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How do you get a cybersecurity job without experience, and how do you gain experience without a job? Our new Cybrary instructor, IT security manager Nick Marentic, delves into this classic chicken-and-egg problem as he shares insightful career advice. Learn how you can break into cybersecurity from any field, as well as hear what it's like to work in an IT management role. Don't forget to rate, re...

How do we accurately measure and minimize cybersecurity risks? How does cyber insurance fit into the risk management process? Joseph Carson, Chief Security Scientist at Thycotic, discusses these questions and more with members of the Resilience cyber insurance company, including Ann Irvine, Chief Data Scientist, and Kevin McGowan, VP of Cyber Underwriting. Learn about how insurance companies like...

When your instructor is the legendary Kelly Handerhan, you know you're going to pass the CISSP exam and actually enjoy studying for it. As humans become more technical, Kelly humanizes the technical world so that you can better relate to the subject matter.  In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, Kelly shares what's new in the updated CISSP exam and offers tips for how you can prepare. Hear...

If you've ever closed your garage door or checked your home security camera with a mobile app, then you've relied on a technical communication network of virtual Information Technology and physical Operational Technology devices. This synthesis of IT and OT provides convenient ways for you to secure your home, but your assets are at risk when malicious actors exploit those networks. In this episod...

Meet our newest Cybrary instructor, Owen Dubiel! Interested in a cybersecurity career, but don't know what to expect? In this episode of the Cybrary podcast, Owen shares what he wishes every intern knew about life in the defensive security space. Using his expertise as an Information Security Engineer, Owen is eager to design Cybrary courses that give entry-level security workers a competitive edg...

401 Access Denied Ep. 35 | Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure with Ben Miller In this episode of 401 Access Denied, we're joined by Dragos VP of Services and R&D, Ben Miller to discuss how securing critical infrastructure has changed over the past 10 years, including the convergence of OT and IT, the increase in ransomware attacks, and the need for critical visibility into industrial control...

Ever wondered what it was really like to be a hacker? Is there more to Dark Web policing than meets the eye? Ethical hacker and Cybrary instructor Clint Kehr tells the story of his law enforcement career transition from the streets to the web. Gain insights from the conversation on "failing up," networking, and mentoring in the cybersecurity industry. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe t...

In this episode, Joseph Carson and Jonathan Meyers discuss the 2021 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report and its findings. We cover how the threat landscape has changed in the past year and why there's been an increase in the number of cyberattacks. Hear what the experts say you can do to balance security and productivity. Plus, the top-cited causes of data breaches.   Don't forget...

How did Meg West go from a political science degree to an incident response manager career in 3 years? Listen to her story of perseverance and her advice for any of you who want to jump into the dynamic cybersecurity field. We debunk the biggest myths about security work, uncover what it’s really like to be a “woman in tech,” and discuss her growing virality on YouTube as “Cybersecurity Meg.” Foll...

In this episode, Joe Vest joins the 401 Access Denied team to discuss red teaming and pen testing operations and fundamentals. Joe is the author of the original SANS SEC 564 Red Teaming and Threat Emulation course, former technical lead for a DoD red team, and co-author of Red Team Development & Operations. Joe walks us through how to build and run a professional red team, along with the commo...

In this episode, Cybrary's Mike Gruen and Jonathan Meyers sit down with Travis Good and Ryan Rich, co-founders of Haekka, a Security Awareness training company that lives directly in Slack. Travis and Ryan discuss their history in security and ways to keep security training up-to-date with the ever-changing digital landscape. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Sp...

In this episode of 401 Access Denied, Dave Kennedy, CEO of Binary Defense and TrustedSec, and co-author of Metasploit: The Penetration Testers Guide joins the 401 team to talk about penetration testing. We uncover invaluable lessons from a master in the industry. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Follow Joe on Twitter ~ @joe_carson   F...

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcasts, Cybrary's Jonathan Meyers, along with Michael Weigand and Josh Lospinoso from Shift5, are joined by Dr. TJ O'Connor to discuss their shared experience of army cyber defense exercises. Dr. OConnor also touches on his journey in cybersecurity education and explains his current role as the Cybersecurity Program Chair at Florida Tech, which includes participati...

Recent events confirm that the US’s critical infrastructure and supply chain are very vulnerable to ransomware attacks. What more can and should be done to keep them safe from ransomware? As NATO and the White House announce steps to crack down on bad actors, will it move the needle at all? Dan Lohrmann, CSO of Security Mentor, and formerly of State of Michigan and the NSA, joins the 401 team to d...

As the first season of Go For It comes to an end, Sarah shares her experience with overcoming mental obstacles such as depression and finding hope amidst an uncertain time. Sarah explains the importance of "thinking everything is rigged in your favor" when your faith is being tested by a difficult, and sometimes abusive, working environment.

On this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, Jann Yogman continues the conversation on Mimecast's Security Awareness Training. Jann shares his journey as one of the writers for the training show, including his experience in brainstorm sessions and favorite moments on the set. If the last Cybrary Podcast left you curious about the production process, this podcast episode is for you! Don't forget to rate...

There are a lot of myths about what pen testing or red-teaming really are. DJ Fuller, CEO of Pathfynder joins us today to share what companies should expect when they engage a third-party to help them with cyber security and how to establish a good incident response program. Get the low down on the common mistakes that organizations make when hiring a third-party service or choosing to move forwar...

In this episode of Go For it, Jonathan Alboum joins Sarah to discuss his journey in security, ranging from his former CIO of USDA position to his current work in the government as the Federal CTO of Service Now. Sarah and Jonathan talk about the importance of leaping into new opportunities and ways on handling career transitions.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast Drew Freed, the face behind Mimecast's iconic Human Error character, discusses being approached at his bartending gig for the role as well as his journey within the security education space. Get to know Drew's acting experience, hobbies, favorite movies, and his most memorable moments on the Mimecast set. Want to know how Human Error got his iconic costume? E...

After the four zero-day vulnerabilities were discovered, the FBI also proactively removed backdoors on numerous private Exchange servers. Was that overreach or the right thing to do? On today's episode, we're joined by Josh Lospinoso, CEO and co-founder of Shift5 and former U.S. Army cyber officer, to discuss law enforcement in cyber security. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on...

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, Mike Gruen, the CISO at Cybrary, sits down with Bella Trenkova, the Founder of Ardigent Consulting, which offers Agile and DevSecOps services and coaching. Mike and Bella discuss the importance of and the common misconceptions about DevSecOps. They do a deep dive into the nuances of investing in DevSecOps for any company as well as transitioning into a DevSe...

In this episode of 401 Access Denied, we are joined by Ondrej Krehel, CEO and Founder of LIFARS, to discuss Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Ransomware Mitigation, and Cyber Resiliency. Do you know your risks and how to respond if targeted by hackers? We discuss how to be resilient on both a personal and organizational level. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcast...

On this week's episode, Sarah sits down with Kerry Wekelo, the COO of  Actualize Consulting, to discuss the power of gratitude for career development. Using her personal work experience and leadership development expertise, Kerry shares her techniques on nourishing gratitude on a daily basis in order to grow your professional mindset.

In this week’s episode of The Cybrary Podcast we are speaking with Nick Moy, renowned Cybrary Instructor and VP of Security Engineering for a mortgage firm. Nick discusses how he began his cyber journey and the courses he teaches on Cybrary. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Follow Nick on Twitter and YouTube ~ @m0n42ch   ~ YouTube &nb...

It’s the special anniversary edition of the 401 Access Denied podcast! In honor of our 1-year anniversary and more than 16,000 listens, Joe and Mike want to take you behind the scenes and introduce you to everyone who works on the podcast and brings it to you biweekly. Listeners, thank you for hanging out with us for 1 magical year. We want to hear your thoughts here . What topics or guest stars m...