BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark

My guest this time is previous Disney buddy and security leader Joe Tegg. In this episode we talk about the job market, tips for new people and AI and overall talk shop about the days of old “hacking” on AOL :P   Thanks for listening!

My guest this time is the CEO Nerd Nourishment and Data Wizard Monica Royal. She shares her journey into IT/Cyber security auditing, what it's like. We also talk about tips for new people and what are the best steps to take to become an IT auditor. This was a great talk, and another great option for people looking for a career change or to break into Cyber/Tech. 

My guest this time is Stephen Epthing, in this episode Stephen shares his journey from Police detective to Cyber security forensics examiner. Stephen shares his story, tips for new people, Mentoring and what he did to make the career transition and more. This was a great chat that really breaks down the importance of soft skills and networking in this field. 

My guest this time is Andy Olpin, Andy shares his story about how he got his job at Disney, we talk Mobile Security and other attacks, nerd out about the old days at the help desk and the importance of troubleshooting and soft skills for those new to the field. This is a great one for old school Cyber pros and new people to check out. 

In this episode of BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark. I talk to Jay Jones known as The Profiler on Linkedin. Jay shared his story of how he became a Cyber researcher exposing scammers on Linkedin. His story is a sobering one and one anyone struggling to find work or get into Cyber should listen to. Fake job scams are HUGE right now and the attackers are getting paid many different ways. Check out Jays...

In this episode of BowTieSecurityGuy after dark I speak with Cassie Ramirez. We talk about her journey interning at Disney, her struggle to find a security career when her internship ended. The company she landed at and the role of a SOC analyst. We also talk about what it takes to survive in this market, the power of soft skills and her favorite piece of advice. This is a great one for anyone loo...

In this episode of BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark I speak with Walter Speelman local IC² chapter vice president and Cyber data wizard. Walter and I talk about his Career in Cyber, how he got into the job. The power of curiosity and trouble shooting. The job market, good leaders and the fact they are a dying breed. We also talk about ways to get experience while still in school and much more!

In this episode of BowTieSecurityGuy after dark I speak to Michaela Rikkets a recruiter at HackerOne. We talk about the job market, AI resumes, how she got into recruiting and what recruiters are looking for. We also discuss the myth around ATS, how to stand out with your resume and why messaging a recruiter on LinkedIn may not get a response. This will be the final recruiter chat for awhile, I wa...

In this episode I was joined by Technical Specialist Ron Vanasdale. Ron is brand new to Cyber after spending years in IT and and as an electrician he finally made his pivot this year after graduating with his degree in Cyber. Ron shares his story of being a young curious kid in the 90s and how his passion for Cyber started at an early age. We talk about some of the skills new people wanting to joi...

In this episode of BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark I was joined by Security Analyst and Cyber security social media influencer Dominic Alegrete. Dom is new to Cyber Security but a lot of new people could really learn a lot from his journey. We talk about the barrier to enter Cyber, the emotional and mental struggles and the sacrifice it took to ever get him whwre he is today. This is a great one to c...

In this episode of BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark. I talk to Eve Vanderpool Director of client relations at KForce. Eve shares with us what her clients look for in a candidate, ways to stand out in this job market, how to make your linkedIn first impression ready and much much more. If you are unemployed and want to know what recruiters look for and what they want to see this is a great one to liste...

In this spooky edition episode of BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark. I Talk Erich Orwig, he shares his story about how he got into Cyber Security. And talks about his career transition from working with corpses and pharmaceuticals to becoming a Cyber security professional. He shares his thoughts on Mentoring, College, Government jobs and the power of networking. His self taught journey is a one you don...

In this episode we talk to one my Mentees who broke into security with no degree from a background of physical education. She talks about her journey, how she did it, Job scams to watch out for and how it's going with her first Cyber job and what she learned along the way! 

In this chat we talk a little about MSPs and Sharon's journey creating her own company Managednerds.tech and we also discuss her previous roles, how she got into Cyber, the struggles she faced as a woman in tech and her recommendations for others looking to get into the field.

Mark Rudnitsky joins us today, and shares his journey in Cyber Security. He talks about the struggles of the job snd we discuss the mental stress and depression that comes wuth burnout.