Today I will be having a conversation with Kenneth Ellington, a Senior cybersecurity consultant at Ernst and Young. He specializes in SIEM and SOAR technologies such as Splunk. He is the Founder of Ellington Cyber Academy, an e-learning platform that trains people on the use of various SIEM and SOAR technologies in an effort to help them transition or upskill in their careers.
Key Points
We speak on the general importance of cybersecurity even to an everyday person. [03:21-04:08]
Kenneth gives a rating on the cybersecurity talent landscape deficit. [05:41]
We speak on the global exportation of cybersecurity talents from off the shores of Africa to other countries. [08:04]
Kenneth tells us an interesting background story about his organization. [09:17]
We share ideas on how the cybersecurity deficit can be addressed. [15:02]
Kenneth shares his opinion on the “Certificate versus Experience” debate. [17:18]
Another dose of advice for beginners launching into cyberspace [20:37]
“What field would you be in if you weren’t in the cybersecurity field?” Listen to Kenneth’s interesting response to this question. [24:56]
Kenneth showers some inspiring words to keep you moving in cyberspace. [28:15]
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Connect with my guest, Kenneth Ellington:
LinkedIn @Kenneth Ellington
Twitter @KennethElling31
Ellington Cyber Academy: https://kenneth-ellington-s-school.teachable.com/p/home
Connect with me on LinkedIn @Fatimah Adelodun