The Patrick Kelley Story: Resilience, Redemption, and the Road to Cybersecurity Excellence!

*Introduction*
- *Welcome Back:* Recap of the podcast’s focus on cybersecurity risk and technology challenges.
- *Hosts’ Background:* Brief intro of Anthony and Tanner.
- *Guest Introduction:* Anthony introduces Patrick Kelly from Leargas Security and Critical Path Security, who spoke about mental health at a recent cybersecurity conference.
*Main Discussion*
1. *Guest’s Personal Journey*
- Patrick shares his struggles with reading during childhood and how he overcame these challenges to succeed in cybersecurity.
- The role of spite and determination in his early career, transitioning to more positive motivations later.
2. *Mental Health in Cybersecurity*
- Discussing how Patrick manages imposter syndrome and the importance of mental health in leadership.
- Patrick’s approach to supporting his team’s well-being, including forced PTO and promoting work-life balance.
3. *Leadership and Delegation*
- The challenges of delegation, especially with trust issues.
- Practical tips on effective delegation and building trust within a team.
4. *Cybersecurity Insights*
- Importance of calm leadership during cybersecurity incidents.
- Tips for SMBs, focusing on consolidating tools and starting with cybersecurity basics.
5. *Role of a Virtual CISO*
- Explanation of what a vCISO is and how it can benefit SMBs, particularly in the energy sector.
- Patrick’s commitment to serving the EMC community with affordable cybersecurity solutions.
*Conclusion*
- *Final Thoughts:* Emphasizing the importance of mental health in the cybersecurity industry.
- *Call to Action:* Encouraging listeners to subscribe and follow on social media.
- *Closing:* Thanking the guest and listeners, with a reminder to tune in for future episodes.