Alex Dreams of Risk: How the Concept of Being a Craftsman Can Help You Find Meaning and Avoid Burnout.

BSidesLV 2013

Presented by: Alex Hutton
Date: Wednesday July 31, 2013
Time: 13:00 - 13:50
Location: Siena
Track: Common Ground

Much talk has been given to the concept of burnout and recurring feelings of futility by InfoSec professionals.This talk will discuss the Japanese concept of the craftman’s spirit — “shokunin kishitsu”, and how that mindset can help you find some fulfillment in your job in what can be a really frustrating industry.

Alex Hutton

Often referred to as “The biggest Bitch since Elton John”, Alex Hutton likes risk and security. He works for a bank. He commits a lot of his free time and even some money to the industry.


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