Cyber Work

On today’s podcast, Kyle McNulty of Secure Ventures talks about interviewing the people behind the most up-and-coming cybersecurity startups. We discuss the best advice he’s received on the show, how to get your own podcast off the ground and his own security startup, ConsultPlace. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro 2:40 - Getting into cybersecurity6:00 - McNulty’s education and career9:50 - Getting into consulting and startups14:08 - Secure Ventures podcast17:45 - Best insight from a podcast guest20:13 - Startup stories 22:10 - Startups during COVID23:42 - Advice for startups25:22 - How to begin a podcast 33:25 - Tips for cybersecurity newcomers35:04 - Upcoming podcasts36:15 - ConsultPlace work 38:00 - Find more about McNulty38:42 - Outro

On today’s podcast, Adam Flatley of Redacted talks about 14 years spent with the NSA and working in global intelligence. He also delineates the process of disrupting ransomware and cybercrime groups by dismantling organizations, putting on pressure and making the crime of ransomware more trouble than it’s worth!– Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro 3:13 - Getting into cybersecurity 4:27 - Why work for the DoD?6:37 - Average work day in threat intelligence9:28 - Main security threats today11:53 - Issues cybersecurity is ignoring16:12 - Disrupting ransomware offensively 23:00 - How to handle ransomware 25:07 - How do I fight cybercriminals 27:15 - How to convey self learning on a resume28:24 - Security recommendations for your company 31:40 - Logistics of changing security 34:40 - Cybercrime in five years36:57 - Learn about Redacted39:18 - Learn more about Adam40:00 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

On today’s podcast, John Bambenek of Netenrich and Bambenek Consulting talks about threat research, intelligence analytics, why the same security problems are so evergreen and the importance of pitching in a little extra bit of your time and talents to make the world a bit better than you found it. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro 2:45 - Getting into cybersecurity 9:40 - Threat researcher versus security researcher and threat analyst12:05 - How to get into a research or analyst role16:32 - Unusual types of malware19:03 - An ideal work day23:06 - Current main threat actors28:50 - What cybersecurity isn’t addressing31:38 - Where can I volunteer?36:02 - Skills needed for threat researchers40:53 - Adjacent careers to threat research45:11 - Threat research in five years48:55 - Bambenek Consulting 49:35 - Learn more about Bambenek50:26 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

On today’s podcast, Cicero Chimbanda, Infosec Skills author and lecturer, discusses his cybersecurity leadership and management courses. We discuss the many paths of a cybersecurity leadership role, the soft skills that separate a good information security manager from a great one and why a baseline of cybersecurity knowledge can enhance any job, even if you don’t plan to pivot into the industry. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro 3:37 - Getting into cybersecurity 6:43 - First learning cybersecurity7:54 - Skills needed to move up 10:41 - CISM certification13:00 - Two tracks of technology15:13 - Are certifications important?18:50 - Work as a college lecturer 22:43 - Important cybersecurity soft skills27:40 - Cybersecurity leadership and management 32:33 - Where to go after security leadership 35:26 - Soft skills for cybersecurity managers37:23 - Benefits to skills-based education39:40 - Tips for lifelong learning43:46 - Cybersecurity education’s future45:21 - Outro  About InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

On today’s podcast, Secureworks president and CEO Wendy Thomas talks about the company’s drive to provide innovative, best-in-class security solutions that sit at the heart of customers’ security operations. Thomas shares over 25 years of experience in strategic and functional leadership roles, including work as a chief financial officer, chief product officer and VP of strategy. Thomas has worked across multiple technology-driven companies and has a wealth of knowledge. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro3:18 - Wendy’s origin in cybersecurity5:13 - Climbing the career ladder8:10 - Average day as CEO10:38 - Collaboration in cybersecurity13:07 - Roadblocks in collaboration 15:03 - Strategies to encourage collaboration17:53 - Is there collaboration now? 19:30 - Solving technology security gaps21:35 - Limiting incident response noise23:10 - Addressing the skills shortage25:07 - Women in cybersecurity30:45 - Developing your team32:53 - Advice for those entering cybersecurity34:18 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

On today’s podcast, Infosec Skills author Ted Harrington talks about authoring a recent Infosec Skills learning path, “How To Do Application Security Right,” which is also the subtitle of his recent book, “Hackable: How To Do Application Security Right.” Harrington shares his application security expertise, or AppSec, the benefits of skills-based learning, and what it was like to hack the iPhone. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Hacking the iPhone 8:30 - IOT security 14:00 - “Hackable” book 17:14 - Using the book as a roadmap18:42 - Most important skills right now21:45 - Taking Harrington’s class24:40 - Demystifying application security26:48 - Career opportunities28:26 - Roadblocks in application security30:55 - Education tips for application security33:40 - Benefits of skills-based education37:21 - The skills gap and hiring process41:19 - Tips for lifelong learners43:43 - Harrington’s next projects44:33 - Cybersecurity’s education’s future45:38 - Connect with Harrington 46:50 - Outro About InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

On today’s podcast Infosec Skills author Chrys Thorsen talks about founding IT Without Borders, a humanitarian organization built to empower underserved communities through capacity building information and communications technology (ICT) skills and information access. She’s also a consultant and educator. And, for our purpose, she is the author of several learning paths on our Infosec Skills platform. She has written course paths for Writing Secure Code in Android and Writing Secure Code in iOS, as well as a forthcoming CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder path. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro2:43 - Thorsen’s origin story in cybersecurity 4:53 - Gaining about 40 certifications6:20 - Cross certification knowledge7:25 - Great certification combos 8:45 - How useful are certifications?11:12 - Collecting certifications13:01 - Changing training landscape14:20 - How teaching changed16:36 - In-demand cybersecurity skills17:48 - What is secure coding?19:34 - Secure coders versus coders 20:31 - Secure coding in iOS versus Android 22:39 - CertNexus secure coder certification24:13 - Secure coding before coding 24:42 - Secure coding curriculum 26:27 - Recommended studies post secure coding26:50 - Benefits to skills-based education27:43 - Tips for lifelong learning29:29 - Cybersecurity education’s future 30:54 - IT Without Borders33:38 - Outro About InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

On today’s podcast, Jasmine Jackson takes us through how you can get noticed on your resume, how Linux basics can set you up for learning other aspects of cybersecurity, and how capture the flag activities are crucial to enriching your work skills. Jackson has over 10 years of information security experience and shares her passion for cybersecurity by presenting and teaching workshops, including new courses now available in Infosec Skills. She is currently the Jeopardy-style capture the flag (CTF) coach for the inaugural U.S. Cyber Games and works as a senior application security engineer for a Fortune 500 company.  – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro3:08 - Jasmine Jackson’s origin story4:25 - Winning a computer6:22 - Jackson’s career path13:46 - Thoughts on certifications 19:10 - Ideal job description 21:01 - Most important cybersecurity skills 22:54 - Linux fundamentals class25:07 - What does knowing Linux do for you?26:35 - How to build upon a Linux foundation28:51 - Benefits to skills training29:50 - Tips for lifelong learning31:30 - Coaching in the U.S. Cyber Games34:26 - How are team members chosen for the games?37:47 - An intriguing CTF puzzle 41:43 - Where is cybersecurity education heading?43:36 - Learn more about Jackson46:33 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

Today's guest is Alex Amiryan, a software developer with over 18 years of experience specializing in cybersecurity and cryptography. Alex is the creator of the popular SafeCamera app, which was the predecessor of Stingle Photos, an end-to-end encrypted, open-source gallery and sync app able to prevent theft by breach. How does it work, and how did Alex come by his obsession for cryptography? Tune in and find out!– Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro 1:41 - Origin story in cybersecurity3:38 - Running afoul of the law4:44 - Beginning your own company7:10 - Advice on starting a business9:15 - What is Stingle Photos? 12:30 - End-to-end encryption15:20 - Black box storage17:47 - Encryption safety19:01 - Preventing photo theft22:20 - Working in encryption and cryptography24:24 - Skills needed for encryption and cryptography26:43 - An "aha" moment 28:00 - Cryptographer job market 29:45 - Next steps in cryptography35:52 - Learn more about Stingle Photos36:28 - Outro About InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

This week we chat with Connor Greig of CreatorSphere (creatorsphere.co) about beginning a career in IT at age 17 when he joined Hewlett Packard as an applications engineer, but after just a few weeks was promoted to project manager. He went on to work on secure projects for the British government and was a project manager for secure cloud computing and software development modernization during the WannaCry, Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities that were found.– Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Origin story4:58 - Getting into IT8:53 - Being scouted by HP at 1711:34 - What did HP see in you?15:42 - Working with the British government17:49 - Being fast on your feet19:51 - Area of specialty 21:30 - Balancing work and management25:25 - Saving McDonald's from a data breach31:58 - McDonald's reaction 38:56 - Starting your own company45:25 - Advice for starting your own company49:15 - How to learn new concepts and skills53:15 - What's it like being a gay man in cybersecurity?55:30 - Making cybersecurity more welcoming 58:15 - Cybersecurity career advice1:00:33 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.