No Password Required Podcast Episode 67 — Gina Yacone

No Password Required Podcast Episode 67 — Gina Yacone

From No Password Required by Cyber Florida

December 21, 2025 · 40 min · Episode 67

About this episode

Gina Yacone discusses her unconventional career path and the importance of community in cybersecurity.

Gina Yacone — Virtual CISO at Trace3 and Roller Derby Penalty Box Visitor Live from B-Sides Jacksonville, No Password Required welcomes Gina Yacone, Virtual CISO at Trace3. Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A. and Sarina Gandy, host and producer of the CyberBay Podcast, host a conversation on Gina’s unconventional career path, leadership under pressure, and the power of community in cybersecurity. With career stops in private investigation, digital forensics, and executive security, Gina brings a people-first, purpose-driven perspective to complex cyber risk. Gina shares how her early work as a private investigator on high-profile criminal defense cases laid the foundation for her success in cybersecurity. She also reflects on raising her hand for big challenges, the rewards and risks of always saying yes, and how authenticity has guided her. She offers insight on why conference hallway conversations can be just as impactful as keynote sessions. A visible advocate for the cybersecurity community, Gina speaks openly about setting healthy mentorship boundaries and building resilient professional networks. The episode wraps with the Lifestyle Polygraph, where Gina lightens the mood…

People in this episode

Host: Jack Clabby

Guest: Gina Yacone

Topics covered

  • cybersecurity
  • leadership
  • community
  • career development
  • mentorship

Keywords

  • Virtual CISO
  • Trace3
  • roller derby
  • digital forensics
  • private investigation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: No Password Required, Amazing Race

Places: Jacksonville

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