Bonus E3 - The Patrick Kelley Story: Resilience, Redemption, and the Road to Cybersecurity Excellence!

Off the Wire: A Play by Play on Cybersecurity and Technology Issues

**Introduction** - **Welcome Back:** Recap of the podcast’s focus on cybersecurity risk and technology challenges. - **Hosts’ Background:** Brief intro of Anthony and Tanner. - **Guest Introduction:** Anthony introduces Patrick Kelley from Leargas Security and Critical Path Security, who spoke about mental health at a recent cybersecurity conference. **Main Discussion** 1. **Guest’s Personal Journey** - Patrick shares his struggles with reading during childhood and how he overcame these challenges to succeed in cybersecurity. - The role of spite and determination in his early career, transitioning to more positive motivations later. 2. **Mental Health in Cybersecurity** - Discussing how Patrick manages imposter syndrome and the importance of mental health in leadership. - Patrick’s approach to supporting his team’s well-being, including forced PTO and promoting work-life balance. 3. **Leadership and Delegation** - The challenges of delegation, especially with trust issues. - Practical tips on effective delegation and building trust within a team. 4. **Cybersecurity Insights** - Importance of calm leadership during cybersecurity incidents. - Tips for SMBs, focusing on consolidating tools and starting with cybersecurity basics. 5. **Role of a Virtual CISO** - Explanation of what a vCISO is and how it can benefit SMBs, particularly in the energy sector. - Patrick’s commitment to serving the EMC community with affordable cybersecurity solutions. **Conclusion** - **Final Thoughts:** Emphasizing the importance of mental health in the cybersecurity industry. - **Call to Action:** Encouraging listeners to subscribe and follow on social media. - **Closing:** Thanking the guest and listeners, with a reminder to tune in for future episodes.