Welcome back to the show! Hacker Valley Studio podcast features Host Ron Eddings, as he explores the world of cybersecurity through the eyes of professionals in the industry. We cover everything from inspirational real-life stories in tech, to highlighting influential cybersecurity companies, and we do so in a fun and enthusiastic way. We’re making cybersecurity accessible, creating a whole new form of entertainment: cybertainment.
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Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
In this podcast episode, Jack Roehrig, Technology Evangelist at Uptycs, discusses his experience with burnout and health issues due to his job as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Jack has always known health is wealth and retired to Mexico for a few months to recover from his burnout. Despite telling himself he wouldn't work again, Jack discovered Uptycs, a leading XDR platform that has the opportunity to change cybersecurity and joined their team as Technology Evangelist. Links: Follow Jack Roehrig on
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Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introducing Jack Roehrig
01:40 - Jack’s security origin story
04:50 - The harsh realities of burnout in tech
05:33 - Finding peace in Mexico
07:51 - Working for your purpose
11:26 - From risk aversion to risk tolerance
13:51 - Join our community!
15:37 - Falling in love with XDR