From Service to Cyber with Jeff Worthington

Welcome to the latest episode of The LoJo Show! 

On this episode, LoJo and Jeff Worthington from CrowdStrike discuss a wide range of topics centered around cybersecurity, AI, transitioning service members into the cyber industry, and more! 

Key Points and Timestamps:

1. Introduction

   • Discussion about the journey veterans undergo after leaving military service.
   • The role of the cybersecurity industry in aiding this transition.
   • How veterans can make a mark in the cybersecurity domain.
   • Timestamp: [00:00:00 - 00:51:57]

2. Main Content

   • Cheap Route Concerns: The dangers of opting for cheaper solutions in cybersecurity and the risks of things slipping through the cracks. Timestamp: [00:51:58 - 00:52:16]
   • Importance of Training: The need to educate people, especially decision-makers, about the nuances of cybersecurity. Timestamp: [00:52:16 - 00:53:09]
   • Vendor Solutions: The challenge of vendors overselling their solutions and the importance of asking the right questions. Timestamp: [00:53:09 - 00:53:26]
   • Personal Experience: Jeff shares his personal journey from the military to the cybersecurity industry, emphasizing the ever-evolving nature of the field. Timestamp: [00:53:26 - 00:55:00]
   • Identity-Based Attacks: The shift from malware attacks to identity-based attacks and the importance of securing one's identity. Timestamp: [00:56:05 - 00:57:24]
   • Password Management: The challenges of maintaining unique passwords for different services and the risks associated with password breaches. Timestamp: [00:57:56 - 01:00:36]
   • Remote Management Software: The rise in breaches involving remote management software and the importance of being cautious with unknown tech support. Timestamp: [01:01:32 - 01:02:54]
   • Credit Protection: Jeff's advice on freezing one's credit to prevent unauthorized access and potential financial harm. Timestamp: [01:03:51 - 01:04:54]

3. Closing Remarks

   • Timestamp: [01:05:10 - 01:06:05]

 

About Our Guest:

Colonel (Retired) Jeff Worthington, Public Sector Executive Strategist, sits on the Public Sector Industry Business Unit at CrowdStrike where he provides strategic advisory services related to enterprise cybersecurity solutions for Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local, Higher Education and Healthcare. Prior to joining CrowdStrike, he served as the Chief Information Officer for the Joint Special Operations Command and Deputy Director of XVIII Airborne Corps’ Project Ridgway. This capped a career of uniformed federal service spanning 30 years installing, operating, maintaining and defending our Nation’s most vital information network across the globe. He has extensive experience leading cyber, IT, network and communications teams at all levels of military service across the DoD and within both conventional and Airborne Special Operations units from the foxhole to the White House. His leadership and executive operational experiences include Information Security, IT governance & strategy, network/systems operations, and implementation/integration of robust enterprise systems and services.

 

Contact Info:

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Jeff's Employer - CrowdStrike

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Our Sponsor - Black Rock Engineering & Technology 

 

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  Stay safe and stay secure!