Jan 20 2025 77 mins
In this episode of Cyber Coffee Hour, Dr. Nathan Fisk, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity Education at the University of South Florida and Community and Outreach Academic Director for Cyber Florida, joins the hosts to discuss his groundbreaking work in cybersecurity education. Dr. Fisk shares insights from his social perspective on cybersecurity and hacking, exploring the role of communities as gatekeepers to the workforce. He delves into the 502 Project, his innovative NCAE-C-funded initiative connecting nationwide cyber education events, and discusses his experiences as a Fulbright Cybersecurity Scholar. The conversation also touches on his book "Framing Internet Safety" and the successful USF CyberCamp program, now in its tenth year. Tune in for a fascinating blend of academic research, community building, and practical cybersecurity education.
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Timecodes
00:12 - Introduction to Cyber Coffee Hour
01:37 - Meet Dr. Nathan Fisk: A Cybersecurity Educator
08:19 - The Role of Hacker Communities in Cybersecurity
17:20 - Cultural Challenges in Cybersecurity Hiring
22:12 - The 502 Project: Connecting Cyber Education Events
30:03 - The Human Element in Cybersecurity
36:16 - Cultural Shifts in Cybersecurity Practices
42:57 - Understanding Cyberbullying and Its Impact
49:01 - Evolution of Cybersecurity Education and Community Engagement
54:18 - Engaging with the Community
55:36 - Emerging Threats in Cybersecurity
59:33 - The Journey into Cybersecurity
1:02:21 - Challenges on the Path to Success
1:05:52 - Coffee Preferences and Daily Routines
1:07:39 - Hobbies and Interests Beyond Cybersecurity
1:15:12 - Outro
The Cyber Coffee Hour comprises Dr. Joseph J. Burt-Miller Jr. and Alfredzo B. Nash Jr., two cyber experts from Mount Vernon, NY, who love good coffee and conversation. They have surveyed the cyber podcast landscape and want to see a change. For shows featuring the world's CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs, the perspective of those getting started in their journey must be emphasized.
The mission of the Cyber Coffee Hour intentionally features guests at all stages of the cyber journey. Still, it prioritizes the voices of those who are undergoing gatekeeping, racism, and other biases while trying to make their way into the cybersecurity practicum. The Cyber Coffee Hour uniquely spreads the cybersecurity gospel by featuring guests with and without a cybersecurity background, with cybersecurity as the common denominator.