Episode 67: From Family Scam to Community Shield: How One CISO's Personal Crisis Sparked a Mission to Protect Everyone with Alex East

Podcast: 909Exec · 909Exec Podcast

Opublikowano: 2026-08-24

When cybersecurity veteran Alex East discovered his father-in-law had lost tens of thousands to a lottery scam, it sparked a mission beyond corporate security. Join host Den Jones as he explores East's journey from protecting Fortune 500 companies to writing books that shield seniors, children, and small businesses from cyber threats. This conversation reveals how personal experience can drive meaningful change in cybersecurity education and community protection. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [00:02:49] - Career Evolution and AI's Impact Discussion of how sales engineering roles have evolved from scripted demos to technical implementationsKey quote: "I think w...