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The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Gary Piper, Marketing Director, Black Talon Security
Jun 26, 2026
48m 28s
The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Craig Adams, Chief Product Officer, Rapid7
Jun 23, 2026
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The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Dave Cronin, Founder & Managing Partner, Mission Security
Jun 18, 2026
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The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Chris Tjotjos, Co-Founder, Simvay & Promithia
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| 6/26/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Gary Piper, Marketing Director, Black Talon Security | Marketing, personal branding, and networking for cybersecurity careers with Gary PiperTom introduces a delayed Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast episode with Gary Piper, Marketing Director at Black Talon Security, and outlines Gary's career from graphic design and creative leadership into cybersecurity marketing.Gary discusses the growing need for clear cybersecurity marketing, emphasising the importance of understanding a company's story, purpose and differentiators, while learning technologies well enough to communicate them effectively.He also shares lessons from a layoff in 2018, including the importance of keeping your CV and portfolio updated, staying aware of market opportunities, and continually building relationships with recruiters and your network.For personal branding, Gary recommends understanding what motivates you, highlighting what makes you different, and being willing to experiment with new platforms and approaches. He also discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, mentorship, communication skills and face-to-face networking.Reading/learning recommendations from Gary:Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler which is a program focused on handling difficult conversations, conflict resolution, and communication.Situational Leadership by Ken Blanchard, a leadership course about adapting leadership styles to different people and situations. Co-Active coaching training developed by Henry Kimsey-House, Karen Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandahl, and Laura Whitworth focused on active listening and professional coaching skills 00:00 Late release intro 00:49 Meet Gary Piper 02:14 From design to cyber marketing 03:36 Explaining cyber to buyers 06:03 Breaking into security 07:12 Networking that pays off 09:20 Staying job market ready 12:42 Personal branding basics 17:39 Brand building takes time 25:10 Healthy conflict at work 26:54 Communication over tech 27:42 Scaling team leadership 29:25 Should you lead? 31:00 Managing personalities 33:10 Remote work reality 36:37 Active listening coaching 38:06 Finding great mentors 40:12 Industry community vibes 41:50 Events and cyber risk 45:19 Recruiting meets marketing 47:01 Security marketing pitfalls 48:19 Final wrap up | 48m 28s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Craig Adams, Chief Product Officer, Rapid7 | Craig Adams on Building Security Products: Why Me/Why Now, AI-Driven Remediation, and Extreme OwnershipTom chats with Craig Adams, Chief Product Officer at Rapid7 and Board Member at Peak Metrics.Adams describes himself as a builder, focused on driving revenue growth through technology by avoiding innovation that isn’t leveraged and by anchoring product strategy in “why me, why now,” plus strong execution.They discuss how AI has improved risk identification and verdicting (e.g., faster pen-test-like assessments) but has worsened alert volume, shifting cybersecurity’s center of gravity to remediation and response, including granular, agentic actions beyond traditional SOAR rules. Craig discusses how rapid industry change shortens roadmap planning to roughly nine-month increments, and he shares hiring priorities: attitude, work ethic (intensity), and intelligence defined as curiosity. They cover mission-driven teams, repetition in culture, EQ over IQ in leadership, and Craig recommends the book “Extreme Ownership,” emphasizing ownership paired with action and learning.00:00 Welcome and Friday Vibes01:06 Craig Adams Background01:51 Builder Mindset and Growth03:05 Why Me Why Now05:39 AI Finds Risk Faster07:19 From Detection to Remediation09:53 Completing the Workflow13:36 Roadmaps in Rapid Change15:52 Hiring for Curiosity20:24 Humans Still Do Analysis22:56 Disruption and Services Future25:41 Mission Driven Teams30:32 Repetition and Culture33:19 EQ Over IQ Leadership | 40m 28s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Dave Cronin, Founder & Managing Partner, Mission Security | AI’s Impact on Cybersecurity: SOC Automation, GRC Limits, and the Rise of Boutique AdvisoryTom welcomes cybersecurity veteran Dave Cronin, founder of Mission Security and vCISO/Head of Cyber Services with CyberTrust Massachusetts, who recounts his path from technical roles and teaching ethical hacking to senior leadership and nuclear compliance work across U.S. power plants. They discuss AI as a pivot point in cybersecurity, accelerating both defense and attacks, including uncovering long-standing vulnerabilities. Dave argues AI is rapidly replacing repetitive SOC/MDR Level 1 triage tasks, contributing to consolidation, while human judgment remains critical for response actions and for gray-area domains like GRC where politics and control tradeoffs matter. They cover market pressures from private equity, ROI scrutiny, workforce cuts, and CISO role changes, alongside increased demand for go-to-market, customer success, and relationship-driven services. Dave advises embracing AI, learning prompting, specializing skills, and he describes helping small organizations and municipalities with compliance needs such as CMMC.00:37 Dave Cronin Background02:10 Nuclear Compliance Stories04:51 Ethical Hacking Roots06:10 AI Finds Old Flaws06:31 SOC Automation Impact11:12 Human Relationships Matter13:23 GRC and AI Limits14:59 AI ROI and Cost Cuts17:37 CISO Role Shifts20:56 Future of MDR Vendors22:37 Anthropic and Legal Disruption23:28 AI for Legal Tasks24:51 Who AI Disrupts Next25:08 Future Proof Security Roles26:21 Go To Market Surge26:49 Human Service Comeback28:24 Career Advice Embrace AI29:36 Prompting and Learning Tools31:27 AI Clones and Trust33:54 Day Job Mission Security35:04 CMMC Compliance Reality38:42 Small Teams with AI40:15 Layoffs and AI Washing42:09 CISO Pay Compression Risks43:02 Closing Thoughts | 43m 17s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Chris Tjotjos, Co-Founder, Simvay & Promithia✨ | entrepreneurshipbusiness growth+3 | Chris Tjotjos | Logos CommunicationsPromithia+6 | — | entrepreneurshipbusiness growth+3 | — | 48m 51s | |
| 6/4/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Dale Hoak, Chief Information Security Officer, RegScale✨ | career transitioncybersecurity+5 | Dale Hoak | RegScaleUS Navy+3 | — | cybersecurityCISO+7 | — | 36m 13s | |
| 6/2/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Shante Perrin, Director, Global Security Operations✨ | SOC LeadershipRisk Communication+3 | Shante Perrin | SOCMSSP+1 | — | cybersecuritySOC+3 | — | 41m 57s | |
| 5/28/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Thomas Donnelly, CTO & President, Co-Founder, Amplifier Security✨ | entrepreneurshipstartup+4 | Thomas Donnelly | Amplifier SecurityThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team | — | cybersecurityfounder life+5 | — | 48m 50s | |
| 5/26/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Casey Murphy, Director of Revenue Marketing, Phosphorus Cybersecurity✨ | career pathstartup marketing+5 | Casey Murphy | Phosphorus CybersecurityUS Navy+3 | — | cybersecurityrevenue marketing+6 | — | 27m 54s | |
| 5/22/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Andrew Kirch, Director of Technical Operations, Stoic Cybersecurity✨ | Hacker MindsetInsider Threats+4 | Andrew Kirch | Stoic CybersecurityAnonymous+3 | — | cybersecurityhacker mindset+7 | — | 48m 34s | |
| 5/18/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Wylie Bayes, Director of Defensive Cyber, Dark Wolf✨ | Red TeamingCybersecurity Career+4 | Wylie Bayes | Dark Wolf SolutionsOpenBSD+1 | US Navy | Red TeamingCybersecurity+5 | — | 38m 51s | |
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| 5/11/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Barak Engel, Founder and Chief Geek, Eammune✨ | Fractional CISOResilience+4 | Barak Engel | EAmmuneAwareness+3 | — | cybersecurityconsulting+5 | — | 45m 16s | |
| 4/28/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Alise Barron, Senior Customer Success Manager, ReversingLabs✨ | career transitionremote work+4 | Alise Barron | ReversingLabsExperis Finance+3 | — | cybersecurityremote work+5 | — | 30m 06s | |
| 4/22/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Ray DeMeo, Managing Director, Pulse Drive Group✨ | Cybersecurity InvestingAI Risk+5 | Ray DeMeo | Pulse Drive GroupThis Is How the World Ends+2 | Ukraine | cybersecurityAI+5 | — | 38m 28s | |
| 4/13/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Joe Scholefield, Director of Compliance, DEFCERT | CMMC Readiness, Compliance Consulting, and Career Lessons with Joe SchofieldIn this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Tom speaks with Joe Scholefield, a former sysadmin/network engineer and ex-Dell cybersecurity manager, now serving as Director of Compliance at Deafcert, about helping defense contractors meet CMMC (based on NIST requirements) and preparing for DoD third-party assessments. Joe explains CMMC readiness commonly takes 12–18 months, with faster progress driven by aligned stakeholders, minimal internal resistance, and strong cross-department project management. They discuss CMMC as both a cost and revenue differentiator, increasing supply-chain pressure from primes like Lockheed and RTX, and a looming assessor bottleneck given the number of companies needing certification versus C3PAOs. Joe shares career advice on knowing when to move roles, the impact of earning a bachelor’s degree over 17 years to avoid HR filtering, the importance of soft skills in consulting, and recommends the “CUI Center of Excellence” Discord community.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:03 What Joe Does Now02:52 Helping Clients Succeed03:36 Racing Through CMMC05:24 CMMC as Revenue Driver06:36 Supply Chain Pressure07:46 Bottleneck and Assessors08:50 Rollout Timeline Debate11:39 Why CMMC Exists13:08 Career Growth Lessons16:27 Hiring and Soft Skills19:19 Restaurant Skills for Consulting20:29 Career Growth and Timing Moves20:43 Finishing a Degree Late22:37 Degrees and HR Filters23:51 Certs and Hiring Signals24:34 Job Search Fatigue Tips26:31 Small Teams Hiring Stakes27:17 Finding Community Resources29:01 Mentors and Giving Back31:26 Making Time for Growth32:31 Work Life Balance Advice33:08 Golf and Disconnecting33:55 Wrap Up and Thanks | 34m 08s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Jim Miller, VP of People & Talent, Ashby | Jim Miller on Talent Acquisition: Career Growth, Remote Hiring, and Today’s Employer MarketOn the Cyber Security Recruiter podcast, Thomas chats with Jim Miller, a talent acquisition leader with 25 years’ experience, including early recruitment at Allegis, a decade at Google (rising to global head of inbound talent), VP of Talent Acquisition at FullStory, and now VP of People and Talent at Ashby, where the company is fully remote across 27 countries.Jim shares career lessons: teach and share expertise, explicitly ask for roles you want, and prioritize quality over quantity. They discuss today’s market dynamics: layoffs, heavy competition for remote roles, niche hard-to-fill roles, and intentional application “friction”,plus concerns about overusing AI in applications. Jim advises tailoring CVs to show what you did, how, and the impact and magnitude of your actions, and recommends Ashby’s “Offer Accepted” podcast.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:51 Life and Remote Work03:04 Team Retreats and Remote Culture04:07 Career Growth Lessons08:13 Quality Over Quantity10:06 Intentional Applications12:19 Hiring Market Imbalance16:47 AI Use and Integrity19:33 Resume Impact and Magnitude22:40 Resume Bullet Formula22:53 ATS Myths And Evidence24:05 AI Criteria Matching25:26 Speed And Transparency25:41 High Volume Review Hacks26:37 Accent Banter Break27:08 Handling Setbacks Adaptably29:23 Inbound Versus Sourcing32:33 Early Google Scaling Story34:41 Choosing Product Market Fit36:28 Building Google's ATS39:50 Offer Accepted Podcast41:03 Learning From Coworkers43:03 Closing Thoughts | 43m 13s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Andrew Wildrix, VP of Business Development, Intrusion | Andrew Wildrix on Transitioning from the Army, Building Networks, and Standing Out in Cybersecurity HiringOn the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Tom interviews Andrew Wildrix, a former US Army major and current VP of Business Development at Intrusion, about his career path from military service into cybersecurity and sales/technical leadership.Andrew describes his day-to-day work spanning emails and sales calls, product and engineering feedback loops, budgeting for a public company, and raising Intrusion’s profile as it expands from long-term US government work into commercial markets. He contrasts government vs MSP messaging, emphasizes planning before leaving the military, and advises building networks through local professional groups and optimizing LinkedIn while avoiding divisive topics.They discuss ATS-driven hiring challenges, the value of soft skills and translating technical concepts without condescension, creative job-search tactics to “not be a number,” and interview red flags like victim mentality. Andrew recommends reading The Phoenix Project and a Star Wars “Book of the Sith” on power and leadership.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:11 Day in the Life at Intrusion02:38 Branding vs Cold Outreach03:20 Customer Feedback to Product04:06 Army Background and Influence Ops04:48 Transitioning Out of Military06:28 ATS and Hiring Reality Check08:14 Building a Network and LinkedIn11:19 Staying Professional Online13:51 Sales and Technical Career Loop14:56 Communication and Culture Lessons21:06 Toxicity and SMB Team Fit22:09 Standing Out in Job Hunting26:17 Resilience and Victim Mindset30:58 Books That Shaped Andrew32:57 Wrap Up and Thanks | 33m 13s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Dave Anderson, Founder and Managing Partner, TSC Security | Navigating a Cybersecurity Career and Business Leadership with Dave AndersonIn this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, our host converses with Dave Anderson about his fascinating career journey in cybersecurity. They discuss Dave's consistent online presence, bolstered by a specialist assisting him with LinkedIn content, which is pivotal for staying visible in the cybersecurity field.Dave shares insightful details about his traditional career progression, from tech support to high-level security roles at prominent companies like Greenhouse, and his eventual transition to founding TSC Security. Dave takes us through the unique steps of moving from being an employee to an employer, including an intriguing personal story of moving to a boat in New Jersey and eventually to Florida, while developing his consultancy business.The conversation covers the challenges of scaling a business, hiring dynamic and flexible personnel, and the importance of certifications and continual learning in the cybersecurity field. Dave also emphasizes the value of referrals,and shares his thoughts on the impactful book 'The Phoenix Project' for understanding effective project management in a business context.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:30 Dave's Content Strategy and Consistency01:56 Career Journey and Achievements02:43 Starting TSC Security04:30 Life on a Boat and Transition to Entrepreneurship06:28 Growth and Challenges of Running a Business09:56 Importance of Referrals and Networking13:36 Lessons from Startup Experience18:33 Building a Strong Network19:04 Scaling Challenges and Company Growth21:44 Hiring the Right People25:14 The Impact of AI on Business29:29 The Value of Certifications32:25 Recommended Resources for Success35:37 Final Thoughts and Reflection | 35m 56s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to April Jenkins, Senior Director, Managed Services and Service Desk, EliteOps | Leading Managed Security Services: Growth, Hiring Advice, and Playing to Your Strengths with April JenkinsThomas chats with April Jenkins, Senior Director of Managed Services/Service Desk at Elite Ops, about her career path, and how she prioritizes both customer outcomes and team growth, balance, and psychological safety. April explains her organization’s expansion from 9 to 42 people through new hiring and team consolidation, and discusses current market conditions: high candidate volume, employer decisions about remote vs. office, and the importance of responsiveness, accurately matching job requirements, and adding short notes with resumes.She shares career guidance on focusing on strengths, staying authentic, reading the room, building relationships through problem-solving, and sustaining momentum via small daily wins and protected thinking time. Recommendation: a strengths-focused book (described as “maximizing your strengths”) and the “do unto others” golden rule from a Dr Pepper Museum exhibit.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:26 April’s Career Origins02:45 Life Running 24/7 Support05:03 Team Culture and Mindset06:31 Scaling from 9 to 4207:13 Hiring in a Tough Market11:10 Standing Out as a Candidate14:39 Internships and Career Switchers15:12 Advice for Career Growth17:19 Strengths and Relationship Building20:15 Finding Your Niche in Security21:29 Find Your Strengths22:20 Define Your Core24:12 Write It Down Daily25:24 Protect Thinking Time26:29 Start Small Habits28:40 Momentum From Small Wins29:51 Ignore Social Media Timelines32:15 Relationships As Deposits34:33 Authenticity And Feedback37:36 Golden Rule Leadership40:00 Wrap Up And Thanks | 40m 24s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Barb Adrian, Chief People Officer, Procellis Technology Inc | Recruiter Insights for a Tough Market: Resumes, Interviews, Follow-Ups, and ProfessionalismOn the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Tom chats with Barb Adrian, Chief People Officer at Procellis Technology. about how candidates can stand out in a competitive, layoff-impacted market.Barb stresses a well-constructed, proof-read resume (errors like misspellings or mismatched dates are deal-breakers), showcasing community involvement, and limiting work history to relevant recent years. For interviews, she advises researching the company, being prepared for recruiter calls, asking thoughtful questions (including culture and what the interviewer loves about the job), practicing communication, and being comfortable with silence rather than babbling.She welcomes proactive outreach via LinkedIn or email and emphasizes follow-up and professionalism on virtual interviews (clean space, appropriate attire, minimal oversharing). Barb notes AI filtering can miss great candidates, so she manually reviewed 430 applicants, and she finds referrals especially effective.00:56 Meet Barb Career Journey02:01 Resume Must Haves03:21 Interview Prep and Flow05:57 Smart Questions to Ask07:05 Relaxed Communication Tips09:41 Reaching Out and Standing Out10:30 AI Screening and Follow Up14:35 Worst Phone Interview Story16:30 Virtual Interview Professionalism17:21 Oversharing Red Flags18:06 Stay Professional until Offer18:51 Dress For Success19:36 Market Shift Reality Check20:24 Community Interview Support23:51 AI Screening Pitfalls25:07 Referrals Beat Algorithms25:46 LinkedIn Noise And Etiquette28:07 Hiring Needs And Candidate Energy30:52 Human Touch And Mental Health33:04 Learning Through Your Network34:23 Episode Wrap Up | 34m 52s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Jake Everett, VP, Offensive Security | Senior Engineer, Rule4 | Navigating Cybersecurity Careers and Communication with Jake EverettIn this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Thomas welcomes Jake Everett, VP of Offensive Security at Rule4. They discuss technical challenges, the impact of AI, and Jake's career journey from the Marine Corps to the commercial world. Jake shares his daily responsibilities, the importance of communication and responsiveness, and educational resources that have been pivotal for his career. They also explore the role of honesty and detailed problem-solving in successful cybersecurity careers. Jake recommends the book 'Sandworm' and highlights valuable online resources like Hack the Box, Try Hack Me, and YouTube videos for continued learning.00:00 Introduction and Technical Glitches 00:20 AI in Podcasting and Everyday Life 01:03 Jake Everett's Career Journey 02:02 A Day in the Life of a VP of Offensive Security 02:38 The Four-Day Work Week 04:31 Preparing for OSCP and Continuous Learning 08:25 Physical Pen Testing and Lock Picking 09:35 Transitioning from the Marine Corps to Tech 10:27 The Importance of Practical Application in Learning 12:37 Communication Skills in Cybersecurity 14:37 Honesty and Integrity in Job Applications 16:36 Building Trust in Cybersecurity 17:45 The Power of Word of Mouth 18:31 Effective Communication Tips 22:23 Career Progression to VP Level 24:27 The Role of AI in Recruitment 28:01 The Value of Continuous Learning 29:03 The Impact of Cyber Warfare 32:08 The Importance of a Positive Algorithm Diet 33:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts | 33m 27s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to John Herrick, Global Talent Acquisition Manager, IronCircle | Unlocking the Secrets of Talent Acquisition with John HerrickIn this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Thomas interviews John Herrick, a seasoned professional in the recruitment industry. They discuss John's career trajectory from a boutique agency in 2012 to his current role as a Global Talent Acquisition Manager. John shares insights on the effectiveness of ice baths, the benefits of over-communicating, and the importance of networking for finding passive candidates. He also shares personal growth tips, emphasizing the need for proactive outreach and heavy note-taking. The conversation is enriched with anecdotes about hiring across different cultures and the importance of aligning with hiring managers. For book lovers, John recommends survival books focused on edible plants, and for podcast enthusiasts, he enjoys 'The Joe Rogan Experience.00:00 Introduction and Ice Bath Discussion 01:07 John Herrick's Career Journey 01:42 Agency vs In-House Recruitment 02:49 The Importance of Professionalism in Recruitment 06:33 Challenges in the Current Job Market 11:45 Effective Communication with Hiring Managers 15:04 John's Promotion Journey and Key Learnings 21:49 Qualifying Roles and Passive Talent 22:48 Effective Communication with Hiring Managers 23:23 Cultural Differences in Hiring Practices 25:19 Proactive Stakeholder Engagement 26:05 Importance of Personality in Hiring 30:22 Learning from Candidates and Research 35:18 Personal Growth and Recommendations 35:47 Networking and Referrals 40:42 Final Thoughts and Reflections | 41m 40s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Mariah Haag, Project Coordinator, Cyber Advisors | Building Relationships and Navigating Cybersecurity Recruitment with Mariah HaagIn this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, host Thomas is joined by Mariah Haag, a Security Project and Talent Manager at Stratum Security, which has recently merged with Cyber Advisors. They discuss the organized chaos of managing client demands, Mariah’s career progression from retail management to cybersecurity recruitment, and the vital role of building relationships within the industry.Mariah emphasizes the importance of setting SMART goals, getting out of one's comfort zone, and maintaining work-life balance. She also shares insights on the law of attraction and recommends reading 'The Secret' and Top Biller, by Steve Guest, a recruitment book that offers practical advice from one of the top recruiters in the world.Throughout the episode, they highlight the benefits and challenges of remote work, the value of in-office experiences, especially for newcomers, and how to leverage every interaction for personal and professional growth.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:04 Mariah's Career Journey02:40 Building Relationships in Recruitment06:30 The Importance of Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone12:02 Practical Tips for Relationship Building15:02 The Power of Positive Thinking and Goal Setting20:21 Achieving Short-Term Goals21:22 The Importance of Fun at Work23:38 Understanding SMART Goals25:11 Balancing Work and Personal Life28:00 The Value of Office Culture36:24 Final Thoughts and Recommendations | 38m 08s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Grace Sharpe-Rauth, Global Learning and Development Manager, Chronosphere | 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 environment, especially with the rise of AI. The conversation also explores how Enneagram can be a powerful tool for understanding team dynamics and personal motivations. Grace shares her love for 'The Lord of the Rings' as a personal life philosophy and recommends 'Five Dysfunctions of a Team' for professional development.The episode wraps up with practical advice for job seekers in the current tough market, emphasizing the value of AI tools, active listening, and staying positive.00:14 Discussing the Weather and Working Conditions01:26 Grace's Career Journey01:59 The Startup Experience03:31 Adapting to AI in the Workplace11:11 The Importance of Active Listening17:00 Understanding Motivation with Enneagram20:28 The Challenges of Transitioning to Management21:52 The Complexities of Sales and Recruitment24:38 The Impact of Market Conditions on Hiring29:38 Leveraging AI and Staying Positive in Job Search34:37 The Value of Patience and Adaptability in CareersGrace Rauth suggested:The Lord of the Rings by John Ronald Reuel TolkienThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni | 40m 33s | ||||||
| 1/9/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Max Schroeder, Chief Technology Officer, Aqueity | Insightful Journeys in Cybersecurity and the Impact of Emotional IntelligenceIn 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 hospitality background has been instrumental to his success.The discussion covers recurring themes concerning the hospitality industry's influence on career advancement, the significance of networking and genuine human connection in a digitized world, and the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in recruiting and cybersecurity. Max offers invaluable advice on the importance of communication skills, continuous learning, and the need for passion outside of work to stay grounded. The episode also features a thoughtful recommendation for the book 'Setting the Table' by Danny Meyer, highlighting the essence of exceptional customer service and its relevance across different fields.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:31 Max Shroeder's Career Journey02:27 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence05:23 Leadership and Communication Skills10:08 Networking and AI in Recruitment16:14 The Value of Conferences and Networking Groups20:32 LinkedIn and Online Presence23:23 The Quest for Authenticity in the Age of AI24:21 Balancing AI Innovation with Security Concerns26:30 The Importance of Quality Over Quantity in SMBs27:48 The Power of Positive Experiences and Referrals29:55 Building Genuine Connections in Professional Networking33:52 Navigating Career Progression and Job Loyalty41:34 The Value of Passion Projects and Continuous Learning44:02 Concluding Thoughts and ReflectionsMax suggested:Setting the Table by Danny Meyer | 44m 23s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 |  The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to George Charles Osterholt, Lead Cyber Security Engineer, Scientia LLC | Navigating Cybersecurity and Career Transitions with George Charles OsterholtIn 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.George shares his insights on managing remote teams, the importance of cybersecurity compliance, and the challenges of integrating AI into security measures. He also offers valuable advice on effectively communicating the importance of cybersecurity to non-technical stakeholders.George recommends 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho and a book about the life of MF Doom, emphasizing the importance of adventure, self-realization, and sticking to first principles in one's career journey.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:41 George's Background and Career Journey01:16 A Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Engineer02:19 CMMC and Compliance in Cybersecurity03:17 The Importance of Security and Privacy04:19 Team Dynamics and Development05:21 Incident Response and Continuous Learning10:10 Balancing Budget and Security13:51 Communicating ROI in Cybersecurity19:45 AI and the Future of Cybersecurity22:21 Navigating Security with Caveats23:41 Effective Cybersecurity Training24:54 Visible Security and Trust25:42 Communication and Adaptability in Security26:33 Lessons from the Restaurant Industry29:03 Incident Response and Agility32:59 Career Transitions and Lifelong Learning35:08 The Future of AI and Cybersecurity36:41 Economic Cycles and Career Resilience37:44 Adapting to Remote Work39:50 Books that Inspire and Guide42:07 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsGeorge suggested:The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoThe Chronicles of Doom by S.H. Fernando Jr. | 42m 47s | ||||||
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