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Welcome back… to the show! Hacker Valley Studio podcast features Host Ron Eddings, as he explores the world of cybersecurity through the eyes of professionals in the industry. We cover everything from inspirational real-life stories in tech, to highlighting influential cybersecurity companies, and we do so in a fun and enthusiastic way. We’re making cybersecurity accessible, creating a whole new form of entertainment: cybertainment.
Learning How to Learn: Mastering the Cyber Fundamentals with Rich Greene
Hacker Valley Studio
25 minutes
3 weeks ago
Learning How to Learn: Mastering the Cyber Fundamentals with Rich Greene
The real edge in cybersecurity isn’t found in new tools, it’s built through timeless fundamentals and a mindset that never stops learning.
In this episode, Ron sits down with Rich Greene, Senior Solutions Engineer and Instructor at SANS Institute, to uncover how true cyber value starts with skills, curiosity, and mindset. Rich shares his remarkable story of surviving a battlefield injury, retraining his brain, and how that journey shaped his approach to mastering cybersecurity. Together, they connect real-world lessons like the recent Discord breach to the core truth that even advanced systems depend on people who master the basics.
Impactful Moments00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Discord breach and third-party risk05:00 - Meet Rich Greene from SANS06:00 - The power of mastering fundamentals07:00 - Learning how to learn08:30 - Rich’s story of rebuilding his memory11:00 - Forcing the brain to grow stronger12:00 - Top skills that get you paid14:00 - Skills that lead to fulfillment16:00 - Fundamentals that fuel long-term success17:00 - The OSI model decoded20:00 - Why operating systems matter21:00 - Security operations fundamentals23:00 - Why cloud is the #1 must-learn skill25:00 - Final advice: sharpen your fundamentals
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Hacker Valley Studio
Welcome back… to the show! Hacker Valley Studio podcast features Host Ron Eddings, as he explores the world of cybersecurity through the eyes of professionals in the industry. We cover everything from inspirational real-life stories in tech, to highlighting influential cybersecurity companies, and we do so in a fun and enthusiastic way. We’re making cybersecurity accessible, creating a whole new form of entertainment: cybertainment.
