Dennis Riddick on Cloud Security, Cyber Threats & Breaking Into Tech

Dennis Riddick started his career in IT at JPMorgan during 9/11 and witnessed firsthand how disaster recovery and security became critical in tech. Fast-forward to today, and he's one of the leading cloud security engineers protecting companies from major cyber threats. In this episode, he breaks down: 📌 What is cloud security & why is it so important? 📌 How companies secure their cloud infrastructure from hackers 📌 AWS vs. Azure: Which one should you learn? 📌 Top skills & certifications for breaking into cloud security 📌 Why cloud security is the future of tech careers If you've ever wondered how businesses recover from cyberattacks or how to build a career in cloud security, this conversation is full of insights, practical advice, and real-world experience. Timestamps: [02:24] What is cloud security? [05:32] How companies prevent cyber attacks [12:50] AWS vs. Azure explained [22:00] Career paths & best certifications [30:10] Real-world cybersecurity threats [45:00] How to start your career in cloud security 🔔 Subscribe to Tech Jobber Podcast for more expert insights! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.