How Nearly Becoming a Doctor Led to a Career in Cyber Security with Spencer Alessi

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Diary Of A SysAdmin

Fabian Rodriguez

27 episodes

2 weeks ago

Conversations with IT Pros to learn about their tech journeys and who they are beyond the keyboard.

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Conversations with IT Pros to learn about their tech journeys and who they are beyond the keyboard.

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How Nearly Becoming a Doctor Led to a Career in Cyber Security with Spencer Alessi

Diary Of A SysAdmin

53 minutes

4 months ago

How Nearly Becoming a Doctor Led to a Career in Cyber Security with Spencer Alessi

Spencer Alessi shares his journey from almost becoming a doctor to pivoting to IT, emphasizing the importance of help desk experience, mentorship, and continuous learning. He discusses his passion for systems administration, the significance of disaster recovery testing, and his transition into security. Spencer also reflects on his experiences in podcasting and content creation, offering valuable insights for new IT professionals.

Chapters
00:00 From Medicine to IT: A Career Shift
05:39 Mentorship in IT: The Path to SysAdmin
10:55 The Importance of a Testing Lab
16:22 Accidental Entry into Security
22:11 The Art of ARP Spoofing
28:12 The Devastating Loss of Memory Cards
34:19 Content Creation Strategies and Challenges
44:33 Essential Skills for the Next Generation of IT Professionals
49:41 Spencer Beyond the Keyboard