The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Justin Beals, CEO & Co-Founder, Strike Graph

Justin talks about: Textbooks for Certified Public Accountants

Scientific Paper about Security in the Chrome Web Store

Building a Cybersecurity Career with Mike Hamilton | Insights & Strategies

In this episode of the Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast, Thomas interviews Mike Hamilton, a cybersecurity expert with an extensive background in the field. They discuss Mike's career journey, including his entrepreneurial ventures and roles such as CISO for the City of Seattle and President of Critical Informatics Inc. The conversation covers career progression, the importance of hands-on experience, tackling burnout, and the significance of community involvement.

Mike also shares insights into his nonprofit initiative, Pisces - Public Infrastructure Security Cyber Education System - which focuses on providing cyber monitoring for small cities and educating future cyber analysts. Don't miss this engaging discussion filled with valuable advice for anyone looking to advance their cybersecurity career.

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

00:55 Mike's Career Journey

02:48 Discussing Burnout and Career Shifts

04:00 Pisces Initiative and Cyber Education

05:24 Breaking into Cybersecurity

08:08 Career Progression and Company Culture

16:41 Remote Work and SOC Operations

19:34 AI in Cybersecurity

26:36 Organized Chaos in Business Growth

27:35 Importance of Business Continuity and Resilience

29:36 Navigating Regulatory Challenges

30:52 The Role of Cybersecurity Frameworks

36:05 Balancing Work and Personal Life

39:29 Community Engagement and Knowledge Sharing

41:11 The Hacker Mindset and Security Threats

44:48 The Value of Staying Informed

50:03 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

Michael recommended:

Play, Purpose, Potential by Neil Doshi

Check out the 'Mike & Mike' discussions which you can find on Michael's Linkedin page or on the Critical Insight page.

Also watch out for the Webinars on the Critical Insight Linkedin Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/criticalinsight/posts/?feedView=all

The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Michael Nelson, Managing Partner, CYBIR

Michael talks about: The E-Myth by Michael Gerber

Traction by Gabriel Weinberg

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter

Here's how this episode of the show benefit your cyber security career progression:

✔️ Get mega insights into how to land an awesome mentor that will lift your cyber security game big time

✔️ Learn how entering the world of forensics can help your security career grow and how cool this career can be.

✔️ 'Grinding' works when it comes to getting to the top of the security game how to do this the right way.

✔️ Michael gives his takes on hiring the do's and don'ts. Hear how a successful cyber security founder thinks when it comes to growing his team.

✔️ Why what you're doing after hours matters. Just because you're awesome this year doesn't mean you will be next year. Infosec moves fast so stay focused and remember 'compliancy kills'

✔️ The positive effects of networking / conferences such as RSA and Blackhat can have for you.

✔️ How to ensure you're still reaching optimal career growth when working in a remote environment.

✔️ It's not just the keyboard that gets you the job these days there is so much more!

Listen to Thomas Richard from Nexo chat with John Owen from Fulcrum Technology Solutions

🔹 John's unique path through IT into cybersecurity leadership

🔹 The incredible work he's doing with NexGen CyberEd to close the cyber skills gap

🔹 Practical advice on certifications (yes, we talked about the "certification circus")

🔹 Building a rockstar security team and the soft skills that matter

🔹 Why mentorship with real talk is game changing

🔹 How AI is transforming cybersecurity, and how to keep up

🔹 The power of resilience and staying sharp in a fast-moving industry

Whether you're early in your career or eyeing that director-level role, this episode is packed with actionable insights, career wisdom, and a few laughs along the way.

John recommended: Start With Why by Simon Sinek

The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Greg Hatcher & John Stigerwalt, Founders at White Knight Labs

Greg & John recommend: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers by Andy Greenberg

These guys don't not mess around, 31 staff in a very short space of time. Their organization is absolutely flying when it comes to both delivering for their clients and winning new business. John & Greg 'break things down' for the listeners which will 100% enhance your cyber security career growth...

Here's what you'll learn from this mega show:

✔️ How private equity can be the key to unlocking growth within your business and sales teams.

✔️ Transitioning into the business world from the Red Teaming world. How to do this seamlessly. ​

✔️ Understanding things from IT's point of view and not just from an infosec perspective & how this can help you get improve security postures. ​

✔️ Strategies for getting through tough times when you feel like everything is going wrong.

✔️ How to break into security & how to prevent burn out once you're in.

✔️ Key points to separate yourself from the crowd when breaking into the security space.

✔️ Top secret tips for business development when starting your own consultancy or boosting your employers revenue.

✔️ You have to go above and beyond learn what that actually means.

✔️ What do Jon and Greg look for when they are hiring? Mega insights from 2 awesome security founders!!!

✔️ Understanding what your tools are doing when running scans - if you don't know this it's a problem....

✔️ Public speaking is massively related to hiring, learn how!

✔️ John gets 600 applicants for one job advert so you have to stand out, John and Greg explains how to do this..

✔️ Learn to seriously stand out in security, big clue micro-niches matter when you're hacking and getting ahead..

✔️ How to hack ATMs!

The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Ashley Wright, Director of Talent Management, New Charter Technologies

Ashley talks about: No Ego by Cy Wakeman

How to Say Anything to Anyone by Shari Harley

The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Jon Waldman, President and Founding Partner, SBS CyberSecurity

Jon talks about: Work Well with Others by Ross McCammon

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Jamie Haistings, Snr Technical Recruiter, Clarity Innovations

Jamie recommends: How to make Friends and influence People by Dale Carnegie

The Speed of Trust Seven Habits by Stephen Covey

Greg recommended: Allie Miller on LinkedIn

Thor Peterson, Udemy

Devin recommends:

Know No Fear (Novel) - by Dan Abnett.

Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War by August Cole and P. W. Singer