In this episode of Ask A CISSP, Ryan Williams Sr. interviews Kenneth Ellington, founder of Ellington Cyber Academy (ECA), about the latest trends in cybersecurity and the integration of cybersecurity with artificial intelligence (AI). Kenneth discusses the growth of ECA and their partnerships with companies like Sentinel One and Splunk. He emphasizes the importance of customer feedback and the need to provide training in areas like SIEM, SOAR, and Linux.

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Our conversation also touched on the integration of Splunk and Cisco, the future of AI in cybersecurity, and tips for breaking into the cybersecurity field. We also discuss the future of AI in SIEM & SOAR, highlighting the academy's new courses: The Cyber Career Boost Program & SIEM Analyst Foundations with Splunk.

Ryan asks Kenneth about his interests outside of cybersecurity. Kenneth reveals that he enjoys cooking and would have pursued a career as a chef if he wasn't in cybersecurity. Ryan shares that he finds cooking stressful and doesn't enjoy it. They also discuss their shared interest in anime and martial arts. Kenneth practices kickboxing as a way to unwind, while Ryan expresses his interest in learning boxing for exercise. They talk about the growing popularity of anime and how it has become mainstream.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:15 Updates on Ellington Cyber Academy

03:27 The Importance of Testing and Feedback

05:08 The Role of Linux in Cybersecurity

05:28 The Value of a Support Network

07:10 Integration of Splunk and Cisco

08:56 The Future of AI Integration in SIEM and SOAR

12:52 Upcoming Courses at Ellington Cyber Academy

15:17 Tips for Breaking into Cybersecurity

21:07 Choosing a Path in Cybersecurity

23:57 AI Training and Specializations

25:34 The Importance of Passion in Cybersecurity

26:32 Introduction and Background

27:19 Alternative Career Path

27:38 Passion for Cooking

29:20 Unwinding with Boxing and Kickboxing

31:35 Other Interests: Anime and Games

44:13 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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