InfoSec Journeys is a netcast series aimed at inspiring others to develop a career within Information Security through hearing from industry leaders discuss what it’s like to work, develop and progress within this rich, exciting and rewarding ecosystem. The series covers career insights from the breadth of the InfoSec spectrum; appealing to students, career-shifters and existing InfoSec professionals.
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InfoSec Journeys is a netcast series aimed at inspiring others to develop a career within Information Security through hearing from industry leaders discuss what it’s like to work, develop and progress within this rich, exciting and rewarding ecosystem. The series covers career insights from the breadth of the InfoSec spectrum; appealing to students, career-shifters and existing InfoSec professionals.
In this episode we meet Rick Jones, entrepreneur and co-Founder of Digital XRAID - a managed security service specialist provider. Rick has an inspiring journey within #InfoSec; having broken into the industry through sheer determination to pivot from his previous career-path and accelerated his development by learning from highly successful security consultants. Fast-forward and Rick now owns a leading cyber security #business with a global reach and employs some of the UK's leading security professionals.
We talk about the risks Rick took to make the leap into starting a company, the challenges and rewards along the way and the key attributes that have helped him succeed.
A highly inspiring insight into just what it takes to succeed in a highly #competitive landscape. Thanks again Rick for sharing your journey.
SHORTCUTS
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Intro - 00:40
The start of Digital XRAID - 01:27
Defining a mission - 02:35
Adapting the vision - 03:47
Recruiting quality talent - 05:08
Building the brand - 06:49
Getting the first customer - 08:13
Pivoting careers - 10:42
Breaking into InfoSec - 12:52
Not allowing fear to hold you back - 16:22
Finding the entrepreneurial spirit - 18:05
Perception of contractors - 20:54
Why start a business - 22:00
Learning to run a business with Goldman Sachs - 25:18
The importance of building a network - 26:35
How to keep the spirit alive - 28:24
Identifying and overcoming Imposter Syndrome - 29:38
Finding talent vs. perceived talent shortage - 32:05
Key skills to focus on to break through - 34:46
Transferrable skills are important - 39:11
Resiliency is key - 40:22
Personal challenges when starting a business - 41:35
Make it a personal journey - 44:44
Where the name Digital XRAID came from - 45:30
What's next and the mindset to progress - 47:47
Summary, wrap-up & WAKE UP ASHLEY!! - 51:43
InfoSec Journeys
InfoSec Journeys is a netcast series aimed at inspiring others to develop a career within Information Security through hearing from industry leaders discuss what it’s like to work, develop and progress within this rich, exciting and rewarding ecosystem. The series covers career insights from the breadth of the InfoSec spectrum; appealing to students, career-shifters and existing InfoSec professionals.
