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

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