BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark
A 30min+ look into the dark corners of Cyber Security. This Podcast is a unfiltered, uncensored, unedited and most of all unscripted raw look at the job of Cyber Security. We hope you enjoy! This is a podcast for those really wanting to know what it’s like to work in Cyber and what it takes. I’ll be talking with new and old professionals across the field we will share stories and the reality of this business. My goal is to do at least two episodes a month, I really enjoy sharing content and hope this helps some people. Thanks for listening and please share and subscribe above top right. You can also check out my LinkedIn for more security related content and videos such as what happens when you fall for attacks, tips and tricks for new people, leadership, interviewing, mentoring and much more https://www.linkedin.com/in/bowtiesecurityguy
Episodes

Monday Jun 02, 2025
BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark Episode 18 (With Special Guest Jeff Liford)
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
My guest this time is Jeff Liford, Jeff handles incident response for Fenix24. We talk about his career how he was pulled into this world and how he would not have it any other way. We also discuss the dangers of this career path we both love, the risk of burnout and ignoring your health for the job. We talk about what new people can do to break in and also what not to do in an interview ever. Jeff was one of those people when I was struggling looking for work became a battle buddy and it was awesome to have him on the podcast!
We also learn how Rob being cheap cut the recording off just as Jeff was telling me how awesome I am :P lol

Monday May 26, 2025
BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark Episode 17 (With Special Guest Edna Jonsson
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
My guest this time is Edna Jonsson Security Engineer and BSides Orlando and Social Engineering Adventure Village helper/wizard . In this episode we talk about the job market, tips for new people and what it's like working in Cyber when you are Neurospicy. We talk about thier journey from Realtor to Security and how one person believing in you is sometimes enough to power you and make you believe in yourself. And how introverts struggle even harder in this market than most because soft skills are the difference between being hired and not. This was a great talk and one you should dive into!
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
My guest this time is Kasper Zielinski Account Executive at Secfense. In this episode we talk about the job market, tips for new people the power of being able to pivot careers on a dime, soft skills your best secret weapon and the importance of always being prepared in this modern job market. Kasper shares his story of classical musician to sales cyber Wizard. This was a fun chat we hope you enjoy
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Friday Mar 28, 2025
BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark Episode 15 (With special guest Joe Tegg)
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
My guest this time is previous Disney buddy and security leader Joe Tegg. In this episode we talk about the job market, tips for new people and AI and overall talk shop about the days of old “hacking” on AOL :P
Thanks for listening!

Monday Mar 03, 2025
BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark Episode 14 (With special guest Monica Royal)
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
My guest this time is the CEO Nerd Nourishment and Data Wizard Monica Royal. She shares her journey into IT/Cyber security auditing, what it's like. We also talk about tips for new people and what are the best steps to take to become an IT auditor. This was a great talk, and another great option for people looking for a career change or to break into Cyber/Tech.

Monday Feb 10, 2025
BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark Episode 13 (With special guest Stephen Epting)
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
My guest this time is Stephen Epthing, in this episode Stephen shares his journey from Police detective to Cyber security forensics examiner. Stephen shares his story, tips for new people, Mentoring and what he did to make the career transition and more. This was a great chat that really breaks down the importance of soft skills and networking in this field.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark Episode 12 (With special guest Andy Olpin)
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
My guest this time is Andy Olpin, Andy shares his story about how he got his job at Disney, we talk Mobile Security and other attacks, nerd out about the old days at the help desk and the importance of troubleshooting and soft skills for those new to the field. This is a great one for old school Cyber pros and new people to check out.

Monday Jan 06, 2025
BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark Episode 11 (Jay Jones the Profiler)
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
In this episode of BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark. I talk to Jay Jones known as The Profiler on Linkedin. Jay shared his story of how he became a Cyber researcher exposing scammers on Linkedin. His story is a sobering one and one anyone struggling to find work or get into Cyber should listen to. Fake job scams are HUGE right now and the attackers are getting paid many different ways. Check out Jays profile to see all the people he has exposed and the fake profiles its impressive how much work he's puts into this.

Monday Dec 09, 2024
BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark Episode 10 (Cassie Ramirez)
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
In this episode of BowTieSecurityGuy after dark I speak with Cassie Ramirez. We talk about her journey interning at Disney, her struggle to find a security career when her internship ended. The company she landed at and the role of a SOC analyst. We also talk about what it takes to survive in this market, the power of soft skills and her favorite piece of advice. This is a great one for anyone looking to get into Cyber.

Monday Dec 02, 2024
BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark Episode 9 (With Special Guest Walter Speelman)
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
In this episode of BowTieSecurityGuy After Dark I speak with Walter Speelman local IC² chapter vice president and Cyber data wizard. Walter and I talk about his Career in Cyber, how he got into the job. The power of curiosity and trouble shooting. The job market, good leaders and the fact they are a dying breed. We also talk about ways to get experience while still in school and much more!

About the Host:
Rob Whetstine (#BowTieSecurityGuy) has been in the technology and Cyber Security space for the last two decades. Known for the Mentoring, Making and of course his nerdy bowties. Born with an obsession for problem-solving, Rob's journey into the world of technology began at a young age, where he spent countless hours tinkering with computers found in the trash.
When he was laid off a year ago from Disney after almost 20 years of service. He made it his mission to help people anyway he could. Those who were struggling in this job market and people new to Cyber. He started sharing videos on LinkedIn about his journey and sharing leadership stories. He has now started this Podcast to help better inform people what a Cyber Security job is really like day to day.