Episode 4

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17th Mar 2025

Building Trust in Cybersecurity: Soft Skills for Lasting Success

In this episode of From Tech to Trust: The Power of Soft Skills in Tech, host Evgeniy Kharam sits down with Dan Lohrmann, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Dan has held pivotal roles with major organizations such as the NSA, Lockheed Martin, ManTech, and the state of Michigan, where he served as the CIO, CISO, CTO and CSO.

Throughout the conversation, Dan shares valuable insights from his extensive career, highlighting the critical role of trust and relationships in the cybersecurity field. He discusses how effective communication, personal connections, and understanding the challenges faced by others are essential for success in this rapidly evolving industry.

Dan also offers advice on adapting to virtual meetings, maintaining a mindset of curiosity, and staying updated with industry trends. He emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, particularly for newcomers to cybersecurity, and the power of personal growth in navigating this ever-changing field.

Whether you're an aspiring cybersecurity professional or a seasoned expert, this episode is packed with actionable advice and insights that emphasize the human side of technology. Tune in to hear Dan's take on building meaningful relationships and mastering soft skills in the cybersecurity industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of trust and relationship-building in cybersecurity
  • Effective communication as a core soft skill in tech
  • The need for adaptability in virtual work environments
  • The value of continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends
  • Advice for newcomers to the cybersecurity field

Don't miss this enlightening conversation that underscores the powerful intersection of soft skills and technical expertise!

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The Power of Soft Skills in Sales
From Tech to Trust
"From Tech to Trust: The Power of Soft Skills in Sales" is a podcast that dives deep into the transformative impact of soft skills in the world of technical sales. Hosted by Evgeniy Kharam, the show brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and sales professionals to discuss how mastering soft skills can enhance communication, build stronger relationships, and ultimately drive sales success. Inspired by Evgeniy's book Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales, this podcast serves as a valuable resource for sales professionals, founders, and anyone looking to unlock their full potential in the business world. Tune in to learn actionable insights and strategies that will help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of sales with confidence and trust.

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Evgeniy Kharam

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekharam/
Evgeniy has the opportunity to spend more than 40,000 hours working in cybersecurity,
providing pre and post-sales support in various technologies and later as an architect and principal consultant.
Evgeniy is very passionate about technology, vendors, and architecture. He brings a lot of knowledge about VAR, MSSP, and technical pre-sales. He believes in connected infrastructure that there is a significant need for vendor consolidation and the ability for security control to integrate and share information.
Evgeniy is proficient in speaking on most cyber security technical domains, which include: Endpoint Security, Network Security, SIEM/SOC/SOAR, SASE/SEE, VMS, and many more.
In 2020, Evgeniy co-hosted a Security Architecture Podcast. The podcast format focuses on architecture and vendor integration into the customer environment
In 2022 he founded the Cyber Inspiration podcast; the podcast explored the minds of CTOs and CEOs when they started their cyber security company!
Personal: Evgeniy has four kids, a daughter, a son, and twins (boy and girl) . Twins are a great way to learn to multitask, and nothing scares me anymore :)(besides snakes)
Hobbies: Photography, podcasting, public speaking, snowboarding, whitewater canoeing, SUP, mountain biking, motorcycles, breathing techniques, and gadgets