CISO Tradecraft®

#205 - Wisdom from the 1st Cyber Colonel (JC Vega)


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Join G. Mark Hardy on this exciting episode of CISO Tradecraft as he interviews J.C. Vega, the first cyber colonel in the United States Army. Vega shares his invaluable insights on leadership, team building, and success strategies that can transform your cybersecurity career. Plus, learn about CruiseCon 2025, Wee Dram, and how you can take your leadership skills to the next level. Don't miss out on this episode packed with wisdom, actionable advice, and some fun anecdotes. Subscribe, comment, and share with your peers!

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JC Vega - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcvega-cyber-colonel/ 

Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExuX-WVO4_qqLoIZDuT0QS2VAvN2resW

 

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
  • 01:15 Meet J.C. Vega: The First Cyber Colonel
  • 01:55 The Wee Dram Community
  • 03:39 Building a Trusted Cybersecurity Community
  • 09:12 Leadership Principles from Military to Civilian Life
  • 12:31 Building and Leading Effective Teams
  • 24:17 The Peter Principle and Career Progression
  • 24:49 Creating a Shared Understanding in Cybersecurity
  • 26:43 Commander's Intent: Defining Success
  • 29:29 Empowering Teams and Accepting Prudent Risk
  • 36:19 Rules to Live By: The Vega's Top Three
  • 44:58 Final Thoughts and Farewell
  • ...more
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