S3 Ep19: [Bonus Episode] From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: Matt Scheurer on Incident Response, Mentorship, and Career Growth

In this episode of Out of the Woods, Scott Poley sits down with Matt Scheurer at the Information Security Summit in Cleveland to discuss his journey into cybersecurity, from early tech fascination to leading incident response teams. Matt shares insights on breaking into the field, the challenges of asset management and alert fatigue, and the importance of mentorship and professional networking. He also highlights key lessons from incident response, the value of cross-team collaboration, and how security teams can stay ahead of evolving threats. Whether you're new to cybersecurity or a seasoned professional, this conversation offers valuable takeaways on building a successful career in security. Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattscheurer/ ---- Stay in Touch! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Intel471Inc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intel-471/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIL4ElcM6oLd3n36hM4_wkg Discord: https://discord.gg/DR4mcW4zBr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Intel471Inc/

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