The Defender's Journal

• The Defender's Journal Episode 27 - Aimee Cardwell

  Welcome to another powerfully honest episode of The Defender’s Journal!This week, Aimee Cardwell joins us. From building mobile tech at Expedia to securing healthcare infrastructure at UnitedHealth, her career spans engineering, innovation, and CISO-level leadership. In this episode, we talk about leading through billion-dollar transformations, how to move from operator to strategist, and what it really takes to hold your ground in rooms where nobody expects you to flinch…+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

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• A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Alexandra Forsyth

  Welcome to another refreshing episode of The Defender’s Journal!This week, Alexandra Forsyth joins us. But how does a consulting-heavy career become a launchpad for CISO leadership - and what needs to change for more people to follow that path?In this episode, we explore the real roots of the cybersecurity skills gap, what a better on-ramp into security could look like, and why building true representation in leadership still has a long way to go...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

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• The Defender's Journal Episode 26 - Kaeli Smith

  Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Defender’s Journal!This week, Kaeli Smith joins us. But how does a former graphic design student go from nearly joining the CIA to leading a 30+ person cyber risk team?In this episode, we explore the mindset shift that pulled Kaeli into tech, how she’s translated risk for executives, and what it really takes to lead in an industry where not everyone expects you to belong...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

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• The Defender's Journal Episode 25 - Chad Pierce

  Welcome to another insight-packed episode of The Defender’s Journal!This week, Chad Pierce takes the mic. But how does a cybersecurity leader link GRC directly to $1B in revenue - while keeping 700+ global buildings running behind the scenes?In this episode, we unpack the leadership mindset that turns security into an accelerator, the invisible systems powering WeWork’s global footprint, and why parenting twins might just be the best CTO training out there...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

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• The Defender's Journal Episode 24 - Nate Dunning

  Welcome to another gripping episode of The Defender’s Journal!This week, Nate Dunning joins us on the mic. But how does a small-town farm kid end up leading global security operations across continents?In this episode, we unpack what it’s like to handle a live DDoS attack from an airport terminal, the challenges of building a SOC across time zones, and why hiring unconventional talent might be the secret weapon your security team’s missing...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

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