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

How does a background in sports lead to a cybersecurity career? According to Charlie Shreck, a former professional cricketer turned Head of Engineering at Redscan, there’s a lot of crossover between the two worlds. Charlie’s speaking with Camille and Tom about the overlap between sports and cybersecurity! Listen in to hear about Charlie’s sporting career as a cricket player, his transition into cybersecurity, what athletic traits and mentalities are well-suited for a career in IT such as staying calm under pressure or creative problem solving, why even people with little prior IT experience can be valuable IT team members,what someone interested in an IT career should consider, why it’s crucial to keep your cool in the workplace, and more. 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.