Voices of the Vigilant podcast:
humanizing cybersecurity
with candid tales from cyberspace and beyond
About the Voices of the Vigilant podcast
Voices of the Vigilant builds and shares knowledge by engaging with diverse voices and perspectives from within the cybersecurity industry.
Episodes are released once a month. You can find the full episode catalog below and across all major podcast platforms.
Also be sure to check out the show in video format - with closed captioning - on YouTube.
Voices of the Vigilant episode catalog
Voices of the Vigilant S2 EP2 | Protecting What Matters: Disney, Diversity, and Doing the Work
This episode features Rob “Bowtie Security Guy” Whetstine, Director of Information Security at a Fortune 500 company.
What if the fastest way into cybersecurity isn’t another cert, but a soldering iron, a home lab, and the courage to say “I don’t know”? In this episode, we sit down with Rob “Bowtie Security Guy” Whetstine—prop builder, mentor, and former Disney security leader—who went from dumpster diving for tech to leading teams at the highest levels. Rob makes the case that tinkering beats test prep, calm beats chaos, and passion plus proof beats pedigree. From cracking high-pressure interviews to building teams that don’t burn out, this is a roadmap for anyone who wants to build a real, durable career in cyber.
The human side of tech
As a gifted speaker and connector, Jess is super excited to share this project with you! Each episode features a candid conversation with folks in the infosec space on a specific topic and is designed to educate and inspire you to take action on your own terms.
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If you are interested in being a guest on the Voices of the Vigilant podcast, please click here to complete the application form and Jess will be in touch if it’s a good fit!