The Defender's Journal

Techfellow Ltd

Welcome to The Defender's Journal (our next step up from The Tech Stack), where we delve into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cybersecurity space. Discover their unique stories, motivations, perspectives on the industry, and tips for long-term success! *Interested in joining us on the show? Please connect with Cameron Wenham or Jeff Harrod!

  1. The Defender's Journal Episode 27 - Aimee Cardwell

    13 AUG

    The Defender's Journal Episode 27 - Aimee Cardwell

    Welcome to another powerfully honest episode of The Defender’s Journal! This week, Aimee Cardwell joins us. From building mobile tech at Expedia to securing healthcare infrastructure at UnitedHealth, her career spans engineering, innovation, and CISO-level leadership.  In this episode, we talk about leading through billion-dollar transformations, how to move from operator to strategist, and what it really takes to hold your ground in rooms where nobody expects you to flinch… + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

    45 min
  2. A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Alexandra Forsyth

    9 JUL

    A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Alexandra Forsyth

    Welcome to another refreshing episode of The Defender’s Journal! This week, Alexandra Forsyth joins us. But how does a consulting-heavy career become a launchpad for CISO leadership - and what needs to change for more people to follow that path? In this episode, we explore the real roots of the cybersecurity skills gap, what a better on-ramp into security could look like, and why building true representation in leadership still has a long way to go... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

    37 min
  3. The Defender's Journal Episode 26 - Kaeli Smith

    25 JUN

    The Defender's Journal Episode 26 - Kaeli Smith

    Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Defender’s Journal! This week, Kaeli Smith joins us. But how does a former graphic design student go from nearly joining the CIA to leading a 30+ person cyber risk team? In this episode, we explore the mindset shift that pulled Kaeli into tech, how she’s translated risk for executives, and what it really takes to lead in an industry where not everyone expects you to belong... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

    39 min
  4. The Defender's Journal Episode 25 - Chad Pierce

    4 JUN

    The Defender's Journal Episode 25 - Chad Pierce

    Welcome to another insight-packed episode of The Defender’s Journal! This week, Chad Pierce takes the mic. But how does a cybersecurity leader link GRC directly to $1B in revenue - while keeping 700+ global buildings running behind the scenes? In this episode, we unpack the leadership mindset that turns security into an accelerator, the invisible systems powering WeWork’s global footprint, and why parenting twins might just be the best CTO training out there... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

    37 min
  5. The Defender's Journal Episode 24 - Nate Dunning

    21 MAY

    The Defender's Journal Episode 24 - Nate Dunning

    Welcome to another gripping episode of The Defender’s Journal! This week, Nate Dunning joins us on the mic. But how does a small-town farm kid end up leading global security operations across continents? In this episode, we unpack what it’s like to handle a live DDoS attack from an airport terminal, the challenges of building a SOC across time zones, and why hiring unconventional talent might be the secret weapon your security team’s missing... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

    44 min
  6. The Defender's Journal Episode 23 - John Terrill

    7 MAY

    The Defender's Journal Episode 23 - John Terrill

    Welcome to another intriguing episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, John Terrill steps up to the mic. But how does a 15-year-old hacker end up running security at Fox News and pioneering endpoint tools before the rest of the world caught on? In this episode, we dive into the question from a CTO that left him genuinely stumped, why your operating system might be your biggest crypto risk (not your encryption), and the advice he gives every cybersecurity leader on the edge of burnout... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

    49 min
  7. The Defender's Journal Episode 22 - Matt Rathbun

    16 APR

    The Defender's Journal Episode 22 - Matt Rathbun

    Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, Matt Rathbun takes the mic. But how does a political science grad become CSO Elect at the OCC? In this episode, we explore how a NIST framework changed the course of his career, why awareness training needs a reset, and what it really means when Matt says, “anything encrypted 18–24 months ago is now plain text readable.” + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

    49 min
  8. The Defender's Journal Episode 21 - Nicholas Arvanitis

    2 APR

    The Defender's Journal Episode 21 - Nicholas Arvanitis

    Welcome to another gripping episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, Nick Arvanitis takes a seat on the sofa. But how does someone go from SysAdmin to one of the most trusted voices in cybersecurity? In this episode, we unpack the mistakes that still weigh heavy, the decisions that cost him sleep, and the one sliding-doors moment in security history he’d change - if he could. + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

    50 min
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Welcome to The Defender's Journal (our next step up from The Tech Stack), where we delve into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cybersecurity space. Discover their unique stories, motivations, perspectives on the industry, and tips for long-term success! *Interested in joining us on the show? Please connect with Cameron Wenham or Jeff Harrod!

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  • Creator
    Techfellow Ltd
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Defender's Journal
  • Show Website
    The Defender's Journal