Overcoming impostor syndrome - Practical tips for combating feelings of not belonging in the cyber workplace provided by distinguished guests within the cyber security field
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Persistence on the path to career breakthroughs with Jose Barrientos
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As a kid, Jose Barrientos was continually innovating and learning complex computer skills – and also playing pranks. Yet it wasn't until he joined the military after high school that instead of getting in trouble, his technical abilities were finally recognized as an impressive asset. Thanks to his determination to break in to infosec, Jose is now …
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The Power of Mind Over Matter with Jessica Hyde
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For someone who wrote her first computer program at age 4, Jessica Hyde's journey into infosec took a more winding route than you'd expect. After dropping out of high school, she worked in retail management until 9/11, when she realized she had to do something that made a difference in the world. Since joining the Marines, she's become a Master's-l…
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Better job hunting with a hacker mentality with Jason and Jacquelyn Blanchard
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Jason and Jacquelyn Blanchard complement each other not only as husband and wife, but through the combination of their unique skill sets. They bring together their talents - Jason as a marketer, and Jacque as an infosec professional - in a twice-weekly livestream to help the community find jobs, an especially important mission in today's market. In…
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Making CTFs count at any point in your story with Ed Skoudis
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Though Ed Skoudis knew he was a tinkerer since playing with Legos during childhood, his younger self could never have envisioned the expansive career he now has. In this episode, Ed shares advice gleaned from years of creating challenges, building teams, and writing and teaching SANS courses. He and Jason discuss why CTFs are essential skill-buildi…
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Turning adversity into altruism with Chris Sanders
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Despite being a GSE-certified cybersecurity expert, Chris Sanders is up front about the fact that infosec is not his true passion. In this episode, Sanders describes how diving deep into the world of computers and cybersecurity led him to his ultimate passion - teaching and helping others - and how continuing to pursue the infosec path allows him t…
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Finding your strategy (and a little social engineering) for "what's next" with O'Shea Bowens - Part 2
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In part 2 of this special 2-part episode, top cyber defense practitioner O'Shea Bowens joins our host Jason to continue their discussion about strategically building a career in infosec. They discuss key factors in determining the value of training and choosing the right training course for your desired career path, along with how to leverage certi…
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Finding your strategy (and a little social engineering) for "what's next" with O'Shea Bowens - Part 1
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From his first "hack" (getting unlimited ammo on Oregon Trail) at age 12, O'Shea Bowens knew he liked working with computers. Despite studying a completely different field in college, he has built a successful career in cybersecurity. In this episode, he and Jason walk through his strategic path not just into infosec, but into progressively higher-…
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Mentorship and Mastering Your Fears with Phillip Wylie
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Once known for wrestling a bear, Phillip Wylie is now a leading penetration tester and mentor to many. In this episode, he tells our host, Jason Nickola, the story of his unlikely path to cybersecurity and how it's become a career he "lives and breathes." He offers advice on how to become a mentor to others trying to build their career, as well as …
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Breaking and building your way to an infosec career with Chris Elgee
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As a self-taught programmer since elementary school, Chris Elgee is no stranger to learning by trial and error. Now a challenge developer and penetration tester, he shares advice on how to build a career you're passionate about. In this episode, Elgee discusses the importance of creating a strong network, both in local communities and throughout th…
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Persevering through career setbacks and successes with Micah Hoffman
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Though many know him as the author of SANS course SEC487: OSINT Gathering and Analysis, Micah Hoffman didn’t set out to become a cybersecurity expert. In this episode, Jason and Micah discuss how his early career changes played a role in his experience of imposter syndrome as a cybersecurity practitioner, but also ultimately set him up for success.…
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Practicing confidence, mental agility, and vulnerability while building your cybersecurity career with Chris Cochran
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Chris Cochran's interest in technology began early - from watching Terminator as a child to studying computer science after hours in high school. In this episode, he shares how his experiences in the Marine Corps and working in government and the private sector have helped him not only build a successful career in cybersecurity, but also confidence…
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Exploring Imposter Syndrome through Experience, Education, and Gatekeeping with Lesley Carhart
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Lesley Carhart, principal threat analyst at a leading cybersecurity company, was brought up on a farm with an "old-school hacker" (her dad). She shares how her experiences as a high school coder and military avionics technician ultimately led her to a successful cyber security career. Despite all her success, like most of us Carhart is no stranger …
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GIAC’s new podcast, hosted by Jason Nickola, GSE and SANS Instructor
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