Rethinking Cybersecurity Hiring with Naomi Buckwalter

Rethinking Cybersecurity Hiring with Naomi Buckwalter

Is cybersecurity gatekeeping holding back the industry? Naomi Buckwalter, Senior Director of Product Security at Contrast Security and Founder of the Cybersecurity Gatebreakers Foundation, argues that fresh talent and open doors are crucial for industry growth.

In this episode, Naomi challenges why industry hiring norms fall short, shares candid stories of her own missteps, and explains why humility and learning are just as important as technical skills in cybersecurity.

Impactful Moments:

00:00 – Introduction

03:15 – Building a genuine presence on LinkedIn

07:40 – Founding the Cybersecurity Gatebreakers Foundation

12:00 – Why hiring juniors is a win for cybersecurity

17:58 – Relationship building in cybersecurity

25:27 – Lessons from layoffs and overcoming failure

35:45 – Setting goals and attracting opportunities

Links:

Connect with our guest, Naomi Buckwalter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-buckwalter/

Learn more about the Cybersecurity Gatebreakers Foundation: https://www.cybersecuritygatebreakers.org/

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Episode 29 - Road to The SANS CTI Summit with Rick Holland

Episode 29 - Road to The SANS CTI Summit with Rick Holland

Cyber Threat Intelligence is a topic that evolves as the adversary changes Tactics Techniques and Procedures. In this episode, Rick Holland join Chris and Ron to discuss his journey through CTI and the upcoming CTI Summit   We'd love to meet everyone at the SANS CTI Summit in Washington DC on January 20 Link: http://www.sans.org/u/XJ4 Discount Code: CTIPOD20

14 Jan 202018min

Episode 28 - Talking Tech: Speaking For SANS with Jennifer Santiago

Episode 28 - Talking Tech: Speaking For SANS with Jennifer Santiago

While progressing through a career in Cybersecurity (Or Technology), there will be opportunities to present research at conferences and events. In this episode, Ron and Chris chat with Jennifer Santiago - Director of Content Development and Speaker Management at SANS Institute. Jennifer shares insight on selecting conference topics and how to make an impact while giving a presentation at SANS.   SANS CTI Summit is right around the corner and would love to meet. Sign up with the following link:http://www.sans.org/u/XJ4 Use the code "CTIPOD20" to get 20% off.

7 Jan 202024min

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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Nov 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 Nov 201938min

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