I Failed Over 300 Times Trying To Get Into Security ft. Joe South

I Failed Over 300 Times Trying To Get Into Security ft. Joe South

Joe South is a testament to resilience, unconventional decisions, and finding success in unexpected places. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a rut or on the verge of giving up, Joe’s experience might be the jolt you need to keep pushing forward.

Joe, Principal Security Engineer and host of the “Security Unfiltered” podcast, shares his journey into cybersecurity and battling depression after being rejected more than 300 times when applying for security roles. Joe shares advice on breaking into cybersecurity, dealing with rejection, the importance of mentorship, and staying persistent.

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Joe South, Principal Security Engineer and Host of the Security Unfiltered podcast

02:34 Early Career Struggles and Breakthrough

03:59 The Turning Point: From Help Desk to Cybersecurity

06:44 Rejection and Finding Success

11:17 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals

16:19 The Importance of Continuous Learning in Cybersecurity

18:10 Join the Hacker Valley Creative Mastermind!

19:10 Securing AI Models: Challenges and Strategies

20:10 The Importance of Communication in Security

21:22 Experience and Career Advancement

21:52 Rethinking Success: The Value of Being Number Two

23:57 Pressure and Rewards of Being a CISO

26:16 The Benefits of Podcasting and Content Creation

32:28 Balancing Personal and Public Information

35:27 Overcoming Adversity and Putting Yourself Out There

38:01 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Content Creators

Links:

Connect with our guest, Joe South: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-south/

Check out the Security Unfiltered podcast here: https://securityunfiltered.com

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Episode 20 - Embracing the grind with Will Rankin

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Episode 19 - Dressed for Success in Cyber with Ashley Tolbert

In this episode Ashley Tolbert joins Chris and Ron to discuss fashion in Cybersecurity. Fashion tribes, Attire, and Style Preferences are all points to consider when making an impression.

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From Security Architect to Principal Red Team Engineer, KMAP joins Chris and Ron to discuss his diverse background and how he plans to use Discrete Math and BloodHound to advanced the capabilities of red teams.

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Episode 17 - Undercover in the Criminal Underground with Charity Wright

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New Episode Alert 🚨In this episode, Chris and Ron are joined by Charity Wright - An exceptional Threat Intelligence Analyst focusing on criminal activity on the deep and dark web. Charity also shares insight on how she began her career in intelligence and infosec.

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Episode16 - Reading, Seeding, and Leading with Jonathan Wood

Episode16 - Reading, Seeding, and Leading with Jonathan Wood

In this powerful episode, Jonathan Wood joins Chris and Ron and shares insight on growth - personal, professional, and sales. Jonathan has a diverse background in cybersecurity startups and is currently leading his 4th startup, TruStar Technologies, to success.

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Episode 15 - Thrill of the Hunt: Finding your Path

Episode 15 - Thrill of the Hunt: Finding your Path

In this episode, Chris and Ron learn about the impressive background of Kris Harms. Kris has a decorated career and extensive experience in Intrusion Detection, Incident Response, and Threat Hunting. He's been an early member at both Mandiant and Cylance which resulted in successful acquisitions.

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