In this episode, we dive into the college experience and its impact on building a career in cybersecurity. The guys share their personal experiences and reflections on their time in higher education. We'll discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with pursuing a career in this rapidly-evolving field, and offer tips and advice for those currently in college or considering a career in cybersecurity. Whether you're a current student or a professional looking to make a career change, this episode will provide valuable insights and inspiration for your journey. 

Oak Barrel Security is a partnership of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to training future security leaders while promoting security practices in everyday life for everyone.

https://oakbarrelsecurity.com/

The group talks technical skills, soft skills, time management, and what has aided them in being successful. Below are links to mentioned services:

Amazon Web Services - Free Tier

Amazon Web Services Training

Microsoft Azure - Free Tier

Microsoft Azure Training 

One company I will promote is Black Hills Information Security, and the pay what you can Cyber Security training that they offer:

https://www.antisyphontraining.com/pay-what-you-can/

Oak Barrel Security is a partnership of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to training future security leaders while promoting security practices in everyday life for everyone.

https://oakbarrelsecurity.com/

This episode features alcohol, booze, security, and more alcohol. We dig into the good, the bad, and the ugly of going live with your new product. This is where the rubber meets the road, and prayers are said to the IT Gods as you have gone from meetings, demos, proof of concept testing and budgeting to implementing a new tool or system. 

Oak Barrel Security is a partnership of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to training future security leaders while promoting security practices in everyday life for everyone.

https://oakbarrelsecurity.com/

Making the decision to close the deal, or to pass and move on. We look back on war stories with tech vendors, some good some cringe-worthy. At this point in the exchange, sometimes the gloves come off and the ugly shows, while with others vendors show the value in their relationship. 

Oak Barrel Security is a partnership of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to training future security leaders while promoting security practices in everyday life for everyone.

https://oakbarrelsecurity.com/

We evaluate those silly second or follow-up meetings with vendors and sales reps that tend to not go as we imagine from the customer's perspective. As we delve into good ideas, bad ideas, and a few GREAT ideas in those meetings when evaluating a new product we hope you can take something back to better your next silly second sales call. 

Oak Barrel Security is a partnership of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to training future security leaders while promoting security practices in everyday life for everyone.

https://oakbarrelsecurity.com/

Be it a cold call or a planned sales call, they can still feel cumbersome with the various sales tactics utilized. Join us as we talk through some of our pet peeves, but more importantly, we share what would be preferred methods in future dealings with vendors.  

Oak Barrel Security is a partnership of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to training future security leaders while promoting security practices in everyday life for everyone. 

https://oakbarrelsecurity.com/

Due to the events with Hurricane Ian, we have not been able to work on the next episode, but Ben did take the time to patch updates in this episode. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by Hurricane Ian. 

Oak Barrel Security is a partnership of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to training future security leaders while promoting security practices in everyday life for everyone.

https://oakbarrelsecurity.com/

Getting to know... Ben! He's the swiss army knife of infosec and can help you install OS/2. Find out how he started in IT by wrestling alligators, sort of.

Oak Barrel Security is a partnership of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to training future security leaders while promoting security practices in everyday life for everyone.

https://oakbarrelsecurity.com/