S1 E3: Watchmaker to Threat Hunter - Jibby's Remarkable Journey
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In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells interview their first guest of the season, Jibby. Jibby shares his incredible journey from a decade-long career in watch and jewelry repair to a thriving role in cybersecurity. By leveraging community support, hands-on learning platforms like KC7 Cyber and TryHackMe, and staying committed despite multiple setbacks, Jibby has secured a prestigious role at Microsoft as a Security Researcher. He highlights the importance of networking, community, and continuous learning in forging a successful path in cybersecurity. The episode also explores Jibby’s passion for contributing back to the community, leading to talks at various conferences and building new cybersecurity challenges for others.
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Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs
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