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Hosted by SafeGuard Cyber · EN
As state-of-the-art technology brings us closer together and accelerates business transformation, we are only now beginning to fully understand the extent of the risks. We talk with leaders in cybersecurity, marketing, technology, and business management to throw light on the challenges and endless opportunities that come with new technology. This is about safeguarding human connections.
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Diverse Paths and Building Resilience in a Cyber Career with Nick Mullen
May 16, 202300:29:12Tap to summarizeToday, my guest is Nick Mullen, Information Security Governance Manager at Mutual of Omaha. Nick and I met over LinkedIn and a mutual affiliation with the lessons of mental resilience offered by Stoic philosophy. I wanted to talk to Nick about how his unconventional path into cyber, coupled with 2000 year old philosophy, has equipped him for a career in infosec.Follow Nick on LinkedIn.
Transcribe →A Cybersecurity Nerd's Plan to Take Over the World with Tasha Holloway
May 2, 202300:29:16Tap to summarizeThis is First Watch from SafeGuard Cyber. Today, my guest is Tasha Holloway, a self-described cybersecurity nerd on a quest to take over the world. And indeed, she seems set to conquer this year’s conference circuit, by setting a goal of attending one security event every month. I spoke with Tasha at RSA, to learn more about her journey, and get more details on her conference tour playbook, including steps for newcomers looking to travel and connect for the first time.Follow Tasha on LinkedIn.
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SPOTLIGHT: Exton Howard, from TV Director to Pentester
Apr 18, 202300:23:07Tap to summarizeSome Spotlight guests are right out of school, and some are entering from a different career path altogether. Our goal is to show there’s no singular path into the industry, and hopefully highlight some ways more people can enter the field.Today's guest is Exton Howard, Security Analyst / Penetration Tester at Dara Security. Exton went from a career directing TV to a new career in cybersecurity. I wanted to dig into how he made the decision and managed the transition to his new career. We talk about his approach to transferable skills, which education resources he took, and his newfound passion for information security.Follow Exton on LinkedIn.
Transcribe →David Lopéz-Kurtz on the Compliance and Security Landscape for Cryptocurrency and Web3 Businesses
Apr 11, 202300:27:45Tap to summarizeHow are the businesses and entrepreneurs building around web3 coping with increased regulatory scrutiny and pressure? And with cryptocurrency being such a target for cybercriminals, how do these relatively small businesses ensure security is in place without impeding business?Today, my guest is David Lopez-Kurtz, founder and CEO of BSL Group, a firm supporting web3 businesses with organization, legal, and compliance services. I wanted to talk to him about where the crypto and web3 business landscape stands after “crypto winter,” and where he sees it heading tomorrow.Follow David on LinkedIn, and on Substack
Transcribe →SPECIAL: Katie Moussouris on the Hacker Mindset that Motivates Her Work
Mar 30, 202300:47:29Tap to summarizeA lifelong hacker, Katie Moussouris's reputation is legion in cybersecurity. She was the pioneering creator of Microsoft’s bug bounty program, as chronicled in Nicole Perloth’s bestseller, This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyber Weapons Arm Race. She helped the Department of Defense create its first bug bounty program, and previously served as Chief Policy Officer at HackerOne. In this episode, this powerhouse duo touch on:Origins of bug bounty programsTaking a hacker mindset to your careerThe pay equity gapIncreasing reliance on technology that we’re having trouble securingFollow Katie Hanahan on LinkedInFollow Katie Moussouris on Twitter, LinkedIn
Transcribe →Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with McKenna Yeakey
Mar 28, 202300:25:22Tap to summarizeImposter syndrome. You’ve heard about it, people around you have talked about it, indeed if you work in cybersecurity, you’ve probably lived it. What are the warning signs? More importantly, what can you do about it?Today, my guest is McKenna Yeakey, Sr. Security Engineer at Samsara. I wanted to talk to her about coming to terms with Imposter syndrome, how to counter it, and how to help the next generation of defenders confront it. Follow McKenna on LinkedIn
Transcribe →On Making Choices for Your Life and Career with Michelle Tucker
Mar 23, 202300:25:26Tap to summarizeKids or career? This is a false choice too often leveled at women, across all industries. So, how to confront this, and what are the skills needed to progress from technical know how to business acumen and then into leadership? Today, my guest is Michelle Tucker, VP of Security Outreach at Huntington National Bank. I wanted to talk to Michelle about what she’s learned about choices in her career, and how to cultivate the skills for the next generation of women leaders.
Transcribe →Advocating for Yourself with Jana Moore
Mar 21, 202300:21:28Tap to summarizeHow do you advocate for yourself? In survey after survey, women are seen as “bossy” or “conceited” in the same context where men are seen as “assertive” and “confident.” What’s more, while see more women entering the field than ever before, there’s a gap emerging in the middle, where the leap to leadership is made. Today, my guest is Jana Moore, CISO at Belron International. I’m joined by Lisa Hayashi, SafeGuard Cyber CMO and founder of the Vision and Voice: Women in Cybersecurity community. We wanted to talk to Jana about what she’s learned in her career, and how to cultivate the skills for the next generation of women leaders.
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SPOTLIGHT: Michaela Vojta, Lessons from Year 1 in Cybersecurity
Mar 16, 202300:20:07Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Michaela Vojta, a security awareness and vulnerability management analyst who’s just finished the first year in her new job. Michaela started out, as so many of us do, as an avid user of the internet. She honed her OSINT skills and went to school for digital forensics where she discovered cybersecurity. I wanted to learn more about her story. We talk about the role of mentorship, her advice for seeking mentors, and future hopes for her cyber career.Follow Michaela on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Building Collaborative Cyber Community with Connie Matthews Reynolds
Mar 14, 202300:28:32Tap to summarizeWhen it comes to building resilience, what’s the role of community? How do we lift each other up? How do we improve the talent pipeline? Ultimately, how are we collaborating to make systems safer and keep data more secure?Today I’m joined by SafeGuard Cyber CMO, Lisa Hayashi. Our guest is Connie Matthews Reynolds, Founder and CEO of ReynCon and President of the Central Ohio ISSA Chapter. I wanted to talk to her about how she has help build a remarkable and inclusive community of cybersecurity professionals. Warning: This episode contains colorful language.
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