Chill Cyber Firesides Chat 🔥

Join Gerald Auger, Ph.D., for a relaxed and insightful Firesides conversation with Sean Kilbourn, Director of Cybersecurity Services at Highpoint.

Sean brings a deep and diverse background that spans the U.S. Navy’s red and blue teams, senior engineering roles, penetration testing, management positions, and his time as a Deputy CISO in the oil and gas sector.

In this casual and chill open conversation, Sean will walk us through his career journey, share lessons from two decades of experience in IT and cybersecurity, and explain how each role shaped his path into leadership.

He will also share his work helping veterans transition from military service into cybersecurity careers, offering guidance for anyone looking to find their footing in the industry.

🎯 In this episode you will learn:
• What a multi discipline cybersecurity career path looks like in the real world
• How red and blue team experience can influence your growth
• Insights from roles that range from penetration testing to Deputy CISO
• Advice for veterans and career changers entering cyber
• How to grow from technical roles into leadership positions
• What hiring managers look for in up and coming cybersecurity professionals

💬 Join the livestream and bring your questions. Whether you are just starting out or aiming to level up into leadership, this Firesides session offers relatable and practical career insights.

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