No Password Required: Next Gen - Ep. 3 - Kieran Human

How Lead Cybersecurity Engineers Actually Think

In this episode of No Password Required: Next Gen, Yazzel interviews Kieran Human, Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at ThreatLocker. From research to working directly with ThreatLocker's CEO on new security initiatives, Kieran gives an inside look at what it's really like to work on the front lines of cybersecurity.

Kieran stands out as a cybersecurity professional by hares why curiosity, strong communication, and understanding the bigger picture are just as valuable as technical skills. He also reflects on one of his proudest career moments, writing a compliance white paper that earned praise from ThreatLocker's CEO Danny Jenkins, and explains how that experience reinforced the importance of research, writing, and always looking for ways to improve.

Kieran also explains why Zero Trust security is becoming essential, teaches viewers a few cybersecurity terms that are guaranteed to impress at dinner, and even reveals why the Terminator would be his ultimate cybersecurity teammate!

Whether you're exploring a career in cyber or looking for practical advice from someone working in the field every day, this episode is packed with insights for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Presented by ThreatLocker

Supported by DerScanner

Follow Kieran on Linked in here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-human-5495ab170/

Chapter List:

00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and Career Path

02:54 Key Skills and Qualities for Success in Cybersecurity

06:07 Impact of AI and Zero Trust in Cybersecurity

06:56 Fun Insights and Closing Thoughts