People new to information security often find themselves wondering how to make a name for themselves in the industry. Andrew Hay has lived most of his career on the D-list but has worked hard to increase his status in the hopes of someday landing that coveted A-list position. Through this talk we'll discuss how to expand your circle of influence, how to build your personal brand, and how to move up from the dreaded Infosec D-List. (might need to change this a bit but you get the general idea).