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Cyber Truths, Intelligence Myths, and Life after the NSA
Manage episode 473442275 series 3450013
In this episode of Risk and Reels, host Jeffrey Wheatman welcomes security veteran and former NSA executive Don Boian for a wide-ranging conversation on intelligence, cybersecurity, and life on both sides of the public-private divide. Don reflects on his 30-year NSA career, shares myths about intelligence agencies, and explains how AI is shifting the balance for defenders. He also dives into his work as an expert witness, his boardroom insights, and how introverts can thrive in public speaking and leadership roles. It’s a blend of wisdom, war stories, and actionable advice for anyone in or entering the cybersecurity world.
Here's the list of the books Don mentions - Note: He does not endorse or profit from these books. Some have facts, fiction, and a little of both.
* Dark Territory
* Sandworm
* Countdown to Zero Day
* This is How They Tell Me the World Ends
86 episodes
Manage episode 473442275 series 3450013
In this episode of Risk and Reels, host Jeffrey Wheatman welcomes security veteran and former NSA executive Don Boian for a wide-ranging conversation on intelligence, cybersecurity, and life on both sides of the public-private divide. Don reflects on his 30-year NSA career, shares myths about intelligence agencies, and explains how AI is shifting the balance for defenders. He also dives into his work as an expert witness, his boardroom insights, and how introverts can thrive in public speaking and leadership roles. It’s a blend of wisdom, war stories, and actionable advice for anyone in or entering the cybersecurity world.
Here's the list of the books Don mentions - Note: He does not endorse or profit from these books. Some have facts, fiction, and a little of both.
* Dark Territory
* Sandworm
* Countdown to Zero Day
* This is How They Tell Me the World Ends
86 episodes
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