Encore: Jack Rhysider: Get your experience points in everything. [Media] [Career Notes]
Apr 28, 2024
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Jack Rhysider shares his journey from studying computer engineering to using gamification in his career, leading to a focus on security. He talks about his transition to podcasting, emphasizing storytelling for cybersecurity education and inspiration.
Utilizing gamification in career advancement led host from network security engineer to cybersecurity passion.
Creating entertaining cybersecurity narratives through long-form podcasts for wider audience engagement.
Deep dives
The Journey from Gaming to Security Engineering
Starting as a network security engineer, the host reflects on their initial exposure to technology through gaming and family influences. Pursuing a career in computer engineering, they faced challenges finding technical opportunities despite holding a bachelor's degree. By gamifying their certification process, they secured a role at a Network Operations Center and later transitioned to the security engineering team, where their diverse experiences converged, leading to a newfound passion for security.
Transition to Long-Form Storytelling in Security
After discovering the importance of sharing cybersecurity narratives for general audiences, the host launched a blog, TunnelsUp.com, to simplify complex security topics. Realizing the lack of long-form storytelling podcasts in the cybersecurity space, they embarked on creating a show that delved into in-depth narratives rather than conventional interviews or news coverage. Inspired by advice to engage wider audiences outside the cybersecurity community, the host navigated the challenges of producing weekly episodes alongside a full-time job, aiming to entertain, enlighten, and educate listeners with captivating cybersecurity stories.
Host of Darknet Diaries podcast Jack Rhysider shares his experiences from studying computer engineering at university to his strategy of using gamification on his career that led to him landing in the security space. Jack talks about how his wide experiences came together in security and what prompted him to learn podcasting. Jack endeavors to share the whole story through his podcasts while making them entertaining, enlightening and inspirational. Our thanks to Jack for sharing his story with us.