The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast

Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast: Navigating Career Journeys and Leveraging AI with Grace Rauth, In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Thomas interacts with Grace Rauth, the global Learning and Development Manager at Chronosphere. Grace shares her journey from an HR specialist to an L&D specialist, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in today’s fast-changing work envir...

Insightful Journeys in Cybersecurity and the Impact of Emotional Intelligence In this episode of the 'Cybersecurity Recruiter' podcast, Thomas welcomes Max Schroeder, CTO at Aquiety, who shares his unique career trajectory from the beverage industry to becoming a CTO in cybersecurity. Max emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in technical roles and elaborates on how his hospital...

Navigating Cybersecurity and Career Transitions with George Charles Osterholt In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, the host welcomes George Charles Osterholt, a lead cybersecurity engineer at Scientia. They discuss George's career transition from managing sizable teams in restaurants to becoming an advisor at Indiana University and later advancing in the cybersecurity field. Geo...

Navigating Cybersecurity Careers: Insights from Brennan Lodge In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Thomas is joined by Brennan Lodge to discuss his extensive experience and career in cybersecurity. They delve into Brennan's past roles at Goldman Sachs, BlockFi, and HSBC, as well as his current ventures as a founder of BLodgic and fractional CISO. Brennan shares insights on balan...

Navigating Cybersecurity Recruitment: Insights from Carter Miller In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Tom engages in a candid conversation with Carter Miller, the head of talent at Trail of Bits. They discuss Carter's journey in the recruitment industry, touching on his roles at various organizations including Scope Group, Capital One, and Research Innovations. They delve into...

The Journey from Employee to Cybersecurity Entrepreneur with Kevin Johnson In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, the host interviews Kevin Johnson, CEO of Secure Ideas. Kevin shares his experience and insights from his career journey, including his early days as a programmer, a SANS instructor, and his transition to running his own successful cybersecurity firm. He discusses the...

Navigating the Job Market:- Insights from Industry Experts In this episode of the Talent Acquisition podcast, Tom welcomes Donna Pacheco, a seasoned talent acquisition specialist, for an in-depth discussion on the contemporary recruitment landscape. Donna shares her extensive career journey and insights from her experience in various sectors, including healthcare and logistics. The conversation co...

Balancing Cybersecurity and Skateboarding: Insights from Patrick Garrity In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Thomas is joined by Patrick Garrity, an experienced cybersecurity professional with a unique passion for skateboarding. They discuss Patrick’s journey from sales to high-level roles in cybersecurity, his innovative office setup, and his skateboarding adventures. Patrick...

Navigating Career Growth and Modern Sales Strategies with Kyle Pardue In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Tom welcomes Kyle Pardue, a seasoned professional with a diverse career trajectory from accounting to sales leadership at Kirkpatrick Price. Kyle shares insights on overcoming technical glitches, career progression, and the importance of sales and communication skills, espe...

Navigating the Complexities of Cybersecurity Recruitment with Lane McFarland In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, the host is joined by Lane McFarland, the VP of People Operations, Operational Excellence, Process Automation, and Workforce Planning at Flashpoint. Lane shares insights into his extensive career, which spans various roles in operations and people management. The dis...

Navigating Cybersecurity Careers: Insights from Alfredo Hickman's Phenomenal Journey In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Thomas sits down with Alfredo Hickman, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a rich background in both the military and commercial sectors. Alfredo shares his career journey, including his time in the United States Marine Corps, transitions to key roles...

From Network Analyst to Cybersecurity Entrepreneur: A Conversation with Vinson Cornejo. In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Thomas speaks with Vinson Cornejo, Founder and Managing Partner of Blue Cloak. Vinson shares his professional journey from a network analyst at George Washington University to starting his own cybersecurity company. The discussion covers Vinson's typical d...

Navigating the Cybersecurity Business Landscape with Gene Reich In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Thomas sits down with Gene Reich, owner of Point and co-founder of Traceless.io . They discuss Gene's extensive experience running two businesses simultaneously, his journey towards transitioning out of day-to-day operations, and the importance of resilience in the face of challe...

From Lockheed Martin to Founding Reveal Risk: Tim Sewelll's Cybersecurity Journey In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Tim Sewell shares his remarkable journey through the cybersecurity field. Starting as an Information Assurance Lead at Lockheed Martin and advancing to Chief Cyber Architect, Tim has accumulated extensive experience over nearly a decade. He then moved on to serv...

Effective Leadership and Navigating Cyber Security Careers In this Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast episode, Thomas welcomes Shawn Mattioli, COO of Prescient, to discuss Shawn's impressive career journey from an FBI intelligence intern to his current role. They explore the importance of team bonding in a remote work environment, the value of networking, and the evolving landscape of insider threat...

Navigating the Cybersecurity Job Market: Insights with Brendan Cronin In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Tom is joined by Brendan Cronin to discuss their long-awaited conversation on the cybersecurity job market. Brendan shares his career journey, starting as a teacher and progressing through various roles including network engineering and management at Verizon, to his current...

From System Admin to VP of Product Security: Ed Hagopian's Journey in Cybersecurity In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Thomas welcomes guest Ed Hagopian, VP of Product Security at Cream City Cyber. Ed shares his career trajectory from a CIS admin to a leading role, emphasizing a hands-on approach, relentless curiosity, and the importance of adaptability in the fast-evolving te...

Enhancing Communication Skills for Cybersecurity Professionals with Josh Hohbein In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Thomas welcomes Josh Hohbein, an experienced security professional with a rich background in various roles, including restaurant management. Josh discusses how skills learned in the service industry have been invaluable in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importanc...

Exploring Cybersecurity Careers: Insights from Philippe Caturegli, Chief Hacking Officer, Seralys In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Thomas is joined by Philippe, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with an extensive career in web development and security roles. Philippe shares his journey from vulnerability researcher to Chief Hacking Officer of his own firm, Seralys, and d...

From Ground Zero to Success: Rob McGowan's Journey in Cybersecurity In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Thomas interviews Rob McGowan, President of R3, who shares his journey from being a VP of Operations at BD Net Corp to leading R3. Rob discusses the challenges he faced, including the logistics of balancing a demanding schedule, family responsibilities, and starting a busines...

Navigating the Cybersecurity Job Market with Michael Lisi In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Thomas is joined by Michael Lisi, who shares insights into the bustling opportunities within the cybersecurity space despite current market layoffs. Michael discusses his extensive background from programmer analyst to multiple roles, including President of Red Team Village and Founder...

Navigating the Transition from Federal to Commercial Cybersecurity with Matthew Legler In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Thomas welcomes Matthew Legler, an experienced professional with a rich background in naval reactors and cybersecurity. Matt shares his journey from working in naval reactors to becoming the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and later transitioning into the c...

Mastering MedTech Cybersecurity: A Journey with Christian Espinosa In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Thomas interviews Christian Espinosa, an accomplished cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur. Christian shares his experiences and insights from his diverse career, which began in the US Air Force and progressed through various roles to founding Blue Goat Cyber, a MedTech cyber...

Overcoming Challenges in Cybersecurity and Business: Insights from Michael Bakaic In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Tom chats with Michael Bakaic, Founder of Iceberg Cyber. Michael shares his journey from building race cars at the University of Toronto to navigating the complexities of starting and scaling cybersecurity businesses. They discuss the importance of personal bran...

Navigating Cybersecurity Startups & Investment: Insights from Gregory Crabb In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Thomas hosts Gregory Crabb, a highly accomplished figure in the cybersecurity field. They discuss the challenges and rewards of managing multiple startups, the importance of adaptability, finding product-market fit, and the role of resourcefulness in early-stage c...