The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Michael Hamilton, Founder and CISO, Critical Insight

Building a Cybersecurity Career with Mike Hamilton | Insights & StrategiesIn this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Thomas interviews Mike Hamilton, a cybersecurity expert with an extensive background in the field. They discuss Mike's career journey, including his entrepreneurial ventures and roles such as CISO for the City of Seattle and President of Critical Informatics Inc. The conversation covers career progression, the importance of hands-on experience, tackling burnout, and the significance of community involvement.Mike also shares insights into his nonprofit initiative, Pisces - Public Infrastructure Security Cyber Education System - which focuses on providing cyber monitoring for small cities and educating future cyber analysts. Don't miss this engaging discussion filled with valuable advice for anyone looking to advance their cybersecurity career.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:55 Mike's Career Journey02:48 Discussing Burnout and Career Shifts04:00 Pisces Initiative and Cyber Education05:24 Breaking into Cybersecurity08:08 Career Progression and Company Culture16:41 Remote Work and SOC Operations19:34 AI in Cybersecurity26:36 Organized Chaos in Business Growth27:35 Importance of Business Continuity and Resilience29:36 Navigating Regulatory Challenges30:52 The Role of Cybersecurity Frameworks36:05 Balancing Work and Personal Life39:29 Community Engagement and Knowledge Sharing41:11 The Hacker Mindset and Security Threats44:48 The Value of Staying Informed50:03 Concluding Thoughts and Future PlansMichael recommended:Play, Purpose, Potential by Neil DoshiCheck out the 'Mike & Mike' discussions which you can find on Michael's Linkedin page or on the Critical Insight page.Also watch out for the Webinars on the Critical Insight Linkedin Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/criticalinsight/posts/?feedView=all