Shows
Bee in CyberTunde Benjamin - Finding your Path in SecurityWe interviewed Tunde Benjamin about his career journey, from deciding quite young he wanted to be a game developer, to working in IT before finding his squiggly path into cyber security management.2024-05-3033 min
Bee in CyberDave McKenzie - Security Community DebateDave and I discussed his career, from working in IT in clean rooms, to working at an MSSP, to spending tax payers money within critical national infrastructure.Dave is now a third of Damn Good Security, a start-up aimed at the SME businesses. We talked about the importance of ethics and building trust, to community events, to supporting critical services during covid.Finally we talked about setting up Hack Thursday, and what skills are needed in the industry.Go and check out Dave, Hack Thursday (a Glasgow meetup for security professionals in a...2024-04-261h 02Bee in CyberJules - The Threat Intelligence episodeWe interviewed the fabulous Jules who talked to us about Threat Intelligence - what it is, what it isn't and the do's and don'ts about this type of career.Jules began her career on a service desk, and kept on wanting to learn more and more, and found herself in Threat Intel. This was a fascinating episode and a really inspiring discussion - with lots of information for anyone considering this fascinating career choice.2024-04-2533 min
Bee in CyberTash Norris - Path to CISOThis was a great interview with Tash Norris, currently the CISO at Zopa Bank. We talked about her route into the industry, from working at the Apple Store, to working at Capital One.Tash discussed how she became Security Manager at Moonpig, and how she built on her skills by sitting in on interviews.Tash also shared some great advice about comparison, and focussing on being respected rather than liked.2024-03-2831 min
Bee in CyberGerald Benischke - The DevSecOps EditWe interviewed the AppSec expert Gerald Benischke about whatDevSecops is, and what it isn't, his path from software engineering into cyber security, and the interesting roles he has worked on, including the Furlough scheme during Covid.We also discussed contracting vs permanent roles, the benefits of both, as well as his thoughts on the industry.A fascinating episode for any software developers who are thinking about cyber, and any one who is interested in application security.2024-02-2946 min
Bee in CyberKeith Price - The Diverse Teams DiscussionWe had a fantastic chat with Keith Price, and covered a lot in the 40 minute chat.From transitioning from the military, working in the US and the UK, to working with DarkMatter overseas and finding the right working environment.We talked about the benefits of working within and hiring diverse teams, the importance of being an ally and speaking up for others, as well as how we attract more women and more diversity in the industry.Keith talked about why he likes to offer part time roles in his teams to help attract...2024-01-2544 minBee in CyberPalvi Sharma The Career Changer Journey - From Teacher to CyberThis was such an inspiring interview with Palvi Sharma. Within 6 months she made the decision to leave teaching and to retrain into cyber security via Capslock. During that time, she has joined Travelex, immersed herself into the cyber security community.As well as her new role, she has also set up a non-profit for education, with a business partner, and set up Cyber Security for Schools. You can hear all about this, and her journey in this amazingly inspirational interview!2023-12-0725 min
Bee in CyberSam Humphries - From Travel Agent to Global Security Strategy DirectorWhat a fun episode! We talked about growing up QA'ing games, the inspiration of Kate Adey and a deep seated passion for the truth. When a global mass mailer struck down email servers around the world, this ignited a morbid curiosity with security, which saw Samantha start at McAfee. We talked about John McAfee, the trusted security blanket, and we may have even solved the mystery of who is Cthulhu Answers??We talked about missed opportunities, and embracing the weird, the importance of community (and BSides - from volunteering to talk submissions)Finally we talked...2023-11-3045 minBee in CyberHolly Grace Williams - The Pen Test EditionWe had a great chat with Holly Grace W. from Akimbo Core. We talked about what pen testing is, what it isn't, and whether getting DA is the be-all and end-all of l33t pen testers. We also talked about the value of a pen test vs red teaming and the importance of a great report.We also talked about degrees vs exams, with some great advice shared about building skills. We also had a great discussion on metrics for business, and cheat codes to being an entrepreneur.Finally, we talked about...2023-10-2647 min
Bee in CyberRob Newby - The view from the CISORob discusses his career path from product management into security architecture into the CISO role, and the path he travelled along the way. We talk about the pros and cons of contracting, about the importance of a shared plan, and a shared vision, his view on what a CISO is and what a CISO isn't, as well as networking via WhatsApp.We also talked about his lockdown project - Procordr, and finally we talked about women in leadership, and knowing your privilege.2023-09-281h 07
Bee in CyberStephen Deutsch - MDR & SOC CareersStephen talked about his vast career in SOC and Detection and Response, including working in the betting industry, working within large banking clients, and what he has learnt along the way.We talked about how to get into SOC jobs, and how the importance of impact skills, and customer service relates to entry level roles. We also spoke about the importance of being easy to deal with or rather "how not to be a d*ck" and how you treat others is important in the cyber industry.2023-09-0342 min
Bee in CyberLorna & Andrea - Capslock BootcampLorna & Andrea discuss why they set up the Capslock bootcamp, their backgrounds in academia, being a female founder vs being lesbians in the cyber industry, and the importance of visibility in the industry.Bootcamps have had a bad reputation historically, and Capslock are breaking barriers into the industry. This was a really fun episode to record, to demystify the Capslock bootcamp.2023-08-3145 min
Bee in CyberBryan Kavanagh - Security Operations Management,Bryan talked us through his career from IT into the cyber security industry.We discussed experiencing Wannacry whilst working within an NHS hospital, ensuring good mental health, and his career journey.Bryan gave some great advice around the importance of choosing the right team fit for your situation, plus how interviews are very much two way situations, with some advice for interviews to make sure you get the full picture.We also had a great discussion around ensuring the best environment for neurodiverse employees, the benefits of diverse talent, and working remotely and...2023-07-2744 min
Bee in CyberLindsay Thorburn - Military to CyberLindsay Thorburn talks about his career as a cyber risk and incident manager with over 20 years experience within MOD. We talk about his role building teams and services within a consultancy environment, and growing and developing people within his team, as well as the transition from military veteran to cyber career.We also talk about Cyber Five Six, which Lindsay has developed to support the next generation of defenders transition into cyber. 2023-07-2732 min
Bee in CyberBharti Lim - Security SalesThis episode features Bharti Lim, Group Security Product Manager for ComputaCenter. As well as being a CRM Women in Channel Awards Finalist, Bharti or Bee as she is known, has worked in Technology and Cyber for almost 20 years. We discuss her journey to her current role, working part time in security, and how motherhood shouldn't mean that your career ends.2023-06-2946 min
Bee in CyberEliza-May Austin - From DFIR to FounderWe interviewed Eliza-May Austin CEO & Co-Founder of th4ts3cur1ty.company and PocketSIEM and talked about her career journey, from socially engineering her way onto a Digital Forensics course, her lived experiences as a woman trying to learn more about tech, why she founded Ladies Hacking Society and the awkward moments or learning journeys along the way.We also cover how your skills change from being an employee to being a founder and an employer, and what are the key attributes Eliza looks for when hiring. 2023-05-2440 min