From Special Forces to Cybersecurity: Ricoh Danielson’s Journey to CISO and Digital Forensics
Description
In this episode, host Joe sits down with Ricoh Danielson, a former Special Forces operator turned cybersecurity expert and CISO. Ricoh shares his incredible journey—from nine combat rotations overseas to law school, and eventually a career pivot into IT and digital forensics. Discover how military discipline, resilience, and adaptability shaped his path to leadership in incident response and ransomware negotiation. Packed with insights on cybersecurity careers, leadership mentality, and the future of satellite warfare, this conversation is a must-listen for aspiring security professionals and military transitioners. Connect with Ricoh at firstresponder.us or on Instagram
@rico_danielson_. Subscribe for more inspiring stories!
00:00 - Introduction to Ricoh Danielson
02:17 - Military Background and Special Forces Transition
06:40 - Career Pivot to IT and Cybersecurity
16:58 - Leadership Lessons in Cyber
35:40 - Digital Forensics and Ransomware Insights
47:56 - How to Connect with Ricoh
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