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Cyber Chronicles: A Journey Through CyberSecurity Careers

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Discussing how to get cyber security jobs, and how to get into cybersecurity as a professional.   

Dive into the world of cybersecurity with Cyber Chronicles, where we uncover the human stories behind the digital frontier. 

Hosted by Lisa Jones Huff, Senior Director of Global Security Specialists at Elastic, each episode provides unique insights into the world of cybersecurity. With over 20 years of experience, Lisa leads with expertise and a passion for innovation. We go beyond technical jargon to reveal the diverse paths within the industry, from analysts and ethical hackers to CISOs. Whether you’re starting out, changing careers, or a seasoned expert, you'll find inspiration and practical advice here. 

Our mission is to break down barriers and highlight the importance of continuous learning, mentorship, and inclusivity in this dynamic field. Join us to discover how anyone can build a rewarding career in cybersecurity and become part of a community that's shaping the future. 

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    September 24 · 28 min· Video

    How I Broke Into Cyber and Built a Global Security Company | Brad Taylor

    What does it take to build a cybersecurity company from the ground up? In this episode of Cyber Chronicles, Lisa Jones Huff sits down with Brad Taylor to explore his journey from growing up on a farm in southern Illinois to becoming the founder and leader of a global cybersecurity services company. Brad shares how his curiosity about how things work led him from computer science and sales into the early days of cybersecurity. Along the way, he helped build and scale companies through multiple IPOs, learned from influential leaders and mentors, and eventually took the leap into entrepreneurship. Brad also opens up about what it really takes to build a business from scratch, from finding and validating an idea to landing those critical first customers and developing the relationships that help a company grow. What you’ll learn in this episode: ✓ How Brad found his way into technology and cybersecurity ✓ Lessons from his experiences at RSA and ArcSight ✓ Why relationships and networking can shape a career ✓ The role mentorship played in his journey ✓ What it takes to find and validate a business idea ✓ Lessons from landing those first customers ✓ How Brad approaches leadership, entrepreneurship, and balance About Brad Taylor Brad Taylor is a cybersecurity entrepreneur and executive with more than three decades of experience in information security, technology, and business leadership. Throughout his career, he has helped build and scale multiple cybersecurity companies, contributed to successful IPOs, and led teams focused on protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats. Today, he continues to drive innovation in managed security services while mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.

  • S1 · E2
    August 14 · 34 min

    From Survival to Cybersecurity: Sam Brown’s Journey Into Tech Sales

    What happens when grit meets opportunity? Sam Brown’s path from survival to cybersecurity shows how mentorship and determination can change the trajectory of a life. In the first official guest episode of Cyber Chronicles, Sam shares the story behind that determination. Raised in an immigrant household and navigating instability at home, she developed a relentless drive to find a way forward. That same grit would later become the foundation of her success in tech and cybersecurity. A major turning point came through Summer Search, a nonprofit organization that provided mentorship, SAT preparation, college application support, and the kind of long-term guidance that can change the trajectory of a life. From teaching herself web skills as a teenager, to attending Colgate University, to accidentally discovering enterprise sales through an SDR role at Imperva, Sam reflects on what it really takes to build credibility, develop technical confidence, and create opportunity when you are not starting from a place of access. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How Sam’s early life shaped her “get out and build” mindset and why that grit translated directly into tech and sales success Why Summer Search mattered so much, from mentorship and prep to college applications, exposure, and long-term support The underrated career strategy Sam used early: optimize for relationships and networks, not a “perfect” major What an SDR actually does and why sales felt “meritocratic” compared to the chaos she grew up with How she leveled up quickly by becoming technically literate, shadowing security teams, learning the OSI model, and asking better questions The real challenge of moving into a closing role: not being “too nice,” but being taken seriously, and what finally shifted that A practical career filter: “Who would you follow?” Build a roster of leaders you trust, then track where they go About Sam Brown Sam Brown is a cybersecurity sales professional whose career was built through grit, mentorship, and a deep curiosity for technology. After attending Colgate University with the support of Summer Search, she entered the tech industry through an SDR role at Imperva and went on to build a successful career in cybersecurity sales. Resources Mentioned Summer Search: https://summersearch.org/ Colgate University: https://www.colgate.edu/ Imperva: https://www.imperva.com/ Exabeam: https://www.exabeam.com/ Menlo Ventures: https://menlovc.com/

  • S1 · E1
    July 31 · 18 min

    How I Built My Career in Cybersecurity

    In the very first episode of Cyber Chronicles, host Lisa Jones Huff shares the personal and professional journey that led her into cybersecurity and why she created this podcast in the first place. Lisa reflects on growing up in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, being raised by a single mother, and how sports, grit, and a strong work ethic helped shape her early mindset. She walks through the unexpected career path that took her from studying accounting to building computers from scratch, working in networking and security consulting, and eventually becoming a respected leader in cybersecurity pre-sales. Along the way, Lisa opens up about the challenges of being one of the only women in the room, the importance of confidence and active listening, and the lessons she learned about leadership, self-advocacy, and finding balance in a demanding industry. This episode sets the tone for Cyber Chronicles: honest conversations about the people behind cybersecurity, the paths they took to get there, and the lessons they learned along the way

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