Show Notes
Joe South is a testament to resilience, unconventional decisions, and finding success in unexpected places. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a rut or on the verge of giving up, Joe’s experience might be the jolt you need to keep pushing forward.
Joe, Principal Security Engineer and host of the “Security Unfiltered” podcast, shares his journey into cybersecurity and battling depression after being rejected more than 300 times when applying for security roles. Joe shares advice on breaking into cybersecurity, dealing with rejection, the importance of mentorship, and staying persistent.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Joe South, Principal Security Engineer and Host of the Security Unfiltered podcast
02:34 Early Career Struggles and Breakthrough
03:59 The Turning Point: From Help Desk to Cybersecurity
06:44 Rejection and Finding Success
11:17 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals
16:19 The Importance of Continuous Learning in Cybersecurity
18:10 Join the Hacker Valley Creative Mastermind!
19:10 Securing AI Models: Challenges and Strategies
20:10 The Importance of Communication in Security
21:22 Experience and Career Advancement
21:52 Rethinking Success: The Value of Being Number Two
23:57 Pressure and Rewards of Being a CISO
26:16 The Benefits of Podcasting and Content Creation
32:28 Balancing Personal and Public Information
35:27 Overcoming Adversity and Putting Yourself Out There
38:01 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Content Creators
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