Best Ayman Elsawah Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating the World of Cybersecurity with Scott Koller, Partner of Baker & Hostetler LLP 27:54

6M ago27:54

27:54

In this no-BS cybersecurity podcast episode, host James is joined by Scott Koller, Partner of Baker & Hostetler LLP. Join them as they: Explain what a material breach is in cybersecurity Explore the role of AI in cybersecurity Talk about ownership challenges in AI-generated work products Explore future risks of regulating AI innovations And more! S…

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Revolutionizing Networking: The Power of Software-Defined Networking with John Spiegel, Director of Network Transformation (Field CTO) at HPE Aruba Networking 32:09

7M ago32:09

32:09

In this episode of No BS Cybersecurity, James interviews John Spiegel, Director of Network Transformation (Field CTO) at HPE Aruba Networking and seasoned technology contrarian with over 25 years of experience in enterprise IT. Join them as they discuss: The historical evolution of cybersecurity from traditional methods to modern approaches like ze…

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Navigating the Perpetual Cybersecurity Maze: Insights from Patrick Garrity of Nucleus Security 45:32

7M ago45:32

45:32

On this episode of No BS Cybersecurity, James is joined by Patrick Garrity, Cybersecurity Researcher and VP of Marketing for Nucleus Security. Join them as they delve into: Challenges businesses face in evaluating security tools The importance of innovating within an existing market first Complexities of addressing all identified security issues Th…

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Let’s Simplify Cybersecurity Language with Ayman Elsawah, Founder at Cloud Security Labs 51:28

7M ago51:28

51:28

On this episode of No BS Cybersecurity, James is joined by Ayman Elsawah, Fractional CISO and Founder at Cloud Security Labs. Join them as they delve into: Foundational security measures for startups Why cybersecurity isn’t black and white - it’s gray The need to simplify cybersecurity Scenarios startups may find themselves in with security Why sec…

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AI Will Never Replace Human Expertise with Jeff Brown, CISO for the State of Connecticut 46:48

8M ago46:48

46:48

On this episode of No BS Cybersecurity, James is joined by Jeff Brown, CISO for the State of Connecticut. Join them as they delve into: What the security leadership playbook is The lifetime of learning needed to be a cybersecurity expert How AI will change the cybersecurity landscape And much more! Jeff is the CISO for the State of Connecticut, whe…

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How a USB Flash Drive Brought Down the US Military with Richard Stiennon of IT-Harvest 59:29

8M ago59:29

59:29

In this episode of No BS Cybersecurity, James is joined by Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest. Join them as they delve into: The problems with marketing-led product rollouts How to protect your SME from cybersecurity threats How a USB flash drive brought down the United States Department of Defense Improving your cybersecurity m…

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The Power of Being Present in Cybersecurity with Dmitriy Sokoloviskiy, Strategic Advisor at Cyft 53:05

8M ago53:05

53:05

On this inaugural episode of No BS Cybersecurity, James is joined by Dmitriy Sokoloviskiy, Strategic Advisor at Cyft and former CISO at Avid. Join them as they delve into: The importance of creative thinking in cybersecurity How to overcome your innate imposter syndrome How to maintain focus in a busy industry like cybersecurity And much more! Dmit…

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DEFCON 2023 5:03

11M ago5:03

5:03

Hey folks, I'll be at DEF CON in Vegas this year! Would love to see you all there! Jack's Parties: https://twitter.com/JackRhysider/status/1686785376327987200 Checkout Miscreants at the Vendor Area: https://www.miscreants.com/ yFDrTl54ZSu3KAmLWbmiBy Ayman Elsawah

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Rana Khalil - From Cryptography to Pentester! 39:02

2+ y ago39:02

39:02

Journey into Cybersecurity and OSCP Certification with Rana Khalil This episode features Rana Khalil, a Senior Cybersecurity Assessment Analyst with a rich background in pen-testing, especially in the financial sector. Rana shares her non-traditional entry into technology, starting with a dislike for her first laptop and phone, transitioning from b…

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Norman Weekes— From Contractor To Security Ops Analyst 33:11

2+ y ago33:11

33:11

Norman Weekes is on the Security Operations Team at Salesforce. He is in charge of scanning their infrastructure and ensuring that everything is set up and operating properly. Norman already spent almost a year in the information security world. This is also his first official full-time security job. After going through different job contracts, he …

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Niru Ragupathy - From Almost Biotech to QA to Google Security Lead 44:23

3y ago44:23

44:23

Niru Ragupathy is a Security Engineer at Google and works as the Offensive Security Lead and manages part of the Offensive Security Team. She is currently the Tech Lead Manager. Niru sees managing as a challenging, interesting ride yet undervalued skill. She also considers it rewarding although it demands the investment of both time and effort. She…

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John Gates - From Car Mechanic to Lead IT Security Analyst 36:14

3y ago36:14

36:14

John Gates is a Lead IT Security Operations Analyst for a global food brand. John has always liked to know how do things work - and that has proven to be a beneficial trait - from his first job as a car mechanic to IT consultancy and education to his current role. He’s also an advisor and former board member at OpsecEdu, an organization educating t…

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Samantha Cowan - From National Parks Service To Head Of Compliance 39:53

3y ago39:53

39:53

Samantha Cowan is the Head of Compliance at HackerOne. She's the former Director of Compliance at OneLogin and former Security Engineer at CoverHound, Cyber Policy, and Zenefits. Sam initially perceived Infosec as an "unhappy job", but later found herself taking her MBA and paving her way into the security industry. Despite having her master's degr…

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Betsy Bevilacqua - From Almost Lawyer to CISO and Security Leader 40:09

3+ y ago40:09

40:09

Betsy Bevilacqua is the current VP of Information Security at Chainalysis. Initially, she had her mind set on law school until she did a self-audit and realized that she enjoyed computers and tech much more. Her journey into infosec led her to move from Kenya to the US to obtain a degree in Security and explore various companies involved in academi…

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Dr. Eric Cole - Accidental CIA Hacker To Fortune 500 Security Advisory To Entrepreneur 47:44

3+ y ago47:44

47:44

Dr. Eric Cole is an accomplished cybersecurity hacker and executive advisor. His career has been a mix of sixth-sense chance encounters and wisdom/foresight of the future. His uncanny ability to see the opportunity in cybersecurity combined with the wisdom to listen to those smarter than him is why he is where he is today. His interview is chock fu…

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Lisa Jiggetts - From Navy Cook To Pentester To Non-Profit Founder! 40:11

3+ y ago40:11

40:11

Lisa Jiggetts knew from an early age that she was going to be in tech and cyber. A navy veteran who started off as a cook, she always found herself gravitating towards technology. She is also the Founder & Board of Director of the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu, a non-profit that is dedicated to increasing the opportunities and advancement for women…

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Eric Strom - From Lawyer to FBI Cyber Division Unit Chief 41:22

3+ y ago41:22

41:22

Eric Strom is the Unit Chief of the Mission Critical Engagement Unit, Cyber Division. In this role, Mr. Strom oversees the FBI Cyber Division’s private sector outreach efforts to the 16 critical infrastructure sectors, forging partnerships with companies in those sectors to develop and share threat intelligence related to activities by sophisticate…

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ICS Gabe - Electrical Engineer to Accidental Cybersecurity ICS Expert 58:53

3+ y ago58:53

58:53

Gabriel Agboruche (@ICS_Gabe) is a senior ICS and OT cybersecurity consultant, helping organizations solve their most challenging industrial control security problems. And that was a mouthful, but that's what he does. His journey's unique one, and almost didn't happen. Notes Gabe was a math whiz in the Detroit Public school system During college, h…

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BONUS - Lisa Jiggetts - Salary Negotiations 15:56

4y ago15:56

15:56

Lisa Jiggetts is the founder of the Women's Society Of Cyberjutsu. After recording, we continued talking and the topic of salary negotiations came up. It was so good I started recording again. This topic is super important. I have seen both experienced and inexperienced people make these mistakes. Links Salary Negotiation Tips: https://www.thebalan…

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Switching Into Infosec Success Story And Lessons Learned 9:42

4y ago9:42

9:42

Today's episode features a story that was sent to me by a listener. He reached out to me on LinkedIn, telling me of his success story posted on Reddit. This is the audio version. I think you're going to be really interested in what he had to say. He talks about his struggles and what he went through in his journey to Information Security. Original …

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Black Lives Matter 0:42

4y ago0:42

0:42

Transcript Hey everyone… So, as if this time was not hard enough as it was with Covid, the American Black community has been affected yet again. It's difficult to post motivating content while so many are feeling a sense of outrage and so much going on. So I'm going to pause, slow down, or at least take into consideration the posting of new content…

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BONUS - Announcing Getting Into Infosec BITES 3:31

4y ago3:31

3:31

Hello! Wanted to let you know I'm creating daily (almost) videos on YouTube called Getting Into Infosec BITES: https://www.youtube.com/c/gettingintoinfosec Please like, subscribe, and spread the word. The best thing you can do to support this media is to spread the word and let others know. Thanks! Links: Site: http://gettingintoinfosec.com/ Book: …

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Kavya Pearlman - From Hairstylist to CISO to XR Superhero 38:08

4y ago38:08

38:08

Kavya Pearlman is an award-winning cybersecurity professional with a deep interest in immersive and emerging technologies. Kavya is the founder of the non-profit XR Safety Initiative (XRSI). XRSI is the first global effort to promote privacy, security, ethics, and develop standards and guidelines for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Re…

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BONUS - Pandemic and The Coming Recession / Depression 6:05

4+ y ago6:05

6:05

We are in the middle of a worldwide pandemic (COVID-19), a recession is here, a depression might be coming, and everyone is remote! Everything has changed. What can you do? How can you find a job in these crazy times? What are the challenges? How can you make yourself valuable? What's going through the company or hiring manager's mind? Please share…

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Syntax - Arrested Teenager to Motorcycle Racer To Pentester 46:56

4+ y ago46:56

46:56

Syntax, an internal pentester for a large organization, had an interesting ride into infosec, filled with pitstops, detours, and countersteering along the way. At an early age, he was influenced by his father, got started hacking, and was wrongfully arrested for reporting a vulnerability in his High School. Hear his exciting journey into infosec, f…

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Bonus - Cyber Security Job Search Frustrations (Ivan) 2:12

4+ y ago2:12

2:12

These are quick hallway conversations with recent graduates discussing the difficulties they've faced in their job search. I did not know any of these people before interviewing, and it's the first time I'm asking them these questions. This was recorded at RSA Conference 2020. Getting Into Infosec: Breaking IN: A Practical Guide to Starting a Caree…

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Bonus - Cyber Security Job Search Frustrations (Zoe) 4:29

4+ y ago4:29

4:29

These are quick hallway conversations with recent graduates discussing the difficulties they've faced in their job search. I did not know any of these people before interviewing, and it's the first time I'm asking them these questions. This was recorded at RSA Conference 2020. Getting Into Infosec: Breaking IN: A Practical Guide to Starting a Caree…

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Bonus - Cyber Security Job Search Frustrations (Jayesh) 3:29

4+ y ago3:29

3:29

These are quick hallway conversations with recent graduates discussing the difficulties they've faced in their job search. I did not know any of these people before interviewing, and it's the first time I'm asking them these questions. This was recorded at RSA Conference 2020. Getting Into Infosec: Breaking IN: A Practical Guide to Starting a Caree…

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Bonus - David Zeichick - Cybersecurity College Professor 11:23

4+ y ago11:23

11:23

So as I was at RSAC, I was trying to keep an eye out for those looking to get into the field. RSA is not usually the place for that, but I saw the NetWars tournament and figured that might be a good place to start. On my way there, I met David Zeichick, who had "College Day" on his badge. Intrigued, I asked about "College Day," and he told me all a…

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Tanya Janca - From Insecure Developer to Appsec, Diversity/Inclusion Advocate, and Mentor 38:29

4+ y ago38:29

38:29

BIO Tanya Janca, also known as SheHacksPurple, is the author of ‘Alice and Bob Learn Application Security.’ She is also the founder of We Hack Purple, an online learning academy, community, and podcast that revolves around teaching everyone to create secure software. Tanya has been coding and working in IT for over twenty years, won numerous awards…

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Nick Vissari - Engineering Dropout to Math Tutor to Security Architect/Engineer 35:10

4+ y ago35:10

35:10

Nick Vissari went from being an engineering dropout (he didn't like creative writing) to a tech consultant to a math tutor. His penchant for fixing things homed him back into tech, where he is now responsible for security in a large school district. He recently went back to school and received his cybersecurity degree as well. Notes At 10-years-old…

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Page Glave - Professor of Kinesiology to Cybersecurity Analyst! 30:50

4+ y ago30:50

30:50

Page Glave was a tenured Associate Professor of Kinesiology with a focus in exercise science and was successful in her field. However, she came to the realization that she can't see herself doing this for the rest of her life. She offers lots of great advice on resume tips when switching, homelabs, certifications, and how she was able to break into…

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Nick Jeswald - Confessions of a Cybersecurity Recruiter (Part 2) 47:59

4+ y ago47:59

47:59

Part 2 of 2 - Nick Jeswald has been an external and internal recruiter in security. He shares with us what he looks for in a candidate, common mistakes made by candidates, and the nuances of hackers he's learned over the years. Show Notes SEE PREVIOUS EPISODE FOR COMPLETE NOTES & RECRUITING TIPS FROM NICK. Getting Into Infosec: Follow Me on Twitter…

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Nick Jeswald - Confessions of a Cybersecurity Recruiter (Part 1) 36:02

4+ y ago36:02

36:02

Part 1 of 2 - Nick Jeswald has been an external and internal recruiter in security. He shares with us what he looks for in a candidate, common mistakes made by candidates, and the nuances of hackers he's learned over the years. BIO: I've been in infosec for 8 years, and in various IT roles since 1996 (Developer -> Sales Engineer -> BD Specialist ->…

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September 2019 Update 2:03

5y ago2:03

2:03

Summer was crazy. My day job was keeping me super busy, and I've been really mentally occupied lately dealing with kids, family, and school. I miss producing shows and will be getting back into it. Have some really good shows queued up! I've still active on Twitter when possible, so we can stay in touch there in between shows. Oh, and by the way, i…

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Fareedah Shaheed - From Tech Curious to Information Security 32:54

5y ago32:54

32:54

Fareedah, a lifelong learner, was always interested in technology and grew up reading her father's Cisco books. His influence led her to the field of information security, where she stepped up and is always tackling new challenges. BIO Fareedah Shaheed was born in Maryland, but spent most of her childhood outside of the US. She returned to the Stat…

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BONUS - Updates, Defcon, More 4:10

5y ago4:10

4:10

Hey, everyone! It's been a while, I know. Life has been busy. Lots of transitions, so schedule has taken time to get used to. Links Security Sandbox Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacker-culture-fm/id1453203447 Sean Sun: https://twitter.com/seanqsun Hacker Culture FM: https://www.hackerculture.fm/ Defcon Sticker Swap: https://twitte…

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Keya Horiuchi - From Teacher, Filmmaker, and Website Design to Security Engineer! 29:20

5y ago29:20

29:20

Keya was a public school teacher who stood out from the crowd. She loves problem-solving and challenging environments. Keya was also a filmmaker and web designer. She's currently a detection security engineer who gets knee-deep in malware on a daily basis. Notes: Knew she didn't want to be a teacher her whole life Was the only one in the rational t…

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BONUS - Audiobook Sample! 3:49

5y ago3:49

3:49

Listen to the retail audio sample of my book: Breaking IN - A Practical Guide to Starting a Career In Information Security. Kati Fredlund narrates the book. She did an amazing job! You can read a sample or purchase the whole book here: https://t.co/DDXxfVwpD7 Full Audiobook to be released soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hossam Mohamed - Young Hacker to "Not A Security Researcher" 28:43

5y ago28:43

28:43

A 19-year-old "not a security researcher" facing limitations because of his age and not having the right "prerequisites," Hossam has had to pave his own path. He also dreams in code and is one of the youngest OSCEs in the world! BIO Hossam Mohamed is one of the youngest OSCE in the world and currently working in the cybersecurity domain for a finan…

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BONUS - Consuming VS Producing 1:59

5y ago1:59

1:59

My thoughts on consuming vs. production and how it relates to Getting Into Infosec. Sometimes, we get stuck learning, consuming security news, trends and etc, but we forget to produce something. Whether it be testing a new exploit we heard about, trying something new in our lab, or applying something we learned the day before, finding the right bal…

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Izzy - Random and Unplanned: From Annuities to ISO! 36:02

5y ago36:02

36:02

Ismaelle Vixsama (aka Izzy) has a knack for finding strategic flaws and speaking up about them. Doing so helped her get her first full-time job as well as have repercussions for defensive egos. Her whole career is a war story. BIO: Izzy is an ISMS manager with 7 years of experience. She has worked in FinTech, Government, and Security R&D. Her work …

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David Scrobonia - Lifelong builder, Appsec Engineer, Creator of ZAP Heads Up Display 34:43

5y ago34:43

34:43

From Zero to One, David is a lifelong builder. Wherever he goes, he just builds things. From an electric car to Adhoc android apps to ZAP HUD to an awesome heads up display for ZAP Proxy, he's a game-changer, IMHO. We discuss the lack of UX in the security tooling community, how contributing to Open Source got him his job, and even about imposter s…

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BONUS - CliffsNotes To The First 20 Episodes! 30:50

5y ago30:50

30:50

Having completed 20 episodes, I decided to take a moment to go over each episode briefly. Thanks to call my guests! Ep01 - Dan Borges: https://twitter.com/1njection Ep02 - 0daySimpson: https://twitter.com/0daySimpson Ep03 - Christina Hanson Ep04 - Matt Toth: https://twitter.com/willhackforfood Ep05 - Rob Carson: https://twitter.com/robcarson05 Ep06…

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BONUS - MCOHMI New Song, Trap Music, and Domain Song Background 3:55

5y ago3:55

3:55

MC OHM-I (Leron Gray) talks about his next project about tabs in the browser, trap music, and some background on his awesome song, "Domain." Getting Into Infosec Twitter: https://twitter.com/coffeewithayman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6gV_gdfc188HZdN8LUx4A Book: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Step-Step-Starting-Information-ebook/dp…

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Leron Gray - From Navy E6 to Pentester, SANS Mentor and Nerdcore Rapper! 37:47

5y ago37:47

37:47

Leron Gray is a man of many talents. Although he didn't really get into infosec until much later in life, he always had a creative side. He now finds himself as a pentester working from home and a nerdcore rapper producing amazing beats! BIO Leron is a penetration tester and a ten-year Navy veteran with four years of experience as a Cryptologic Tec…

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Jared Folkins - 18 YRO Manager To Education Security To Human Hero 54:03

5+ y ago54:03

54:03

Jared Folkins understands people, technology, and the world around him. He can smell a toxic environment from a mile away and has used that EIQ spider-sense for good. Jared shares with us some VERY personal stories (tear-jerker warning!) in integrity and life decisions as well a bunch of on-the-job war stories, including a famous one featured in th…

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Masha Sedova - From Generations of CS to Behavioral Science and Entrepreneurship 45:41

5+ y ago45:41

45:41

Masha Sedova comes from a history of computer scientists! Her grandmother was in the first Computer Science graduating class in 1954 under Stalin in the Soviet Union! She loves challenges and is now utilizing what she thought was a waste of time in Liberal Arts to conquer challenges in Information Security using behavioral science, emotional intell…

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BONUS - InfosecJon Learns Trust But Verify The HARD way 6:50

5+ y ago6:50

6:50

InfosecJon expands on some CRAZY follies he experienced during his times in the Navy. He learns through trial by fire, literally: trust but verify! Notes Jon almost gets crushed inside the engine of Naval ship A boiler exploded and Jon, a jr. engineer, was left in charge of the situation and had to give orders Jon got soaked with engine Oil on a ru…

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InfosecJon - From Rudderless Youth to Navy Engineer to Security Professional 45:12

5+ y ago45:12

45:12

InfosecJon runs a website cataloging his learning and dedicated to helping others get in the field. He shares his personal story from a directionless youth to enlisting in the Navy (and its follies) and his tribulations getting into the field. He also shares some interesting Navy stories. Look out for the bonus episode! BIO Jon is a father, husband…

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