Cyber Distortion Podcast Series

S3 – Episode 011 – The Hitchhacker’s Guide to the Cyberverse!


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So, do you think your business is secure? Think again. This October, Jason and Kevin met with CompTIA’s Wayne Selk, to uncover what businesses and individuals must know to stay ahead of today’s online threats. Don't miss out on this essential conversation – your online safety might just depend on it! 

 

An esteemed expert in the industry, Wayne brings over 25 years of cybersecurity expertise, helping businesses and individuals strengthen their defenses against online threats. From common phishing scams to advanced ransomware tactics, Wayne breaks down the latest in cybersecurity best practices and shares practical tips to keep you, your data, and your organization safe. 

 

Prior to his current role, Selk served as Senior Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at ConnectWise from November 2018 to March 2022. He also held positions at Sienna Group LLC as a Principal Consultant and at Integrity Data Solutions, LLC as President. His earlier roles include Senior Manager at Symantec Federal Services and Network Engineer at BAE Systems.  

Selk holds a bachelor’s degree in information systems security from the University of Phoenix and has earned certifications such as Certified Data Protection Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) and previously held the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).  

 

In his role at CompTIA, Selk focuses on enhancing cybersecurity programs and facilitating information sharing among organizations to improve collective security postures. 

Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company. 

 

CITATIONS 

Wayne’s LinkedIn Profile: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-selk/  

Wayne’s Twitter (X) Profile: 

https://x.com/WayneSiennaSec 

CompTIA’s LinkedIn Profile: 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/comptia/  

CompTIA’s Twitter (X) Profile: 

https://x.com/CompTIA 

CompTIA Certification Information: 

https://www.comptia.org/certifications 

Trustmark Framework: 

https://connect.comptia.org/membership/company/comptia-trustmarks 

CISA.gov Resources and Tools: 

https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/all-resources-tools 

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Cyber Distortion Podcast SeriesBy Jason Popillion CISSP and Kevin Pentecost CISSP