In this episode, I sit down with Christopher Pogue, seasoned cybersecurity leader and exec, to talk about something every aspiring security professional needs to hear: how to actually break into the industry - and thrive.

We cover:
💼 The most common skill gaps holding candidates back🧠 What hiring managers really look for (and it's not just certs)

🔍 How to stand out in a competitive market

🛠️ The soft skills that matter just as much as technical ones

🚀 Why cybersecurity is still one of the most opportunity-rich spaces to build a career

If you’re trying to land your first role in cyber, pivot into a new domain, or understand what top leaders expect from their teams this then episode is for you.

In this episode, I sit down with Jen VanAntwerp, a seasoned marketing leader and founder of Sober in Cyber, to discuss the importance of creating inclusive, alcohol-free networking spaces within the cybersecurity industry.

We delve into:

Whether you're in cybersecurity, marketing, or event planning, this conversation offers valuable insights into building inclusive communities and rethinking traditional networking norms.

In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Armistead, CEO of PulseSecurity and veteran cybersecurity founder, to talk about the gaps in modern AppSec - and what it really takes to close them.

We dig into:
🧩 Why most AppSec programs are broken (and how PulseSecurity is changing that)

🔍 What legacy scanning tools are missing - and the critical insights attackers are actually using

⚙️ Lessons from building and scaling multiple cyber startups

💡 How to navigate early-stage growth, GTM challenges, and finding true product-market fit in a noisy market

Mike brings deep experience as a founder, operator, and now CEO at a company on a mission to make offensive security smarter and more actionable.

In this episode, The Avetix Cyber team sit down with Domingo Guerra, a seasoned cybersecurity investor, to delve into the evolving landscape of cyber threats and investments. We explore:

Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, an investor, or someone keen on understanding the dynamics of cyber investments, this conversation offers valuable perspectives for all!

In this special live episode of The CyberVault, recorded on-site at RSA Conference, we dive into the latest trends, hottest takes, and real talk shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Join me as I chat with Matt Carbonara, VC Investor within cybersecurity about -

Whether you were at RSA or watching from afar, this episode brings the buzz straight to you.

From history major ➡️ cybersecurity exec, Jesse Sedler proves you don’t need a Technical degree to lead in tech.

Now VP of Product at 1touch.io and an active investor/advisor in the cyber space, Jesse joins me to unpack his career journey—from IBM to the DoD to high-growth startups—and what he’s learned along the way.

We get into:

⚡ Breaking into cyber without a technical background

⚡ The wild contrast between government, enterprise & startup life

⚡ What it’s really like being the first product hire post-Series B

⚡ Leading through scale, uncertainty, and big expectations

This one’s packed with gems for anyone building in security, product, or startups.

In this episode, we delve into the world of data-driven cybersecurity with R. David Moon, CEO and Co-founder of Arx Nimbus. Discover how traditional risk assessments are being transformed through quantitative analysis, and learn about the real-world impact of these innovations on global enterprises.

Key Highlights:

• The inception of Arx Nimbus and identifying market gaps

• Unveiling hidden vulnerabilities and their true costs

• The importance of data-driven risk modeling in cybersecurity

• Navigating AI adoption and associated security challenges

Whether you're a CISO, investor, or cybersecurity enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of digital risk management.

This week the Avetix Cyber team meet with Rick Gordon, Co-founder and CEO of Tidal Cyber.

Tidal Cyber have achieved incredible results as a scaling start up in a turbulent market. Tune in to hear how Rick and the team have done it, where the foundations of Tidal came from and what the future has in store for start ups in Security.

Not one to miss!

Join the Avetix Cyber team and Irfahn Khimji, Managing Director at critical start, as they explore the realties of a career in cyber security.

From defining the powerful impact networking can have on your career, the life of an IC vs a leader and identifying the differences between a career in enterprises and start ups.

Join the Avetix Cyber Team and David Morimanno to deep dive into the world of Identity and access management.

The ever changing Identity landscape is hard to keep up with, tune in to hear the implications of change, the importance of adoption and why strategies around IAM need to change.