In this episode of Cyber Heroes: Behind the Firewall, host Sean Hoar sits down with Dr. Stephen Boyce, widely known in the industry as the Cyber Doctor.
Stephen shares his journey from growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs to building an extensive career in federal law enforcement and the private sector. He discusses his early influences, including his mother's career in insurance and his father’s path as a self-taught chemical engineer, which instilled in him a deep work ethic and curiosity. Stephen breaks down his academic journey at Marymount University, where he earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate in cybersecurity, including his research on human decision-making and digital behavior. He details his hands-on experience working across the U.S. Department of State, the FBI’s CART team, and the National Security Branch, highlighting how inter-agency collaboration shaped his approach to digital forensics. Finally, Stephen provides expert perspective on current cyber threats, the weaponization of artificial intelligence, and his work as CEO of The Cyber Doctor protecting high-risk individuals and organizations.
Listen to the full conversation below.
About Cyber Heroes: Behind the Firewall
In the world of cybersecurity, the ultimate line of defense isn't just advanced software—it’s the people, leadership, and vision driving it forward. Cyber Heroes: Behind the Firewall goes beyond the headlines and technical specs to uncover the human story behind industry resilience. Each episode features candid, in-depth conversations with premier cybersecurity leaders, offering a rare personal lens into what inspires them, the challenges that keep them up at night, and the vision shaping their work. Discover how top experts build world-class teams, drive groundbreaking contributions to the field, and engineer the critical solutions protecting our digital world. Tune in to meet the leaders defining the future of cybersecurity—one conversation at a time.
PartnerSean is a former cyber attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, where he served as the lead cyber attorney for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Oregon and worked with the Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section in Washington ...
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