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Cyber Work

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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Infosec

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Technology

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Latest episode

Aug 18, 2025

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Episodes

Hacking since age six | Guest Nir Gaist 25.11.2019

Nir Gaist, Founder and CTO at Nyotron, and Cyber Work podcast host Chris Sienko, discuss Nir's cybersecurity journey (which started from hacking at the age of 6), the cyber skills gap and how to present yourself to hiring managers. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecin...

2020 election cybersecurity strategies | Guest Bob Stevens 18.11.2019

Bob Stevens, VP of Americas at Lookout, and Cyber Work Podcast host Chris Sienko, discuss election cybersecurity strategies, tips and ramifications for 2020. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

The ROI of security awareness training | Guest Michael Osterman and Lisa Plaggemmier 14.11.2019

Security awareness programs help organizations achieve the ultimate goal of fewer security incidents, but how do the benefits compare to the costs and time requirements? A new study by Osterman Research uses data from 230 organizations to answer this question and quantify the ROI of security awareness training for both large and small organizations. This episode of the Cyber Work Podcast is a rebr...

Hyperspecialization in cybersecurity | Guest John Wheeler 11.11.2019

John Wheeler, Vice President of Security at Topcoder, and Cyber Work host Chris Sienko discuss hyperspecialization in cybersecurity and coding. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Insider tips from a cybersecurity CEO | Guest Scott Madsen 04.11.2019

Scott Madsen, CEO of Cingo Solutions, and Cyber Work host Chris Sienko discuss transferring into cybersecurity from another career, the importance of transparency in job listings and ways to fix the cyber 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

How being hacked inspired a comic book series | Guest Gary Berman 28.10.2019

Gary Berman, creator of The Cyberhero Adventures: Defenders of the Digital Universe comic book series, and Cyber Work host Chris Sienko discuss Berman's long history of being hacked, how we overcame it, and his new cybersecurity comic books series aimed to educate from his mistakes. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transc...

Privacy is shaping the future of cybersecurity careers: Are you ready? | Guest Byron Johnson 24.10.2019

Celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month by learning about privacy with IAPP's Channel Sales Manager Byron Johnson — plus get 30 days of free training with Infosec Skills! This episode of the Cyber Work podcast is a rebroadcast of a webinar featuring Byron Johnson. In this podcast, you'll learn everything you need to know about the shifting privacy landscape, including how privac...

Networking, engineering and education | Guest Tia Hopkins 21.10.2019

Tia Hopkins, Vice President of Global Sales Engineering at eSentire, and Cyber Work host Chris Sienko discuss Hopkins' past in physical networking, her pursuit of education and how she advanced her career. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Engineering, cybersecurity and changing careers | Guest Dave Farrow 14.10.2019

Dave Farrow discusses his unconventional career journey and the intersection of engineering and cybersecurity. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Combating phishing, malware and hackers | Guest Atif Mushtaq 07.10.2019

Atif Mushtaq, founder and CEO of SlashNext, and Cyber Work host Chris Sienko discuss the current and future trends of web-based phishing and malware attacks. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

30 days of free training! | Breaking into cybersecurity with CompTIA | Guest James Stanger 03.10.2019

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...

The future of cybersecurity training: Subscription-based learning | Guest Jason Dion 30.09.2019

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

Digital forensics, data analysis and data recovery | Guest Allan Buxton 23.09.2019

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....

Alissa Knight talks API security, formjacking and hacking | Guest Alissa Knight 16.09.2019

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

From hacker to lawyer: An expert in cybersecurity law | Guest Bradley Gross 09.09.2019

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

Ask an expert: How to start and advance your cybersecurity career | Guest Keatron Evans 05.09.2019

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 webin...

The human element of cybersecurity careers | Guest Cheryl Kerrigan 02.09.2019

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

How to become a cybersecurity analyst | Guest Jonathan Butler 26.08.2019

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://...

Phish testing: What to do about so-called “repeat offenders” | Guest Tory Dombrowski 22.08.2019

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 evang...

What’s it like being a cybersecurity risk analyst? | Guest John Bree 19.08.2019

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.

The importance of cybersecurity education | Guest Dave Hatter 12.08.2019

Dave Hatter, a cybersecurity consultant for over 25 years and a technology educator at Cincinnati State, discusses his security journey, the future of cybersecurity education and the roles of certification in pursuing high level cybersecurity careers. Join us in the fight against cybercrime: https://www.infosecinstitute.com. Special offer for Cyber Work listeners: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/...

PenTest+ Everything you need to know about CompTIA’s new certification | Guest Patrick Lane 08.08.2019

Patrick Lane, CompTIA Director of Products discusses everything you need to know about CompTIA’s PenTest+ cert, including why CompTIA created the PenTest+ certification, how PenTest+ compares to certs like Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), who should earn a PenTest+ certification and an overview of the PenTest+ exam. Join the fight against cybercrime: https://infosecinstitute.com. Special offer for...

Leveraging board governance for cybersecurity | Guest Michael Figueroa 05.08.2019

Michael Figueroa, President and Executive Director of the Advanced Cyber Security Center (ACSC), discusses the importance of leveraging board governance in cybersecurity initiatives. Join the fight against cybercrime: https://infosecinstitute.com. Special offer for Cyber Work listeners: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

The dangers of role-based access control (RBAC) | Guest Balaji Parimi 29.07.2019

Balaji Parimi, founder and CEO of CloudKnox Security, discusses the current problems with role-based access control and how access control is evolving to become more secure. Join the fight against cybercrime: https://infosecinstitute.com. Special offer for Cyber Work listeners: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast

Getting started in digital forensics | Guest Keatron Evans 25.07.2019

Digital forensics is the backbone of investigating cybercrime. It includes identifying, preserving, extracting, analyzing and reporting evidence across computers, mobile devices and networks. This episode of the Cyber Work podcast is a rebroadcast of a webinar featuring Keatron Evans, Infosec instructor and Managing Partner at KM Cyber Security. In this podcast, he discusses the difference between...

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