Blak Cyber

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

US Army Captain Nico Smith stops by the Blak Cyber podcast to talk about why passion is the secret sauce to going the extra mile and being really successful in Cybersecurity. He also talks about his love for the Chi-Town and why he gives back to the community.

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Nico Smith's Websites:

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

2. CYBER Coin: https://soldiersandsaints.com/redcoin/

3. Podcast Features : https://soldiersandsaints.com/podcasts/2020/

4. CTF Write Up: https://medium.com/@sockiewoxie/unpack-the-yakk-and-fcrack-challenge-a8795e340d68

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:

Jon Sternstein stops by the Blak Cyber podcast and gives some insight on

his tenacious and ambitious start to his cyber security career, his success throughout the years,

and starting, and running a successful security consulting firm.

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Jon Sternstein's Websites:

1. Company website: https://www.sternsecurity.com/

2. Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sternsecurity

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

5. Healthcare Breaches website: https://www.healthcarebreaches.com/

6. Velocity website (Security posture & 3rd Party Assessments): https://www.velocitysec.com/

7. Cisco Press Course that has the intro video: https://www.ciscopress.com/store/security-penetration-testing-the-art-of-hacking-series-9780134834498

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:

Today the Blak Cyber podcast caught up with Lead Threat Hunter, and part-time CISO

Malcolm Blow and was handed the play book on how to get into and thrive in this niche discipline

with in cybersecurity.

*Disclaimer*

"Everything Malcolm speaks about today are his own thoughts and opinions as a security professional and do not reflect that of any of his previous or current employers"

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Malcolm Blow's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmblow/

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:

In this episode I sit down with Ron Ford, C|CISO, CISM and discusss

his strong family upbringing that set him up for success, his rewarding

and tenured Cybersecurity career, and his fight to be a willing advocate

for diversity in Cybersecurity.

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Ron Ford's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrronford/

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

In our first episode in our verses series we get into the Cyber entry level exam showdown!

We will be comparing the CompTIA Security+ and the SSCP certification.

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Security+:

https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security

SSCP:

https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/SSCP

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

George McPherson appears on the "Greg Talks" podcast to talk

about how he got into Cyber Security, and what he has going on currently.

Greg's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSdfxQv7SpoRQYNyLwntZg

Other topics:

Why The Army

Preperation vs. Luck

Security's Perception

Network Engineers vs. Security Engineers

Why Did I Start My Podcast

College vs. Certifications

The Key To Customer Support In Cybersecurity Is Phrasing "NO" The Right Way.

Black Hat Redemption: Book 1: The Recon Mission:

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Hat-Redemption-Recon-Mission-ebook/dp/B086Z7TCVQ/

The "BLAK CYBER" Podcast:

https://anchor.fm/blakcyber

Fond-Hope, Focus, & Favor

How I Got into Cybersecurity, and Why You Should Too:

https://www.audible.com/pd/Fond-Hope-Focus-Favor-Audiobook/B083SN7CWL?qid=1590266342&sr=1-2&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=78JBKY4EFHWHQVMBZ465

I sit down with Chelsea Pierre who is a a Speaker, Cyber-security Professional, and Certification Instructor. She talks about how to get into

Cyber Security, and different adversities minorities, and women face in their journey.

Chelsea's Social Media Links:

Chelsea's LinkedIN:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseapierre/

Chelsea's Instructor Profile on Plural Sight:

https://app.pluralsight.com/profile/author/chelsea-pierre

I sit down with Technology Professional turned Career Coach Superstar, Kanika Tolver!

We discuss strategies to start, or re-vamp your IT career, and how to re-invent yourself into a Brand during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

***Kanika's Social Media Links***

Kanika's Official Website:

https://kanikatolver.com/

Kanika's Book Link:

https://www.amazon.com/Career-Rehab/dp/1599186519

In this Episode I sit down with Cybrary Master Instructor, The Cyber Life Podcast Host, and 2019 SC Media Reboot Leadership Award for Outstanding Educator, Ken Underhill.

Ken's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenunderhill/

Ken's Podcast:

Cyber Life Podcast: 

http://bit.ly/cyb3rlife 

I had the privilege of catching up with the one and only Michael A. Echols., a Senior Cyber-security Executive, Speaker, and Author.

He dropped some jewels, and decoded the matrix!

Michael's Official Website:

https://maxcybersecurity.com/cyber-security-companies-washington-dc/

Michael's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mechols/

Michael's New Book Available On Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Cyber-Life-Government-Coming/dp/1950088553/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Secure+Cyber+Life&qid=1585259265&sr=8-2