Scott Scheferman

07/04/23 • 29 min

In this episode, we are joined by Scott Scheferman, a cybersecurity expert with a rich history in the field, from his early days in tech to his current role in a cybersecurity startup, Eclypsium.
Scott shares his journey through the digital transformation era, his experiences in both commercial and government sectors, and how he navigated through a layoff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scott delves into his early experiences in cybersecurity, his struggles with imposter syndrome, and how public speaking helped him overcome his insecurities.
Join us as we delve into Scott's journey in the world of cybersecurity and his insights on how to navigate it successfully.
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“It's about knowing who to turn to and providing value when others are in need.
You can't always take, you have to give as well.”
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Thanks for being an imposter - a part of the Imposter Syndrome Network (ISN)!

Make it a great day.

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Thanks for being an imposter - a part of the Imposter Syndrome Network (ISN)!

Make it a great day.

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Scott shares his journey from hands-on network engineering to technical sales and his recent transition to independent consultancy. He opens up about the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance early in his career and how this has shaped his current approach to work and family.
He discusses the importance of continuous learning in the rapidly evolving tech landscape, emphasizes the value of team collaboration over technical knowledge, and shares his experiences navigating through toxic cultures early in his career.
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“You can say that you're a great multitasker. And I won't believe you.
You could be very good at rapid serial task accomplishment but there is a cost associated with the overhead of context switching.
Period.”
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Make it a great day.

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In this episode, we're joined by Paul Vixie, an Internet Hall of Fame inductee with over 30 years of experience in the tech industry. Paul, a high school dropout turned Ph.D. holder from Keio University in Japan, shares his journey from making the internet more accessible to controlling its impact and making it harder to misuse.
As a founder and CEO of five different technology companies, Paul emphasizes the responsibility of technologists to protect everyday users. He discusses his evolution as a 'generalist with deep perspective' and shares his motivation driven by his frustration with how the internet has made people unsafe.
Join us as we delve into Paul's journey and his insights on how to navigate the world of internet technology successfully.
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“I am no longer part of the group of people who can dictate what the next big thing will look like.
There are people who are better than me in all of that.
However, where I can still make a contribution is as a generalist with deep perspective, rather than as an expert in numerous different technologies”
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Thanks for being an imposter - a part of the Imposter Syndrome Network (ISN)!

Make it a great day.

The Imposter Syndrome Network Podcast - Scott Scheferman

Transcript

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[00:00:00] Chris: Hello and welcome to the Imposter Syndrome Network podcast. This is where we all belong, especially those of us who think you don't. My name is Chris Grundemann, and today due to a scheduling mistake on my part, I'm all alone. Uh, no, Zoe Rose today. A little behind the scenes we schedule in advance. And so she's actually at, uh, at BSides in Dublin, I believe today.

[00:00:30] Chris: Bu