103: Diving into the Multifaceted World of Ron Fabela: From Cybersecurity Leadership to Goat Herding and Beyond

We are thrilled to have another exceptional guest on the show today! Ron Fabela is the Field Chief Technology Officer at Xona. He is a multifaceted individual who has been a stalwart contributor to the industry for many years. His impressive resume includes being an Industrial Security champion, a military veteran, and a technologist. Beyond his professional achievements, Ron is also a founder, a father, a husband, an astronomy expert interested in anything space-related, and, believe it or not, a goat herder.  Ron has had a wealth of experiences, making him an all-around fascinating guest. Get ready for a long-overdue and truly insightful discussion with Ron Fabela! Show highlights:How Ron’s interest in technology beganRon discusses his career in the military and talks about his cybersecurity trainingRon offers advice for young people The benefits of working for large organizations, doing internships, and doing volunteer workHow Ron progressed in his cybersecurity careerWhy no opportunity for exposure to systems and networks should ever get squanderedHow Ron’s military experience shaped his approach to workRon shares insights on the challenges of consultingThe importance of having hobbies and passions outside of workRon talks about his role as a Field CTOHow the control systems cybersecurity industry has evolvedWhy it is essential to persevere with projects, even when facing challenges or the progress is slow  Links and resources: (CS)²AI  Derek Harp on LinkedIn Ron Fabela on LinkedIn Xona