Cyber Work

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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.