Where Warlocks Stay Up Late
Where Warlocks Stay Up Late is an interview series dedicated to documenting the history of cybersecurity. Inspired by the seminal book “Where Wizards Stay Up Late: The Origins of the Internet”, this interview series aims to capture the stories, insights, and legacies of the pioneering figures who shaped the field of cybersecurity from its inception to the present day.
Our mission is to create a definitive oral history of cybersecurity by delving deep into the experiences and contributions of the visionaries who were instrumental in its development. This series will provide a platform for these trailblazers to share their personal stories, challenges, triumphs, and the indelible impact they have made on the digital world.
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Episode 11 - Howard Holton
Howard Holton shares an unscripted, deeply personal account of overcoming childhood poverty, abuse, and autism to become a successful technology executive and advocate for mental health awareness. Born in Akron, Ohio in 1976, Holton survived a tumultuous upbringing marked by parental instability, domestic violence, and homelessness. He discovered refuge in books, Dungeons & Dragons, and computers, teaching himself programming at age 11 and eventually becoming a prominent CEO.
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The desire to tap into the collective memory of the cybersecurity community and capture the stories for the new generation of people entering the cybersecurity workforce is deep-seated.
This is excellent. Tech does not have much of an institutional memory—this is really a way to create that.