Cyber Work

Learn how to break into cybersecurity, build new skills and move up the career ladder. Each week on the Cyber Work Podcast, host Chris Sienko sits down with thought leaders from Carbon Black, IBM, CompTIA and others to discuss the latest cybersecurity workforce trends.

From stealing servers to saving lives: Working in red teaming | Jim Broome

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Jim Broome of Direct Defense has been doing red teaming since before it became a term — back when a "pentest" meant $25,000, no questions asked and walking out with a server under your arm. In this episode, Jim shares wild stories from decades of ethical hacking, including breaking into major tech companies, cau...

08-18
56:50

Why Hackers Are Stealing Encrypted Data Now To Decrypt Later | David Close

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast David Close, Chief Solutions Architect at Futurex, discusses the reality facing our digital world: quantum computing will soon break the encryption protecting everything from mobile banking to satellite communications. But here's the twist — hackers aren't waiting. They're harvesting encrypted data now, betting ...

08-11
44:27

Working in ransomware response, investigation and recovery | John Price

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast John Price of SubRosa joins today's Cyber Work Podcast to share insights from his unique career path spanning UK military counterintelligence, banking cybersecurity and founding his own digital forensics consultancy. John breaks down what really happens when ransomware hits small and medium businesses, why most ...

07-28
35:58

From security audits to privacy consulting: Building a GRC practice | Will Sweeney

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Will Sweeney, founding and managing partner of Zaviant, joins the Cyber Work Podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of data privacy and GRC (governance, risk and compliance). With experience overseeing complex information security audits for Fortune 100 companies, Will shares insights on everything from the k...

07-21
42:20

From "dead-end job" to CEO: Building an IT consulting business | John Hansman

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast John Hansman of Truit joins today's Cyber Work episode to share his journey from a "dead-end job" in electronic security to building a thriving managed IT services company. As the co-host of the Business & Bytes podcast, John brings a unique perspective on how small businesses can leverage AI tools to solve ...

07-14
45:40

From FBI Cyber Agent to Police Tech Innovator | Andre McGregor

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast Andre McGregor of ForceMetrics shares his incredible journey from reluctant FBI recruit to cybersecurity entrepreneur. Despite initially declining the FBI's recruitment call, Andre went on to become a special agent, tackling high-profile cybercrime cases involving nation-state actors like China, Russia and Iran. Growing up in marginaliz...

06-16
52:39

Build your own pentesting tools and master red teaming tactics | Ed Williams

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Ed Williams, Vice President of EMEA Consulting and Professional Services (CPS) at TrustWave, shares his two decades of pentesting and red teaming experience with Cyber Work listeners. From building his first programs on a BBC Micro (an early PC underwritten by the BBC network in England to promote compute...

06-02
34:46

The Future is Cloud: Master Azure Certs for Cybersecurity Success | Guest Wilfredo Lanz

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Infosec instructor Wilfredo Lanz joins Cyber Work Hacks to break down the critical differences between the Azure AZ-104 certification for cloud administrators and the AZ-500 certification for cloud security professionals. Wilfredo explains why these complementary certifications can supercharge your cybersecurity ...

05-12
12:52

Cloud career roadmap: Azure Administrator vs Security Engineer certs | Guest Wilfredo Lanz

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Today on Cyber Work Hacks, Infosec Boot Camp instructor Wilfredo Lanz discusses the importance of Microsoft Azure certifications for IT and security professionals. With over 90% of businesses moving to the cloud, understanding how to administer cloud resources is crucial. Wilfredo highlights the differences bet...

05-05
08:44

When AI Goes Rogue: API Security in the Age of AI Agents | Guest Sam Chehab

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Today on Cyber Work, Sam Chehab, the head of security and IT at Postman, dives into API security and the intriguing concept of rogue AI agents. Chehab discusses the internal challenges posed by well-meaning developers, the potential threat of hackers using AI to create more sophisticated malware, and the evolvin...

04-21
49:35

Why Medical Device Security Needs Transparency: The SBOM Revolution | Guest Ken Zalevsky

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast In this episode of Cyber Work, Ken Zalevsky, founder and CEO of Vigilant Ops, joins us to discuss the importance of a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in the medical device industry. Zalevsky shares how SBOMs provide transparency and critical security insights, akin to the ingredients list on food packaging, to...

04-14
53:44

From CIA to CISO: AI security predictions and career strategies | Guest Ross Young

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Ross Young, CISO in residence at Team8, joins this week's Cyber Work episode to share insights from his fascinating career journey from the CIA to cybersecurity leadership. With over a decade of experience across intelligence agencies and major companies, Young discusses the rapidly evolving AI security landscap...

03-31
51:33

Securing Apple vs Windows: Which is harder? | Guest Weldon Dodd

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Today on Cyber Work, we welcome Weldon Dodd, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships at Kandji. Dodd discusses a recent report highlighting why Apple devices are perceived as more secure than Windows systems in the event of a global software outage. He dives into the technical and social reasons behind thes...

03-24
01:03:53

Using  ChatGPT for Offensive Security | Guest Robert Morel

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast In this episode of Cyber Work Hacks, host Chris Sienko welcomes Infosec Skills Instructor Robert Morel to discuss his learning path, "ChatGPT for Offensive Security." Morel outlines the seven-course path, including five courses of learning and two interactive labs, focused on using ChatGPT in various offensive se...

03-17
20:46

CompTIA Network+ training: What to expect in a boot camp | Instructor Tommy Gober

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast In this episode of Cyber Work Hacks, Infosec Boot Camp Instructor Tommy Gober walks us through what his Network+ training course is like. He talks about the supportive learning environment and explains how the boot camp is designed for those new to the field. He covers the structure of the five-day program, touc...

03-10
17:41

Understanding CompTIA CEUs: How to renew your Network+ | Guest Tommy Gober

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Infosec Boot Camp instructor Tommy Gober returns to Cyber Work to share insights on maintaining your CompTIA Network+ certification through continuing education credits (CEUs). Learn the best practices for accruing CEUs, including documenting projects, attending conferences and engaging in hands-on learning expe...

03-04
18:10

Network+ practice questions: Tips to pass your exam | Guest Tommy Gober

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Infosec Boot Camp Instructor Tommy Gober joins Cyber Work Hacks to discuss the mechanics of the CompTIA Network+ exam. This episode features an overview of different question types, including multiple-choice, multiple-answer and performance-based questions. Tommy guides you through sample exam questions, providi...

02-24
20:08

CompTIA Network+: Is it necessary for a cybersecurity career? | Guest Tommy Gober

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Infosec Instructor Tommy Gober joins Cyber Work Hacks to discuss the CompTIA Network+ certification. Despite often being bypassed in favor of Security+, Gober explains why Network+ is fundamental for a robust cybersecurity knowledge base. Learn about critical networking concepts like the OSI model, IP addresses ...

01-27
10:45

Incident response: What I learned from a hands-on project | Guest Gamuchirai Muchafa

Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSZ1Qi-tzSE Today on Cyber Work, we welcome Gamuchirai Muchafa from Africa's CyberGirls program to discuss her journey in cybersecurity. Muchafa shares the rigorous application process for this mentorship program, her transition from a healthcare assist...

01-13
33:02

How to hack an API: A walkthrough | Guest Katie Paxton-Fear

Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=audio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Watch the walkthrough here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CvvtwKXYjE Join us on Cyber Work Hacks as Katie Paxton-Fear, known as InsiderPhD, demonstrates how to hack APIs and uncover vulnerabilities in shopping apps. Paxton-Fear provides a visual walkthrough of common mistakes in API security, emphas...

01-06
23:46

Jahanzeb Farooq

Didn't get much out of this episode

06-20 Reply

Jahanzeb Farooq

Misleading title. Didn't learn anything about career path.

06-14 Reply

Eric Marah

This is important information. Really appreciate you guys for sharing. I want to go into this industry but I need a mentor. How can you help??

02-12 Reply

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