Hosted by two guys named George on either side of the divide, this is a cybersecurity podcast that tackles the relationship between vendors and their customers. George Kamide is on the security vendor side, and George Al-Koura is a CISO on the customer side. Vendors gotta sell, and companies need tooling to protect their data. Tune in to hear real conversations from opposing sides of the pitch about cybersecurity marketing, sales, and go to market strategies. We go after these topics and bad practices with bare knuckles, then it’s down to brass tacks to look for solutions. Tune in to hear from guests from either side, including CISOs, SMEs, sales leaders, frontline account managers, and more!
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Hosted by two guys named George on either side of the divide, this is a cybersecurity podcast that tackles the relationship between vendors and their customers. George Kamide is on the security vendor side, and George Al-Koura is a CISO on the customer side. Vendors gotta sell, and companies need tooling to protect their data. Tune in to hear real conversations from opposing sides of the pitch about cybersecurity marketing, sales, and go to market strategies. We go after these topics and bad practices with bare knuckles, then it’s down to brass tacks to look for solutions. Tune in to hear from guests from either side, including CISOs, SMEs, sales leaders, frontline account managers, and more!
Phish Club is Building a Community for Junior Practitioners
Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks
43 minutes
4 months ago
Phish Club is Building a Community for Junior Practitioners
Madeline and Oliver from Phish Club [https://www.linkedin.com/company/phishclub/] joined the show to talk community building for junior practitioners in cybersecurity.
George K and George A talk to Madeline and Oliver about:
The power of lateral networking - building relationships with peers who will rise together rather than just trying to impress executives
What actually gets you hired - home labs and technical write-ups beat certifications every time
Creating inclusive community - from Discord lounges to bringing non-cyber friends, because networking is networking
The real skills that matter - curiosity in interviews, asking questions, and showing initiative beyond just following documentation
Their approach is simple but powerful: consistency, authenticity, and making sure no one sits alone in the back. The result? A thriving community that's helping practitioners actually connect, learn, and advance their careers together.
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And this year we have generous vendor sponsors who will match our donation!
Shop swag, help students. You can shop the collection here: https://bkbtpodcast.shop/ [https://bkbtpodcast.shop/collections/pride-in-cyber]
Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks
Hosted by two guys named George on either side of the divide, this is a cybersecurity podcast that tackles the relationship between vendors and their customers. George Kamide is on the security vendor side, and George Al-Koura is a CISO on the customer side. Vendors gotta sell, and companies need tooling to protect their data. Tune in to hear real conversations from opposing sides of the pitch about cybersecurity marketing, sales, and go to market strategies. We go after these topics and bad practices with bare knuckles, then it’s down to brass tacks to look for solutions. Tune in to hear from guests from either side, including CISOs, SMEs, sales leaders, frontline account managers, and more!
