5 senior cybersecurity leaders sit down for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build a career and a security program from the ground up.

This panel covers imposter syndrome in leadership, getting fired for integrity, transitioning from military to cybersecurity, why curiosity beats certifications, personal branding for security professionals, and how trust and relationships are the real foundation of cybersecurity.

PANELISTS:

– Jo Justice — Business Information Security Officer, Leidos :https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-justice

– Dd Budiharto — Chief Security Advisor, Microsoft (Oil, Gas & Energy): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dd-budiharto-cissp-cisa-cism

– Oyefunke Fayoyin — Chief Information Security Officer, Devo :https://www.linkedin.com/in/oyefunkefayoyin

– Joshua A. Dray — Chief Information Security Officer, San Jacinto College :https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-dray

– Todd Beebe — Information Security Officer, Freeport LNG : https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddbeebe

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Guest Arrival & Opening Moments

1:34 – Welcome & Introduction of Panelists

5:30 – Jo Justice: Career Journey into Cybersecurity

9:47 – Joshua A. Dray: Career Journey into Cybersecurity

15:08 – DD Budinarto: Career Journey into Cybersecurity

17:24 – Oyefunke Fayoyin: Career Journey into Cybersecurity

21:39 – Todd Beebe: Career Journey into Cybersecurity

26:22 – What Does a CSO Do? (Roles & Misconceptions)

29:26 – Building Relationships with CEOs & Advancing to the C-Suite

32:35 – Do Certifications & Degrees Matter in Cybersecurity?

34:39 – Showcasing Curiosity & Readiness on Your Resume

39:14 – How Companies Decide Layoffs

41:25 – Does Being Fired Affect Your Reputation?

43:20 – How to Protect Yourself from Layoffs

49:45 – Live Q&A Session

1:06:00 – Appreciation & Closing Remarks

PRESENTED BY:

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