InfoSec Journeys is a netcast series aimed at inspiring others to develop a career within Information Security through hearing from industry leaders discuss what it’s like to work, develop and progress within this rich, exciting and rewarding ecosystem. The series covers career insights from the breadth of the InfoSec spectrum; appealing to students, career-shifters and existing InfoSec professionals.
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InfoSec Journeys is a netcast series aimed at inspiring others to develop a career within Information Security through hearing from industry leaders discuss what it’s like to work, develop and progress within this rich, exciting and rewarding ecosystem. The series covers career insights from the breadth of the InfoSec spectrum; appealing to students, career-shifters and existing InfoSec professionals.
AJ Yawn is SUPER-INSPIRING! If you want to break into #InfoSec, or you want to develop your mindset to progress, definitely check out this episode as it is PACKED full of insights, guidance and tips that you can put into practice today to enhance your career.
AJ has a rich industry background, with an enormous passion for #Cloud Security and we learn what drove AJ to build this knowledge, how he conquers Imposter Syndrome, how he built his network, transitioning from military life to working in a civilian organisation, taking tactical pauses, balancing family life, enhancing the mindset, what motivates and drives him every day and more importantly about how vital it is to share information and your journey with the wider #community.
I absolutely LOVED the 90/90/1 rule. Want to know what it is? Give this a listen.
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AJ's Intro - 00:44
How Meditation Helps - 03:58
Balancing Family Life - 06:00
90/90/1 Technique - 07:40
Being a Veteran in InfoSec - 09:44
Education Background - 16:57
Making your Resume/CV Stand Out - 18:24
First role in InfoSec - 21:26
First Oh Sh*t Moment - 23:09
Why he focused on AWS - 24:50
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome - 26:10
Importance of Sharing Information - 31:44
Handling Challenging DMs - 35:16
Diversity in InfoSec - 38:27
Top 3 Tips to Succeed in InfoSec - 44:08
InfoSec Journeys
InfoSec Journeys is a netcast series aimed at inspiring others to develop a career within Information Security through hearing from industry leaders discuss what it’s like to work, develop and progress within this rich, exciting and rewarding ecosystem. The series covers career insights from the breadth of the InfoSec spectrum; appealing to students, career-shifters and existing InfoSec professionals.
