Phish Club is Building a Community for Junior Practitioners

Phish Club is Building a Community for Junior Practitioners

Author: BKBT Productions June 16, 2025 Duration: 43:41
Madeline and Oliver from Phish Club [https://www.linkedin.com/company/phishclub/] joined the show to talk community building for junior practitioners in cybersecurity. George K and George A talk to Madeline and Oliver about: The power of lateral networking - building relationships with peers who will rise together rather than just trying to impress executives What actually gets you hired - home labs and technical write-ups beat certifications every time Creating inclusive community - from Discord lounges to bringing non-cyber friends, because networking is networking The real skills that matter - curiosity in interviews, asking questions, and showing initiative beyond just following documentation Their approach is simple but powerful: consistency, authenticity, and making sure no one sits alone in the back. The result? A thriving community that's helping practitioners actually connect, learn, and advance their careers together. ------ 🏳️‍🌈 It's PRIDE month! ALL PROFITS from all sales of the Pride collection during the month of June will be donated to scholarships for LGBTQ+ students in cybersecurity. And this year we have generous vendor sponsors who will match our donation! Shop swag, help students. You can shop the collection here: https://bkbtpodcast.shop/ [https://bkbtpodcast.shop/collections/pride-in-cyber]

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