Episode 59: From B-52 Bomber to Cybersecurity CEO: Carl Herberger's Journey Through Military Aviation, Corporate Security, and Building DDoS Defense

<p>Join host Den Jones as he sits down with Carl Herberger, CEO of Corero, for a fascinating conversation that spans from military aviation to cybersecurity leadership. </p><p><br></p><p>Carl shares his unique journey from flying B-52 bombers to becoming a Pentagon cyber warfare pioneer, then transitioning to corporate security roles at Campbell Soup Company before founding multiple security companies. </p><p><br></p><p>This episode explores the critical importance of DDoS protection and cyber resiliency in today&#39;s threat landscape.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p>- Early Life and Military Background</p><ul><li>Carl discusses his German-American upbringing and path to military service</li><li>Key quote: &quot;I was born in the US, but because my father was an electrician for, at the time, Transworld Airlines, he got laid off in the mid &#39;60s, late &#39;60s when I was born&quot; </li></ul><p>- B-52 Aviation Career</p><ul><li>Details about his eight years as a B-52 aviator and the demanding nature of military flying</li><li>Key quote: &quot;Being a military flight crew member, it is fundamentally rewires your brain. You learn things that maybe many other professions don&#39;t learn. You must fundamentally know everything about the machine&quot; </li></ul><p>- Military Aviation Mindset</p><ul><li>How military aviation shaped his approach to risk and decision-making</li><li>Key quote: &quot;It&#39;s what you don&#39;t know or you didn&#39;t research, that&#39;s what will kill you. It&#39;s as simple as that&quot; </li></ul><p>- Pentagon Cyber Warfare Role</p><ul><li>Transition from aviation to becoming part of the initial cadre of cyber warriors in the mid-90s</li><li>Key quote: &quot;They were putting together a cadre of people and they put together disciplines that they believed would have sensibilities about this idea&quot; </li></ul><p>- Life Philosophy and Career Approach</p><ul><li>Discussion about being open to unexpected opportunities and following your heart</li><li>Key quote: &quot;Your brain will never make you happy, never. There&#39;s no place in the world and no scenario in the world with thinking will make you happy. Only your heart will make you happy&quot; </li></ul><p>- Personal Story Philosophy</p><ul><li>Carl&#39;s perspective on life as an ongoing story you author daily</li><li>Key quote: &quot;Every person is a story and you are the author. And the coolest thing about that journey is like any movie that