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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 392
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
From network engineer to pentester: Tips for moving into cybersecurity | Guest Brad Pierce
Today we're discussing a common career path, moving from networking to cybersecurity. Brad Pierce, Director of Network Security for HORNE Cyber, is a former network engineer turned pentesting and sec…
Inside a purple team: Pentesting, vulnerabilities and other key skills | Guest Luke Willadsen
We love red teaming here at Cyber Work, and this week we're excited to explore a topic just few shades down the spectrum: purple teaming! Luke Willadsen of EmberSec dives into the ways combining red …
How to become a malware analyst | Guest Danny Jenkins
Uncover the dark, sticky details of malware, ransomware and other nasties that reside one unguarded click away. On today's episode, Danny Jenkins, CEO and Co-Founder of ThreatLocker®, talks about som…
Preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals | Guest Victor “Vic” Malloy
Students high school age and younger are getting fast-tracked into cybersecurity. Some are even learning concepts like packet tracing at just six years old, says Victor “Vic” Malloy, an Independent C…
Cyber threat intelligence: Learn to become a cybersecurity tactician | Guest Charles DeBeck
Take a deep dive into the world of cyber threat intelligence with today's guest, Charles DeBeck of IBM’s X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services. Threat intelligence is all about research…
Offensive or defensive security: Which career is for you? | Guest Fabien Dombard
When it comes to your career, should you go red team, blue team or both? Today's guest is QuoLab Technologies Co-Founder Fabien Dombard, who's had roles ranging from penetration tester to malware inc…
CompTIA CySA+ certification changes: Everything you need to know | Guest Patrick Lane
Information security analyst is the fastest-growing job category in the U.S., with 32 percent overall growth expected between 2018 and 2028. Take advantage of this opportunity and learn about the upd…
How COVID-19 is changing phishing, social engineering and security | Guest Aaron Cockerill
Individuals and organizations are shifting routines to accommodate Coronavirus health concerns, and bad actors are updating their strategies to capitalize on the new opportunities. Aaron Cockerill, C…
Cybersecurity careers: How to stand out, get hired and make more money | Guest Karl Sharman
How can you stand out from the crowd when applying for your dream cybersecurity job, and how much should you make? Karl Sharman, a cybersecurity staffing and recruiting pro at BeecherMadden, answers …
2020 election security: Vulnerabilities, lockdowns and disinformation | Guest John Dickson
The 2020 presidential election is just around the corner, and cybersecurity is once again at the forefront. From disinformation campaigns and election-related vulnerabilities to lockdowns and vote by…
Hunting criminals and stolen identities across the internet | Guest Amyn Gilani
Explore the hidden corners of the internet and the stolen identities that live there with today's guest, Amyn Gilani, Vice President of Product at 4iQ. He talks about his path from red teaming to cyb…
What’s new in ethical hacking: Latest careers, skills and certifications | Guest Keatron Evans
Put on your white hat and learn how to hack for the good guys! Ethical hackers use the same techniques used by cybercriminals to assess an organization’s vulnerabilities and help keep them safe. Join…
From AI to deepfakes: How machine learning is affecting cybersecurity | Guest Emmanuel Tsukerman
Is what you're watching real, fake or a combination of both? Machine learning and artificial intelligence make it easier than ever to blur those lines, and cybercriminals are already exploiting the t…
Red team hacking in the age of COVID-19 | Guest John Cartrett
Dive back into the world of Red Team operations with today's guest, John Cartrett of the SpiderLabs team at Trustwave. He leads clandestine-style operations in simulated attacks on organizations to h…
What does a military forensics and incident response expert do? | Guest Daniel Young
Digital forensics is an interesting field, but one that also can be a bit murky. It's handled in different ways in the private sector, military scenarios or government applications. (Spoiler: If you …
Cybersecurity and compliance: What's here, what's next? | Guests Scott Madsen and Jeff Dennis
Regulation never rolls backwards. Once passed and enforced, it is only a matter of time before every state in the U.S. adopts new regulations like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Join Sco…
How is the open exchange of information affecting cybersecurity? | Guest Cody Cornell
Organizations may be hesitant to share attack vectors, data breaches and other cybersecurity information, but that siloed approach is holding cybersecurity back, says Cody Cornell, co-founder and CEO…
Teaching internet safety to children, teens and the elderly | Guest Patrick Craven
Patrick Craven, the director of (ISC)²'s Center for Cyber Safety and Education, teaches kids how to be safe on the internet, and he does so with the persuasive power of Garfield! On today's episode, …
Military cybersecurity jobs, offensive security and CTFs | Guest Ken Jenkins
Explore the world of military cybersecurity careers, capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions and offensive security with Ken Jenkins, CTO of By Light’s Cyberspace Operations Vertical. Ken discusses the v…
Fuzzing, security testing and tips for a career in AppSec | Guest Dr. Jared DeMott
Learn all about fuzzing and application security with repeat guest Dr. Jared DeMott, CEO and founder of VDA labs. The last time he appeared (October 2018), the focus was on Internet-of-Things (IoT) s…