Cyber Work

Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/ In this episode of Cyber Work Podcast, Tia Hopkins, Chief Cybersecurity Resilience Officer at eSentire, returns to discuss her journey into tech and cybersecurity. She reflects on her early fascination with technology her impactful externship experiences, and the importance of cyber resilience. Tia discusses her roles in making the cybersecurity industry more equitable and her passion for integrating real-world scenarios into education. We also discuss bridging communication gaps between security leaders and business executives, her work with non-profits — aimed at empowering women of color in cybersecurity — advice for hiring diverse talent, and her latest books designed to inspire and guide future cybersecurity professionals. Don't miss this insightful conversation about building a more inclusive and resilient cybersecurity landscape.View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast00:00 Welcome back Tia Hopkins!00:41 Cybersecurity salary ebook01:35 Introducing Tia Hopkins03:45 Tia's early tech fascination06:04 Navigating setbacks and finding passion12:43 The importance of higher education in cybersecurity15:39 The role of cybersecurity leadership18:44 From solutions engineer to chief cyber resilience officer22:46 Understanding cyber resilience30:59 The importance of treat intelligence31:13 Cyber resilience: Testing and maturity31:35 Operational integration and prioritization33:03 Leadership and organizational structure35:01 Diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity37:08 Lowering barriers to entry44:48 Career mapping strategies for 202448:08 Insights from "Hack the Cybersecurity Interview"49:25 Securing our future: Embracing diversity50:56 The joy of problem solving in cybersecurity52:16 Best career advice and leadership transition56:36 About eSentire and final thoughtsAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

Today on Cyber Work Hacks, my guest, Infosec Skills author Cicero Chimbanda, gives us another Hack for our Cybersecurity Managers. If you want to know more about Cicero’s Security Manager learning path for Infosec Skills, this is the episode for you, as we break down everything you’ll learn and how to apply it to your career!0:00 - Infosec's security manager soft skills course2:39 - Infosec Skills soft skills learning modules5:30 - Why cybersecurity management soft skills are important7:30 - Benefits from learning cybersecurity soft skills10:52 - Outro– Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/ – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast About InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

Today, on Cyber Work Hacks, my guest, Infosec Skills author Cicero Chimbanda, gave us a Hack involving the role of Cybersecurity Manager. Studying security management techniques academically is one thing, but how do you develop your security manager skills ON THE JOB? Cicero has many insights, and we talk a bit about the importance of rapport and understanding between different generations of security professionals.0:00 - Cybersecurity manager soft skills2:30 - Most important cybersecurity manager soft skills7:02 - Infosec's soft skills platform8:45 - Continous learning advice for security managers 12:12 - Security manager soft skill mistakes14:12 - Outro– Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/  – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

Infosec Skills author Cicero Chimbanda discusses the role of the cybersecurity manager. Our focus is the one thing Chimbanda wishes he had known before he became one! I’ll leave it at that and let him tell his story because it’s a good one.0:00 - What to know as a cybersecurity manager3:26 - One thing to know about being a security manager7:00 - Craft your cybersecurity manager role9:09 - Cybersecurity management advice10:45 - What is Infosec Skills12:21 - Outro – Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/ – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

Today on Cyber Work Hacks, my guest is Infosec Skills author and teacher Cicero Chimbanda. Chimbanda's Skills path concerns building the soft skills needed to succeed as a Cybersecurity Manager. For today’s Hack, Chimbanda tells us his best tip for Security Managers to keep their security teams fulfilled and connected. As we speak, many companies are entering their Q2, and Chimbanda has great advice for taking Q1’s successes (or not) and using the framework to reinforce the connection between the team and leadership, as well as being a conduit moving between each.Here is some excellent advice for today's cybersecurity managers and those yet to come in today’s Cyber Work Hack. 0:00 - Succeeding as a cybersecurity manager2:48 - One great tip for cybersecurity managers6:14 - Implementing change as a cybersecurity manager8:56 - Meeting calendars and managing cybersecurity roles11:05 - Outro – Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/ – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

We’ve all been there — 200 pages into your Security+ study guide reading, and your eyes are crossing from exhaustion. Does any of this even connect with the real world? One of the best ways to apply your learning is to try it out for yourself, and my guest today, Infosec Skills author professor Robert McMillen, has a host of suggestions for low-cost, low-danger security tasks that you can try for yourself and determine whether you have what it takes to keep it going in cybersecurity. As a bonus, McMillen gives some pretty outstanding advice for taking these hands-on experiences and interjecting them into your first job interviews! 0:00 - Cybersecurity projects and tasks1:53 - Beginner cybersecurity projects7:49 - Elevating your cybersecurity projects11:38 - Document cybersecurity projects16:31 - Outro – Get your FREE cybersecurity training resources: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

Get a job! No, seriously, get a job. Cyber Work Hacks wants to help you find the job of your dreams, and your guide to learning how to search for Cybersecurity jobs is Professor Robert McMillen, one of Infosec’s Skills authors. McMillen knows that there’s a disconnect between the skills gap that guests espouse and the commenters who are still looking. But McMillen has some actionable advice for you, and you absolutely do not want to miss this, no matter what level of job you’re looking for. Please take copious notes and enjoy this week’s Cyber Work Hack. 0:00 - Beginning your cybersecurity career1:36 - Why you can't get a cybersecurity job8:50 - Common mistakes young pros make11:50 - What to learn from Infosec Skills13:42 - Outro – Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/  – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

Cyber Work Hacks is dedicated to furthering and strengthening your cybersecurity education and learning, but today’s episode is specifically focused on learning. Professor Robert McMillen guides you through all of the different ways you can learn, both in certification training and education options, and helps you understand which learning method is going to mesh with you and also which ones will attract your future employers. Put a bookmark in your cert study guide and lend us your attention for this week’s Cyber Work Hack! 0:00 - Start your cybersecurity career2:11 - Where to begin cybersecurity education8:09 - Acquiring beginner cybersecurity skills13:00 - Learn cybersecurity through Infosec Skills15:09 - Outro– Get your FREE 2024 Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/ – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

Join us for the June 2024 edition of Cyber Work Live! This episode is dedicated to answering questions about cybersecurity certifications, training, and careers. Our expert panel, including Confidence Stavely, Akyl Phillips, and Robert McMillen, share invaluable insights for newcomers and career changers in cybersecurity. Topics covered include navigating the certification landscape, overcoming imposter syndrome, transitioning from other careers, and the importance of networking. Tune in for actionable advice and strategies to kickstart your cybersecurity career!00:00 - Welcome to Cyber Work Live: June 2024 Edition00:40 - Meet the panel: Confidence Stavely01:48 - Meet the panel: Akyl Phillips02:37 - Meet the panel: Robert McMillen03:31 - Advice for cybersecurity newcomers03:53 - Common questions from cybersecurity students05:13 - Guidance for women in cybersecurity10:11 - Early career mapping in cybersecurity11:54 - Certifications and entry-level jobs17:07 - Physical requirements in cybersecurity18:37 - Learning how you learn: Education paths22:01 - Cyber girls program: Structure and insights28:38 - Self-paced learning options30:05 - Live boot camps overview31:42 - Immersive boot camps32:31 - The importance of continuous learning33:46 - Staying updated in cybersecurity40:30 - Networking and community building49:23 - Transitioning to cybersecurity careers59:19 - Final thoughts and resources– Get your FREE cybersecurity training resources: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

Today’s Cyber Work Hacks is for security novices, people just getting started in learning cybersecurity and looking for their career path. Professor Robert McMillen is an Infosec Skills path author, and he gives you some fantastic advice for making the decisions at the very beginning to help you steer your career to all the places you want to go! To get your cybersecurity career started, make sure to check out today’s Cyber Work Hack. 0:00 - First starting out in cybersecurity1:28 - Cybersecurity career map5:41 - Advice for career road mapping9:11 - Leaning into your interests via education12:28 - Advancing your cybersecurity career15:56 - Cybersecurity skills to learn 17:21 - Outro– Get your FREE cybersecurity training resources: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.