As a kid, Jose Barrientos was continually innovating and learning complex computer skills – and also playing pranks. Yet it wasn't until he joined the military after high school that instead of getting in trouble, his technical abilities were finally recognized as an impressive asset. Thanks to his determination to break in to infosec, Jose is now a successful red teamer at a top organization. In this episode, Jose and Jason discuss the challenges of breaking through childhood barriers, overc...
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As a kid, Jose Barrientos was continually innovating and learning complex computer skills – and also playing pranks. Yet it wasn't until he joined the military after high school that instead of getting in trouble, his technical abilities were finally recognized as an impressive asset. Thanks to his determination to break in to infosec, Jose is now a successful red teamer at a top organization. In this episode, Jose and Jason discuss the challenges of breaking through childhood barriers, overc...
Turning adversity into altruism with Chris Sanders
GIAC Certifications: Trust Me I'm Certified
42 minutes
5 years ago
Turning adversity into altruism with Chris Sanders
Despite being a GSE-certified cybersecurity expert, Chris Sanders is up front about the fact that infosec is not his true passion. In this episode, Sanders describes how diving deep into the world of computers and cybersecurity led him to his ultimate passion - teaching and helping others - and how continuing to pursue the infosec path allows him to fulfill career goals he may not otherwise have met. He also discusses how his upbringing has shaped his career path and guided him to give back t...
GIAC Certifications: Trust Me I'm Certified
As a kid, Jose Barrientos was continually innovating and learning complex computer skills – and also playing pranks. Yet it wasn't until he joined the military after high school that instead of getting in trouble, his technical abilities were finally recognized as an impressive asset. Thanks to his determination to break in to infosec, Jose is now a successful red teamer at a top organization. In this episode, Jose and Jason discuss the challenges of breaking through childhood barriers, overc...