Learning How to Learn: Mastering the Cyber Fundamentals with Rich Greene

Learning How to Learn: Mastering the Cyber Fundamentals with Rich Greene

The real edge in cybersecurity isn’t found in new tools, it’s built through timeless fundamentals and a mindset that never stops learning.

In this episode, Ron sits down with Rich Greene, Senior Solutions Engineer and Instructor at SANS Institute, to uncover how true cyber value starts with skills, curiosity, and mindset. Rich shares his remarkable story of surviving a battlefield injury, retraining his brain, and how that journey shaped his approach to mastering cybersecurity. Together, they connect real-world lessons like the recent Discord breach to the core truth that even advanced systems depend on people who master the basics.

Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Discord breach and third-party risk 05:00 - Meet Rich Greene from SANS 06:00 - The power of mastering fundamentals 07:00 - Learning how to learn 08:30 - Rich’s story of rebuilding his memory 11:00 - Forcing the brain to grow stronger 12:00 - Top skills that get you paid 14:00 - Skills that lead to fulfillment 16:00 - Fundamentals that fuel long-term success 17:00 - The OSI model decoded 20:00 - Why operating systems matter 21:00 - Security operations fundamentals 23:00 - Why cloud is the #1 must-learn skill 25:00 - Final advice: sharpen your fundamentals

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Episode 27 - Mark Metry Podcasting with Purpose

Episode 27 - Mark Metry Podcasting with Purpose

Upgrading the human is critical to cybersecurity and life. In this episode, host of Humans 2.0 - Mark Metry joins Ron and Chris to discuss the evolution of technology and purpose.

13 Joulu 201935min

Episode 26 - Exploring the Financial Playbook with Kimberly Hodgdon

Episode 26 - Exploring the Financial Playbook with Kimberly Hodgdon

Information Security / Cybersecurity can be an extremely lucrative path. In this episode, Chris and Ron explore the financial playbook with Kimberly Hodgdon - Stock Plan Manager @ Netflix

12 Joulu 201926min

Episode 25 - Underrepresented

Episode 25 - Underrepresented

In this webcast/podcast series simply called "Underrepresented"—a series recorded and produced in conjunction with our good friends, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli —we want to merge conversations and actions. In this first episode, we get to speak with someone well outside of the InfoSec industry, Chris’ dad, Doug Cochran. Doug is joined by someone that does amazing things for the greater community and helping those less fortunate to get a voice and to be heard - co-founder of the ICMCP, Larry Whiteside Jr.

10 Joulu 201958min

Episode 24 - Decoding LinkedIn with Brynne Tillman

Episode 24 - Decoding LinkedIn with Brynne Tillman

Your most reputable source of marketing is YOU! With Today's tools like LinkedIn this becomes a realistic task and something that every professional should take advantage of. During this episode, Brynne Tillman gives invaluable insight for enhancing presence on LinkedIn.

3 Joulu 201938min

Episode 23 - Operating in High Performance Environments with Markus De Shon

Episode 23 - Operating in High Performance Environments with Markus De Shon

Ever met someone with a Nuclear Physics and Cybersecurity background? If not, meet Markus De Shon - Detection Engineering Lead @ Netflix. In this episode, Markus shares experience moving from one industry to another and operating in high performance environments

19 Marras 20191h 29min

Episode 22 - Road To The DevGuild Conference with Ody Lupescu

Episode 22 - Road To The DevGuild Conference with Ody Lupescu

In this episode, Ody Lupescu joins Chris and Ron to discus building Security Programs and Onboarding Third Party Vendors Looking for more content and interaction from industry experts? Join Hacker Valley Studio at the DevGuild Conference Nov 14 with promo code hackervalley15

12 Marras 201938min

Episode 21 - Changing the AppSec Game with Tanya Janca

Episode 21 - Changing the AppSec Game with Tanya Janca

Notice something new? What better to way unveil the new podcast name Hacker Valley Studio with an amazing guest - Tanya Janca. Tanya has made a huge impact to Application Security and to many other infosec domains. I'd highly recommend staying in touch with Tanya and following her work.   Tanya Janca: https://twitter.com/shehackspurple https://dev.to/shehackspurple https://medium.com/@shehackspurple    https://www.youtube.com/shehackspurple    https://www.twitch.tv/shehackspurple https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-janca   Security Sidekick: https://securitysidekick.dev https://twitter.com/SecSidekick https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3KyuI83jt0l14q8xyffC2A   WoSEC (Women of Security) https://twitter.com/WoSECtweets  #SecurityWin  https://twitter.com/shehackspurple/status/1183483366592503808

22 Loka 201951min

Episode 20 - Embracing the grind with Will Rankin

Episode 20 - Embracing the grind with Will Rankin

Episode 20 Is Here 🚨In this special episode Chris and Ron are joined by Security Imagineer Will Rankin. The group discusses personal strategies for embracing the grind and move towards the next level. SecDevOps.AI Would like to give a special thanks to Will for his appearance on this episode and all of his support promoting the platform.

3 Loka 201929min

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