Incident responder and SOC analyst Alante Pritchett joins the Stats On Stats crew to talk about breaking into cybersecurity, transitioning from government contracting to the private sector, and how gaming, Discord communities, and mentorship shape his approach to helping others enter the field. Co-host Joshua Davis adds insights from government tech as they compare offensive vs. defensive security, discuss burnout, and offer practical guidance for newcomers.Guest Connect: Alante PritchettLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alante-pritchett-0b1666140/Stats on Stats ResourcesCode & Culture: https://www.statsonstats.io/flipbooks    | https://www.codeculturecollective.io  Merch: https://www.statsonstats.io/shop   LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/statsonstatspodcast   Stats on Stats Partners & AffiliatesIntelliCON 2026Website: https://www.intelliguards.com/intellic0n-speakersRegister: www.eventbrite.com/e/1497056679829/?discount=STATSONSTATSUse Discount Code: "STATSONSTATS" for 30% offAntisyphon TrainingWebsite: https://www.antisyphontraining.com   MAD20 TrainingWebsite: https://mad20.io   Discount Code: STATSONSTATS15Ellington Cyber Academy: https://kenneth-ellington.mykajabi.com   Discount Code: STATSONSTATSKevtech AcademyWebsite: https://www.kevtechitsupport.com   Dream Chaser's Coffee Website: https://dreamchaserscoffee.com   Discount code: STATSONSTATSPodcasts We LikeDEM Tech FolksWebsite: https://linktr.ee/developeverymind   IntrusionsInDepthWebsite: https://www.intrusionsindepth.com  -----------------------------------------------------Episode was shot and edited at BlueBox Studio Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/bluebox-studio/

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