Navigating Cybersecurity and Career Transitions with George Charles Osterholt

In this episode of the Cyber Security Recruiter podcast, the host welcomes George Charles Osterholt, a lead cybersecurity engineer at Scientia. They discuss George's career transition from managing sizable teams in restaurants to becoming an advisor at Indiana University and later advancing in the cybersecurity field.

George shares his insights on managing remote teams, the importance of cybersecurity compliance, and the challenges of integrating AI into security measures. He also offers valuable advice on effectively communicating the importance of cybersecurity to non-technical stakeholders.

George recommends 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho and a book about the life of MF Doom, emphasizing the importance of adventure, self-realization, and sticking to first principles in one's career journey.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:41 George's Background and Career Journey

01:16 A Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Engineer

02:19 CMMC and Compliance in Cybersecurity

03:17 The Importance of Security and Privacy

04:19 Team Dynamics and Development

05:21 Incident Response and Continuous Learning

10:10 Balancing Budget and Security

13:51 Communicating ROI in Cybersecurity

19:45 AI and the Future of Cybersecurity

22:21 Navigating Security with Caveats

23:41 Effective Cybersecurity Training

24:54 Visible Security and Trust

25:42 Communication and Adaptability in Security

26:33 Lessons from the Restaurant Industry

29:03 Incident Response and Agility

32:59 Career Transitions and Lifelong Learning

35:08 The Future of AI and Cybersecurity

36:41 Economic Cycles and Career Resilience

37:44 Adapting to Remote Work

39:50 Books that Inspire and Guide

42:07 Final Thoughts and Reflections

George suggested:

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The Chronicles of Doom by S.H. Fernando Jr.