This week we have a captivating conversation with Christine Smoley, as she shares her journey from an academic background in phenomenology to a successful career in cybersecurity.Key topics include networking at DEFCON, the importance of language acquisition and mental models, challenges of building security teams in startups, and her unique international experiences in Russia.This episode offers valuable insights into the complexities of transitioning into cybersecurity and the importance of continual learning.Connect with Christine on LinkedIn:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-smoley-92697358Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Simply Secured Podcast00:43 Meet Christine Smoley01:09 Defcon Poker and EFF Fundraising02:05 Christine's Cybersecurity Journey03:29 From Academia to Cybersecurity04:52 Skills and Knowledge Transfer10:51 Challenges in Skill Acquisition14:41 Building Security in Startups18:12 Evaluating Vendors and Third-Party Risks23:25 Cultural Perspectives on Cybersecurity27:24 Rapid Fire Questions34:43 Final Thoughts and Farewell==========================================================Connect with your host: James R. McQuiggan:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jmcquigganYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesmcquiggancisspWebsite: https://jamesmcquiggan.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesmcquiggan.cisspEmail: [email protected]==========================================================Simply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career 💪==========================================================Video Editing / Sound Engineering: Matthew Bliss, MB Podcasts - https://www.mbpod.comYouTube Title Graphic: London CompanyVideo Podcast graphics: Katie McQuiggan (www.katiemcquiggan.com)Music Provided by: AppleHillStudios at Envato Elements=========================Presented by Simply Cyber Media Group=========================All the ways to connect with @SimplyCyberhttps://SimplyCyber.io/Socials

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