Simply Secured

Elevating Your Cybersecurity Career with Dennis Keefe: From Law Enforcement to OSINT

In this week's episode of 'Simply Secured: Elevating Your Cybersecurity Career,' we sit down with Dennis Keefe who transitioned from a decade-long career in law enforcement to becoming a cybersecurity enthusiast with a special focus on open source intelligence (OSINT).

Dennis shares his unique perspective, career journey, and valuable insights about breaking into the cybersecurity industry. We discuss his experiences in law enforcement, the importance of staying accountable, and the challenges of earning certifications.

Dennis also touches on his ongoing OSINT training, his passion for geo-intelligence, and his goals for the future, including helping others prevent burnout. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dennis Keefe!

Guest Links:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkeefe
Website - https://denniskeefe.me/
FedX Interview - https://youtu.be/05945HAUmsI
Kathy Chambers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathychambersllc/

OSINT Resources:
Geospy - http://Geospy.ai
Michael Bassell Book - https://a.co/d/j1e4IRz
Mishaal Khan Training - https://www.mishaalkhan.com

Chapters:
00:00 Prepare to Podcast
01:39 Introduction of Dennis Keefe
02:22 Not Your First Career
03:36 Law Enforcement Impacting Cybersecurity
04:43 Technical Mistake to Life Lesson
06:33 Dennis' Website
10:43 2024 Goals Status
14:11 2025 Goals
19:33 OSINT Likes
20:55 OSINT Journey Status
21:42 Continuing the OSINT Journey
22:55 AI & OSINT
24:35 OSINT Future Studies
26:50 Rapid Fire Segment
31:04 Wrap-up & Goodbye

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