{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Simply Secured","title":"From Philosophy to Cybersecurity: An Unexpected Path With Christine Smoley","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9d44a734\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2259,"description":"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.\nKey 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.\nThis episode offers valuable insights into the complexities of transitioning into cybersecurity and the importance of continual learning.\nConnect with Christine on LinkedIn:\nLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-smoley-92697358\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction to Simply Secured Podcast\n00:43 Meet Christine Smoley\n01:09 Defcon Poker and EFF Fundraising\n02:05 Christine's Cybersecurity Journey\n03:29 From Academia to Cybersecurity\n04:52 Skills and Knowledge Transfer\n10:51 Challenges in Skill Acquisition\n14:41 Building Security in Startups\n18:12 Evaluating Vendors and Third-Party Risks\n23:25 Cultural Perspectives on Cybersecurity\n27:24 Rapid Fire Questions\n34:43 Final Thoughts and Farewell\n==========================================================\nConnect with your host: James R. McQuiggan:\nLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jmcquiggan\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesmcquiggancissp\nWebsite: https://jamesmcquiggan.com\nTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesmcquiggan.cissp\nEmail: James@jamesmcquiggan.com\n==========================================================\nSimply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career 💪\n==========================================================\nVideo Editing / Sound Engineering: Matthew Bliss, MB Podcasts - https://www.mbpod.com\nYouTube Title Graphic: London Company\nVideo Podcast graphics: Katie McQuiggan (www.katiemcquiggan.com)\nMusic Provided by: AppleHillStudios at Envato Elements\n=========================\nPresented by Simply Cyber Media Group\n=========================\nAll the ways to connect with @SimplyCyber...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GOEChDV7CpJel03CU9YCfsEh8Wvm3iEoFG4SoN29eKE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lM2Fj/ZTE4NDUxODkxZDU5/YjQ0ODYzMTlhMzNj/YWJmZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}