Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Insights from Bill Welser of Lotic.ai

In this episode of Breaking Into Cybersecurity, we welcome Bill Welser, CEO/CTO & Co-founder at Lotic.ai. Bill shares his unique journey from starting as an Air Force officer working on advanced laser technology and cybersecurity systems to leading significant research at the Rand Corporation and eventually diving into the startup space. He discusses the importance of understanding system integration, the need for context in both building and managing tech systems, and the essential skill sets for future cybersecurity professionals. Bill also highlights the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, its implications for organizations, and the critical role of human oversight in technology deployment.

00:00 Introduction to Bill Vest's Cybersecurity Journey

00:34 Bill's Diverse Career Path

02:21 Transitioning from Military to Cybersecurity

04:15 The Importance of System Integration

08:08 Research and Practical Application in Cybersecurity

12:18 Emerging Technologies and Skills

15:27 AI Implementation Challenges

25:34 Ethical and Legal Considerations in AI

35:21 Final Thoughts and Advice

Sponsored by CPF Coaching LLC - http://cpf-coaching.comThe Breaking into Cybersecurity: It’s a conversation about what they did before, why did they pivot into cyber, what the process was they went through Breaking Into Cybersecurity, how they keep up, and advice/tips/tricks along the way.The Breaking into Cybersecurity Leadership Series is an additional series focused on cybersecurity leadership and hearing directly from different leaders in cybersecurity (high and low) on what it takes to be a successful leader. We focus on the skills and competencies associated with cybersecurity leadership and tips/tricks/advice from cybersecurity leaders.
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