50. From Cricket to Cybersecurity: A Former Athlete on Career Transition

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At first glance, it might not seem like a sports background has anything to do with getting into a cybersecurity career. But according to Charlie Shreck, a former professional cricketer turned Head of Engineering for Redscan, there’s a lot of crossover between the two worlds. He speaks with Camille and Tom about the specific areas of overlap on this episode of</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cyber Security Inside</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We cover:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  Charlie’s sporting career and why he eventually decided to transition over to the world of cybersecurity</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  What kinds of athletic traits and mentalities are well-suited for an IT career</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  Why even people without much previous IT experience can make for valuable team members</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  What someone looking to pursue an IT profession should consider</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  Why it’s crucial to keep your cool in the workplace</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">... and more. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Tune in!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Intel Corporation.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are some key take-aways:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  Although an athletic career might not seem to have anything in common with the world of cybersecurity, a sporting mentality teaches you to keep calm under pressure, to think creatively when faced with problems, and to persevere, all of which are great traits to apply to a cybersecurity role.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-  While the field of IT and cybersecurity d