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A single disgruntled admin can do more damage with “normal” IT tools than many attackers can with malware, and that reality changes how we should think about both security and careers. I start with a true insider attack story where legitimate administrative access was used to lock out users, disrupt operations, and attempt extortion, then I break down the practical controls that reduce insider threat risk: least privilege, immutable backups, privileged activity alerting, and real segregation of duties.

From there, I share the cybersecurity career roadmap most people never get. Instead of pushing everyone into the same crowded paths, I talk through high-demand roles with less competition, especially GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) and OT/ICS security. If you’re breaking into cyber, we cover how risk assessments, policy writing, audit coordination, and vendor risk management can become your unfair advantage, even with a non-traditional background. If you’re drawn to critical infrastructure, we dig into why IT plus OT security skills are rare, how to start learning SCADA and industrial environments, and why the salary upside is real.

For mid-career and senior pros, we shift into what actually unlocks leadership: risk quantification, FAIR methodology, supply chain security, cloud security architecture, and speaking the language of the board through metrics and a risk register. If you want to move toward CISO or virtual CISO work, this is about becoming a business risk advisor, not just the person who runs tools. Subscribe, share this with a friend building their cyber career, and leave a review. What role are you aiming for next?

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CISSP Cyber Training Podcast - CISSP Training ProgramBy Shon Gerber, vCISO, CISSP, Cybersecurity Consultant and Entrepreneur

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