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Conversations with CISOs and other important thought leaders offering advice for those wanting to enter the field, grow in the field of cybersecurity.

eXecutive Security Gene Fay

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Conversations with CISOs and other important thought leaders offering advice for those wanting to enter the field, grow in the field of cybersecurity.

    Tenets For Managing Yourself with Tom Heiser

    Tenets For Managing Yourself with Tom Heiser

    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.

    • 36 min
    The Power of a Business Perspective With Neil Bahadur of Wells Fargo

    The Power of a Business Perspective With Neil Bahadur of Wells Fargo

    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/

    • 24 min
    Are You Asking the Right Questions? With CISO Aaron Katz

    Are You Asking the Right Questions? With CISO Aaron Katz

    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/

    • 18 min
    How to Combine Giving Back With CPE Credits With Ed Giles of Erus Consulting

    How to Combine Giving Back With CPE Credits With Ed Giles of Erus Consulting

    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/

    • 17 min
    How AI Will Change Cybersecurity Jobs With Tony Pietrocola of AgileBlue

    How AI Will Change Cybersecurity Jobs With Tony Pietrocola of AgileBlue

    How is AI going to change entry-level cybersecurity jobs? Gene and AgileBlue president Tony Pietrocola discuss in this episode.
    They also talk about:
    Tony's career and what AgileBlue doesHow AI will affect both cybersecurity and cybercrimeWhat he's looking for in interns Tony Pietrocola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonypietrocola/AgileBlue: https://agileblue.com/

    • 12 min
    How to Get Started as a Pen Tester With Phillip Wylie

    How to Get Started as a Pen Tester With Phillip Wylie

    Want to start a career as a pen tester? Phillip Wylie literally wrote the book on the topic. 
    Gene and Phillip, co-author of The Pentester Blueprint: Starting a Career as an Ethical Hacker and host of the Phillip Wylie Show, have a wide-ranging and advice-filled conversation on:
    His career journey and his podcastStarting a pen testing careerCollegiate Cyber Defense CompetitionsHow to leverage B-SidesMorePhillip Wylie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie/The Pentester Blueprint: https://www.amazon.com/Pentester-BluePrint-Your-Guide-Being/dp/1119684307

    • 16 min

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Glenn Cionek ,

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The perfect cyber podcast for whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned cybersecurity veteran. I have found similar podcasts out there that try and go way too far. These are nice little bite size segments that I look forward to every week.

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