The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast
Thomas Richard
Show overview
The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 148 episodes. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 41 min and 55 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 61 episodes published. Published by Thomas Richard.
From the publisher
The mission is simple: To enhance your career growth within the Cybersecurity community & bring interesting and knowledgable guests onto the Podcast so that you can benefit from their experience.
Latest Episodes
View all 148 episodesThe Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Gary Piper, Marketing Director, Black Talon Security
The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Craig Adams, Chief Product Officer, Rapid7
The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Dave Cronin, Founder & Managing Partner, Mission Security
The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Dale Hoak, Chief Information Security Officer, RegScale
The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Chris Tjotjos, Co-Founder, Simvay & Promithia
The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Dale Hoak, Chief Information Security Officer, RegScale
The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Shante Perrin, Director, Global Security Operations
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Thomas Donnelly, CTO & President, Co-Founder, Amplifier Security
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Casey Murphy, Director of Revenue Marketing, Phosphorus Cybersecurity
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Andrew Kirch, Director of Technical Operations, Stoic Cybersecurity
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Wylie Bayes, Director of Defensive Cyber, Dark Wolf
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Barak Engel, Founder and Chief Geek, Eammune
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Alise Barron, Senior Customer Success Manager, ReversingLabs
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Ray DeMeo, Managing Director, Pulse Drive Group
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Joe Scholefield, Director of Compliance, DEFCERT
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Jim Miller, VP of People & Talent, Ashby
Jim Miller on Talent Acquisition: Career Growth, Remote Hiring, and Today’s Employer MarketOn the Cyber Security Recruiter podcast, Thomas chats with Jim Miller, a talent acquisition leader with 25 years’ experience, including early recruitment at Allegis, a decade at Google (rising to global head of inbound talent), VP of Talent Acquisition at FullStory, and now VP of People and Talent at Ashby, where the company is fully remote across 27 countries.Jim shares career lessons: teach and share expertise, explicitly ask for roles you want, and prioritize quality over quantity. They discuss today’s market dynamics: layoffs, heavy competition for remote roles, niche hard-to-fill roles, and intentional application “friction”,plus concerns about overusing AI in applications. Jim advises tailoring CVs to show what you did, how, and the impact and magnitude of your actions, and recommends Ashby’s “Offer Accepted” podcast.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:51 Life and Remote Work03:04 Team Retreats and Remote Culture04:07 Career Growth Lessons08:13 Quality Over Quantity10:06 Intentional Applications12:19 Hiring Market Imbalance16:47 AI Use and Integrity19:33 Resume Impact and Magnitude22:40 Resume Bullet Formula22:53 ATS Myths And Evidence24:05 AI Criteria Matching25:26 Speed And Transparency25:41 High Volume Review Hacks26:37 Accent Banter Break27:08 Handling Setbacks Adaptably29:23 Inbound Versus Sourcing32:33 Early Google Scaling Story34:41 Choosing Product Market Fit36:28 Building Google's ATS39:50 Offer Accepted Podcast41:03 Learning From Coworkers43:03 Closing Thoughts
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Andrew Wildrix, VP of Business Development, Intrusion
Andrew Wildrix on Transitioning from the Army, Building Networks, and Standing Out in Cybersecurity Hiring On the Cyber Security Recruiter podcast, Tom interviews Andrew Wildrix, a former US Army major and current VP of Business Development at Intrusion, about his career path from military service into cybersecurity and sales/technical leadership. Andrew describes his day-to-day work spanning emails and sales calls, product and engineering feedback loops, budgeting for a public company, and raising Intrusion’s profile as it expands from long-term US government work into commercial markets. He contrasts government vs MSP messaging, emphasizes planning before leaving the military, and advises building networks through local professional groups and optimizing LinkedIn while avoiding divisive topics. They discuss ATS-driven hiring challenges, the value of soft skills and translating technical concepts without condescension, creative job-search tactics to “not be a number,” and interview red flags like victim mentality. Andrew recommends reading The Phoenix Project and a Star Wars “Book of the Sith” on power and leadership. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:11 Day in the Life at Intrusion 02:38 Branding vs Cold Outreach 03:20 Customer Feedback to Product 04:06 Army Background and Influence Ops 04:48 Transitioning Out of Military 06:28 ATS and Hiring Reality Check 08:14 Building a Network and LinkedIn 11:19 Staying Professional Online 13:51 Sales and Technical Career Loop 14:56 Communication and Culture Lessons 21:06 Toxicity and SMB Team Fit 22:09 Standing Out in Job Hunting 26:17 Resilience and Victim Mindset 30:58 Books That Shaped Andrew 32:57 Wrap Up and Thanks
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Dave Anderson, Founder and Managing Partner, TSC Security
Navigating a Cybersecurity Career and Business Leadership with Dave AndersonIn this episode of the Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast, our host converses with Dave Anderson about his fascinating career journey in cybersecurity. They discuss Dave's consistent online presence, bolstered by a specialist assisting him with LinkedIn content, which is pivotal for staying visible in the cybersecurity field.Dave shares insightful details about his traditional career progression, from tech support to high-level security roles at prominent companies like Greenhouse, and his eventual transition to founding TSC Security. Dave takes us through the unique steps of moving from being an employee to an employer, including an intriguing personal story of moving to a boat in New Jersey and eventually to Florida, while developing his consultancy business.The conversation covers the challenges of scaling a business, hiring dynamic and flexible personnel, and the importance of certifications and continual learning in the cybersecurity field. Dave also emphasizes the value of referrals,and shares his thoughts on the impactful book 'The Phoenix Project' for understanding effective project management in a business context.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:30 Dave's Content Strategy and Consistency01:56 Career Journey and Achievements02:43 Starting TSC Security04:30 Life on a Boat and Transition to Entrepreneurship06:28 Growth and Challenges of Running a Business09:56 Importance of Referrals and Networking13:36 Lessons from Startup Experience18:33 Building a Strong Network19:04 Scaling Challenges and Company Growth21:44 Hiring the Right People25:14 The Impact of AI on Business29:29 The Value of Certifications32:25 Recommended Resources for Success35:37 Final Thoughts and Reflection
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to April Jenkins, Senior Director, Managed Services and Service Desk, EliteOps
Leading Managed Security Services: Growth, Hiring Advice, and Playing to Your Strengths with April JenkinsThomas chats with April Jenkins, Senior Director of Managed Services/Service Desk at Elite Ops, about her career path, and how she prioritizes both customer outcomes and team growth, balance, and psychological safety. April explains her organization’s expansion from 9 to 42 people through new hiring and team consolidation, and discusses current market conditions: high candidate volume, employer decisions about remote vs. office, and the importance of responsiveness, accurately matching job requirements, and adding short notes with resumes.She shares career guidance on focusing on strengths, staying authentic, reading the room, building relationships through problem-solving, and sustaining momentum via small daily wins and protected thinking time. Recommendation: a strengths-focused book (described as “maximizing your strengths”) and the “do unto others” golden rule from a Dr Pepper Museum exhibit.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:26 April’s Career Origins02:45 Life Running 24/7 Support05:03 Team Culture and Mindset06:31 Scaling from 9 to 4207:13 Hiring in a Tough Market11:10 Standing Out as a Candidate14:39 Internships and Career Switchers15:12 Advice for Career Growth17:19 Strengths and Relationship Building20:15 Finding Your Niche in Security21:29 Find Your Strengths22:20 Define Your Core24:12 Write It Down Daily25:24 Protect Thinking Time26:29 Start Small Habits28:40 Momentum From Small Wins29:51 Ignore Social Media Timelines32:15 Relationships As Deposits34:33 Authenticity And Feedback37:36 Golden Rule Leadership40:00 Wrap Up And Thanks
The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Barb Adrian, Chief People Officer, Procellis Technology Inc
Recruiter Insights for a Tough Market: Resumes, Interviews, Follow-Ups, and ProfessionalismOn the Cyber Security Recruiter podcast, Tom chats with Barb Adrian, Chief People Officer at Procellis Technology. about how candidates can stand out in a competitive, layoff-impacted market. Barb stresses a well-constructed, proof-read resume (errors like misspellings or mismatched dates are deal-breakers), showcasing community involvement, and limiting work history to relevant recent years. For interviews, she advises researching the company, being prepared for recruiter calls, asking thoughtful questions (including culture and what the interviewer loves about the job), practicing communication, and being comfortable with silence rather than babbling. She welcomes proactive outreach via LinkedIn or email and emphasizes follow-up and professionalism on virtual interviews (clean space, appropriate attire, minimal oversharing). Barb notes AI filtering can miss great candidates, so she manually reviewed 430 applicants, and she finds referrals especially effective. 00:56 Meet Barb Career Journey02:01 Resume Must Haves03:21 Interview Prep and Flow05:57 Smart Questions to Ask07:05 Relaxed Communication Tips09:41 Reaching Out and Standing Out10:30 AI Screening and Follow Up14:35 Worst Phone Interview Story16:30 Virtual Interview Professionalism17:21 Oversharing Red Flags18:06 Stay Professional until Offer18:51 Dress For Success19:36 Market Shift Reality Check20:24 Community Interview Support23:51 AI Screening Pitfalls25:07 Referrals Beat Algorithms25:46 LinkedIn Noise And Etiquette28:07 Hiring Needs And Candidate Energy30:52 Human Touch And Mental Health33:04 Learning Through Your Network34:23 Episode Wrap Up