The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Jason Frank, Chief Operations Manager, SpecterOps

Building a Culture of Innovation in Cybersecurity with Jason Frank

In this episode of the Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast, Thomas sits down with Jason Frank, COO of SpectreOps.The conversation dives deep into Jason's career path from his beginnings at Penn State to founding SpectreOps, a company specializing in demystifying adversary tradecraft. Key topics include the importance of routine, the challenges and rewards of transitioning from technical roles to leadership, and the value of persistence in professional growth.

Jason also shares insights on fostering a culture of innovation, where employees are encouraged to work on passion projects and the importance of taking time off to avoid burnout. The discussion also highlights the development and impact of key tools like Bloodhound and the approach to scaling them from proof-of-concept to widely-used products.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:32 Jason Frank's Career Journey

02:59 Transitioning from Technical to Leadership

05:17 Challenges and Lessons in Leadership

07:36 Starting SpectreOps: The Origin Story

10:03 Building and Scaling SpectreOps

16:32 Empowerment Through Transparency at SpectreOps

29:17 The Challenge of Balancing Communication Tools

29:36 Investment Decisions and Product Development

30:00 Bringing Bloodhound to Market

30:54 Community Edition vs. Enterprise Edition

32:16 The Importance of External Help

38:22 Managing Burnout and Productivity

44:11 Hiring and Persistence

46:30 Mentorship and Continuous Learning

49:22 Book Recommendations and Black Hat

51:34 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Jason recommended:

Shine by Gina Wickman & Rob Dube

Principles by Ray Dalio

Drive by Daniel H Pink