About

Bill Alderson, aka @Packetman007, is a cybersecurity veteran with over 40 years of experience thwarting digital threats. At Security Institute, he leads efforts to advance network defense through AI and deep packet inspection. From Vietnam Era Navy missile electronics to spearheading the Pentagon’s 9/11 communications recovery, Bill has tackled high-stakes challenges, mentored by many industry pioneers. On the Morpheus Cyber Podcast, he unpacks tools like NVIDIA’s Morpheus framework to stop zero-day attacks in their tracks. Bill blends packet-level insights with real-world stories. Bill was a member of Network General's Sniffer startup, teaches at Wireshark's SharkFest and was a Technology Officer at NetQoS / CA Technologies, holding two recently granted US Cybersecurity Patents in Hop Starvation Technology.

Gus Stein brings over two decades of technical expertise and executive leadership in network security to the Morpheus Cyber Podcast. With a career spanning pivotal roles at companies like WireX Systems, Kentik, and Spirent Communications, where he served as an Enterprise Network Automation Architect, as well as a 16-year tenure at VIAVI Solutions, Gus has developed unparalleled mastery in deep packet inspection and network performance. A University of Minnesota philosophy graduate, he blends analytical rigor with strategic vision, earning recognition for his technical insight and relentless dedication. Engaging over 3,600 LinkedIn followers, Gus shares expertise on network security and emerging trends, often while unwinding on the golf course. On the podcast, he explores the convergence of AI and real-time packet inspection to combat zero-day attacks, drawing from his extensive experience with cutting-edge network security technologies.

Jim Rounsville is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 35 years of experience designing secure, enterprise-scale networks and critical infrastructure systems. He is the founder and CEO of Network Management Corporation (NMC), a long-standing California-based technology firm known for its work in network integration and infrastructure consulting. Jim also leads as CEO and co-founder of Hopzero, a security software startup based in Austin, Texas, focused on innovative packet lifetime management and digital containment strategies. Throughout his career, Jim has been at the intersection of network architecture and cybersecurity innovation, especially within government, education, and mission-critical environments. He holds certifications including CISSP and RCDD, underscoring his expertise in secure network design and layered threat mitigation. As a co-host of the Morpheus Cyber Podcast, Jim brings a practical yet visionary lens to emerging security technologies. Whether discussing AI-driven defense models or deep packet inspection with frameworks like NVIDIA’s Morpheus, Jim shares decades of insight into turning complex cybersecurity challenges into solutions that work in the real world. When he’s not leading technology teams or exploring the future of cybersecurity, Jim invests his time mentoring the next generation of technologists, serving on the board of the Capitol of Texas ISSA chapter, and supporting youth leadership development through programs like Royal Rangers.