# The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Brennan Lodge, Founder, BLodgic & CISO DeepTempo

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Podcast: [The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cyber-security-recruiter-podcast-6600237)
Published: 2025-12-11T15:56:44+00:00
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## Resource

Navigating Cybersecurity Careers: Insights from Brennan Lodge In this episode of the Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast, Thomas is joined by Brennan Lodge to discuss his extensive experience and career in cybersecurity. They delve into Brennan's past roles at Goldman Sachs, BlockFi, and HSBC, as well as his current ventures as a founder of BLodgic and fractional CISO. Brennan shares insights on balancing multiple roles, the importance of communication and mentorship, and his passion for integrating AI and data science into cybersecurity practices. The conversation also touches on the need for resilience, the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, and the benefits of attending industry conferences. Brennan recommends two impactful books: Shon Harris's CISSP guide and Ethan Mollick's 'Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI Brennan also tells us about his LinkedIn Learning LinkedIn learning class coming out on AI Tools and Automation for Cybersecurity and his previous classes on LinkedIn Learning,- RAG (retrieve augmented generation) and use cases of RAG for cybersecurity. And then MCP (model context protocol) and use cases of using and securing MCP and cybersecurity. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:30 Guest Background and Career Highlights 01:45 Current Role and Responsibilities 03:38 Insights on Cybersecurity and Career Growth 05:35 Challenges and Strategies in Cybersecurity 13:49 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity 21:49 AI in Legal and Security Frameworks 22:27 The Role of AI in GRC and Audits 23:22 Challenges and Benefits of AI in Compliance 27:38 The Importance of Conferences and Networking 31:56 Upcoming Talks and Learning Resources 35:07 Books and Resources for Career Growth 38:10 Final Thoughts on Cybersecurity and AI

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