Happy Veterans Day! In this episode of the Other Side of the Firewall podcast, host Ryan Williams Sr. interviews Bryce Englin, a retired Air Force veteran with extensive experience in IT and project management. They discuss the transition from military to civilian leadership, the importance of feedback and mentorship, and the challenges facing the IT and cybersecurity sectors today. Bryce emphasizes the need for organizations to empower their employees, build trust, and recognize individual contributions. The conversation also touches on the future of IT education, the role of certifications, and the significance of cybersecurity in a global context. Buy the guide: https://www.theothersideofthefirewall.com/ Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks!Contact Bryce Englin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycetenglin/ email: [email protected] Socials: Website - www.ramcyber.io Heroes Media Group: https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofthefirewall7511 ReppedFLIX - https://lnkd.in/eVis2CbS WDJY 99.1 FM: https://www.wdjyfm.com/ TuneIn: https://lnkd.in/e2crcZU8 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556539026086 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theothersideofthefw X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/Ask_a_CISSP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwilliams683 Medium - https://medium.com/@ryanwilliamssenior Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7172626552545865728 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, and Threads - @ryrysecurityguy Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 02:51 Bryce Englin's Military Background and Transition to Civilian Life 06:06 Leadership vs. Management in IT 09:07 The Importance of Feedback and Empowerment in Leadership 12:00 Rethinking Education and Training in IT 14:41 The Role of Certifications and Real-World Experience 17:41 Creating a Culture of Trust and Open Communication 20:43 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace 24:03 Recognizing and Valuing Employee Contributions 26:44 The Future of IT Hiring Practices 32:20 Navigating DOD IT Challenges 34:39 Cybersecurity in International Relations 36:33 Understanding Cybersecurity's Evolving Landscape 38:36 The Importance of Cybersecurity in Infrastructure 41:26 Empowering Organizational Culture 45:39 Ethics and Accountability in Cybersecurity 48:15 Balancing Work and Personal Life 52:23 Parenting in the Digital Age #cybersecurity #management #organizationalculture