The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Timothy Sewell, CISO, CTO, and Co-Founder, Reveal Risk
The Cyber Security Recruiter PodcastShow Notes
From Lockheed Martin to Founding Reveal Risk: Tim Sewelll's Cybersecurity Journey
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Tim Sewell shares his remarkable journey through the cybersecurity field.
Starting as an Information Assurance Lead at Lockheed Martin and advancing to Chief Cyber Architect, Tim has accumulated extensive experience over nearly a decade. He then moved on to serve in significant cybersecurity roles at Mayo Clinic and Eli Lilly, before co-founding Reveal Risk.
Tim discusses the challenges and successes of building Reveal Risk from the ground up, including navigating the complexities of running a business, pivoting during the COVID-19 pandemic, and scaling the company to $5.8 million in revenue. He also emphasizes the importance of balancing robust cybersecurity measures with practicality for businesses and delves into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, especially in light of generative AI. Additionally, Tim offers valuable insights for aspiring cybersecurity professionals seeking to advance in their careers.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:40 Tim Saul's Career Journey 01:29 Current Role and Advisory Work 02:53 Challenges in Cybersecurity for Small Companies 03:52 Career Progression Tips 04:23 Experience at Lockheed Martin 07:11 Transition to Healthcare Cybersecurity 11:00 Starting Reveal Risk 13:04 Navigating Business Challenges During COVID-19 18:48 Scaling the Business and Leadership 21:17 The Challenges of Hiring in a Small Company 21:57 Handling Employee Development and Transitions 23:00 Facing Difficult Business Decisions 25:51 Balancing Work and Personal Life 32:20 The Importance of Contract Language 34:28 Advising and the Future of Cybersecurity 37:23 Recommended Resources for Cybersecurity Professionals 38:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Tim recommends:
Hacking Exposed by Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray, and George Kurtz
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00:00 Welcome and introductions 00:39 Lindsay career snapshot 01:41 Threat intel at Human 02:37 New book launch 03:33 Malware needs context 04:42 Spotting real people online 08:25 AI as attack amplifier 09:45 Phishing at scale 11:50 Democratized hacking risks 15:18 Path to VP leadership 20:00 AI proof risk communication 21:53 Time boxing MIT MBA grind 23:13 Writing a book discipline 23:49 Small wins and purpose 25:15 Book writing deepens mastery 26:39 Communication skills through practice 29:15 Behind the scenes struggles 32:02 Mentors versus sponsors 34:41 Security community collaboration 35:48 Whats next and book teaser 37:46 Boat go faster mantra 39:49 Final thanks and wrap up