eXecutive Security Gene Fay

Omer Cohen CISO of Descope shares his career story, highlights include:
Joy in the constant variety of work in incident responseBenefits of a mature approach to cybersecurity as a start-upSeeing his work in cybersecurity result in a real-world impact and the arrest and prosecution of cybercriminalsB-Sides and the fun of small in person meet-ups

Cybersecurity recruiter Kyle McIntyre offers unique guidance based on his work as a retained search specialist working with hiring managers (VPs & C-Levels) in the cybersecurity industry in this episode. He and Gene discuss: 
How to conduct preliminary research on potential employers and career pathsHow to reverse engineer desirable backgrounds to demystify potential career pathsTips on crafting effective & thoughtful outreach to hiring managersAdvice on optimizing your resume & profile for breaking into cyber with no prior industry experienceHow to manage imposter syndrome, anxiety and self-doubt during a job searchMoreKyle McIntyre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekylemcintyre/

In this episode, Gene Fay interviews Tom Heiser about his journey and shares tenets for managing oneself. The conversation covers topics such as execution, accountability, expressing passion, doing the best job possible, getting outside one's comfort zone, and focusing on what one can control.
Takeaways
Execution is key to success. Just do it.Accountability is important in personal and professional growth.Expressing passion and committing to one's work leads to fulfillment and success.Doing the best job possible is a pathway to career advancement.Getting outside one's comfort zone fosters personal and professional growth.Focus on what you can control and be present in the current situation.

Neil Bahadur, Head of Product in Cybersecurity at Wells Fargo, developed a unique and valuable perspective by switching from security to business development and back to security.
In this episode, he and Gene discuss that transition and what he learned from it. They also discuss cybersecurity trends those new to the industry should be aware of, and more.
Neil Bahadur on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilbahadur/

One of the most important parts of being a cybersecurity professional is knowing how to ask the right questions, says CISO Aaron Katz. 
Aaron started his career as a consultant, and says that's where he honed his question skills. He thinks all aspiring cybersecurity pros should start out with consulting gigs – you learn the business side and what questions to ask, plus get a feel for cybersecurity as a whole, rather than just one tool or product.
He and Gene talk about this career path, plus his journey to CISO, why hiring managers are not good at finding cybersecurity candidates, and more.
Aaron Katz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pendraggon87/

Ed Giles runs cybersecurity seminars for seniors, and wants to spread the word that it's a great way to both get your CPEs and give back to your community.
Ed and Gene talk about those seminars, plus Ed's journey from English major to cybersecurity professional, the importance of thinking about security as a business enabler, and more.
Ed Giles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgiles/