The Power of Advocating for Yourself With Parham Eftekhari of CyberRisk Alliance

The Power of Advocating for Yourself With Parham Eftekhari of CyberRisk Alliance

Key to career success according to Parham Eftekhari? Advocate for yourself, even if it doesn’t come naturally. He’s got great advice for those who feel uncomfortable with this suggestion, and for those looking to help and encourage those who are more introverted. In this episode, Gene and Parham also talk about his experience working in cybersecurity in the public sector and the opportunities available there, and about the CyberRisk Alliance and other organizations that could be valuable resources for those looking to enter or just starting out in cybersecurity.
Parham Eftekhari is a nationally recognized leader in cybersecurity, national security, and critical infrastructure. He currently serves as an Executive Vice President at CyberRisk Alliance, setting the vision and operating priorities for its executive development, CISO, and community solutions. Parham also serves as the chairman of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), the nation's leading cybersecurity think tank which he founded in 2014, and advisory board member at MazeBolt Technologies and the Ready Rock Institute. Other leadership roles during his 15-year career include co-founder and V.P of research at the Government Technology Research Alliance and founder of the world’s first webcam cover manufacturer CamPatch.com.
 
Parham Eftekhari LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parhamtech/ 
Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT): https://icitech.org 
CyberRisk Alliance: https://www.cyberriskalliance.com 

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