TDL 018 | How To Think, Not What To Think | Mitch Prior

A podcast episode transcript featuring cybersecurity practitioner Mitch Prior and host David Redekop discussing Zero Trust security philosophy, default-deny network posture, and sovereign data custody. Key themes include valuing hands-on experience over certifications, avoiding cognitive atrophy by not over-relying on AI tools, keeping data local whenever possible, and using AI as a signal-filtering tool (e.g., local computer vision for security cameras) without sacrificing privacy to the cloud. The conversation also touches on raising the next generation to think independently in an increasingly AI-driven world.