Imagine a former military personnel turned cybersecurity expert dedicated to fight against human trafficking, Cody Lummus is exactly that. Our conversation with him takes us on an inspiring journey from a Jeep accident to his redefining encounter with a boot camp instructor. Cody's story is a testament to embracing change, having the courage to transition careers, and the power of lifelong learning.
Cody shares his experiences attending cybersecurity boot camps, highlighting the immense value of courses that focus on building the industry foundations, instead of just teaching the test. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience and the role of committed instructors in molding a student's future. Hear him talk candidly about taking ownership of your future, navigating ageism in the job search, and the difference an inspiring mentor can make in your life.
Finally, Cody offers invaluable advice for those venturing into the field of cybersecurity. He stresses the need for continuous learning, a strong foundation, and having a passion for your work. Cody's journey is a shining example of how age and lack of experience need not be roadblocks in the path to success, if you're armed with the right mindset. So, join us as we explore the crucial lessons Cody's journey from the military to cybersecurity has to teach us all.
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Security Happy Hour: From 0 to Hero - Becoming a Pentester
Security Happy Hour: Pivoting in Your Career & Cybersecurity Student Experience
Security Happy Hour: New Year's Eve Protecting Your Future
Security Happy Hour: Christmas Eve Extravaganza
Security Happy Hour: Enterprise Vulnerability Management
Security Happy Hour: Social Engineering and Physical Pentesting
Security Happy Hour: Community Outreach with Republic of Hackers
Security Happy Hour: Blue Team, The Journey, Q&A
Security Happy Hour: Identity & Access Management
Security Happy Hour: Threat Intel, SecOps, & Blue Team Training
Security Happy Hour: Cyber Communities & Gatekeeping
Security Happy Hour: Building Your Network to Build Your Career
Security Happy Hour: Building a Security Training and Champions Program
Security Happy Hour: Enterprise Security Monitoring & Security Onion
Security Happy Hour: Is Cybersecurity Right for YOU?
Security Happy Hour: How to Start Securing Your Environment
Security Happy Hour: Burnout, Content Creation, & Leadership
Security Happy Hour: ML and AI in Cybersecurity
Security Happy Hour: The Journey, Women in Cyber, Time Management
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