There’s a lot more to cyber security than what meets the eye. While many opt for more traditional paths within the industry, there are unique and niche opportunities available. Todays guest, Marty Edwards, is the Vice President of Operational Technology for Tenable, former director of ISC/CERT, an amateur radio operator, and a jack of all trades in many fields. 

Today Marty discusses his journey of moving through his career, the pro’s and con’s he’s seen from having a narrowed niche, what he’s learned along the way, and so much more. Tune into this episode to hear more about Marty’s journey, along with an array of insight into his career. 

Show Highlights: 

• Marty shares what his childhood on a ranch in Canada was like 
• How Marty’s education helped him get into his career now 
• What Marty’s career looked like directly out of college 
• How Marty got into the position he has now 
• What is INL and what do they do 
• Marty shares what his role as an “industry liaison” looked like 
• How Marty became a Federal Civil Servant 
• What led to going from being in charge of a sector to overseeing the whole program 
• How having mentors impacted Marty’s career 
• The pro’s and con’s of having a really specialized niche 
• The benefits of having industrialized experience 
• Why certifications may or may not help your resume 
• The importance of being present in conversation 
• What excites Marty in his career today 
• Doing a critical analysis to resolve the problem 
• The evolution and movement to cloud based technologies 

Resources:

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