Thriving in Security as an Engineer with Trevor Costanzi

Trevor Costanzi pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to thrive in security—from burnout and certifications to why the best engineers don’t always wear suits. We dig into hacker origins, secure-by-design philosophy, and how relationships—not just résumés—build lasting tech careers. Whether you're trying to break into cyber, pivot from helpdesk, or finally make sense of DevSecOps, this one hits like a late-night Slack message that changes everything. Buckle up.

00:00:00 : Why most security teams are misunderstood, and how some non-technical leadership breaks trust

00:15:01 : From hacking middle school servers to burnout-proof job advice. Why security isn’t for everyone

00:30:01 : Certifications vs. reality: what the industry doesn’t want you to know about getting hired

00:45:01 : The power of showing up: why building real-world relationships trumps LinkedIn hype

01:00:01 : DevSecOps decoded: building secure products without killing team velocity

01:15:01 : In the trenches and at the top: bridging the trust gap between engineers and execs

01:30:01 : The mindset shift from paycheck collector to legacy builder

01:45:01 : Career roadmap for new security pros—and why coding is the ultimate unlock

02:00:01 : Late-night failures, university rants, and the boldest take on GenAI yet