

From Special Forces to Cybersecurity: Rich Greene on Communication and Persuasion in Infosec
4 snips Apr 9, 2025
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Military Humint Experience
- Rich Greene's military role involved securing communication in hostile environments.
- His success depended on building trust and persuasion before capturing network traffic.
Military to Cybersecurity Journey
- Rich's military career evolved from radio communications to Special Forces communications sergeant.
- He gradually entered the cybersecurity world through secure communications and human intelligence roles.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals Matter
- Focus on cybersecurity fundamentals like least privilege for strong security.
- Avoid privilege creep to reduce attack surfaces and security risks.