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- So You Want to Work in Cybersecurity?Episode 1: So You Want to Work in Cybersecurity?
Thinking about a career in cybersecurity but not sure where to start? Wondering whether you need a degree, certifications, or five years of experience just to land your first job?
Welcome to the first episode of Hacking Your Cyber Career.
In this episode, Steve shares his own journey from answering help desk calls and fixing printers in the UK to becoming a Chief Information Security Officer responsible for protecting a global organization against sophisticated cyber threats.
Along the way, there were plenty of unexpected opportunities, a two-month assignment in Dubai that turned into seven years, an awful lot of learning, and a few career mistakes worth sharing.
But this isn't just about Steve's career. It's about what you can learn from it.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why your first IT job doesn't have to be your dream cybersecurity job.
- How continuous learning can open doors throughout your career.
- Why degrees, certifications, and practical experience all have a place.
- What cybersecurity hiring managers really look for in young professionals.
- Why personality, curiosity, and enthusiasm can matter as much as technical knowledge.
- How unexpected opportunities can completely change your career.
- What Steve would do differently if he were starting his cybersecurity career at 21 today.
Your Next Move: Find three cybersecurity roles that interest you, identify the skills they require, and work out what you can start learning today.
Whether you're a student, recent graduate, career changer, or just finding your feet in IT, this episode offers practical advice, real experiences, and a healthy dose of British sarcasm.
No hype. No shortcuts. Just advice from someone who's been there.
Hacking Your Cyber Career
Real advice. Real experience. Your next move.
Because getting in is just the beginning.
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Hacking Your Cyber Career
Real advice. Real experience. Your next move.
Thinking about a career in cybersecurity but not sure where to start? Already working in cyber and…
wondering how to take that next step?
Welcome to Hacking Your Cyber Career, the podcast that helps you break into cybersecurity, get ahead, and build a career worth having.
Hosted by Steve, a former CISO and cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of IT experience, this show takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to succeed in the industry.
We'll explore everything from choosing the right career path and landing your first job to navigating interviews, building technical skills, earning certifications, getting promoted, and eventually moving into leadership.
Along the way, Steve shares lessons from his own career, insights from years of hiring and developing cybersecurity professionals, and the things employers actually look for but rarely tell you.
Expect practical advice, honest conversations, real world stories, and a healthy dose of British humor.
No hype. No shortcuts to six figure salaries. And definitely no promises that collecting certifications will magically land you a job.
Whether you're a student, a recent graduate, changing careers, or already finding your feet in cybersecurity, this podcast is here to help you figure out your next move.
Hacking Your Cyber Career. Because getting in is just the beginning.