk about interesting books they've read and thus own our very own cyber book club began. Now I keep track of a running and ever-evolving list of books that I genuinely believe EVERYONE in the field and industry should...]]></content:encoded>
          <category>general</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[How I manage a Serverless Blog for a little over $1 a month]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/manage-a-serverless-blog</link>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[I switched to a "serverless" architecture that costs me pennies to operate monthly. Managing the site with pure HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Implementing a blog would require code changes and pushing objects to S3.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[I switched to a "serverless" architecture that costs me pennies to operate monthly. Managing the site with pure HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Implementing a blog would require code changes and pushing objects to S3.]]></content:encoded>
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          <title><![CDATA[Here's one way I check for malicious IPs]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/2020-05-03-abuseipdb</link>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[AbuseIPDB is a project dedicated to helping combat the spread of hackers, spammers, and abusive activity on the internet. Here's a tool I wrote to query their API and data base of malicious IPs.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[AbuseIPDB is a project dedicated to helping combat the spread of hackers, spammers, and abusive activity on the internet. Here's a tool I wrote to query their API and data base of malicious IPs.]]></content:encoded>
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          <title><![CDATA[This is My Architecture]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/2018-7-22-this-is-my-architecture</link>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Like all things in our industry, things change and evolve. Years ago, I started a personal website. I believe everyone should have a presence somewhere that explains who you are and what you do.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[Like all things in our industry, things change and evolve. Years ago, I started a personal website. I believe everyone should have a presence somewhere that explains who you are and what you do.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>general</category><category>aws</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Please Don't Be Like These Guys]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/2018-4-15-please-dont-be-like-these-guys</link>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[With the inevitable breaches that hit the news regularly, I often find myself asking: "What exactly are companies doing to protect our data?"]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the inevitable breaches that hit the news regularly, I often find myself asking: "What exactly are companies doing to protect our data?"]]></content:encoded>
          <category>general</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[A Year In The Life]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/2016-12-31-a-year-in-the-life</link>
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          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This has been just an amazing year. I have flown about 50,000 miles (47,820) in the sky on an airplane and got to see so much of the US in a short amount of time. I have spent 101 days on the road and have stayed in many Marriotts and Hiltons.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[This has been just an amazing year. I have flown about 50,000 miles (47,820) in the sky on an airplane and got to see so much of the US in a short amount of time. I have spent 101 days on the road and have stayed in many Marriotts and Hiltons.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>general</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[What's In Your Lab?]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/2016-8-17-whats-in-your-lab</link>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[There come times when an Information Security Consultant may have to deal with a program, vulnerability, or even an operating system you haven't touched before. For moments like that, an essential item in a consultant's toolbox needs to be utilized: a lab.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[There come times when an Information Security Consultant may have to deal with a program, vulnerability, or even an operating system you haven't touched before. For moments like that, an essential item in a consultant's toolbox needs to be utilized: a lab.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>general</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Embracing DFIR W/ SANS FOR408]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/2016-8-5-embracing-dfir-w-sans-for408</link>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[FOR408: WINDOWS FORENSIC ANALYSIS. Continuing education and furthering one's toolset in their profession is a critical part of anyone's life. An infosec consultant often has to flex across multiple verticals, which is why I'm embracing Digital Forensics and sharing my experience with the SANS FOR408 course.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[FOR408: WINDOWS FORENSIC ANALYSIS. Continuing education and furthering one's toolset in their profession is a critical part of anyone's life. An infosec consultant often has to flex across multiple verticals, which is why I'm embracing Digital Forensics and sharing my experience with the SANS FOR408 course.]]></content:encoded>
          <category>dfir</category>
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          <title><![CDATA[Project Slam]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/2016-7-27-project-slam</link>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Project Slam is an initiative to utilize tools to aid in defending against nefarious adversaries. The overall focus is to research adversary’s behavior and utilize the data to generate wordlists and expose methodologies of various threat actors that can be provided back to the...]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[Project Slam is an initiative to utilize tools to aid in defending against nefarious adversaries. The overall focus is to research adversary’s behavior and utilize the data to generate wordlists and expose methodologies of various threat actors that can be provided back to the...]]></content:encoded>
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          <title><![CDATA[5 Tips Airports Should Probably Pay Attention To]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/2016-7-24-5-cyber-issues-to-avoid-in-an-airport</link>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[While being at the airport a lot, you tend to end up noticing some not so flattering things. In general, it's been my experience that all airports have issues.]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[While being at the airport a lot, you tend to end up noticing some not so flattering things. In general, it's been my experience that all airports have issues.]]></content:encoded>
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          <title><![CDATA[TakeDownCon 2016 (Rocket City)]]></title>
          <link>https://www.michaelbanks.org/blog/2016-7-19-takedowncon-2016-rocket-city</link>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Conferences (Cons) and training events where people from the same industry have become a great resource for people in the industry to networks, share research and give back. I submitted my call for papers and got picked up to participate in TakeDownCON by the EC Council founda...]]></description>
          <content:encoded><![CDATA[Conferences (Cons) and training events where people from the same industry have become a great resource for people in the industry to networks, share research and give back. I submitted my call for papers and got picked up to participate in TakeDownCON by the EC Council founda...]]></content:encoded>
          <category>presentations</category>
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