In this episode of FIT for Success, Ephraim Ebstein sits down with Dr. Eric Cole, former CIA hacker, cybersecurity expert, and advisor to Fortune 50 companies, to discuss the realities of today’s cyber threat landscape.

Dr. Cole shares the story of how he first entered the world of cybersecurity and his path into the CIA, along with insights from decades spent on the front lines of digital security. The conversation explores how cybercrime has evolved into highly organized operations that function more like global cartels than lone hackers, often backed by nation-state resources.

If you’re interested in cybersecurity, IT leadership, and protecting your organization from modern threats, this episode offers valuable lessons from one of the industry’s most respected experts.