Episode 249 Deep Dive: Chris Cochran | Resonating Stories: The Power of Creativity and Authenticity in Cybersecurity

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Cochran (Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer – Hacker Valley Media), as we delve into the world of content creation in cybersecurity. We explore the power of authentic storytelling and creativity in content, and its potential to shape the cybersecurity industry. Chris shares personal anecdotes, underlining the importance of diversity and inclusivity in this field, and advocates for a shift towards a more positive mindset. Chris Cochran is Hacker Valley Media’s co-founder/ Chief Creative Officer and the Advisory Chief Information Security Officer/ Chief Evangelist for Huntress Labs. Chris also serves on the Board of Governors for the Podcast Academy. He is a cybersecurity leader turned award-winning content creator and speaker, earning two Anthem Awards and one Webby nomination. Chris started his career in technology during his active duty service in the US Marine Corps as an intelligence analyst at the National Security Agency. Chris spent over a decade leading advanced cybersecurity and intelligence missions at organizations such as the US House of Representatives, US Cyber Command, Mandiant, Booz Allen Hamilton, United Technologies, and Netflix. His passion is finding and amplifying human stories in cybersecurity and technology to inspire and empower our community.