#205 - Wisdom from the 1st Cyber Colonel (JC Vega)

Join G. Mark Hardy on this exciting episode of CISO Tradecraft as he interviews J.C. Vega, the first cyber colonel in the United States Army. Vega shares his invaluable insights on leadership, team building, and success strategies that can transform your cybersecurity career. Plus, learn about CruiseCon 2025, Wee Dram, and how you can take your leadership skills to the next level. Don't miss out on this episode packed with wisdom, actionable advice, and some fun anecdotes. Subscribe, comment, and share with your peers! Big Thanks to our Sponsor CruiseCon - https://cruisecon.com/ CruiseCon Discount Code: CISOTRADECRAFT10   JC Vega - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcvega-cyber-colonel/  Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExuX-WVO4_qqLoIZDuT0QS2VAvN2resW   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 01:15 Meet J.C. Vega: The First Cyber Colonel 01:55 The Wee Dram Community 03:39 Building a Trusted Cybersecurity Community 09:12 Leadership Principles from Military to Civilian Life 12:31 Building and Leading Effective Teams 24:17 The Peter Principle and Career Progression 24:49 Creating a Shared Understanding in Cybersecurity 26:43 Commander's Intent: Defining Success 29:29 Empowering Teams and Accepting Prudent Risk 36:19 Rules to Live By: The Vega's Top Three 44:58 Final Thoughts and Farewell