Allie Mellen: Code War

About this episode

Allie Mellen discusses her journey in cybersecurity and the importance of communication and hands-on experience.

In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, Allie Mellen shares her journey from a computer engineering student to a cybersecurity expert and industry analyst. She discusses the importance of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, the evolution of cybersecurity tools, and the significance of a hacker mindset. Allie also emphasizes the need for clear communication in cybersecurity for non-technical audiences and provides advice on selecting cybersecurity products. Additionally, she introduces her new book, 'Code Nations,' which explores the intersection of cybersecurity and geopolitics, highlighting the impact of global events on cyber warfare strategies. ========================= Connect with Allie Mellen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hackerxbella/ Allie's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394285574 ========================= Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie X: https://x.com/PhillipWylie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipwylie

People in this episode

Host: Phillip Wylie

Guest: Allie Mellen

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• pentesting
• geopolitics
• cyber warfare
• communication
• hands-on experience

Keywords

• cybersecurity
• pentesting
• Code Nations
• geopolitics
• cyber warfare
• hacker mindset
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LinkedIn, Amazon

Books & works: Code Nations

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