In this conversation, Adi interviews Jose Alvarado, the Director of Information Security at Stax Payment, about his journey in the field of cybersecurity. Jose shares how his interest in IT and networking led him to specialize in cybersecurity. They discuss the difference between IT and security roles, the importance of collaboration and communication in the security field, and the challenges of creating a security-focused culture within an organization. Jose also shares his experience dealing with a serious incident involving ransomware and emphasizes the need for organizations to assess and validate their security measures. The conversation with Jose focused on the challenges and priorities in cybersecurity, the importance of effective communication, the issue of burnout in the industry, and advice for those starting out in cybersecurity. Jose emphasized the need for organizations to ensure they are actually implementing the security measures they claim to have in place. He also discussed the challenge of balancing technical expertise with business understanding and the importance of concise and effective communication. Jose highlighted the issue of burnout in the tech industry and emphasized the need for leaders to be aware of their team's workload and mental well-being. He advised those starting out in cybersecurity to prioritize gaining experience and knowledge, rather than focusing on money, and to seek out opportunities that provide a wide range of experiences. Jose also discussed the evolution of cybersecurity as a separate field and the satisfaction he finds in completing projects and seeing the results of his team's efforts.

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