In this episode of the Safe House Initiative podcast, host Jeff Edwards welcomes Keith Gologorsky, Head of Public Sector at Hack the Box, for an in-depth conversation about building a successful career in cybersecurity. Keith shares his personal journey from computer science graduate to government analyst, recounting pivotal moments in military operations, threat analysis, and international collaboration. The discussion explores the limitations of traditional certifications, the importance of hands-on training, and the need for regularly updated, gamified learning experiences. Keith also addresses the cybersecurity skills gap, the evolving role of AI, and offers actionable advice for organizations of all sizes: prioritize cross-training and real-world practice to build resilient teams. Tune in for practical insights and strategies to future-proof your cybersecurity workforce.

Host Jeff Edwards talks with Sarah Flukes, CTO of Admeritia, about a simple but powerful idea: cyber decision diagrams. Born from real-world work in water utilities and industrial sites, these function-oriented maps turn complex OT/ICS environments into clear, shared understanding—for security, operations, incident response, and design.

In this episode

• Why traditional network/asset maps fail engineers—and what “function-first” fixes
• Using diagrams for OT/ICS risk, IR restart plans, and security-by-design
• Cognitive effectiveness: diagrams people actually understand and use
• Free, no-login tool and why data stays local (no tracking)
• How SMBs and critical infrastructure can start today

Resources: Free tools & guides at SafeHouseInitiative.org (no tracking, no fees)

Guest: Sarah Flukes • Host: Jeff Edwards

🎬 Production Team:

Alan Gin – Executive Producer

Jen Carpenter – Editor & Post Production Supervisor

Keith Fukuhara – Production Manager & Technical Director

Dorian Naveh – Marketing & Social Media Manager

#️⃣ Hashtags:

#CyberSecurity #OTSecurity #ICS #CriticalInfrastructure #IndustrialSecurity #RiskManagement #IncidentResponse #SecurityByDesign #WaterUtilities #SMB #Admeritia #CyberDecisionDiagrams #SafeHousePodcast

Host Jeff Edwards sitsdown with Chuck Brooks—adjunct professor at Georgetown andpresident of Brooks Consulting—to cut through the noise on SMB cybersecurity.From AI-supercharged phishing and IoT sprawl to zero trust, CMMC/NIST, and why MFAisthe #1 first step, Chuck translates complex threats into clear actions anysmall or midsize business can take today.

You’ll learn

Resources: Free guides at SafeHouseInitiative.org (notracking, no fees)

Guest: Chuck Brooks • Host: JeffEdwards

🎬 Production Team:

Alan Gin – Executive Producer

Jen Carpenter – Editor & Post ProductionSupervisor

Keith Fukuhara – Production Manager &Technical Director

Dorian Naveh – Marketing & Social MediaManager

#️⃣ Hashtags:

#CyberSecurity #SMB #SmallBusiness #AI#Phishing #MFA #ZeroTrust #CMMC #NIST #IoT #OTSecurity #RiskManagement#BusinessContinuity #IncidentResponse #SafeHousePodcast