<p>In this conversation, Chris Glandon interviews Josh Mason, a Solutions Architect at CINAC and founder of Newb Village. They discuss Josh&#39;s journey from being a U.S. Air Force pilot to entering the cybersecurity field, his motivation behind creating Newb Village to support newcomers in the industry, and his new book &#39;Speak Security with a Business Accent&#39;. They also explore the role of SYNAC in cybersecurity and share insights on creating a welcoming environment for new professionals in the field. The conversation wraps up with a light-hearted discussion about unique bars and venues in the cybersecurity community.00:00 Josh Mason&#39;s Journey into Cybersecurity08:38 The Birth of Noob Village20:02 Speak Security with a Business Accent26:59 Transforming Technical Language for Business Impact30:01 Understanding Metrics for Different Audiences33:15 Aligning Business Goals with Security Metrics36:49 Insights into SYNAC and Its Offerings47:22 Exploring Unique Bars and Venues48:37 Imagining a Cybersecurity-Themed BarSYMLINK<a href="https://noobvillage.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">[Noob Village] - </a>An inclusive space at DEF CON is designed to welcome and guide newcomers in the cybersecurity community. It offers resources like pamphlets, volunteers (“buddies”), and a booth called “No Stupid Questions” to support first-time attendees.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/noob-village" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Noob Village LinkedIn Page –</a>A LinkedIn organization page with updates about volunteer calls, community news, and DEF CON involvement .<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">[Joshua C. Mason – LinkedIn] - </a>A cybersecurity leader and vCISO profile with extensive experience, offering insights on Noob Village, initiatives for veterans, and IT-to-security career development. Frequently shares event involvement (like DEF CON), mentorship tips, and professional updates.<a href="https://www.mason sc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">[Joshua C. Mason – Website] – </a>Josh’s professional website for Mason Security Consulting (Mason SC), where he offers vCISO services, cybersecurity consultancy, and insights from his military and IT background.<a href="https://mason-sc.com/book" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">[Mason SC Book Page] - </a>Josh Mason&#39;s personal site, where signed copies of his book are available. The book includes cybersecurity leadership insights drawn from his experiences in the Air Force and IT.<a href="Syracuse University] - https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/onward-to-opportunity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">[Onward to Opportunity – </a>A career training program for veterans, offering free training and certification opportunities in areas like project management and IT, including PMP and CISSP prep.<a href="https://www.synack.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">[Synack] - </a>A cybersecurity company offering “pen test as a service.” It connects clients with vetted ethical hackers using a managed platform to identify exploitable vulnerabilities efficiently.</p>


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