In this episode of CCN Conversations, host François Guay speaks with William Mailhot about his unconventional path into cybersecurity and how curiosity, hands-on learning, and persistence shaped his career.

William shares how his interest in hacking game consoles led him into programming, reverse engineering, malware analysis, and eventually cybersecurity consulting.

The conversation explores the value of self-learning, technical curiosity, and practical experience, especially in an industry where traditional paths are not the only route to success.

William also discusses the importance of networking, building projects, and developing both technical and communication skills to stand out in today’s cybersecurity job market.

From developing dashboards that simplify security operations to helping organizations improve visibility across their environments, William highlights how technical depth combined with business understanding can create real impact.

This episode is a strong reminder that cybersecurity careers are often built through experimentation, initiative, and the willingness to keep learning.

Listen now and join the conversation.