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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 45 MIN

Beyond the Resume: How to Stand Out & Succeed in Cybersecurity | Rob Whetstine

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Learn all about how a Cybersecurity Leader uses data to solve the world's problems, one hack at a time.What happens when a curious kid starts pulling computers out of the trash, takes them apart, and falls headfirst into the hacking scene? Turns out, you can turn that curiosity into a 20+ year career in tech!In the latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds, we got to talk with Rob Whetstine. He gave us a view into how security overlaps with the data space and shared some incredibly helpful career tips.Highlights 🔦- Hiring insights for neurospicy minds, why deep technical Qs might not be the best approach- How to calm your nerves during an interview- What to do immediately after you make a mistakePlus, we geek out over 3D printing (because it's the closest thing to a Star Trek replicator), favorite movies, games, and weirdest security problems.If you love problem-solving, security, or just nerdy conversations, this one’s for you!Where to find RobLinkedInPodcast******Data Career Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn moreMERCH!!Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SupportIf you like what you see, consider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)

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Learn all about how a Cybersecurity Leader uses data to solve the world's problems, one hack at a time.What happens when a curious kid starts pulling computers out of the trash, takes them apart, and falls headfirst into the hacking scene? Turns out, you can turn that curiosity into a 20+ year career in tech!In the latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds, we got to talk with Rob Whetstine. He gave us a view into how security overlaps with the data space and shared some incredibly helpful career tips.Highlights 🔦- Hiring insights for neurospicy minds, why deep technical Qs might not be the best approach- How to calm your nerves during an interview- What to do immediately after you make a mistakePlus, we geek out over 3D printing (because it's the closest thing to a Star Trek replicator), favorite movies, games, and weirdest security problems.If you love problem-solving, security, or just nerdy conversations, this one’s for you!Where to find RobLinkedInPodcast******Data Career Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn moreMERCH!!Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SupportIf you like what you see, consider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)

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