Career Strategies and Cybersecurity: Peter Swimm's Advice | Breaking into Cybersecurity

Описание: Breaking into Cybersecurity: Peter Swim's Journey from Libraries to Leading AI Conversations
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In this episode of Breaking into Cybersecurity, we feature Peter Swim, the founder of the consultancy Toilville. Peter shares his unique journey into cybersecurity, starting from working at a library to becoming a product owner at Microsoft. He discusses the importance of security in tech and AI, the impact of working in startups, and how his experiences have shaped his career. Peter also provides valuable advice to juniors in the field, emphasizing the need to stay flexible, keep learning, and find the right organizational culture. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in tech, cybersecurity, and career development in the AI space.

00:00 Introduction to Peter Swim's Cybersecurity Journey
00:58 Early Career and Initial Interest in Tech
02:41 Transition to Product Ownership
05:03 Balancing Security and User Experience
09:19 Career Advice for Aspiring Professionals
16:00 The Evolution of Conversational AI
21:23 Challenges and Insights in AI and Security
26:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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About the hosts:

Renee Small is the CEO of Cyber Human Capital, one of the leading human resources business partners in the field of cybersecurity, and author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book, Magnetic Hiring: Your Company's Secret Weapon to Attracting Top Cyber Security Talent. She is committed to helping leaders close the cybersecurity talent gap by hiring from within and encouraging more people to enter the lucrative cybersecurity profession.   / reneebrownsmall  
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Christophe Foulon focuses on helping secure people and processes, drawing on a solid understanding of the technologies involved. He has over ten years of experience as an Information Security Manager and Cybersecurity Strategist. He is passionate about customer service, process improvement, and information security. He has significant expertise in optimizing technology use while balancing its implications for people, processes, and information security, through a consultative approach.

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