Cyber Mentoring w/ David Belanger

In this episode, Allan is joined by David Belanger, CISO at Maxor National Pharmacy, to talk about the challenges of breaking into cybersecurity. David discusses the importance of establishing mentor/mentee relationships in the community, why building a personal brand and expanding your network is a must when finding work, and tips for newcomers looking to break into the field. Lastly, the two touch on the power of visualization and staying humble throughout your career journey.   Key Takeaways:  01:27  Bio & CISO life 02:57  Let’s define Mentor/Mentee 04:21  What makes cybersecurity mentorship unique? 07:10  Developing a long & short-term strategy  13:16  Mentors are essential 18:05  Formal vs. organic mentorships 22:10  Get out of your comfort zone 25:55  Advice for newcomers 30:15  Visualizing your success 32:00  Staying humble   Links:  Stay in touch with David Belanger on LinkedIn   Follow Allan Alford on LinkedIn and Twitter Purchase a Cyber Ranch Podcast T-Shirt at the Hacker Valley Store Learn more about Hacker Valley Studio and The Cyber Ranch Podcast Sponsored by our good friends at Axonius