Episode 15: Community Building, Art of Convincing, and GTD Strategies
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The episode discusses building stronger cybersecurity communities with insights from James Ringold.
🎙️ Welcome back to the Distilled Security Podcast! In this episode, hosts Justin Leapline, Joe Wynn, and Rick Yocum sit down with James Ringold (Senior Security Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and President of ISSA Pittsburgh) to talk all about building stronger cybersecurity communities. From the behind-the-scenes of BSides Pittsburgh 2025 to engaging the next generation through mentorship and student-led talks, this episode offers practical insights on how to grow inclusive, vendor-neutral spaces that truly support people in security. Topics Covered BSides Pittsburgh 2025 Highlights What made this year’s event stand out — from arcade machines and pastries to great speakers and a welcoming atmosphere. Running an Inclusive Security Chapter Insights into leading ISSA Pittsburgh, maintaining momentum, and building a vendor-neutral space that feels open to everyone. The Power of Consistency Why showing up regularly and following through matters when growing a security community. Mentoring the Next Generation The importance of mentorship chains, student-led initiatives, and creating low-pressure environments for future leaders. Engaging Students Beyond Attendance How to get…
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