Guest: Gene Fay, CEO at ThreatX [@threatx_inc]

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On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/genefay/

Host: Phillip Wylie

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Episode Introduction

Gene Fay shares his story and advice based on his 30 years of experience. He discusses bridging large companies and startups, fostering cybersecurity innovation, and empowering newcomers.

Gene Fay has worked in technology and cybersecurity for 30 years and has been involved in four cybersecurity companies. He is currently the CEO of ThreatX, a company focused on helping companies protect their APIs and applications. Gene discusses the differences between working at a large company and a startup, where the risks are more known with a startup, but the opportunities to be nimble and innovate are much higher. He also discussed his mission to help others get started in the industry.

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Guest: Saman Fatima, Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia State University

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/saman_3014

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/saman-fatima-30/

Host: Phillip Wylie

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Saman Fatima discusses her journey in cybersecurity and the BBWIC Foundation's role in creating an inclusive space for women. She urges listeners to pursue their passion and never settle for less.

In this podcast episode, Phillip Wylie interviews Saman Fatima, a cybersecurity professional and an active BBWIC (Breaking Barriers Women in Cybersecurity) Foundation member. Saman shares her journey of moving from India to the United States to pursue her master's degree in cybersecurity. She discusses the importance of the BWIC Foundation in creating a safe and inclusive space for women in the cybersecurity field. The organization offers a supportive environment for members to share their experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another. Saman encourages listeners to take the first step towards their passion, even if it's uncomfortable, and to never settle for less, as there are plenty of opportunities and support available in the community.

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BBWIC Foundation website: https://www.bbwic.com/

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Guest: Kenny Parsons, Senior Regional Engineer at Trace3 [@trace3]

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/therealjiru

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-parsons/

Host: Phillip Wylie

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Episode Introduction

Kenny Parsons shares insights on his cybersecurity career path, self-education, industry certifications, and learning resources.

Kenny Parsons security consultant and active member of the local DFW cybersecurity community, discussed his career path and how he got started with cybersecurity. Kenny started as a systems administrator and then moved into security. He now works as a consultant at SetSolutions on everything related to security, such as data security, network firewalls, and other core practices. The conversation concluded with Kenny offering advice to those wanting to enter the field.

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