Hack & Hustle

By: Anthony Johnson & Brad Rager
  • Summary

  • Hack and Hustle dives into the challenges and successes in cybersecurity sales and marketing, featuring a fresh topic every week. Get career-boosting insights from top leaders and reps, and candid feedback from CISOs and buyers on what works and what doesn’t. Who knows? You might just end up thanking us from the beach at your next club trip!


    Sponsored by Delve Risk, the intelligence platform for cybersecurity sales and marketing (delverisk.com), and Crux (crux.so), the talent marketplace for cybersecurity.


    Got a topic or question? Email us at pod@crux.so.


    http://www.youtube.com/@hackandhustle-pod


    https://www.crux.so/hack-and-hustle


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Episodes
  • Dennis Dayman: Engaging in the Cybersecurity Community
    Mar 12 2025

    In this episode, Anthony Johnson and Brad Rager discuss strategies for growing your career and networking by giving back and getting involved in the cybersecurity community.


    They are joined by Dennis Dayman, CISO of Code 42, who shares his experiences and insights. The conversation covers the importance of joining organizations and coalitions, the benefits of networking, and the value of contributing to the community.


    Are you ready for some real conversations?


    Join the community to learn, connect, and grow!


    Contact us at pod@crux.so to get access to the Slack Channel.


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    24 mins
  • The Value of Networking and Concentration at Conferences
    Feb 26 2025

    In this episode, Anthony Johnson and Brad Rager discuss the value and ROI of attending cybersecurity conferences as vendors. They explore the different types of conferences, such as Black Hat and RSA, and the benefits they offer to security leaders. They also discuss the importance of networking and building relationships at conferences. The conversation covers strategies for maximizing ROI, including participating in regional boutique events and thinking outside the box with guerrilla marketing tactics.


    "The thing we recommend to customers is to look at the regional boutique events."


    Are you ready for some real conversations?


    Join the community to learn, connect, and grow!


    Contact us at pod@crux.so to get access to the Slack Channel.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    18 mins
  • Dmitriy Solakovsky: Doing Business in the Cybersecurity Industry
    Feb 12 2025

    In this episode of Hack and Hustle, Anthony Johnson and Brad Rager talk with Dmitriy Solakovsky, CISO at SEMrush, to discuss the critical intersection of cybersecurity and business. Dmitriy emphasizes the need for vendors to listen actively to security leaders, and build long-term relationships. The conversation also delves into importance of maturity in decision-making processes and how crafting a good story is essential for engaging stakeholders..


    "We are not spending enough time listening to the business." "CISOs are continuously working to make themselves obsolete."


    Are you ready for some real conversations?


    Join the community to learn, connect, and grow!


    Contact us at pod@crux.so to get access to the Slack Channel.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    39 mins

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