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In this episode, Dwayne is joined by TrustedCISO CEO, Debra Baker. We will discuss her journey to becoming a trusted leader in cybersecurity and her new book "A CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience". Amazon link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dugfQKYTrustedCISO website: Home - TrustedCISOCaptain Hyperscaler website: https://captainhyperscaler.com Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Dwayne will be joined by Bojan Magusic of Microsoft to discuss the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity exams. We discuss the various SC exams and the evolution of security certification within Microsoft's role-based exams for security, compliance, and identity with the Azure and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Dwayne is joined by May Brooks-Kempler. May is an extremely active board member, speaker, author, and community contributor to cybersecurity and risk awareness. She is an experienced cybersecurity professional, having held roles as a CISO, Security Architect, and Penetration Tester. May and Dwayne discuss a number of topics that culminate with the importance of cybersecurity awareness for everyone.ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity challenge: One Million Certified in Cybersecurity – Free ISC2 Certification ExamsHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Microsoft MVP Michael Durkan and Dwayne Natwick discuss the deep and wide Microsoft connected ecosystem and how you can go about understanding the impact on your learning. We also discuss the resources and options for learning more about Microsoft through online resources and user groups to expand your knowledge. Links to Michael Durkan on LinkedIn Learning and his blog:Michael Durkan Training Courses - LinkedIn LearningMichael Durkan – A Blog about Tech. Azure, Cloud, DevOps, On-Prem, and lots more!Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Dwayne is joined by Bojan Magusic of Microsoft. Bojan is the author of Azure Security from Manning Publishing. We discuss the process of authoring a book and what you want to think about if you want to create and publish a book.Access Bojan's book here: https://www.manning.com/books/azure-security-2Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Dwayne is joined by Infosec trainer, content creator, and author, Ben Malisow. We discuss his helpful tips and tricks for preparing and passing a certification exam, including some of the secrets to preparing and understanding questions and what to look out for when using assessments. Find more about Ben's WannaBeA training and assessments here: https://www.benmalisow.com/Find Ben's book on How To Pass Your INFOSEC Exam: A Guide To Passing The SSCP, CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM, Security+, and CCSK here: https://a.co/d/67f15s3Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Dwayne is joined by Microsoft MVP Nicholas Chang as we discuss his journey through community involvement to having his own video cast, Azure Community Enthusiasts. Nicholas will talk about how being welcomed into various Azure communities and speaking at user groups has helped him in his career.If you would like to speak at a future session, use this link: Azure Community Enthusiasts User Group: Call for Speakers @ Sessionize.comIf you just want to join and listen to others, use this link: Azure Community Enthusiasts User Group | MeetupHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Dwayne is joined by Microsoft MVPs, Brian Gorman and Alec Harrison. We discuss getting involved in user groups, approaching speakers with praise and comments at conferences, and stepping out of your own comfort zone. All areas that can help to expand your network and your career.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Dwayne is joined by Dan Schaupner, a highly experienced and knowledgeable cybersecurity consultant and owner of Azzesci. We will discuss technology trends like AI, Big Data, and Operational Technology (OT), and how they are expanding the landscape of knowledge to infrastructure and users. We will discuss how a structured training and awareness program throughout the organization is important to decrease risk and protect privacy.Find out more about Azzesci here: https://azzesci.com Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Dwayne talks with Azure Spring Clean organizers, Joe Carlyle and Thomas Thornton, about their event and the topics to expect. Azure Spring Clean is an annual event for the community by the community that takes place 4-8 March 2024. For more information or to view the content, visit: https://azurespringclean.com Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Dwayne is joined by Candina Janicki, an expert in career learning and development.  We will discuss the importance of telling your story. Topics include how to position professional development and sharpening your interview skills to land the career that you want. Resource Links discussed in the podcast:Careers and Career Information - CareerOneStop: Careers and Career Information - CareerOneStopLinkedIn Career Explorer: linkedin.github.io/career-explorer/Indeed Career Guide: Indeed Career Guide | Indeed.comUSAJobs- if open to federal work: USAJOBS - SearchYour alumni networks and professional associations, such as CompTIA.Organizations focused on increasing diversity such as WIT (Women in Tech) , bit (Blacks in technology Foundation), and other organizations. Example article on this: Ten Organizations That Support Diversity in Tech | CandorHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Dwayne will be joined by Kazeem Adegboyega, Microsoft MVP, to discuss tips for building a tech career. Sign up for Microsoft Expert Rooms: https://bit.ly/expert-roomsKazeem's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@TechTalkwithKazeem?si=3VrnNfe2_V3fYVZxHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Dwayne Natwick is joined by Microsoft MVP and MCT, Julian Sharp.  We will discuss the Microsoft certification options for Power Platform and how obtaining them can help you in your career. Microsoft Learning Rooms and Learn Experts: Meet the Microsoft Learn experts - Microsoft Community HubHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Dwayne will be joined by Dan Gora.  Dan and Dwayne will discuss the benefits of getting involved in industry organizations to network and boost your career.  Dan will share his own experience from being involved with OWASP and how it has increased his opportunities in Application Security.Helpful links to get you started:OWASP Foundation, the Open Source Foundation for Application Security | OWASP FoundationIn Pursuit of Digital Trust | ISACAHome | CSA (cloudsecurityalliance.org)One Million Certified in Cybersecurity – Free ISC2 Certification ExamsCloud Native Computing Foundation (cncf.io)Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Dwayne will be joined by Dan Rey and we will discuss the various career paths that you can take that are supported by Microsoft certifications. Subscribe to Dan's LinkedIn newsletter.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Join Dwayne Natwick as he welcomes special guest, Jonah Andersson to the podcast.  Jonah is an accomplished developer, author, trainer, and mentor within the industry. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Join Dwayne Natwick and special guest Sammy Cheung as they discuss the various paths that you can take in cloud certifications.  Sammy has certifications in AWS, Google, and Microsoft and is an AWS Community Builder, Ambassador, and Authorized Trainer. Here are some resources to get you started:AWS:   AWS Skill builder: https://skillbuilder.aws/  AWS Cloud Quest: https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-quest/  AWS Cloud Practitioner FreeCodeCamp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhDYbskXRgcAzure:  Microsoft Learn: https://learn.microsoft.com/  AZ-900 FreeCodeCamp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5abffC-K40cGCP:  Coursera free trial: https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-cloud-digital-leader-training  Google Cloud "The Arcade": https://go.qwiklabs.com/arcade  Google CloudSkills Boost: https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/paths  Please subscribe and follow us:Captain Hyperscaler - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaptainHyperscaler - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dnatwickCloud Ultra Pro - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CloudUltraPro - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sammy-cheungHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Dwayne will be joined by Sucheta Gawade to discuss how being strategic with your IT certifications can boost your marketability and growth in tech.  Here are some hefpful links as mentioned by Sucheta in the episode.Microsoft certification poster: Become Microsoft CertifiedMicrosoft Learn: https://microsoft.com/learnExam readiness zone: Exam Readiness Zone | Microsoft LearnExam sandbox: Prepare for an exam | Microsoft LearnHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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