MITM is about the current barriers in the cybersecurity industry such as starting out, the misconception of the “Entry-Level” position, everyone needing a CISSP, 5+ years of experience, how to gain experience, and how to level up your career in general. The host, Mike Darlan, will be sitting down with industry leaders and professionals in the cybersecurity industry to discuss the paths they took that lead them to where they are today. Mike will also sit down with students, recent graduates, and those looking for work to get their input on how the industry stands and the barriers they face.
In this So You Want To Be A series episode, I sit down with Ron Eddings from the Hacker Valley Studio Podcast and we discuss what a day in the life of a Security Architect looks like, what it takes for someone to be a Security Architect and the skills and education required to be successful as a Security Architect.
My guest this week is Scott Schuette a senior manager at Asurion in Nashville, TN. Scott has spent the last 25+ years in leadership roles throughout a multitude of organizations. Scott and I discuss everything from knowing your worth, the tenants of leadership, and how to be an effective leader. Links MITM Email >>> mitmpod@gmail.com Twitter >>> @mitm_pod Patreon >>> https://patreon.com/mitmpod Scott LinkedIn >>> https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottschuette/
In this episode, my guest Dustin Sachs and I discuss what it's like to be a Digital Forensics Analyst the education and skills needed to be a Digital Forensics Analyst, and what a day in the life is like. Links Show Email >>> MITMPod@gmail.com Dustin LinkedIn >>> https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinsachs/
In this episode, my guest Dan Greenhaus and I discuss the complicated subject of University Degrees and the potential impact or lack of impact they have on aiding one in gaining employment. Links: MITM Email >>> MITMPod@gmail.com Dan LinkedIn >>> https://www.linkedin.com/in/dangreenhaus/
In this episode, I speak with Wayne Taylor an Army Veteran and the Assistant Director of the Military and Veteran Success Center at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. This episode is by Veterans, for Veterans. I learn what Veteran Critical Theory is, how it is used to assist Veterans in an educational setting, and the difficulties Veterans face inside and outside of the classroom on a daily basis. Links MITMPod@gmail.com Wayne's LinkedIn >>> https://www.linkedin.com/in/wntaylor/ Wayne's Email >>> waynetaylor@usf.edu For more information about the Student Veterans Success Center at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg: https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/resources/military-and-veteran-success/index.aspx
In this episode, I speak to Chris Cochran a cybersecurity professional and the Co-Host of the Hacker Valley Studio podcast and a United States Marine Veteran. In this episode, I learn why Chris decided to pursue cybersecurity as a career, how he got started in cybersecurity, some of the most interesting roles he has held, and why he decided to start a podcast. To reach out to the show you can send an email to MITMPod@gmail.com Show Links: https://hackervalley.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacker-valley-studio/id1471881997?service=itunes https://open.spotify.com/show/3pl6V7L6KnWdNR59H5dw6n
In this episode I speak to Lizzie Verbeek and Kris Rides about what its like to be a recruiter in the cybersecurity industry, why job seekers should work with a recruiter, how to reach out to a recruiter, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how recruiters find and work with candidates. A huge thank you to both Lizzie and Kris for taking the time to share their thoughts and take the time out of their day to join me on the show. You can reach out to the show at MITMPod@gmail.com Lizzie Verbeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-verbeek-548a32b/ Petroplan Careers: https://www.petroplan.com/oil-and-gas-jobs/ Kris Rides Twitter: @KrisRides LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisrides/ Pwning Your Resume: https://bit.ly/pwnresume Tiro Security: https://www.tirosec.com/
Want to know what MITM: Man in the Middle is all about? Listen to find out.
In the very first official episode of MITM: Man in the Middle, Mike sits down with Author, Security Journalist, and Ethical Hacker Craig Ford to discuss the different avenues of gaining experience to meet the demands of the cybersecurity industry. Craig tells his story of how he managed to bridge the gap from traditional IT to security. If you would like to purchase Craig's books "A Hacker, I Am VOL 1" and "A Hacker, I Am Vol 2" please follow the links below. A Hacker, I Am Vol 1 https://bit.ly/hckriam1 A Hacker, I Am Vol 2 https://bit.ly/hckriam2
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