Joe Stocker, CEO of a Microsoft Cybersecurity consulting company, mentors his friend Larry on his journey to a career in Cybersecurity. Larry is a 49 year-old warehouse manager who has always wanted to get into the field of cybersecurity, but never had anyone to teach him the ropes. Larry asks tons of questions as Joe patiently explains key concepts and tells stories about his 20 year career in information technology.
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Joe Stocker, CEO of a Microsoft Cybersecurity consulting company, mentors his friend Larry on his journey to a career in Cybersecurity. Larry is a 49 year-old warehouse manager who has always wanted to get into the field of cybersecurity, but never had anyone to teach him the ropes. Larry asks tons of questions as Joe patiently explains key concepts and tells stories about his 20 year career in information technology.
Episode 26 - From Film to Firewall: Danny's Journey into Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity 101 with Joe and Larry
52 minutes 54 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 26 - From Film to Firewall: Danny's Journey into Cybersecurity
Introduction (0:00)
- Joe and Larry discuss the episode's focus and introduce Dan Pestolesi.
Danny's Background and Interests (0:30)
- Danny talks about his casual streaming experience (0:52)
- Story about Danny's dad streaming volleyball matches (1:25)
Educational Journey (3:31)
- Danny's double major in Cinema and Computer Science (3:37)
- Transition from film to computer science and cybersecurity (6:39)
Sports and Team Dynamics (10:45)
- Importance of sports in Danny's development (12:05)
- Comparing sports and cybersecurity teamwork (13:30)
Danny's Career Transition (14:52)
- Initial struggles and career decisions post-graduation (16:10)
- Moving from corporate sales to school district IT (17:22)
- Starting a part-time IT business (18:28)
Interest in Cybersecurity (19:01)
- Developing interest through classes and projects (19:15)
- Fascination with the Stuxnet virus (21:21)
Key Projects and Skills (22:38)
- Explanation of MPI Angels and Devils project (24:21)
- Importance of multithreaded processing and game theory (25:02)
Certifications and Career Growth (26:40)
- Value of Network+ and Security+ certifications (27:16)
- Future plans for certifications (28:08)
Job Interviews and Company Fit (27:47)
- Experience with a 2.5-hour interview (28:25)
- Importance of cultural fit and team dynamics (30:05)
Networking Skills in Cybersecurity (36:01)
- Larry's educational background in networking (36:08)
- Real-world application of networking skills (37:00)
Teamwork and Communication (38:32)
- Story about identifying a malicious IP address (38:47)
- Importance of collaboration in cybersecurity (39:13)
Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals (40:29)
- Skills that helped Larry transition into cybersecurity (42:08)
- Recommendations for learning and certifications (42:26)
- Using resources like TryHackMe and Udemy (42:48)
The Role of Documentation (48:30)
- Importance of taking notes and reading manuals (48:44)
- Using AI tools to assist with learning (46:19)
Conclusion (52:01)
- Final thoughts and encouragement for listeners
- Invitation to connect and learn more about the field
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Cybersecurity 101 with Joe and Larry
Joe Stocker, CEO of a Microsoft Cybersecurity consulting company, mentors his friend Larry on his journey to a career in Cybersecurity. Larry is a 49 year-old warehouse manager who has always wanted to get into the field of cybersecurity, but never had anyone to teach him the ropes. Larry asks tons of questions as Joe patiently explains key concepts and tells stories about his 20 year career in information technology.
