

Cyber Work
Infosec
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.
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Oct 3, 2019 • 47min
30 days of free training! | Breaking into cybersecurity with CompTIA | Guest James Stanger
Celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month by learning how to start a cybersecurity career with CompTIA's Chief Technology Evangelist James Stanger — plus get 30 days of free training with Infosec Skills! This episode of the Cyber Work Podcast is a rebroadcast of a live webinar featuring James Stanger. In this podcast, you'll learn everything you need to know about getting started in cybersecurity, including using the CompTIA career path to build your skills and land your first cybersecurity job, why Security+ has become the go-to entry-level cybersecurity certification, the different types of entry-level cybersecurity jobs available and how you can train to earn your next CompTIA certification. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Sep 30, 2019 • 38min
The future of cybersecurity training: Subscription-based learning | Guest Jason Dion
Jason Dion, a cybersecurity training leader and an Infosec Skills course author, and Cyber Work host Chris Sienko discuss subscription-based cybersecurity training, study strategies and the skills gap. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Sep 23, 2019 • 31min
Digital forensics, data analysis and data recovery | Guest Allan Buxton
Allan Buxton, Director of Forensics at SECUREDATA, Inc., and Cyber Work host, Chris Sienko, discuss Allan's career journey, how digital forensics play into both government and civil sectors, and a day in the life as a director of forensics. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Sep 16, 2019 • 46min
Alissa Knight talks API security, formjacking and hacking | Guest Alissa Knight
Alissa Knight, Senior Analyst at Aite Group, discusses API security, the Magecart hacking group, recent breaches, formjacking skimmers and her upcoming book. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Sep 9, 2019 • 39min
From hacker to lawyer: An expert in cybersecurity law | Guest Bradley Gross
Bradley Gross, founder and president of Law Office of Bradley Gross and an expert in technology and digital law, discusses his career arc from hacker to lawyer and the various layers of cybersecurity law. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Sep 5, 2019 • 50min
Ask an expert: How to start and advance your cybersecurity career | Guest Keatron Evans
Ever wish you had a cybersecurity expert on-call to answer your career questions? Here’s your chance! In this open Q&A webinar, Keatron Evans, Infosec instructor and Managing Partner at KM Cyber Security, answered anything and everything related to getting started in cybersecurity and helping take your career to the next level. This episode of the Cyber Work podcast is a rebroadcast of a webinar featuring Keatron Evans. In this podcast, you'll learn everything you need to know about getting started and progressing in your cybersecurity career, including where Keatron got his start in cybersecurity, how to boost your cybersecurity skills on your own and why some employers weigh aptitude over experience. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Sep 2, 2019 • 44min
The human element of cybersecurity careers | Guest Cheryl Kerrigan
Cheryl Kerrigan, Vice President of People at BlueCat, discusses the importance of communication, soft skills and healthy employee cultures in modern cybersecurity companies. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Aug 26, 2019 • 35min
How to become a cybersecurity analyst | Guest Jonathan Butler
Jonathan Butler, Professional Services & Security Analytics Manager at Distil Networks, discusses his security analyst journey, what someone should like doing if they plan on going into the field, and the future of security analytics as a whole. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Aug 22, 2019 • 58min
Phish testing: What to do about so-called “repeat offenders” | Guest Tory Dombrowski
Are phishing simulations pentesting for humans or training? What’s more effective with those folks who can’t stop themselves from clicking on everything: “name and shame” or a private, personal coaching session? How do you deal with phishing repeat offenders? Join Tory Dombrowski, an IT director known as "the diabolical one" for his phish testing schemes, and Lisa Plaggemier, chief evangelist for Infosec as they discuss if it's ever a good idea to terminate habitual clickers, how to protect your org from click-happy employees, and training techniques and escalation methods. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Aug 19, 2019 • 28min
What’s it like being a cybersecurity risk analyst? | Guest John Bree
John Bree, Neo Group Inc. Senior Vice President and Partner, discusses his risk analyst journey, what a day in the life of a risk analyst looks like and insider tips on how to start out in security risk analytics. Join us in the fight against cybercrime: https://www.infosecinstitute.com. Special offer for Cyber Work listeners: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast.


