In this conversation, Sujit Christy and Benjamin Luck discuss the topic of professionalization in the cybersecurity industry. They explore the resistance to professionalization and the need for it in the cyber world. They also touch on the history and popular culture surrounding cybersecurity, and the importance of changing the public perception of cybersecurity professionals. The conversation is divided into four parts, with this being the first part. The upcoming parts will cover emerging professionalization worldwide and the current state of professionalization globally.