ThreatX surveyed 2,000 consumers in the US and UK about the cybersecurity skills gap – to get their thoughts on its causes and effects. In this episode, Gene and ThreatX Field CISO Jeremy Ventura analyze the results, including: 62% reported that if they or their child had more education around cybersecurity in school, they would have considered entering the field. 90% reported that they are concerned about the future of cybersecurity if more isn’t done at an earlier stage to expose students to t...
Aug 25, 2023•20 min
What's the difference between working in fraud and working in cybersecurity? Nancy Schuehler, Director of Cyber Strategy and Program Execution at Verizon, has worked in both and breaks it down for our listeners. She and Gene also dig into the pros and cons of working for a large enterprise, and of staying with one company for many years. Nancy Schuehler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-schuehler-87311610/ Verizon cyber recruiting: https://verizon.com/cybersecurity...
Aug 24, 2023•19 min
No experience? No problem. In this episode, CISO Dane Jones explains how to build a resume that highlights a passion and aptitude for cybersecurity without any work experience in the field. Dane Jones is CISO at HighRadius. He has been a security leader for many years, including at Lowe’s. Dane Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daneejones/ Is a career in cybersecurity right for me? https://www.isc2.org/thank-you/is-a-career-in-cybersecurity-right-for-me (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforc...
Aug 21, 2023•13 min
Cybersecurity is a great field because of the all the change, says Ted Julian. But to succeed, you have to be proactive about that change. Ted and Gene talk about how to keep up with the change, plus about his experience in the early days of cybersecurity, what it’s like to work in product management, and why joining an early-stage company is so beneficial. Ted Julian has held leadership positions in several security companies, including Devo and Resilient. He is currently a Venture Partner at G...
Aug 10, 2023•20 min
Gene sits down with Stratejm CEO John Menezes to talk about working for an MSSP, plus gets John’s thoughts on hiring and nurturing the next generation of cybersecurity talent. Stratejm: https://stratejm.com/
Jul 31, 2023•16 min
Success in cybersecurity is not about your technical skills, but your emotional intelligence, according to CISO Randy Raw. Randy and Gene talk about why he thinks this, plus his approach to hiring, why leaders need to be proactive in asking their reports how they want to be managed, why everyone needs both a coach and a sponsor, and more. Randy Raw is the CISO at Veterans United Home Loans, where he has worked for almost 12 years. He is also a leadership coach at SABERS Coaching. Randy Raw on Li...
Jul 27, 2023•20 min
Lowe’s CISO Marc Varner has had a long career in cybersecurity, including CISO roles at Yum Brands and McDonald’s. Why does he think cybersecurity is a good career choice? Because there is always a new challenge. “What was the last really cool discovery or change in math?” he jokes. There’s something new in cybersecurity just about every day. Tune in to his podcast episode with Gene to hear more. They discuss his journey, keys to success in the field, skills from other experiences that are trans...
Jul 20, 2023•24 min
Why is the geopolitical landscape critical to cybersecurity strategy? CISO Mark Houpt breaks it down in this episode. Mark also shares his advice to the college and high school students he mentors, how to approach the ever-changing nature of cybersecurity, and how to think about a college education. Mark Houpt is the CISO at DataBank. Previously he held senior security roles at organizations including State Farm, Lincoln Christian University, and Sallie Mae. Mark served in the US Navy from 1991 ...
Jul 13, 2023•23 min
How do you make the jump from ER nurse to SOC analyst? Alex Gatz did it, and he’s sharing his insights and tips with the eXecutive Security podcast audience. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion about making a bold career change, the power of LinkedIn, what a security researcher does, the benefits of working for a startup, and more. Alex Gatz is a senior security researcher at ThreatX. Previously, he worked as a data analyst and ER nurse at MidMichigan Health. Alex Gatz on LinkedIn: https://ww...
Jun 30, 2023•20 min
The job market has shifted dramatically in the past two years, and Mike Privette shares his thoughts on navigating it in this episode. He and Gene discuss things you can do TODAY to get your foot in the cybersecurity door. Mike Privette is the CISO, VP of Information & Cyber Security at Passport. He is also the founder of Return on Security, which publishes the Security, Funded newsletter. Previously, he held cybersecurity leadership roles at various organizations, including Defiance Digital...
Jun 28, 2023•15 min
Key to a successful tech career? Re-inventing yourself every three years, says Faisal Bhutto, SVP of Cloud and Cybersecurity at Calian. Don’t go into tech if you’re not ready to be constantly learning and re-inventing yourself, he says. Hear more tips and advice from Faisal in his episode, including why money and promotions can’t be your only motivation, why you shouldn’t network only to look for a job, and how to get into cybersecurity without a tech background . Faisal Bhutto is SVP of Cloud a...
Jun 22, 2023•23 min
Corey Nenno (aka That Cyber Guy) just transitioned out of the military and into the cybersecurity industry in 2021 – so this is an ideal episode for those currently in the military looking to soon enter the cybersecurity field. It’s also one of our most practical episodes, whether you’re in the military or not – it’s filled with tips and advice on what to put on your resume, how to pass the CISSP, how to find a mentor, and more. Corey Nenno is a Senior Cyber Intelligence Analyst at Cargill. Prev...
Jun 15, 2023•15 min
Alfredo Hickman fought the war on terror in the early 2000s in the Marine Corps infantry in Iraq. He shares some intense stories from his military experiences overseas with Gene, as well as how he transitioned from the front lines to a cybersecurity executive. Alfredo is passionate about helping veterans and giving back, and this episode is valuable for anyone looking to enter this industry, military or not. He shares details about his life and journey, his thoughts on cybersecurity trends in 20...
Jun 09, 2023•19 min
David Cross’ advice for breaking into cybersecurity? Strategic use of gift cards. Get details on his networking through social media ideas in this episode. David transitioned out of the military into the world of high tech, where he has held numerous cybersecurity leadership roles. This episode is filled with practical tips and advice on demonstrating your skills to prospective employers, deciding what type of company to work for, transitioning military skills to the corporate world, networking,...
Jun 01, 2023•16 min
Parham Eftekhari is a nationally recognized leader in cybersecurity, national security, and critical infrastructure. He currently serves as an Executive Vice President at CyberRisk Alliance, setting the vision and operating priorities for its executive development, CISO, and community solutions. Parham also serves as the chairman of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), the nation's leading cybersecurity think tank which he founded in 2014, and advisory board member at Maz...
May 24, 2023•23 min
Rick Doten is VP, Information Security at Centene Corporation. He has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, the last 23 focused specifically on cyber security. He has worked as both CISO of multinational company, and a management consultant performing risk management and risk engineering to mature customer security and privacy programs. Rick Doten on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-doten-633470177/ Rick Doten YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSePMfJMI2PJ2qMr...
May 18, 2023•20 min
Carol Meyers is a partner at Glasswing Ventures, and independent board member, and an executive coach. She was formerly the CMO at Rapid7. Carol Meyers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroljmeyers/
May 12, 2023•15 min
At the recent RSA Conference in San Francisco, we decided to take advantage of all the cybersecurity professionals gathered in one place to get some advice for those looking to enter the industry. We asked attendees who visited the ThreatX booth, What's the No. 1 piece of advice you'd offer to someone trying to break into cybersecurity? We recorded more than 20 answers, and collected a few here for this podcast episode.
May 12, 2023•9 min
It’s rough to start your career in an economic downturn, as many of our listeners are now finding out. Alyssa Robinson started her career in a down economy, but she found opportunity amidst the challenges. Listen to her episode to find out the silver linings of kicking off a career in uncertain times. Alyssa Robinson is Deputy CISO at HubSpot and has had security leadership roles at several organizations, including Compete, Inc. and the Broad Institute. HubSpot: https://www.linkedin.com/company/...
May 08, 2023•17 min
We recently received more than 4,000 resumes for a job listing for an entry-level security position. How does this number make sense considering the cybersecurity skills gap? Gene shares his thoughts in this short episode.
May 04, 2023•5 min
Etan Basseri is a product manager on Microsoft's Identity Security team, working to prevent and detect identity compromise. During the course of his career, he’s held a range of roles across law, business development, consulting and product, so he frequently advises and mentors others on their career development. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basseri/ Career Walking Decks 101: https://kkarenism.com/career-walking-decks-101/ Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) – Microsoft Mili...
Apr 28, 2023•25 min
New to RSA? Gene offers a few quick tips and some advice on navigating this massive cybersecurity conference for the first time.
Apr 21, 2023•4 min
Neil is currently ThreatX’s SOC manager and has 15 years of experience in roles from user support to leading security programs. He has expertise in security architecture and cybersecurity best practices and is an active member of the security community. He has delivered lectures at DEF CON, OWASP, and local security meetups. Neil also acts as an adjunct lecturer on Software Engineering at Indiana University. Defcon: https://defcon.org BSides: http://www.securitybsides.com/w/page/12194156/FrontPa...
Apr 05, 2023•19 min
Edward Amoroso is the founder and CEO of Tag InfoSphere. He also teaches courses on cybersecurity at NYU and the Stevens Institute of Technology. Previously, he was the CISO of AT&T for many years. Tag Cyber: https://www.tag-cyber.com Cybrary: https://www.cybrary.it SANS: https://www.sans.org Coursera: https://www.coursera.org Edward Amoroso LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-amoroso/...
Mar 24, 2023•29 min
The SVP of Business Development and Strategic Alliances at Rapid7, Julian Waits has had a long and impressive career in the cybersecurity industry. He has held positions from software developer to field systems engineer, M&A director, Sales VP, and CEO . Cyversity: https://www.cyversity.or ISAC: https://www.it-isac.org SANS: https://www.sans.org Julian Waits LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianwaits/...
Mar 10, 2023•26 min
David Craigen is the BU Information Security Officer, North America and Canada at TK Elevator. Previously, he held senior security leadership positions at several organizations, including Quikrete, BioIQ, and MiMedx. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcraigen/
Feb 23, 2023•22 min
Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, called a “security guru” by the Economist. He is the New York Times best-selling author of 14 books -- including A Hacker’s Mind -- as well as hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers. His influential newsletter Crypto-Gram and blog Schneier on Security are read by over 250,000 people. Schneier is a fellow at the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Har...
Feb 13, 2023•22 min
Having clear goals and a way to keep yourself accountable is often the key to success. Gene Fay has developed a system to keep himself focused on his yearly goals, and it involves a sticky note. Get his tips on goal setting in this Tips and Techniques episode.
Feb 02, 2023•6 min
Connie Matthews Reynolds is the founder and CEO of ReynCon Educational Services and Training, which brings together security practitioners and individuals who want to build their skills, whether new to our field, or building skills for growth or a more cross-functional skill set. She is also a founding member of EmpoWE-R Women of Information Security and the president of the Central Ohio ISSA. Information Systems Security Association (ISSA): https://www.issa.org EmpoWE-R Women of Infosec: https:...
Jan 27, 2023•18 min
Phone scam recording: https://www.youtube.com/@CPHarding
Jan 23, 2023•26 min
