The Wake UP X Solutions - Securing Tomorrow, Empowering Today with Efren L. Salazar

Cybersecurity Career Path: From Zero to CISO | Live Q&A with Industry Expert


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🚨 LIVE Cybersecurity Podcast Replay!Ever wondered how to break into cybersecurity or become a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)? Watch this in-depth Q&A session with a cybersecurity expert, educator, and advisor who shares his journey from tech engineer to CISO, professor, and ISACA chapter president.💬 Topics Covered: • How to start your cybersecurity career with no degree or certifications • Differences between technical and non-technical CISO roles • The power of volunteering, networking, and mentorship • Top certifications to pursue (ISACA, ISC2, PMI, etc.) • How AI is transforming cybersecurity (Red Team, Blue Team, SOC) • Job market reality: Entry-level cybersecurity jobs in 2025 • Using LinkedIn and industry groups like ISACA to stand out🎓 Guest Highlights: • 30+ years of experience in IT, healthcare, education, and government • Launched a business-focused cybersecurity graduate program • Holds 50+ certifications across risk, privacy, audit, and security • President of ISACA Sacramento and FBI Citizens Academy Alum🎯 Who Should Watch:Aspiring cybersecurity professionals, IT professionals looking to pivot, students, and leaders exploring how AI and cyber intersect.🔔 Subscribe for more live sessions, tech career advice, and cybersecurity insights.Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/28GZnRBrIV2efHOhZdifttApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-x-securing-tomorrow-empowering-today-with/id1792821643Youtube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLODZHZk6rF5j9esSSLcFbvDGJSqlhs2ZM👇 Drop your questions in the comments and connect with us on LinkedIn!#CybersecurityCareers #CISOJourney #Infosec #ISACA #AIandCyber #BlueTeam #RedTeam #SecurityJobs #LivePodcast

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The Wake UP X Solutions - Securing Tomorrow, Empowering Today with Efren L. SalazarBy The Wake UP X Solutions - Efren Salazar