I speak with Magdalena Borek – Sales Operations Analyst at GoCardless and a recent joiner to the Salesforce ecosystem.

I’m often asked by people looking to transition into a Salesforce career, where do I start? What resources can I use to help me? How do I get a Salesforce job with no experience? With Magdalena, I cover all of this and more, as someone who has recently gone through this journey and is 4 months into her first Salesforce role.

After an extensive career in the healthcare industry (specifically nursing), Magdalena decided she wanted a radical shift in direction and stumbled across Salesforce via her partner. She soon fell in love with Salesforce through Trailhead and became determined to gain badges and certifications, with the intention of then securing a dedicated Salesforce role.

Circa 18 months since first discovering Trailhead, Magdalena has passed her probation period as a Salesforce Administrator at GoCardless and is keen to start designing and building her own Salesforce solutions to support her users.

Featuring Guy Farrer Fisher, Director at PwC and member of the esteemed Salesforce Certified Technical Architect group.

Over the last 8+ years, Guy has been delivering a number of complex Salesforce projects, both directly for customers and in a consulting environment, before more recently using his skills across technology more broadly.

Back in 2020, Guy became one of the youngest (if not the youngest ever), Salesforce CTAs - all without going to university!

In this episode, we discuss the early stages of his career, his end-to-end CTA journey and the impact he’s now having across other technologies post CTA.

Featuring Kathryn Castle and her journey from Business Systems Analyst to setting up her own fully-remote Salesforce consultancy.

Kathryn is the founder of Candybox – a Salesforce consultancy, established in 2019, who focus on delivering RevOps projects within the high growth technology and SaaS verticals. Since conception, Candybox have successfully delivered projects for the likes of tech unicorns like Rippling and MURAL and now have a team of 12 people based across America and Europe.

In this episode, we will discuss Kathryn's career path, what led her to found Candybox, and advice for others thinking about opening their own business.

We are joined by Swati Sharma; Head of Data Science for Brillio. A Bain Capital company that attracts and retains great talent in a competitive market.

In this episode, we dive deep into where data fits into a business, career advice for those looking to progress their data paths, and how to leverage Data & AI to engage with audiences.

Swati Sharma; Head of Data Science for Brillio has had a long, illustrious career in applying some of the best data science & machine learning solutions to a whole array of organizations' business problems.

In this episode, we dive into the practicality of DevSecOps, uncovering this buzzword to understand how it transforms securing the software development process. We also explore the nuances that differentiate CloudSec from DevSecOps, shedding light on their distinct roles in safeguarding digital assets. Additionally, we discuss how to structure an organization that embraces security culture, gaining buy-in from both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Tune in to discover the essential principles and practices that can help your organization prioritize security while maintaining efficiency and innovation.

Guest: Larry Lidz, CISO, Cisco CX Cloud

In this podcast episode, we explored key aspects of building effective security programs on a budget. We went into strategies for optimizing budget allocation, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing tooling investments. The decision between in-house security tool development and purchasing external tools was discussed, weighing the pros and cons. Additionally, we examined how an organization's maturity level influences the development of its security program and the dynamics involved in building a cohesive team. To anticipate future challenges, we analyzed the evolving threat landscape for 2024, providing valuable insights for proactive security measures.

Guest: Doug Hromco, CISO, People’s Bank

We explored current trends in Incident Response and the rising significance of Cyber Insurance in today's cybersecurity landscape. We also delved into the entrepreneurial journey of becoming a CEO or Founder of a Cyber business and discussed the transition from the US Army to careers in Cybersecurity and Technology. To add some light-heartedness, we couldn't resist a bit of friendly banter between fans of the Yankees and the Red Sox, bringing a touch of sports rivalry to our conversation.

Guest: Billy Gouveia, CEO of Surefire Cyber

This is a terrific episode focused on all thing’s cyber recruitment.

Usually on the Cyber Sit-Down podcast we’d take a look at a specific/unique topic, coupled with monthly insight into the cyber job market and advice for those trying to land a career in the space. This episode, our longest yet, we instead take a full on dive into the latter and focus only on the recruitment space within cybersecurity. Josh having experience and success on the corporate/internal recruitment side in mix with Alex’s agency experience makes for a full 360 view of the top ways to stand out as someone looking for an impactful career in the space.

Josh Fullmer a long time cybersecurity recruitment leader, currently a Lead Cybersecurity Recruiter for Dragos, a company recognized as the world's top ICS/OT security firm. Prior to this, he was part of the Idaho National Laboratory Cybercore Integration Center and therefore has seen both sides of the fence.

Josh is also a globally recognized voice on LinkedIn and beyond, with an audience of over 46,000 individuals on LinkedIn alone. He provides world class content around how people can grow their security careers, from something as simple as resume advice, to full on career road mapping.

Beyond his LinkedIn contributions, Fullmer imparts advice and valuable insights every Friday through his Cyber Dream Job Blog. Additionally, he is on the cusp of launching the Cyber Dream Job Journey course, a comprehensive, step-by-step guide designed to aid individuals in landing more interviews and securing job offers.

We grab some time with Brent Deterding, a well-known security leader in the industry to talk about the unique route he took to his CISO position, and the overall paths for security professionals to think about when assessing their long term career goals. We also delve into some light-hearted insight into the current landscape for security vendors (as Brent spent many years in that space) from a sales and recruiting aspect. This episode is a great listen for all security professionals looking to get into leadership at some point in their career, and for anyone in the space looking to network and build relationships with security leaders in general. From a sales perspective or otherwise.

Our guest for this episode, Brent Deterding, is an esteemed security professional with over 20 years’ experience in the industry. Currently the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Afni, Inc., Brent offers a unique perspective on the role of a security leader, having come from technical leadership at a Vendor the previous decades before making the transition. Brent is an active voice on LinkedIn and has always been committed to helping others in the industry build their network and find value in their work. Brent is frequently the one as well bridging the gap between the Vendor space and internal security relationships. Aside from his professional achievements, Brent is deeply passionate about adoption, foster care, and leading youth, sharing a strong bond with his wife in these endeavors. In his spare time, he enjoys engaging in outdoor activities, including hunting, and has a fondness for bourbon, which he humorously refers to as a free icebreaker.

Join us as we delve into the captivating insights of Brent Deterding, a CISO with an unwavering commitment to security, innovation, and continuous learning. Through his engaging presence, Brent is sure to inspire and challenge our audience to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of information security with confidence and strategic foresight.

We’re over a third way through the year! And in this month’s episode of the Lawrence Harvey Cyber Sit-Down Podcast, we have Aman Sirohi, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at People.ai joining us for an outstanding conversation about the growing AI craze and it’s direct short and long term effects on cybersecurity, and the job market. Aman is an expert in the field of cybersecurity and AI. Aman shares his insights on how the use of AI is revolutionizing the cybersecurity threat landscape, creating new job opportunities and challenges. He discusses the impact of AI on various aspects of cybersecurity jobs, such as threat detection, incident response, and data privacy, and offers practical advice on how cybersecurity professionals can adapt to these changes. We also explore how the use of AI in cybersecurity is transforming the way organizations approach risk and the role of human expertise in this new era of AI. If you are interested in understanding how AI is shaping the future of cybersecurity jobs, this episode is a must-listen. This paragraph was written by an AI chat tool. Could you tell?

Aman Sirohi is a renowned cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience in the field. Before serving as the current CISO at People.ai, he was a leader at other great businesses like Ross Stores and Guidewire Software, and holds a long background prior in the consulting space for companies like Accenture, Cisco, and Verizon. He leads People.ai’s efforts in ensuring the security and privacy of its customers' data. Aman has a deep understanding of the intersection of AI and cybersecurity and has been at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to combat emerging threats. He has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing cybersecurity teams and has worked with organizations across various industries. Aman is also a sought-after speaker and has delivered talks at numerous cybersecurity conferences, sharing his insights on the latest cybersecurity trends and best practices.