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    Today on Cyber Work, Jonathan Braley from the Food and Agriculture Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Food and Ag ISAC) delves into the critical security challenges in the food, farming and production sectors. Featuring insights on the evolution of cybersecurity, the role of ISACs, and real-world threats like ransomware and phishing, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how cybersecurity professionals within this industry are working to safeguard vital systems. Braley shares tips on obtaining competitive roles, the convergence of IT and OT security and the importance of continuous learning. Tune in to grasp the latest trends and get invaluable career advice to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

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    00:00 - Introduction to cyber work and guest Jonathan Braley
    00:53 - The growing cybersecurity job market
    02:05 - From biology to cybersecurity
    04:48 - Early career and learning at Valley Apps
    09:26 - Role and responsibilities at Food and Ag ISAC
    17:07 - Understanding cyber threats in food and agriculture
    23:23 - The growing connectivity and vulnerabilities in agriculture
    23:49 - Cybersecurity challenges for small towns and farms
    25:28 - The Reality of cyberattacks on small farms
    26:59 - Global implications of cybersecurity in agriculture
    28:44 - Insights from a cybersecurity expert in agriculture
    33:13 - Career opportunities in food and agriculture cybersecurity
    37:37 - Staying informed and prepared in the cybersecurity field
    40:04 - Cybersecurity career advice

    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

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    Join us on this episode of Cyber Work with Katie Paxton-Fear, an API hacker and technical marketing manager at Traceable, known for her YouTube channel InsiderPhD. Dive into API security, common defense mistakes and bug bounty insights. Listen as Paxton-Fear shares her academic journey blending tech and linguistics, her pioneering NLP work on insider threats and tips on becoming an API security expert. Learn about detecting insider cyber threats, the role of AI in securing APIs and essential resources to enhance your cybersecurity skills. Plus, explore the dynamic world of freelance ethical hacking, the role of a technical marketer and the significance of resonant content creation. Stay tuned for a comprehensive guide to elevating your API security know-how and cybersecurity career!

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    00:00 - Introduction to Katie Paxton-Fear
    01:48 - Katie's journey into tech and cybersecurity
    05:23 - Combining tech and language
    15:34 - From academia to YouTube
    21:30 - API security: challenges and insights
    26:38 - The role of AI in API security
    30:28 - API key management and security
    31:08 - Common API key breaches
    32:15 - Preventing API key leaks
    33:39 - The importance of key rotation
    34:31 - Getting started in API security
    35:36 - Recommended resources for API security
    37:32 - Hands-on API hacking
    45:28 - The bug bounty community
    50:32 - Role of a technical marketing manager
    53:45 - Career advice and final thoughts

    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

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  • Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast

    Paige Hanson from SecureLabs discusses identity theft management and her extensive experience as a security communicator. With nearly 20 years in consumer and digital safety, Paige shares insights on pursuing a cybersecurity career and offers guidance for those interested in non-traditional security roles. Join us to learn about the current IT job market, key certifications and strategies for entering the industry. Discover how Paige transitioned from tech interests to a leading role in cybersecurity education, and explore job opportunities beyond traditional paths.

    View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast

    00:00 Intro to today's episode
    00:34 Free cybersecurity salary guide
    01:28 Welcome Paige Hanson
    01:46 Paige's background and career journey
    03:23 Early interests in technology
    05:02 Career at Norton LifeLock
    06:52 Educating law enforcement on identity theft
    10:15 Cybersecurity career opportunities beyond traditional roles
    12:10 Identity theft risk management certification
    17:23 Communicating cybersecurity concepts effectively
    22:02 Recognizing and adapting to audience feedback
    22:41 Effective communication strategies
    23:42 Advice for seniors and law enforcement
    25:35 Challenges and solutions in cybersecurity education
    26:41 Career opportunities and getting started
    35:40 Building a strong support system
    39:33 Starting and growing SecureLabs
    40:55 Wrap up and final thoughts

    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

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    Today on CyberWork, Dr. Shayla Treadwell, vice president of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) at ECS, discusses the role of AI in the GRC space. She breaks down AI applications for GRC, the importance of AI governance and the significant roles in performing compliance on AI tools and software. Dr. Treadwell also shares her unorthodox journey into cybersecurity, emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, and offers career advice for aspiring professionals. Additionally, the episode highlights the impact of AI on the cybersecurity landscape and strategies for effectively integrating AI while mitigating risks.

    00:00 - Introduction
    00:33 - Cybersecurity salary ebook
    01:27 - Welcome to the Cyber Work Podcast
    01:45 - Meet Dr. Shayla Treadwell
    03:36 - Shayla's journey into cybersecurity
    07:24 - The role of governance, risk and compliance
    13:15 - Daily responsibilities of a GRC professional
    15:40 - Challenges and skills in GRC
    23:10 - AI in governance, risk and compliance
    31:11 - Leveraging AI for efficiency
    31:46 - Balancing compliance and innovation
    32:44 - Understanding compliance beyond regulations
    34:00 - The VUCA concept and its relevance
    35:22 - AI's humanistic and ethical considerations
    40:10 - Skills for AI governance careers
    43:49 - Global AI governance community
    47:24 - Opportunities and challenges in AI
    49:07 - Optimism in AI's future
    53:05 - Career advice and ECS overview
    57:29 - AI and GRC

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    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

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    Alex Sharpe, a cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience, joins the Cyber Work Podcast to discuss the realistic promises and limitations of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity — and pragmatic advice on their responsible use. From debunking myths to sharing insights from his excellent presentation at ISACA Digital Trust World 2024, Alex covers how AI can be integrated into cybersecurity practices and its impact on the workforce. Plus, explore how to stay ahead in the evolving cybersecurity job market. Don't miss out on this illuminating conversation!

    View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=audio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast

    00:00 Introduction to today's episode
    00:33 Free Cybersecurity Salary Guide
    01:27 Guest introduction: Alex Sharpe
    01:45 Alex Sharpe's background and experience
    02:39 AI in cybersecurity: opportunities and limitations
    04:41 The evolution of technology and human productivity
    13:13 AI misconceptions and realities
    29:42 AI's real-world impact
    30:27 Challenges in autonomous vehicles
    31:39 Data poisoning and steganography
    33:04 AI in security and data science
    34:36 AI proficiency and career advice
    35:23 AI's integration in daily life
    36:08 Innovation and guardrails
    47:05 Future of AI and career skills
    50:57 Guardrails and public-private partnerships
    54:38 Career advice and final thoughts

    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/

    In this episode of Cyber Work Podcast, Tia Hopkins, Chief Cybersecurity Resilience Officer at eSentire, returns to discuss her journey into tech and cybersecurity. She reflects on her early fascination with technology her impactful externship experiences, and the importance of cyber resilience. Tia discusses her roles in making the cybersecurity industry more equitable and her passion for integrating real-world scenarios into education. We also discuss bridging communication gaps between security leaders and business executives, her work with non-profits — aimed at empowering women of color in cybersecurity — advice for hiring diverse talent, and her latest books designed to inspire and guide future cybersecurity professionals. Don't miss this insightful conversation about building a more inclusive and resilient cybersecurity landscape.

    View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast

    00:00 Welcome back Tia Hopkins!
    00:41 Cybersecurity salary ebook
    01:35 Introducing Tia Hopkins
    03:45 Tia's early tech fascination
    06:04 Navigating setbacks and finding passion
    12:43 The importance of higher education in cybersecurity
    15:39 The role of cybersecurity leadership
    18:44 From solutions engineer to chief cyber resilience officer
    22:46 Understanding cyber resilience
    30:59 The importance of treat intelligence
    31:13 Cyber resilience: Testing and maturity
    31:35 Operational integration and prioritization
    33:03 Leadership and organizational structure
    35:01 Diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity
    37:08 Lowering barriers to entry
    44:48 Career mapping strategies for 2024
    48:08 Insights from "Hack the Cybersecurity Interview"
    49:25 Securing our future: Embracing diversity
    50:56 The joy of problem solving in cybersecurity
    52:16 Best career advice and leadership transition
    56:36 About eSentire and final thoughts

    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Today on Cyber Work Hacks, my guest, Infosec Skills author Cicero Chimbanda, gives us another Hack for our Cybersecurity Managers. If you want to know more about Cicero’s Security Manager learning path for Infosec Skills, this is the episode for you, as we break down everything you’ll learn and how to apply it to your career!

    0:00 - Infosec's security manager soft skills course
    2:39 - Infosec Skills soft skills learning modules
    5:30 - Why cybersecurity management soft skills are important
    7:30 - Benefits from learning cybersecurity soft skills
    10:52 - Outro

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    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Today, on Cyber Work Hacks, my guest, Infosec Skills author Cicero Chimbanda, gave us a Hack involving the role of Cybersecurity Manager. Studying security management techniques academically is one thing, but how do you develop your security manager skills ON THE JOB? Cicero has many insights, and we talk a bit about the importance of rapport and understanding between different generations of security professionals.

    0:00 - Cybersecurity manager soft skills
    2:30 - Most important cybersecurity manager soft skills
    7:02 - Infosec's soft skills platform
    8:45 - Continous learning advice for security managers
    12:12 - Security manager soft skill mistakes
    14:12 - Outro

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    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Infosec Skills author Cicero Chimbanda discusses the role of the cybersecurity manager. Our focus is the one thing Chimbanda wishes he had known before he became one! I’ll leave it at that and let him tell his story because it’s a good one.

    0:00 - What to know as a cybersecurity manager
    3:26 - One thing to know about being a security manager
    7:00 - Craft your cybersecurity manager role
    9:09 - Cybersecurity management advice
    10:45 - What is Infosec Skills
    12:21 - Outro

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    – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Today on Cyber Work Hacks, my guest is Infosec Skills author and teacher Cicero Chimbanda. Chimbanda's Skills path concerns building the soft skills needed to succeed as a Cybersecurity Manager. For today’s Hack, Chimbanda tells us his best tip for Security Managers to keep their security teams fulfilled and connected. As we speak, many companies are entering their Q2, and Chimbanda has great advice for taking Q1’s successes (or not) and using the framework to reinforce the connection between the team and leadership, as well as being a conduit moving between each.

    Here is some excellent advice for today's cybersecurity managers and those yet to come in today’s Cyber Work Hack.

    0:00 - Succeeding as a cybersecurity manager
    2:48 - One great tip for cybersecurity managers
    6:14 - Implementing change as a cybersecurity manager
    8:56 - Meeting calendars and managing cybersecurity roles
    11:05 - Outro

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    – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • We’ve all been there — 200 pages into your Security+ study guide reading, and your eyes are crossing from exhaustion. Does any of this even connect with the real world? One of the best ways to apply your learning is to try it out for yourself, and my guest today, Infosec Skills author professor Robert McMillen, has a host of suggestions for low-cost, low-danger security tasks that you can try for yourself and determine whether you have what it takes to keep it going in cybersecurity. As a bonus, McMillen gives some pretty outstanding advice for taking these hands-on experiences and interjecting them into your first job interviews!

    0:00 - Cybersecurity projects and tasks
    1:53 - Beginner cybersecurity projects
    7:49 - Elevating your cybersecurity projects
    11:38 - Document cybersecurity projects
    16:31 - Outro

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    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Get a job! No, seriously, get a job. Cyber Work Hacks wants to help you find the job of your dreams, and your guide to learning how to search for Cybersecurity jobs is Professor Robert McMillen, one of Infosec’s Skills authors. McMillen knows that there’s a disconnect between the skills gap that guests espouse and the commenters who are still looking. But McMillen has some actionable advice for you, and you absolutely do not want to miss this, no matter what level of job you’re looking for. Please take copious notes and enjoy this week’s Cyber Work Hack.

    0:00 - Beginning your cybersecurity career
    1:36 - Why you can't get a cybersecurity job
    8:50 - Common mistakes young pros make
    11:50 - What to learn from Infosec Skills
    13:42 - Outro

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    – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Cyber Work Hacks is dedicated to furthering and strengthening your cybersecurity education and learning, but today’s episode is specifically focused on learning. Professor Robert McMillen guides you through all of the different ways you can learn, both in certification training and education options, and helps you understand which learning method is going to mesh with you and also which ones will attract your future employers. Put a bookmark in your cert study guide and lend us your attention for this week’s Cyber Work Hack!

    0:00 - Start your cybersecurity career
    2:11 - Where to begin cybersecurity education
    8:09 - Acquiring beginner cybersecurity skills
    13:00 - Learn cybersecurity through Infosec Skills
    15:09 - Outro

    – Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/
    – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Join us for the June 2024 edition of Cyber Work Live! This episode is dedicated to answering questions about cybersecurity certifications, training, and careers. Our expert panel, including Confidence Stavely, Akyl Phillips, and Robert McMillen, share invaluable insights for newcomers and career changers in cybersecurity. Topics covered include navigating the certification landscape, overcoming imposter syndrome, transitioning from other careers, and the importance of networking. Tune in for actionable advice and strategies to kickstart your cybersecurity career!

    00:00 - Welcome to Cyber Work Live: June 2024 Edition
    00:40 - Meet the panel: Confidence Stavely
    01:48 - Meet the panel: Akyl Phillips
    02:37 - Meet the panel: Robert McMillen
    03:31 - Advice for cybersecurity newcomers
    03:53 - Common questions from cybersecurity students
    05:13 - Guidance for women in cybersecurity
    10:11 - Early career mapping in cybersecurity
    11:54 - Certifications and entry-level jobs
    17:07 - Physical requirements in cybersecurity
    18:37 - Learning how you learn: Education paths
    22:01 - Cyber girls program: Structure and insights
    28:38 - Self-paced learning options
    30:05 - Live boot camps overview
    31:42 - Immersive boot camps
    32:31 - The importance of continuous learning
    33:46 - Staying updated in cybersecurity
    40:30 - Networking and community building
    49:23 - Transitioning to cybersecurity careers
    59:19 - Final thoughts and resources

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    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Today’s Cyber Work Hacks is for security novices, people just getting started in learning cybersecurity and looking for their career path. Professor Robert McMillen is an Infosec Skills path author, and he gives you some fantastic advice for making the decisions at the very beginning to help you steer your career to all the places you want to go! To get your cybersecurity career started, make sure to check out today’s Cyber Work Hack.

    0:00 - First starting out in cybersecurity
    1:28 - Cybersecurity career map
    5:41 - Advice for career road mapping
    9:11 - Leaning into your interests via education
    12:28 - Advancing your cybersecurity career
    15:56 - Cybersecurity skills to learn
    17:21 - Outro

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    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Today on Cyber Work, Jonathan Gill, CEO of Panaseer, joins me to talk about the stress-filled role of the Chief Information Security Officer. Jonathan notes that the most challenging part of a CISO’s role, especially the CISO of a large, complex company, is the lack of full view of the organization’s assets and points of vulnerability. Jonathan tells us how Panaseer is working to create a trusted and validated system of record to ensure accurate and good faith recording of actions, strategies, and decisions to accept or mitigate business risks. All this, and a discussion of the CISO as one of the story-makers in the C-suite, today on Cyber Work!

    0:00 - Firing CISO's after cybersecurity breaches
    4:23 - First interest in cybersecurity and tech
    7:41 - Working with cybersecurity leaders across the world
    11:17 - International sales work
    19:12 - Stave off burnout as a CISO
    28:20 - Notion of asset detection
    32:06 - Culture of sacking CISOs
    43:06 - Better CISO involvement
    49:09 - Cybersecurity career mapping strategies
    57:13 - Learn more about Jonathan Gill and Panaseer
    59:09 - Outro

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    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Today on Cyber Work, I’m introducing you to Dr. Georgianna, or “George” Shea, the chief technologist at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation. Shea finds new and developing technologies and develops pilot programs for implementation in a variety of locales, including DoD, the government sector and critical infrastructure. We talk about Shea's first taste of security, learn what it’s like to be knowledgeable in several dozen connected security spaces rather than being the all-knowing authority in one (and the knowledge that outside of the dozens you know, there are hundreds more to learn) and we answer the burning question: “Why don’t any of my interns know what NIST is?” All this, and some more talk about the security of the U.S. water supply (because you know I’m never going to stop asking about that), on today’s episode of Cyber Work!

    0:00 - Cyber resilience
    5:19 - George Shea's early cybersecurity interest
    6:41 - How has cybersecurity changed in two decades?
    8:53 - Learning cybersecurity in the early days
    14:22 - Chief engineer at MITRE
    21:00 - Work with the Foundation for Defensive Democracies
    28:48 - Technology's pace versus policy
    31:25 - Cyber-informed engineering
    34:02 - Cybersecurity on old systems
    35:29 - Cyber resilience and defense
    41:41 - Working in cyber resiliency
    44:01 - Why do so few know what NIST is?
    48:36 - The current state of state security
    54:33 - Best career advice
    56:11 - Outro

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    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Infosec and Cyber Work Hacks are helping train the red teamers and blue teamers of tomorrow with our boot camps and study materials for the CEH exam. But how does ethical hacking proficiency translate into a satisfying career? Infosec’s CEH boot camp instructor Akyl Phillips has plenty of strategies to help you get focused and stay focused on your studies, some excellent tips for keeping on top of the latest security changes and innovations, and how you’re going to push past uncertainty and into the work of putting one foot in front of another in your quest to become a bona-fide, in-demand ethical hacker! Keep the enthusiasm up when you check out today’s Cyber Work Hack.

    0:00 - Ethical hacker career
    1:57 - Testing for the CEH certification
    2:55 - Career paths to pursue with CEH certification
    5:08 - Working in pentesting or ethical hacking
    7:55 - Unglamours side of ethical hacking
    9:49 - How to keep up with new tech
    11:39 - Switching careers to ethical hacking
    12:45 - Preparing for a CEH role interview
    13:23 - Don't fear a cybersecurity career
    15:03 - Outro

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    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • Today on Cyber Work, I talked with Etay Maor, Chief Security Strategist with Cato Networks. Etay is a founding member of the Cato Cyber Threats Research Lab, or CTRL — see what they did there? — and he joins me to talk about their first CTRL report on attack patterns and methods. We’re going to talk about the most common attack vectors, why Log4J still rules the roost even against newer and flashier exploits, and we go deep into the many paths you can take to become a threat researcher, threat analyst, reverse engineer, and lots more. That’s all on today’s episode of Cyber Work!

    0:00 - Intro
    4:10 - First interest in cybersecurity and tech
    5:15 - Becoming chief security strategist
    8:15 - Working in cybersecurity project management
    12:07 - Hacker targets and AI
    15:04 - The dark web and security access
    16:03 - The CTRL report in brief
    20:23 - Health care cybersecurity
    22:49 - Different cyberattacks in different industries
    25:10 - Using security tools as a gateway
    27:03 - AI-enabled cyberattacks
    33:14 - Careers as a cybersecurity threat researcher
    36:09 - Figuring out where to specialize in cybersecurity
    41:31 - Important cybersecurity skills and experience
    45:58 - Hiring in cybersecurity
    49:30 - Future changes in AI and cyber tools
    55:38 - What is Cato Networks?
    57:13 - Outro

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    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

  • How does a childhood curiosity turn into a groundbreaking career in identity and access management? Join us for an engaging conversation with David Lee, the Identity Jedi, as he recounts his fascinating journey from tinkering with computers as a child to becoming a sought-after expert in IAM. Lee shares the pivotal moments and unexpected opportunities that transformed his career, providing invaluable insights for anyone looking to break into the cybersecurity field. We explore the essential technical and soft skills that have propelled Lee to the forefront of his industry, along with his unique strategies for navigating complex IAM landscapes.

    0:00 - Identity Access Management (IAM)
    3:04 - First interest in cybersecurity
    8:32 - Identity and access management cybersecurity
    13:38 - Computer science and higher education
    18:00 - Necessary soft and hard skills for IAM
    22:16 - Larger organizations and IAM
    24:21 - Defining identity in cybersecurity
    29:18 - Variety of identity ideas
    33:03 - African American representation in cybersecurity
    38:28 - Cybersecurity equity
    41:33 - Financial inequity and working in cybersecurity
    48:35 - Cybersecurity solutions for more equitable hiring
    53:22 - Less racism in the tech industry
    57:51 - Best piece of cybersecurity career advice
    59:13 - What is identity Jedi?
    1:00:04 - Outro

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    About Infosec
    Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.