Stories of Infosec Journeys

24/10/2023

We are thrilled to announce the latest episode with Aseem Jakhar and Murtuja Bharmal's InfoSec Journey has been released!

We know many of you have been eagerly awaiting this, and the wait is finally over.

In this episode, Aseem & Murtuja talk about their journey into infosec and how they crossed paths with each other. The story of what led to the start of the much-loved null - The Open Security Community, NULLCON and how their entrepreneurial journey began at Payatu. They also speak about the importance of community and the intangible growth that comes with being associated with the communities.

Tune in to learn more on this episode!

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your network, tagging your fellow InfoSec enthusiasts, and letting us know what you think of the episode.

Episode links in the comments.

15/06/2023

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We had an incredible conversation with Farah Hawa on our latest episode. Join us as we dive into Farah's unique journey, where she pursued a media degree while nurturing a keen interest in cybersecurity. From bug bounty hunting to creating captivating cybersecurity content, Farah has truly carved her own path in the digital landscape. This goes to show that it's never too late to explore new interests and chase your dreams. 🌈🚀
If you're looking for some valuable insights or cybersecurity tips, do give Farah a follow! I guarantee you won't be disappointed. 🎯 Let's celebrate Farah's incredible journey and support her in making the online world safer for everyone. 🙌🔐💻
Episode links in the comments!

24/05/2023

🎙️ Podcast Release Alert! Join Madhu Akula on His Infosec Journey 🚀

We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated release of an incredible podcast featuring none other than the incredible Madhu, as he takes us on an enthralling journey through the captivating world of information security. Strap in and get ready for an adventure like no other!

Here's a sneak peek into what you can expect in this episode,
1. How did he get started in infosec and what his journey looked like?
2. What were some of the communities he has been associated with?
3. Advice for folks starting out in the industry.

📣 Spread the Word!

Help us spread the word about this remarkable podcast release. Share the news with your friends, colleagues, and fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts.

Happy listening!

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/4POprumo59zdgj0bzy6mSQ
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/stories-of-infosec-journeys-in-conversation-with/id1566657115?i=1000614157210
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NWQ3ZGIyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/OWViYWRiMjgtMWI2ZS00ZjUwLTkwMDMtYzU1MGU2YjNiNzJk?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiQ9pLugIz_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

24/04/2023

**New podcast guest announcement** 🎙 📢

Kushaagra Mehra is a Sales Engineer at Zscaler & a subject matter expert on deception. He has spent the past five years helping organisations across several industry verticals build detection strategies and countermeasures.

Stay tuned to learn about his journey!!

13/04/2023

We have a special treat for you today - our latest podcast episode is out, & we had the pleasure of chatting with Abhijeth Dugginapeddi, who heads the appsec practice over at BigCommerce! Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about all things security, but he's also an Adjunct Professor and a Mentor. 🤓

In this episode, Abhijeth talks about

· How he got hacked and began his cybersecurity career
· His experiences with bug bounty
· The learning and challenges in his journey
· Tips for anyone looking to get into the field.

He makes it a point to give due credit to folks who played a role in his journey of where he is today, especially the communities he was associated with.

Listen to what he has to say about, if not for infosec then what would be an alternative career for him?

Whether you're a seasoned cybersecurity pro or just starting out in the field, this episode is sure to provide valuable insights and inspiration.

Tune in and join us as we explore Abhijeth's fascinating journey in information security.

Trust us, you don't want to miss out on this one! Click the link in the comments to listen now. 🎧

Poster credit - Kumar Ashwin

23/02/2023

Tune in to the newest episode of our podcast to hear Sandesh Anand talk all things infosec! Get the inside scoop on how he got his start, the security communities he’s a part of, the latest trends in the industry and lots of helpful advice for anyone trying to get into the field. You won’t want to miss this one!
Podcast links available in the comments.

Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple podcast and Spotify. You can also participate in a poll and share your thoughts on the episode on the Spotify app.

09/02/2023

We are excited to announce that the 2nd episode of our season 2 podcast series 'Stories of Infosec Journeys' has been released!

In this episode, Swapneel talks about his current work, some of the challenges he faced and shares his insights into the experiences he gained along the way. We hope this episode will give inspiration to those considering a career in information security and provide valuable knowledge to those already in the field. Tune in to the podcast today to learn more!


Podcast links,
Anchor - https://anchor.fm/storiesofinfosecjourneys/episodes/Stories-of-Infosec-Journeys---In-conversation-with-Swapneel-Patnekar-e1uk0su
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FbkKVhNVY7KEmo1IRWAQ5
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/stories-of-infosec-journeys-in-conversation-with/id1566657115?i=1000598796835
Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NWQ3ZGIyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/MTgyM2JmZWUtODVlOS00YWZlLThkZmMtMDdlYjg4YTU1YzYy?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiIz5Cr-oj9AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

Leave us a review on Apple podcast and Spotify. You can also participate in a poll and share your thoughts on the episode on the Spotify app.

02/02/2023

**New podcast guest announcement**

Our 2nd guest for the season is Swapneel Patnekar 😀

Swapneel Patnekar is the CEO of Shreshta IT , who has worked in Information Security for 15+ years.

Stay tuned to learn about his journey!!

Poster credit - .ashwin

19/01/2023

**SEASON 2 IS HERE**

Very excited to announce the 1st episode is streaming now 😁

What are you waiting for? Tune in now & listen to Abhay Bhargav share about his infosec journey, his current work, his experience of running an infosec company, the communities he is associated with & advice for people starting out & in the industry.

Episode links,

Spotify - shorturl.at/yFMRZ
Apple - shorturl.at/EKLM8
Google - shorturl.at/alNY2
Anchor - shorturl.at/uGIMV

Share in your infosec circle and anyone who loves listening to a podcast!!

On the Spotify app, you can participate in the episode poll & review.

Don't forget to rate the podcast on Spotify and leave a review on Apple podcast.

Poster credit - Kumar Ashwin

10/01/2023

**Announcement of podcast guest**

We are excited to announce our first guest of season 2!!

Abhay Bhargav is the Founder & Chief Research Officer of AppSecEngineer, an elite, hands-on online training platform for AppSec, Cloud-Native Security, Kubernetes Security and DevSecOps.

Stay tuned to learn about his journey!!

Poster Credit - Kumar Ashwin

01/01/2023

Believe in the magic of this year ✨✨

May this year bring good health, joy, peace and more inspiration to listen to podcasts 😃😃

Happy New Year from Team of SOlJ! 🎉🎉

22/12/2022

**Big Announcement** 📢📢

Coming soon to you season 2 of in January 2023 🥳🥳🥳

Indian lnfosec community's finest professionals sharing their journeys.

Poster credit -

Stay tuned! 🧑‍💻🎙️

#2023

01/12/2022

Podcast wrap for 2022 is here. Cannot thank you all lovely listeners for all the love and support. Just happy to know that my podcast has made an impact in your life 🙂❤️

Cannot wait to share what season 2 has in store. Stay tuned for the announcement!! 😁🤩

24/10/2022

An occasion to celebrate victory over defeat, light over darkness, awareness over ignorance, an occasion to celebrate life.

May this auspicious occasion light up your life with happiness, joy and peace.

Happy Deepavali!

🎉

21/10/2022

Here's a glimpse of 2022 from us! Meeting up with season 1 guests to attending talks and interviewing attendees. It was an amazing experience 😀

19/10/2022

Season 2 is on its way 😌🥳 Stay tuned!

18/10/2022

It's been over a month of Nullcon! It was great catching up with our season 1 guests and attending the conference 😁 Swipe left for more pictures 🙂

06/09/2022

Our Podcast host Shruthi Kamath will be at Nullcon this week. If you are around and look forward to learning from stories of Indian InfoSec folks that we bring to you, come and say hi! Meet us in person to get your sticker. See you soon!🤗

01/09/2022

🎙️ Nullcon Conference Special Edition 🎙️

💡We had an interesting conversation with the conference speaker Aditi Bhatnagar who talked about her journey & her conference talk.

🔊Listen to this episode.

Anchor - bit.ly/3Axncgv
Spotify - spoti.fi/3ToxUyl
Apple – apple.co/3Tt7s6Q
Google – bit.ly/3Tv7DOP

 

19/07/2022

Community Partner Announcement📢📢

Stories of Infosec Journeys is thrilled to announce community partnership with NULLCON, India's biggest conference happening in-person in Goa from Sept 6-10th, 2022.

The offer on Pre-Con passes ends on 31st July, 2022. Buy your pass now!!!
https://lnkd.in/g8m4KY3K

While you wait for the conference, listen to the earlier episodes from the podcast - https://lnkd.in/eZke-54D

08/07/2022

** Community Partner Announcement **

Stories of Infosec Journeys is really excited to announce community partnership with The Diana Initiative conference happening virtually on July 16th, 2022 & in-person on August 10th & 11th 2022 in Las Vegas.

If you haven't booked your tickets, buy them now - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-diana-initiative-2022-tickets-84434470775

And if you are looking to sponsor a diversity-driven conference, find your details here - https://www.dianainitiative.org/sponsor/

We are really looking forward to the conference!!

The Diana Initiative, a conference needs your help to Support, Elevate, and Inspire women and allies in Information Security.

17/06/2022

The Season Finale Episode is out now!! 🥳🥳🥳

Tune in to listen to Jay Hira share his infosec journey.

Anchor - https://anchor.fm/storiesofinfosecjourneys/episodes/Stories-of-Infosec-Journeys---In-conversation-with-Jay-Hira-e1k398o

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HaMnyrubi74ZUQtJt1VWA?si=XGDEG_NYSA2o6DBUEGzkpQ

14/06/2022

Coming Soon!

Stay tuned for the season finale episode 😁

30/05/2022

You can follow "Stories of Infosec Journeys" podcast on the below Social Media platforms,

Linkedin - https://linkedin.com/company/stories-of-infosec-journeys/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/InfosecJourneys
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Facebook - https://facebook.com/storiesofinfosecjourneys/

06/05/2022

Stories of Infosec Journeys completed a year on May 3rd.

A project that was started to cover stories of people in the infosec industry.

Happy to have had the opportunity to bring in amazing stories to you all.

17 episodes later, here we are!

Hope these stories have inspired you in your journey.

Featured guests - Shubham Mittal, Lekshmi Nair, Akash Mahajan, Neelu Tripathy, Jayesh Singh Chauhan, Riyaz Walikar AMol NAik Saumil Shah , Sunil Varkey, Manoj Abraham, Bishakha Jain, Shyam Sundar, Pooja Agrawalla, Priya Pandey, Pons Mudivai Arun, Angelina Gokhale, Satyavathi Divadari

Design Team - Megha Vyas, Piyush Biswas, Ayushi Sahni, Priyam Singh

Podcast Host - Shruthi Kamath

02/05/2022

The podcast episode is out now!!

Tune in to listen to
Satyavathi Divadari talk about her journey in Infosec.

You can listen on,

Anchor - https://cutt.ly/TGDbwnu
Spotify - https://cutt.ly/mGDbe91
Google - https://cutt.ly/VGDbyVz
Apple - https://cutt.ly/VGDbohk

31/03/2022

The podcast episode is out now!!

Tune in to listen to Pons Arun talk about his journey and interesting insights on problem solving in security.

Episodes available on

Anchor - https://cutt.ly/QDAsVjS
Spotify - https://cutt.ly/vDAsmZ4
Apple - https://cutt.ly/5DAsG5Y
Google – https://cutt.ly/RDAsI5E

23/03/2022

**Announcement for next podcast guest**

Pons Arun is a Director of Products (Cyber Security) at Citrix and has been a cyber defense evangelist with more than 20 years of experience in the industry.

Stay tuned to learn about his journey!!