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Joe Stocker, CEO of a Microsoft Consulting company (”www.PatriotConsultingTech.com”) and author of the bestselling book on Amazon ”Securing Microsoft 365”, mentors his friend Larry on his journey to a career in Cybersecurity. Update: 5/1/2023: Larry is currently working part time for Joe as a SOC Analyst! Connect with Larry on LinkedIN here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-lishey-30942020/ Want to be a guest on the show? Let Larry know on LinkedIN!
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Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
- Introduction (0:00)
- Joe and Larry discuss the episode's focus and introduce Dan Pestolesi.
- Danny's Background and Interests (0:30)
- Danny talks about his casual streaming experience (0:52)
- Story about Danny's dad streaming volleyball matches (1:25)
- Educational Journey (3:31)
- Danny's double major in Cinema and Computer Science (3:37)
- Transition from film to computer science and cybersecurity (6:39)
- Sports and Team Dynamics (10:45)
- Importance of sports in Danny's development (12:05)
- Comparing sports and cybersecurity teamwork (13:30)
- Danny's Career Transition (14:52)
- Initial struggles and career decisions post-graduation (16:10)
- Moving from corporate sales to school district IT (17:22)
- Starting a part-time IT business (18:28)
- Interest in Cybersecurity (19:01)
- Developing interest through classes and projects (19:15)
- Fascination with the Stuxnet virus (21:21)
- Key Projects and Skills (22:38)
- Explanation of MPI Angels and Devils project (24:21)
- Importance of multithreaded processing and game theory (25:02)
- Certifications and Career Growth (26:40)
- Value of Network+ and Security+ certifications (27:16)
- Future plans for certifications (28:08)
- Job Interviews and Company Fit (27:47)
- Experience with a 2.5-hour interview (28:25)
- Importance of cultural fit and team dynamics (30:05)
- Networking Skills in Cybersecurity (36:01)
- Larry's educational background in networking (36:08)
- Real-world application of networking skills (37:00)
- Teamwork and Communication (38:32)
- Story about identifying a malicious IP address (38:47)
- Importance of collaboration in cybersecurity (39:13)
- Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals (40:29)
- Skills that helped Larry transition into cybersecurity (42:08)
- Recommendations for learning and certifications (42:26)
- Using resources like TryHackMe and Udemy (42:48)
- The Role of Documentation (48:30)
- Importance of taking notes and reading manuals (48:44)
- Using AI tools to assist with learning (46:19)
- Conclusion (52:01)
- Final thoughts and encouragement for listeners
- Invitation to connect and learn more about the field
Call to Action:
- Join the cybersecurity field! Get started for free at https://KC7cyber.com
- Connect with the KC7 community on Discord!
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