Blak Cyber

In the recent years, Tech and more surprising Cyber has started to perform lay-offs in unprecedented numbers. Big tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have made headlines with recent downsizing. In an industry were not too long ago

we felt unstoppable and almost dare I say it, "Lay-off Proof". The recent news is hard

to stomach as my heart goes out to those that were just trying to make a better life for their family. I have been laid-off twice, and it feels like a gut punch to your ego, and peace of mind. From making the big bucks, and feeling like we were more essential than other employees to being turned on our heads a bit I want to remind us all and to cyber career hopefuls we are getting a dose of reality but remember this, Tech/Cyber is still absolutely worth it, there are not many industries that without a college degree, you can build generational wealth legally creating more opportunities for you and your family. So I will end with this you may take some penalties, and be down some points, but find a way to get back in the game, find a way to get the coach to put you in the game for the first time, when it is all said and done it will be worth it, and we will be here as a community to hold it each other up and give pep talks along the way.

In this episode I dive into an under utilized tool in Cybersecurity, and how to leverage it to add rocket fuel to your career trajectory.

Discussing the debate between Cyber Skills or Cyber Certifications?

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

The Blak Cyber podcast sits down to talk to Jon Stern about Third-Party

Risk, and his automated tool for risk assessment "Velocity"

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Jon's Websites:

1. Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-sternstein/

2. Professional Website: https://www.sternsecurity.com/

3. Velocity Promo: https://vimeo.com/492240490

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

In this episode I talk about 3 tips for answering cybersecurity interview

questions.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

In this episode of the Blak Cyber podcast I turn a lost unpublished blog into a vlog podcast discussing

the importance of why it is vitally important to foster a strong, positive, and impactful cyber and

information technology team.

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Websites:

https://www.cybrary.it/

Podcast Links:

[Anchor]

https://anchor.fm/blakcyber

[Youtube]

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwzacDvVwciP5dE20tK9fL4hi9JknnrNp

[Spotify]

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[Apple]

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In this episode I talk about how I had to fight the urge to give up and

keep fighting for my dream job.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

In the episode I break down a model that show you how to progress in your career.

Copyright (c) 2021 George McPherson, all rights reserved

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[Anchor]

https://anchor.fm/blakcyber

[Youtube]

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[Spotify]

https://open.spotify.com/show/0fl2mVx9jBzV7yWdWABixF

[Apple]

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

The Blak Cyber podcast sits down for its first episode of 2021 to talk to Keyaan Williams, founder and Managing Director of Cyber Leadership and Strategy Solutions (CLASS-LLC), a global professional services firm that specializes in corporate governance and cybersecurity-focused enterprise risk management solutions for US-based and international customers in financial services, defense, health technology, logistics and shipping, oil and gas, cloud services, and education technology, and national and local governments. Prior to CLASS-LLC, he has dedicated more than two decades to developing and supporting programs in large, regulated enterprises. Beyond security, Keyaan established his reputation for executive leadership as President of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) International Board of Directors. He currently serves as the chair of the risk committee for a global non-profit and is a founding member of the Atlanta Chapter of the Private Directors Association.

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Keyaan's Websites:

1. Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keyaan/

2. Professional Website: https://class-llc.com/

Podcast Links:

[Anchor]

https://anchor.fm/blakcyber

[Youtube]

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwzacDvVwciP5dE20tK9fL4hi9JknnrNp

[Spotify]

https://open.spotify.com/show/0fl2mVx9jBzV7yWdWABixF

[Apple]

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blak-cyber/id1502104299

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

The Blak Cyber podcast sits down to talk to Yatia Hopkins, the award winning, and accomplished Cybersecurity VP about her career, her teaching style and master plan to Empow(H)er African American women in the Cyber Security field.

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Yatia Hopkin's Websites:

1. Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yatiahopkins/

2. Professional Website: https://www.tiahopkins.com/

3. Empow(H)er Website: https://www.empowhercybersecurity.org/

Podcast Links:

[Anchor]

https://anchor.fm/blakcyber

[Youtube]

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwzacDvVwciP5dE20tK9fL4hi9JknnrNp

[Spotify]

https://open.spotify.com/show/0fl2mVx9jBzV7yWdWABixF

[Apple]

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blak-cyber/id1502104299