Summary

In this episode of the No Password Required podcast, host Jack Clabby and co-host Kaylee Melton welcome Kathy Collins, a security consultant at Secure Ideas. Kathy shares her unique journey from working in IT to pursuing a culinary career, and then back to cybersecurity. The conversation explores the transferable skills between cooking and cybersecurity, the unpredictability of physical penetration testing, and the high-pressure situations faced in both fields. Kathy also recounts memorable experiences from her culinary career and discusses the lack of horror films centered around cybersecurity. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into various aspects of cybersecurity, including the use of the dark web in penetration testing, the importance of community events like B-Sides, and the fun of the Lifestyle Polygraph segment. They also share personal anecdotes about music, childhood memories, and culinary skills, creating a rich tapestry of insights and experiences in the cybersecurity field.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and Culinary Journeys

02:46 From IT to Culinary Arts: A Unique Transition

06:02 The Shift Back to Cybersecurity

09:00 Experiences in Physical Penetration Testing

11:48 High-Pressure Situations: Cooking vs. Cybersecurity

15:02 Unexpected Challenges in Culinary Events

17:54 The Intersection of Horror and Cybersecurity

23:32 Exploring the Dark Web in Pen Testing

25:34 Engaging with the B-Sides Community

27:09 The Lifestyle Polygraph: Fun and Games 

31:09 Bonding Over Music and Childhood Memories

34:17 Culinary Skills and Competition Insights