Today we chat with Debon Grady, an IT Security Specialist with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Debon shares his unique path from music education major to cybersecurity expert, discussing key moments, valuable skills learned, and the importance of mentorship. Discover his thoughts on the relationship between red and blue teams, the significance of continuous learning, and his hobbies including video games and latte art. Stay tuned for rapid-fire questions and insights into Devin's approach to career success in cybersecurity.Episode Links:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldgv- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebonairCyber- Discord: Debonair CyberChapters:00:00 Introduction and Background00:06 Discovering Cybersecurity00:45 Podcast Introduction01:23 Devin's Journey into Cybersecurity04:58 Skills from Music to Cybersecurity06:48 Mentorship and Career Advice08:55 Certifications and Job Search15:23 Red Team vs Blue Team17:03 Learning New Tools19:17 Personal Interests and Hobbies24:34 Rapid Fire Questions26:58 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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