Douglas Pierre O’Knightly is an Air Force veteran and lifelong gamer who brings creative solutions to high-value enterprises as a cybersecurity expert. His varied 20-year IT career includes starting businesses, designing games, and pioneering communications in war zones. Douglas loves solving complex tech problems with simple, efficient designs that minimize waste. With a passion for emerging tech, Douglas helps companies prep for cybersecurity regulations.
Join cybersecurity expert Douglas Pierre O’Knightly for a fascinating discussion covering his passion for Dungeons and Dragons and lessons learned from detecting a network breach while in the Air Force. He also shares insights into entering the cybersecurity field, handling emerging issues like ransomware attacks, and adopting the right mindset to make meaningful contributions in this rapidly evolving space.
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[0:16] Reminiscing about playing Dungeons and Dragons while deployed in Afghanistan.
[3:17] Already doing cybersecurity and network monitoring in the early 2000s.
[5:37] Getting started in technology and gaming at a young age.
[7:24] First computer used cassette tapes for storage and programming.
[8:49] Providing cybersecurity guidance for healthcare and manufacturing industries.
[10:10] Healthcare systems’ challenges in securing proprietary legacy systems.
[11:20] No healthcare system can be fully secured against targeting.
[13:17] Routes into cybersecurity amidst talent shortages.
[15:47] Toxic company cultures require stronger insider threat programs.
[17:29] Independent cybersecurity work amidst talent shortages.
[19:27] Cybersecurity expertise enabling business insights beyond just security.
[40:38] In cybersecurity, recognizing your own success over praise.
[45:13] Working hard, consistently, and going above expectations builds a strong reputation.
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