CyberWire Daily Andrew Maloney: Never-ending thirst for knowledge. [COO] [Career Notes]
Sep 7, 2025
Andrew Maloney, COO and Co-Founder of Query.AI, shares his transformative journey from a blue-collar upbringing to a tech leader in cybersecurity. He discusses how the building blocks of discipline and teamwork he learned in the military shaped his career. Deployed during the Iraq War, Andrew found his passion for technology and security, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and self-belief. His inspiring message encourages listeners never to sell themselves short and to keep pushing forward.
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From Blue-Collar Roots To Military Tech Training
- Andrew Maloney grew up in a blue-collar family and discovered computers as an alternative to manual trades.
- He enlisted in the Air Force at 17 and got foundational tech training that launched his career.
Break Into Security While Deployed
- While forward deployed to Oman in 2003, Andrew volunteered for security work and got his break into cybersecurity.
- Hands-on military roles taught him operational details that later informed his security career.
Security Built On Operational Building Blocks
- Understanding low-level hardware and help-desk operations creates building blocks for security work.
- Security effectiveness depends on how well different technical components fit together.