7MS #290: Interview with Joe Klein




7 Minute Security show

Summary: <p>My pal and former coworker <a href="https://twitter.com/joekl3in" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Joe Klein</a> joins me in the virtual studio to discuss:</p> <ul> <li>His career as a diesel mechanic and insurance guru</li> <li>How to leave a stable job, take a huge pay cut and start a risky infosec internship (sounds like the name of a broadway musical!)</li> <li>The start of his new career as a SOC analyst</li> <li>The importance of having a career cheerleader/mentor</li> <li>Being hungry for knowledge and certifications without being ashamed or afraid to look like a newb</li> <li>CompTIA Security+ and Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops certs</li> <li>The proper pronunciation of the word "dude"</li> <li>How to do a proper Arnold Schwarzenegger impression</li> </ul><p>Other references made in the episode:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/tenminpod/tmp-arnold-schwarzenegger-2" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Arnold Schwarzenegger the love poet</a></li> </ul><p>Joe welcomes your comments, concerns, insults and questions via email (listen to today's episode for the address!) or <a href="https://twitter.com/joekl3in" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</p>