Cyber Careers and Coffee

In today’s episode of Cyber Careers & Coffee , Jessie Bolton sits down with Lightcast's, Cybersecurity Workforce Analyst, Will Markow, to dive into CyberSeek’s data and uncover the realities of the cyber talent crisis. With a persistent shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the U.S., there are more job openings than ever—so why the gap, and why aren’t qualified candidates filling these ro...

In our 3rd episode of "The Cyber Talent Crisis: How to Strengthen Your Workforce Now" series, I talk with seasoned Security Engineer, Josh Farrow, to share his POV as an individual contributor working in cybersecurity , and what actually matters to cyber pros. A must-listen for leaders looking to empower their cyber teams! TAKE ACTION Get in touch w/ ⁠Joshua Farrow⁠ Connect with Jessie Bolton ⁠ LI...

Happy Friday! In this episode of Cyber Careers and Coffee, I offer encouragement for cyber job seekers and share personal strategies that have worked for me over the years on how to stay positive during challenging times. Drawing from 'The Psychology of Winning' by Dr. Dennis Waitley, I highlight ten practices to foster a positive mindset. Hope you enjoy! ⁠ Connect with me ⁠ on Linkedin St...

In this E2 of our new podcast series, "The Cyber Talent Crisis: How to Strengthen Your Workforce Now", I welcome special guest, Jeff Welgan, former Chief Learning Officer and Cyber Workforce Strategist at N2K Networks to discuss the importance of accurate job descriptions to recruit and hire top cyber talent. -It matters more than you think! Listen for these Key Takeaways: Job Descriptio...

In E1 of this new and oh-so-timely series, I sit down with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), as she shares her wisdom and unique insights on how empowering women in cybersecurity will strengthen the cyber workforce and help organizations diversify and build sustainable, resilient cyber teams now. 🎧 Listen for Lynn to share key findings on the current state of women...

In this episode Jessie talks with Mike Anderson about the critical role of mindset in cybersecurity. Recorded from a previous LinkedIn Live session, the discussion emphasizes adopting a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset and the significance of mental and physical well-being in a high-pressure field like cybersecurity. Anderson shares personal anecdotes about his journey and methods to manage s...

In this heartfelt episode, Jessie returns from a summer sabbatical to share personal insights and updates. Jessie discusses the challenges and pressures faced by cybersecurity professionals, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, authenticity, and self-care. She touches on the purpose-driven nature of her work with Bolt Resources and the need to humanize humans and processes, and support the...

In this episode of the Cyber Careers and Coffee podcast, Jessie chats with special guest Phillip Wiley, a seasoned offensive security professional, educator, and author of 'The Pen Tester Blueprint' as he shares his unique journey to becoming a cybersecurity expert, highlighting the importance of networking and relationships, and building a personal brand to growing a career in cybersecuri...

Welcome to Cyber Careers in Coffee. In this episode, host Jesse Bolton and guest Nathan Chung discuss the significance of embracing neurodiversity in the cybersecurity workforce. Nathan, a cloud security architect with over 25 years in the field, shares his personal experiences with autism and ADHD, and how neurodiversity brings invaluable perspectives and skills to the industry. They explore the...

Welcome to the Cyber Careers & Coffee podcast where Jessie introduces Bolt Resources’ partnership with Logos Systems in the first special edition of North Texas Cyber Update featured exclusively in the Dallas Business Journal. This episode covers insightful discussions with Will Birchett, CEO of Logos Systems, unveiling the latest cybersecurity challenges, including the significant incident at...

Welcome to Cyber Careers & Coffee with host, Jessie Bolton, Founder & CEO of Bolt Resources. Special guest, Pat Benoit joins Jessie to discuss his journey into cybersecurity leadership. SHOW NOTES: Meet Pat Benoit: From Global CISO to Thrill Seeker The Journey to Cybersecurity Leadership Traits and Skills for Aspiring CISOs Leadership Philosophy: Trust, Inspire, and Emotional Intelligence...