Episode 73
Episode 73 - Rick Howard - Author of CyberSecurity First Principles
A Conversation with Rick Howard: From Cybersecurity Leader to Author
In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Rick Howard, Chief Security Officer at N2K, about his journey in cybersecurity, his career in the U.S. Army, and his transition to becoming an author and podcaster. Rick shares his thoughts on cybersecurity first principles, his writing process, and the motivation behind his book. He also discusses the challenges of the publication process, the importance of historical perspective in research, and offers advice to prospective authors. Additionally, Rick talks about the Canon Security project, a resource for evaluating influential cybersecurity literature.
Link to the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-First-Principles-Strategy-Tactics/dp/1394173083
00:00 Introduction to Rick Howard and His Work
00:56 Rick Howard's Career Journey
01:46 Transition to Cybersecurity and Commercial Sector
03:46 Inspiration Behind Writing the Book
05:29 Writing and Publishing Process
10:07 The Role of Research in Writing
12:20 The Canon Project and Its Impact
15:00 Hall of Fame Nomination Process
15:47 Dealing with Creative Blocks
17:26 First Principles in Writing
19:33 The Importance of Communication in Cybersecurity
21:16 Storytelling in Cybersecurity
23:35 Final Reflections and Advice
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