Episode 45: The Importance of Mentorship

In episode 45 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, co-hosts Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager are joined by Valecia Stocchetti who is a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer on the CIS Critical Security Controls team here at CIS. Valecia and Sean discuss how their mentorship took shape and how it worked as a partnership from the very beginning. Together with Tony, they go over mentorship vs. career counseling and note that a vetting process can help you spot the difference. They conclude by exploring why it's important to pay it forward whether you're a mentor or mentee.

Resources:

• Security Pros Need a Mentor: Here’s Why and How
• MS-ISAC Members: The Most Valuable MS-ISAC Resource
• CIS Leadership Principles