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Summary
In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, Phillip is joined by Eric Teichmiller, a technical account manager at Horizon 3. Eric shares his background in cybersecurity and his journey from IT to risk and compliance to offensive security. He explains his role as a technical account manager and how his defensive background helps him understand and support customers. Eric also discusses the benefits of certifications, offers advice for getting into cybersecurity, and shares his study tips and strategies for avoiding burnout.
Takeaways
Sound Bites
"I'm really enjoying cybersecurity as a whole."
"I kind of have that customer perspective."
"Everything that they were geeking out on not only works, but it works well."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:29 The Role of a Technical Account Manager
06:36 Transitioning from Defensive to Offensive Security
08:41 The Fascination with Autonomous Pen Testing
12:14 The Value of Certifications and Continuous Learning
14:13 Advice for Job Seekers in Cybersecurity
15:55 Navigating Job Descriptions and Requirements
20:12 Avoiding Burnout in Cybersecurity
24:07 Goals and Future Plans at Horizon 3
25:59 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
Resources
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-teichmiller-82296295/
https://x.com/ericteichmiller
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Summary
In this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, Phillip is joined by Eric Teichmiller, a technical account manager at Horizon 3. Eric shares his background in cybersecurity and his journey from IT to risk and compliance to offensive security. He explains his role as a technical account manager and how his defensive background helps him understand and support customers. Eric also discusses the benefits of certifications, offers advice for getting into cybersecurity, and shares his study tips and strategies for avoiding burnout.
Takeaways
Sound Bites
"I'm really enjoying cybersecurity as a whole."
"I kind of have that customer perspective."
"Everything that they were geeking out on not only works, but it works well."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:29 The Role of a Technical Account Manager
06:36 Transitioning from Defensive to Offensive Security
08:41 The Fascination with Autonomous Pen Testing
12:14 The Value of Certifications and Continuous Learning
14:13 Advice for Job Seekers in Cybersecurity
15:55 Navigating Job Descriptions and Requirements
20:12 Avoiding Burnout in Cybersecurity
24:07 Goals and Future Plans at Horizon 3
25:59 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
Resources
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-teichmiller-82296295/
https://x.com/ericteichmiller
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