Cybrary Podcasts

Today's guest, Karen Gibson, Retired US Army Intelligence Officer knows that "to be a digital warrior means a commitment to continual lifetime training." Throughout her 33 years of military service she learned that building trust and a culture centered around offensive and defensive measures is critical to bridging the gap between Military Ops and Civilian Cyber Defenses in an increasingly digital environment.

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. 

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 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 more of her timeless stories in her new and improved CISSP course on the Cybrary platform - out now!

Ready to make a career transition from the military to IT? How can veterans effectively communicate transferable skills that stand out in the competitive cybersecurity industry? Cybrary Insider Pro Community Manager, Tim Ramirez, shares how he started a new career path after serving 12 years in the U.S. Air Force. Learn about how he began a 3-year IT master's program with no IT experience, managed his expectations on the job market, and prepared for the CISSP exam.

Come on over to the dark side with Matt Mullins, the red teamer and penetration tester who is here to help you think like an adversary. Cybrary Course Manager Jenn Barnabee talks with Matt about his Cybrary courses that teach you how to exploit and mitigate the latest critical vulnerabilities, including Log4j, HiveNightmare, and more. Considering a path forward in offensive security? Then you'll love hearing about how Matt's career aspirations evolved from Buddhism studies to the "Help Desk Farm" to penetration testing. From zen to ZAP, he has a lot to share about taking risks and learning new tools!

Security is the name of the game, and Jared Ablon, CEO of HackEDU, is working with his team to bridge the gap between security and engineering. Security is a different type of defect and the better developers are at catching those defects, the better your product, services, developers, and security will be. As Mike Gruen of Cybrary points out, security and operations in an assembly line isn't scalable for organizations that want to grow, but with DevSecOps, having people skilled in areas of security, operations, and development can streamline the process and resources to create an overall better solution.

During unprecedented times when cyber and kinetic military actions coalesce, what can we learn about the evolving nature of warfare? Mike McLellan and Rafe Pilling join us from the Counter Threat Unit at Secureworks to discuss the latest cyberattacks in Ukraine. What is distinctive about these emergent types of wiper malware, and how can we better discern the objectives of threat actors? Get advice from the security research experts about how your organization can enhance defenses and incident response planning in the face of new threats.

Have you ever thought about pursuing a cybersecurity career, but you don't imagine yourself as a "tech person"? Tennisha Martin, founder and Executive Director of Black Girls Hack, discusses strategies for both front and backdoor entrances into the dynamic world of cybersecurity. Learn how to take advantage of networking, resume review, and hands-on training opportunities so that you can see yourself in cyber!

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.

Ready to get hands-on with Cybrary's ten bite-sized OWASP Top 10 courses? Legendary instructor and penetration tester, Clint Kehr, shares what you can expect in his scenario-based training courses that prepare you to exploit real-world web application vulnerabilities. Hear what's new in the 2021 OWASP Top Ten List, including category revisions, position ranking adjustments, and a whole lot of freshly-mapped CWEs. Plus, learn how Clint and the CyDefe team worked to bring you custom lab exercises that challenge you to think like a pen tester.

Cybersecurity needs dynamic minds to keep up with ever-evolving threats. How can managers foster an inclusive workforce that celebrates diversity of thought? Scott Gibson, Chief Strategy Officer at Melwood, discusses how a "double empathetic" approach can help security leaders improve sourcing best practices and meet their employees where they're at. Hear more about the steps that neurodivergent people can take to build their career-ready skills and succeed in cybersecurity.

On this episode, we welcome Mike Behrmann, Director of Security at Blumira to talk with Cybrary’s Director of Content, Will Carlson, about Workforce Development. Continuous professional development is an expectation at many growing companies today, but is it being made a priority? As Will and Mike discuss the moving target known as Cybersecurity, they delve into resume and job interview expectations, how to set goals that align with your cybersecurity journey, and the importance of cross training while finding your specialization.

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 participating in FITSEC defensive and offensive competitions.

Welcome to the first episode of The Cybrary Battle Royale Podcast Series lead by Atlantic Data Forensics CEO Brian Dykstra. Speaking with Brian is, Chuck Bubeck the Executive Director of the Maryland Innovation Center, Stephen Zalewski the Deputy CISO of Levi's, and Brian McMahon the CEO of Bandura Cyber. Brian leads this All Star live discussion recoded during an event at RSA about what excites them about the conference and what they wish they would have seen on the showroom floor.

Welcome to the Second episode of The Cybrary Battle Royale Podcast Series lead by Atlantic Data Forensics CEO Brian Dykstra. Speaking with Brian is, John Hall VP at CBRE, Linda Martinez the Director of Security and Privacy at Protiviti, and Philip Mayrhofer the CEO of Maltego. Brian leads this All Star live discussion recoded during an event at RSA about how seeing the smaller companies on the floor can be more beneficial than the larger booths.

Welcome to the Third episode of The Cybrary Battle Royale Podcast Series lead by Atlantic Data Forensics CEO Brian Dykstra. Speaking with Brian is, Jeff DeFrancesca the Director of Cybersecurity Services at Sayers, Joey Johnson the CISO Premise Health, and Mike Finkel the CEO of Sparksoft. Brian leads this All-Star live discussion recorded during an event at RSA about how skipping the showroom floor has become normal along with the expense of showing at a con and the importance of making sure you actually set up the tools that you're purchasing.

Welcome to the Fourth episode of The Cybrary Battle Royale Podcast Series, led by Atlantic Data Forensics CEO Brian Dykstra. Speaking with Brian is, Daniel Clemons, Founder of Shadow Dragon, Jon Brickey the Cybersecurity Evangelist and Senior VP of Mastercard, and Ron Gula the President and Co-Founder of Gula Tech Adventures. Brian leads this All-Star live discussion recorded during an event at RSA about Investing and ROI on a conference floor, and how building relationships and niche connections are more important.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Davis Hake the Co-Founder and VP of Business Development for Arceo. Speaking with myself, Thomas Horlacher the Head of Creative Services for Cybrary, Davis gives me his thoughts on the current talent gap facing the cybersecurity industry.

In this episode of The Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Richard Hummel, the Manager of Threat Research at Arbor Networks - the Security Division of NetScout. Speaking with Mike Gruen, the CISO of Cybrary, Richard talks about DDoS attacks in the gaming industry and how IoT devices should scare everyone.

Cybrary has been hard at work building a custom lab experience designed to prepare your security teams to succeed. Get the inside scoop on Cybrary's SOC Analyst Assessment from Senior Product Manager Ned Hinman. Learn how you evaluate your team's skill development with a high-fidelity, immersive assessment.

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 edge. Learn how he balances his time as an engineer, analyst, and content creator. Plus, hear what a cybersecurity expert really thinks about the accuracy of Mr. Robot and "IT guy" tropes.

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.

When the next zero-day vulnerability hits, how can your security team prepare to detect and respond to the latest threats? In what ways can your organization reduce risk in a dynamic threat landscape? Our Cybrary Threat Intelligence Group (CTIG) is here to jumpstart the conversation on grounding your security training and decision-making on actionable research. Hear our CTIG experts, Ryan English and Matt Mullins, discuss the latest intel on the Follina vulnerability (CVE-2022-30190), the ZuoRAT report from Black Lotus Labs, and evolving tactics from initial access brokers like Prophet Spider.

This week on the Cybrary Podcast, we welcome Caleb Woods. Caleb is the CEO of Rolemodel Software, a company specializing in building internal tools for their customers. Speaking with Mike Gruen and Thomas Horlacher from Cybrary, Caleb discusses the work his company is doing as well as their Craftsmanship Academy, a way for those new to the engineering space to apply their skills and learn on the job skills through hands on development training and real world projects.

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 You can learn more about the Craftsmanship Academy by going to their site https://www.craftsmanshipacademy.com/ They are accepting applications now through the end of February 2021.

How can you build smarter cyber defense strategies that reduce your organization's risk against the threats you care about most? Let the subject-matter experts at MITRE teach you how to disrupt the adversary by employing a threat-informed defense approach. In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, Cybrary Course Manager, Jennifer Barnabee, hosts a virtual roundtable with special guests from the MITRE Engenuity team, including Frank Duff, Steve Luke, and Richard Struse. With the help of MITRE’s free training courses on the Cybrary platform and the resources provided by the Center for Threat Informed Defense, you can align your security strategies to combat real-world adversary techniques.

Some threat actor groups pursue state-sponsored espionage, and others conduct financially-motivated cyberattacks. APT41, also known as Double Dragon, happens to do both! Our adversary emulator and self-described Chief Thief, Matt Mullins, teams up with defensive security freelancer, Chris Daywalt, to discuss their latest threat actor campaign emulating APT41. Get caught up in the cat-and-mouse game between red and blue teamers in this conversation on reducing risk, enhancing alerts, and exploring realistic simulations!

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? Ever wondered what it's like to get tackled by the Melbourne Rebels rugby team? We discuss it all on the Cybrary Podcast.

The fields of technology and cybersecurity can be intimidating to jump into, especially for women and minorities. That didn’t stop Mari Galloway from carving out her own path full of successes. As the founder and CEO of Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu, Mari’s story is inspiring and a great example of how to overcome the odds in this domain.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we are happy to welcome Ron Gula. Joined by Cybrarys own CEO Ryan Corey and President Ralph Sita. Ron Gula is the co-founder and former CEO of Tenable who now runs Gula Tech Adventures, an investment firm that focuses on cyber companies including Cybrary.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan, the Head of Infrastructure for Cybrary and Evan Dornbush the Co-Founder and CEO of Point3 Security as they discuss how Point3 Security is using a gamified learning solution to help people and enterprises.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Mike Weigand the founder and CEO of Shift5. Speaking with Cybrarys head of infrastructure Jonathan Meyers and Joe Perry, Mike explains the mission of Shift5 and how they are working to secure commercial equipment. Mike and Jonathan also discuss their time at the United States Military Academy Westpoint.

In This episode of The Cybrary Podcast we are happy to welcome Cybrarys new Advisory Board. The members include Chris Kubecka the CEO of HypaSec, Chris Hodson the CISO of Tanium, Vishal Gupta the Global CTO and SVP of Unisys, and Ed Amoroso the CEO of Tag Cyber. It was hard to contain all this knowledge in one show but we are glad to have them on the Cybrary Team!

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Saul Costa the founder and CEO of Next Tech. Speaking with Leif Jackson the VP of Content and Community for Cybrary Saul talks about what Next Tech is up to and which programming language he thinks you should learn first.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Chris Kubecka, the CEO of HypaSec. Speaking with Leif Jackson, the VP of Content and Community for Cybrary, Chris explains how the Saudi Aramco Hacks took place and what effect it has had on their business.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Chris Kubecka, the CEO of HypaSec. Speaking with Leif Jackson, the VP of Content and Community for Cybrary, Chris explains how the Coronavirus has impacted the industry and describes some of the best security practices for companies to follow.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Uday Kamath the Chief Analytics Officer at Digital Reasoning, Jimmy Whitaker the Director of Applied Research (Audio) at Digital Reasoning and John Liu, the CEO of Intelluron. Speaking with Leif Jackson, Cybrary's VP of Content and Community, they discuss their book Deep Learning for NLP and Speech Recognition, which includes case studies and implementation of machine learning that are beneficial to both researchers and engineers alike.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Evan Dornbush, the CEO of Point3 Security. Speaking with Cybrary's VP of Engineering Mike Gruen and Head of Infrastructure Jonathan Meyers, Evan explains how Point3 is using gamification to help people learn through CTF's and other hands on activities.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Ken Gilmour, the CEO of Knogin. Speaking with Thomas Horlacher, the Head of Creative Services, and Mike Gruen, the VP of Engineering at Cybrary, we discuss the importance of having a sustainable and long term cybersecurity strategy for your company. We also touch on breaches and what that can do to the image of a company.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Ken Gilmour, the CEO of Knogin, Solene, the marketing director of Knogin, and Katie Wandtke, the Head of People for Cybrary. We discussed how to engage and retain highly sought after talent in the tech field. I really enjoyed this episode and learning about how other companies and people view different benefits and perks differently.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Chris Kubecka the owner and CEO of HypaSec. Chris is an author of multiple books on computer science and penetration testing and has given countless talks across the globe on the subject. Speaking with Cybrarys VP of Content and Community Leif Jackson, they talk about her newest book Hack the world with OSINT.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Cathryn Paine, the Director of Talent Management and Organizational Development for Anzu Partners. Speaking with Katie Wandtke, Cybrary's Head of People, they discuss the difficulties that poor communication can lead to and how creating and maintaining thoughtful business connections can always benefit you.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Ken Gilmour, the CEO of Knogin and Ryan Corey, the CEO of Cybrary. Ken and Ryan discuss the importance of having a security-conscious company culture and how that needs to be something that is thought of early on and possibly rewarding the employees who emulate these ideals.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Solene, the marketing director of Knogin, Cami Ragano, the Senior Director of Enterprise Marketing, Amanda Davi, the Director of Business Development and Danyelle Wilson, the Customer Success Manager all from Cybrary. Together, they discuss the importance of inclusion and diversity in tech, touching on crucial topics like the importance of women having access to mentorship opportunities and how individuals can help promote diversity in the workplace.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with LaToya Staten from Connected2Tech. LaToya uses the Cybrary platform to help employers and job seekers in filling the roles that are available. LaToya also works with middle and high school age students to help them gain experience in the IT and Cyber field and showing them what roles are available and how they can attain them.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Josh Lospinoso, the CSO of Shift5. Speaking with Mike Gruen, the CISO of Cybrary, and Jonathan Meyers, the Head of Infrastructure for Cybrary, they talk about a wide range of subjects including encryption and government backdoors.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Josh Lospinoso, the CSO of Shift5. Speaking with Mike Gruen, the CISO of Cybrary and Jonathan Meyers, the Head of Infrastructure for Cybrary, they talk about a wide range of subjects including encryption and government backdoors.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Davis, the Chief Security Officer for Armored Things. Speaking with Cybrary Cofounder Ralph Sita, Kevin goes into detail about what Armored Things is working on and how their Crowd Intelligence is already being implemented around the country.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Liz Wharton, the Chief of Staff for Scythe. In our conversation Liz goes over the intricacies of running the world's busiest airport from a Cyber perspective as well as what it's like to be on the frontline of a citywide ransomware attack that took place in Atlanta in March 2018.

In this episode of the cybrary podcast we sit down with Will Markow, the Managing Director for Burning Glass Technologies. Speaking with Leif Jackson, the VP of Content and Community at Cybrary, they discuss "Cyberseek," a website looking to close the cybersecurity talent gap with interactive tools and data.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Tim Winkler, the Founder and CEO of Hatch IT. Speaking with MIke Gruen, the CISO, and Katie Wandtke, the Head of People from Cybrary, Tim explains the mission of Hatch IT and how they are changing the recruiting space.

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 For more information on Hatch IT, visit https://www.hatchit.io/

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with John Czupak the CEO of ThreatQuotient. Speaking with Cybrary CEO Ralph Sita and Myself Thomas Horlacher the Head of Creative Services, John discusses being at Sourcefire during the creation of the SNORT technology and how now at Threatquotient they are working to help with the issue of Alert Fatigue for security teams.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Casey Ellis the Founder and CTO of Bugcrowd. Speaking with Cybrarys VP of Engineering Mike Gruen, Casey explains how Bugcrowd is a community for creating feedback loops between people who think differently and how the term responsible disclosure got its name.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Man, currently working as a Senior Information Security Consultant Jeff needs no introduction to those within the hacking community. Speaking with Cybrarys Head of Infrastructure Jonathan Meyers, Jeff takes us from how he got his start in cybersecurity to contributing to the book Tribe of Hackers Cybersecurity advice from the best hackers in the world, on sale now.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Corey the Co-Founder and CEO of Cybrary as he speaks with Joe Loomis the Founder and CEO of Cybersponse as they discuss the IRC (Incident Response Consortium).

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Jim Kowatch the founder and President of infosec learning, a virtual lab platform that has focused on the EDU space. Joined by Cybrarys CEO Ryan Corey and Chief Product Officer Trevor Halstead Jim explains how infosec learning got started in the education sector and the changes they are helping to make.

In This episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Cory Siskind the CEO of Base Operations with Ryan Corey the CEO of Cybrary and Mike Gruen the CISO of Cybrary. Cory talks about Base Operations and how the company is working to help secure your global workforce.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we sit down with Vishal Gupta the Global CTO and Senior Vice President of Unisys and Stephen Boughner a Partner at NISP Law. Joined by Cybrarys VP of Content and Community Leif Jackson, they discuss how AI and Machine Learning are affecting the cybersecurity space.

Think you've got what it takes to replicate the real-world cyber attacks of threat actors like FIN7? Learn how ethical hackers are putting their skills to the test in MITRE ATT&CK TTP-based adversary emulations. In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, Cybrary Course Manager, Jennifer Barnabee, chats with MITRE Principal Cyber Adversary Emulation Engineer, Michael Long. Whether you're managing a red team or just getting into ethical hacking, you'll want to hear this discussion about the value of emulating adversaries and simulating malware. Stay tuned for Michael's upcoming MITRE adversary threat emulation course--only on Cybrary!

How did Tracy Z. Maleeff (aka InfoSecSherpa) pivot from a library science job into a cybersecurity research career? What first steps can other liberal arts majors take on their potential path toward the information security field? Find your niche in the security world with Tracy's tips on leveraging diverse skill sets to help solve complex security problems.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Dr. Ambareen Siraj, the founder of WiCyS - a non profit whose purpose is to bring women together in cybersecurity. Speaking with Amanda and Angel from the Cybrary team, Dr. Siraj goes through her history in cyberecurity and how WiCyS has helped open the doors for other women to get involved and learn about cybersecurity.

Welcome to episode 59 of the Cybrary Podcast. This week’s guest, Cindy Chan-Leonor, Co-founder of CyberDEI, joins us from California to discuss imposter syndrome, her journey into cybersecurity, and why finding a community to connect with is vital to your success.

How did Cybrary instructor Corey Holzer go from being the IT help desk person for the World Wrestling Federation to becoming a PhD-holding Information Security Manager? In this episode of the Cybrary podcast, please enjoy Corey’s fascinating stories of nearly colliding with the Undertaker, losing his internet connection during the CRISC exam, and developing essential problem-solving skills as a cybersecurity professional. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Corey’s newest course, Linux Hardening—out now on the Cybrary platform!

Have you wondered what’s involved in venture capital fund raising? In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we welcome Les Craig, Co-founder of RedOwl Analytics and current Partner at Next Frontier Capital. From their years of experience in Cybersecurity, Les, Mike, and Jonathan talk about the successes and pitfalls of starting businesses, what founders should understand about venture capital firms when seeking funding, and the importance of building connections and forming trusted relationships.

Could an AI chatbot like ChatGPT help you co-author the next great cyberpunk novel? Or craft a phishing email and generate sock puppets - for ethical hacking research, of course! Join our security research team - incident responder Marc Balingit and adversary emulator Matt Mullins - as we wade into the fun (and sometimes ethically ambiguous) areas of AI tech in cybersecurity. Keep the conversation going as we explore how AI tools can impact productivity, learning, skill shortages, and more.

Do better builders make better breakers? Jonathan Meyers, Josh Lospinoso, and Philip Wiley share their views and experiences with the game changers in cybersecurity over the last 20 years, and how it’s helped and hindered people trying to enter the space. In this episode, they cover everything from rapid iteration and continuous learning, to the value of certifications and how to gain the right experience to move forward.

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 Check out Phil's new book, "The Pentester Blueprint: Starting your Career as an Ethical Hacker" to learn more about your potential as an ethical hacker.

Calling all engineers! This week on the Cybrary Podcast, we welcome Zachary Ozer from ClubHouse. From one VP of Engineering to another, Mike and Zach talk all things development, product planning, and how to help junior and senior engineers be more effective and enjoy their jobs. Zach also offers key insights into how people at ClubHouse further their initiatives and how to parse through and implement customer feedback into product development.

In this Episode of the Cybrary Podcast, tech startup Xmode reveals their early hurdles and mistakes in understanding the hidden value and risks behind location data collection. Joined by Xmode CEO Josh Anton and Mary Souther, Head of Cybersecurity Sales, Cybrary's Mike Gruen and Jonathan Meyers go back to 2008 in their discussion about Blackberry, Bluetooth technology, and Apple conspiracies. It's all in the name of smart device evolution!

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 Plus, hear the backstory of Xmode (previously DrunkMode) and what the precipice was for them to pivot from a safety solution for college students, to being "a living map for your life."

A skill shortage is pervading the cybersecurity industry. But what is the root cause of the problem, and how can employers fill more job roles? Dave Kennedy, CEO and founder of TrustedSec, and Chloé Messdaghi, Chief Impact Officer at Cybrary, discuss hiring and training best practices in the security world. Learn how you can break into the cybersecurity field from any educational or technical background!

Ransomware attacks impacted 66% of organizations in 2021. As threat actor groups like FIN7 take advantage of expanded networks, security weaknesses, and human trust, it's more important than ever to keep up with their level of prowess. Cybrary's "enterprise defender," Owen Dubiel, and "chief thief," Matt Mullins, discuss how their cybersecurity work experiences informed their Ransomware for Financial Gain course campaign modeled after FIN7's techniques. Follow each part of their attack scenario that lets you emulate adversaries before enhancing your detections to reduce your risk of being the next ransomware victim. Why choose between the red and blue teams when you can do both?

You've got the technicals skills, but how do you explain them to someone? Knowing how to communicate about technology to different audiences is a crucial part of cybersecurity career development. Listen to Chief Cybrary Mentor, Mark Nibert, share his advice on how to tackle your public speaking fears, know when that email should be a meeting, and ask the right questions as you expand your network.

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.”

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.

Rob Shavell, Co-Founder of Abine (https://abine.com/), joins the Cybrary Podcast this week to talk everything PRIVACY. From Abine's products Blur and DeleteMe that specialize in data masking, privacy, and compliance, Rob and Mike talk GDPR, Data usage transparency, the "freemium tradeoffs", internet bifurcation, and so much more. Where do you stand on the topic?

In this episode of The Cybrary Podcast we hear from Joseph Carson, the Chief Security Scientist for Thycotic. Speaking with Mike Gruen, Cybrary's VP of Engineering, they talk about WFH best practices and the unique issues that arise when your family is home as well.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Cindy Jones, the SR Product Security Specialist at Thermo Fisher and the President of BSides Las Vegas. Cindy explains how she got started with BSides and how the conferences come together.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Katelyn Ilkani, the CoFounder, President and CRO for Battleship (formerly known as Scopedive). Speaking with Ryan Corey, the CEO of Cybrary, Katelyn explains the mission of Battleship and how it was started. For more information on Battleship you can check them out here: https://battleshipsecurity.com/

Want to switch to a career in cybersecurity, but don't know where to start? Need to brush up on your cyber basics? Our very own course content managers, Jenn Barnabee and Sara Faradji, share how they got into the cybersecurity training field from widely different career paths. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Jenn's new Entry-Level Cybersecurity Training (ELCT) course that is perfect for anyone seeking foundational cybersecurity knowledge! With Jenn's help, learn how you can pass the new Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) exam from (ISC)² and take your career to the next level.

The next revolution in quantum computing and technologies is happening now, but how exactly will these growing innovations affect our lives? Dr. Maksym Sich, CEO of the groundbreaking quantum photonics startup, Aegiq, discusses how quantum will impact our medical, communications, and financial industries. Addressing the myth that quantum computing will break all our encryption keys, Maksym elaborates on quantum communications, post-quantum cryptography, and efforts to develop sustainable solutions with security by design. Be ahead of the curve in knowing how we will want to upgrade our systems to improve efficiency, data privacy, and more!

“Protecting data wherever it lives” is at the forefront of the long debated question: Is your data secure? The apps you use, the websites you visit, the Zoom calls you're on - there is so much personal and business information availble, but who makes the decisions about data handling and security? Jonathan and Mike welcome Patrick Walsh, CEO of IronCore Labs, to discuss transparent data encryption, data access and privacy, security in-depth, and how companies today are facing these challenges.

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 View more episodes about encryption:

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 Ep. 24 | Encrption & Backdoors part 1 -https://youtu.be/5t4ZBQ9bGfg

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 Ep. 25 | Encrption & Backdoors part 2 - https://youtu.be/T0csMZBdNsM 

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 Learn more about IronCore Labs here: https://ironcorelabs.com

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!

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.

In this episode of The Cybrary Podcast we hear from Scott Gibson, the Senior Vice President of People and Programs at Melwood. Speaking with Ryan Corey, the CEO of Cybrary, Scott goes into the amazing work that Melwood is doing for people of differing abilities and highlights their AbilIT Program that they have partnered with Cybrary on.

Ready to defend your organization against the widespread PolicyKit vulnerability that experts are comparing to the Log4j flaw? In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, Raymond Evans, CEO of CyDefe Labs, discusses his latest Cybrary course on Polkit CVE-2021-4034. By exploiting this flaw, just how easy is it to gain root access on a target system? What can we learn from this vulnerability about the value of penetration testers and open-source software? Find out in this podcast and in Ray's course!

In the third episode of our fascinating podcast miniseries on quantum computing, we are joined again by Ron Lewis, VP of Customer Success and Innovation at Patero, for an in-depth discussion on the intersection of quantum and cybersecurity! Ron applies everything we've learned about quantum thus far to recent breaches and security news. How can quantum technology bolster your defense-in-depth strategy, help mitigate cyber threats, and protect the integrity of your network? Tune in to start utilizing quantum to revolutionize your organization's security solutions!

As cybersecurity teams become more advanced, adversaries get craftier. That's why Cybrary's blue teamer Owen Dubiel and red teamer Matt Mullins joined forces to develop purple team training campaigns based on real-world threats. Their latest campaign explores how threat actors like FIN10 extort organizations by threatening to expose their stolen data publicly. Hear all about how Owen and Matt created training exercises to help you improve your situational awareness and detection strategies.

Acclaimed cybersecurity power player Chloé Messdaghi is making big moves in her new role as Cybrary's Head of Impact. In this episode of the Cybrary podcast, she discusses commonsense approaches to minimizing bias and cultivating inclusivity in the security industry. How can organizations mitigate not only dynamic cyber risks, but also the revolving door of employee turnover? What can effective leaders do to prioritize the value of security teams and invest in their continued growth? Listen to Chloé's advice on developing a human-centered perspective in security management and workplace culture.

Everyone likes their privacy, but no one likes dealing with overly-complex security measures. This week we welcome Josh Lospinoso, Co-Founder of Shift5, and Matthew Dunlop, CISO at Under Armour as they shed light on the top growing competitive differentiator among consumers that market giants, like Apple, use to their advantage. Plus, an insider's POV on Operational Technology Hacking.

Through the first three episodes of our podcast mini-series with Patero, we’ve learned all about the opportunities and risks involved with quantum computing. In this fourth and final installment, Ron Lewis wraps up the discussion by answering the big question - what now? With a lot of uncertainty over our future with quantum, Ron takes a methodical and logical approach as to how we can best prepare ourselves for the inevitable shift that this technology will bring.

Security conference season is back in full swing, and Cybrary is here to bring you all the highlights! Our Senior Product Manager, Ned Hinman, shares key takeaways from the Infosecurity Europe Conference in June of 2022. Hear what security leaders from organizations like ISC2 are saying about strategies for bridging skills gaps, attracting new talent, and approaching cybersecurity as a psychological challenge.

When it comes to vulnerability disclosure, there can be a lot of unknowns. What is the first step in safely reporting? How can global bug bounty hunters better understand the specialized legalese in disclosure policies? Casey Ellis, founder and CTO of Bugcrowd, addresses the importance of standardizing vulnerability disclosure policy language. Join in the de-villainization of ethical hackers with Casey and the Cybrary team at Black Hat!

In this limited series episode of the Cybrary Podcast we look at RSA 2020 and what goes into planning and having a successful con. Sitting down with Cami and Amanda from Cybrary's Marketing and BizDev team we speak about what goes into planning a conference and the events that our team will be attending while at RSA.

In this limited series episode of the Cybrary Podcast we look at RSA 2020 and what goes into planning and having a successful con. Sitting down with Gunner, and Scott from the Cybrary Sales Team and Danyelle from Customer Success we speak about what each of them is looking forward to this year at RSA. As well as what a successful RSA looks like to them.

In this limited series episode of the Cybrary Podcast we look at RSA 2020 and what goes into planning and having a successful con. Sitting down with Sam from our Content and Community Team we speak about what he is looking to get out of RSA.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with David Meltzer the CTO of Tripwire, and Tim Erlin the Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at Tripwire. Speaking with myself Thomas Horlacher the Head of Creative Services at Cybrary, David and Tim give me their thoughts on the talent gap in the Cybersecurity industry.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Grant McCracken the Senior Director of Program and Security Operations at Bugcrowd along with Michael Skelton the Global Head of Security Operations and Researcher Enablement at Bugcrowd. Speaking with myself Thomas Horlacher, the Head of Creative Services at Cybrary, we discuss the current talent gap in the industry and whether there is more of an opportunity gap.

Mike Skelton, part of BugCrowd's Security Operation Team, joins Cybrary's Mike Gruen to breakdown the expectation and communication gap. Recruiting the right talent is hard enough when factoring in skills and experience, but the top concern according to Skelton is the lack of proper communication and expectation setting. In this episode, Skelton and Gruen deconstruct their experiences on hiring for their teams and being hired, and the critical role communicating your needs plays in setting realistic expectations for companies and prospective applicants.

It’s Episode 57 of the Cybrary Podcast and we welcome Tina Kuhn, President of Cybercore Technologies, to talk about supply chains.

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 With attacks as recent as SolarWinds and future attacks that will inevitably occur, Mike and Tina discuss everything from counterfeit equipment and hardware tampering, to the state of critical infrastructure and how to evaluate products for optimal security.

With companies migrating to cloud environments amidst a continued influx of remote and hybrid workspaces, it's essential to keep your data secure. Nick Lumsden, co-founder and CTO of Tenacity Cloud, helps organizations to improve their foundational AWS cloud security. In a world where you can quickly make software changes, how can you maintain asset visibility and ensure compliance? Listen to Nick's insights on cost-effective cloud security management best practices.

What does it take to be a cyber threat intelligence analyst? How can cyber threat intelligence or CTI training be applied in real-world strategic defense planning and risk management assessment? Cybrary Course Manager Jennifer Barnabee returns to the Cybrary Podcast with two guests from MITRE to discuss the value of CTI teams and their research. Jackie Lasky, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, and Amy Robertson, Cyber Operations Lead, break down the ways that cyber threat intelligence is used to produce actionable defensive recommendations to any organization. Learn more about why it’s more important than ever for CTI teams to have diverse contributors with both technical and non-technical skillsets.

The Cloud is a popular topic across Cybersecurity and IT teams, but many companies still struggle with understanding the full power, implication and impact that moving to a multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environment can have. As a pioneer in the Cloud Governance space, Cloudtamer.io Co-Founders Brian Price and Joseph Spurrier join the Cybrary Podcast to dive into best practices and common pitfalls of moving to a cloud provider or switching cloud vendors.

This week we welcome back Chloe Messdaghi, VP of Strategy at Point3 Security, to talk about Point3's new Talent Screening service which creates a more effective and efficient process for evaluating, hiring, and onboarding new employees. In this episode, Chloe shares her experiences in the InfoSec hiring process to reveal common stereotypes preventing applicants from reaching the interview stage, and how organizations can implement an unbiased system for pre-interview screening.

Time for an intermission! We're taking this week off, but tune in next Wednesday for our next episode featuring Josh Lospinoso from Shift5 and Matthew Dunlop from Under Armour.

How do you get the job you want in an efficient way? Renee Small (Cybersecurity Recruiter), Will Carlson (Director of Content Ops at Cybrary), Jon Brickey (SVP of Cybersecurity at Mastercard), and Ryan Corey (CEO at Cybrary) talk about one of the most controversial topics in Cybersecurity - breaking into the cybersecurity industry.

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 In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, our panelists discuss everything from assessing your skills to why it's near impossible to get hired in cybersecurity despite the millions of open jobs. As current recruiter and co-host of the Breaking into Cybersecurity Podcast, Renee offers a hiring manager and recruiter perspective to why skills are a critical element for professionals today. Plus, Jon Brickey and Will Carlson weigh in on the Skills Gap vs. Talent Gap debate - Are they the same thing, and are there really not enough qualified people to fill all the jobs needed?

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 From misconceptions and the continuous search for industry "unicorns", this episode uncovers the secrets to why people can't get past the interview process, and what organizations need to do to keep up with the evolution of technology today. Here's a hint, it's based on aptitude and potential..."You can't train someone to be more curious or passionate, but you can develop their technical and soft skills." With technology engrained in everything we do, playing catch up won't sustain this industry. Tune into the discussion and get a copy of data points mentioned throughout the podcast from Cybrary's 2020 Skill Gap Research Report: https://www.cybrary.it/business/resources/cybersecurity-skills-gap-research-report/

"There's not enough cyber talent." "If I train my employees, they'll leave for better jobs." "We need to find a unicorn - only candidates with 30 years of AWS experience should apply." This episode of the Cybrary Podcast is packed with long-debated and controversial topics, from skill gaps in organizations, to upskilling employees, and even misconceptions from management on who should be hired.

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 Cybrary's Chief Product Officer, Trevor Halstead, and CEO, Ryan Corey sit down with Naomi Buckwalter, Director of Information Security & Privacy at Energage and Ron Gula, President and Co-Founder at Gula Tech Adventures to bring into view mind-blowing stats from Cybrary's newest survey report. Some big hitters touched on by our panelists are diversity (or the lack of it) in cybersecurity, having a skills growth mindset, using cybersecurity as a business enabler, and in a current/post-pandemic world, the criticality of IT and it's role in cybersecurity.

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 There is so much to unpack in this episode, so jump into the discussion. Download Cybrary's 2020 Skill Gap Research Report here: https://www.cybrary.it/business/resources/cybersecurity-skills-gap-research-report/

Joining the Cybrary Podcast this week is Jeff Capone, CEO & Co-founder of SecureCircle. In this episode, Jeff, Mike and Jonathan discuss zero-trust policies, why people use encryption, and what it would mean for data access, privacy, and security if we could make the need for passwords obsolete.

“Living in your purpose,” as Sarah Moffat says, is a key driver in meeting your goals and being satisfied with what you do. In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, Sarah from LeadingLadies.co and Thomas Horlacher from Cybrary discuss everything from leadership roles, effective leadership strategy, how to build and lead high-performance teams, and how to do it all while being a woman in male-dominant industries.

The word "cyber" is a vague and misunderstood term for many people. Cyndi Gula, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Gula Tech Adventures, explains why there's a critical disconnect in people's understanding of what cyber means and how it actively impacts them every day. In this episode of The Cybrary Podcast, Cyndi, Jonathan, and Thomas dig deeper into what cyber really means to the individual, how to make cybersecurity more personal and relatable, and how renaming "cybersecurity" to "data care" could have a positive impact on future generations.

The Okta security breach has gained considerable attention since the company's public disclosure of the attack on March 22nd, 2022. As debates continue on the timeliness and effectiveness of the organization's response, we at Cybrary want to elevate the discourse on how to foster smart, sustainable, and empathetic approaches to cybersecurity risk management. On this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, listen to the thoughtful advice of Cybrary's CEO, Kevin Hanes, and Senior Director of Content, Will Carlson, as they discuss how all organizational stakeholders can align on incident response strategies.

Throughout the episode, Gerald, Mike, and Jonathan talk about scaling up services for SaaS products, the importance of doubling-down on security awareness and engagement with a completely remote workforce, and experiences working off hours around the world for 24/7 monitored work roles.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we dive into the mission, vision, and future of Blacks in Cybersecurity (BIC) and how they're making waves in the industry. From the challenges they've faced to the opportunities they see, Michaela Barnett, CEO, and Arthur Pryor, Director of Operations, share their expertise and insights to help you navigate the cyber landscape. Plus, get the inside scoop on what to look out for and what advice to follow for anyone looking to break into the field by 2023. Tune in now for an electrifying episode you won't want to miss!

How can purple teaming benefit your organization? When red teamers like Matt Mullins collaborate with blue teamers like Owen Dubiel, you know you'll get a thorough and cost-effective assessment of your security environment. Listen to Matt and Owen share their strategies for successful purple teaming design and implementation. Plus, hear about their new Cybrary course campaign where you'll learn real-world adversary techniques before enhancing detections.

In part 2 of our Quantum-focused series, the Cybrary Podcast welcomes back Ron Lewis, VP of Customer Success and Innovation at Patero. We've explored how quantum computing impacts cybersecurity professionals as both a threat to encryption and as a machine learning tool. In this episode, Ron shares his deep wealth of knowledge on the "Q's of Quantum" and the history of the field of study around Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG).

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Alex Matheson, the Senior Program Manager for Code42, and Ken Underhill, Cybrary's Master Instructor. Alex and Ken discuss what it's like to be an online instructor and the difficulties that come along with it.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Kyle Hanslovan and Chris Bisnett, the CEO, Chief Architect and Co-Founders of Huntress Labs. Speaking with Ryan Corey and Mike Gruen from Cybrary, Kyle and Chris explain the early issues they ran into when starting Huntress Labs and the Windows 95 problems they are still solving.

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 DevSecOps team.

The quantum computing revolution is a hot topic in the technology world, but how exactly does it impact cybersecurity professionals? To what extent does quantum computing pose a threat to encryption, and how long do we have to prepare for it? Ron Lewis, VP of Customer Success and Innovation at Patero, helps us find a pragmatic approach to post-quantum resiliency. In the first episode of our Quantum and Cyber podcast series with Patero, you'll learn all about how to differentiate Shor's algorithm from Grover's, navigate the cryptographic saga of Bob and Alice, and realistically quantify post-quantum risks.

With the Great Resignation looming, what can security leaders do to empower their teams? How does effective training help shatter glass ceilings? Lance James, CEO of Unit 221B, shares his methodology for boosting team confidence and capability.

On this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we welcome back Base Operations, introducing Scott Money, the VP of Engineering. Everyone knows Google, but Mike, Jonathan, and Scott throwback to the days of Lycos, before PHP, server side scripting, cookies, and SSL. What launched Google into becoming the leading name in search engines around the world, and what advancements were pivotal in the success and failures of companies since the 1990’s? Scott dives into the role Base Operations plays in data gathering, and how people and companies today can benefit from and are impacted by the wealth of information on the internet.

It’s episode 50 of The Cybrary Podcast and we’re talking about Ransomeware! What is it, where does it come from, and how do you prevent an attack? Greg Edwards, CEO and Founder of CryptoStopper, goes in depth into his experiences in the MSP space and how ransomware attacks served as the catalyst to starting his own company. Plus, hear Mike and Jonathan’s views on Advanced Persistent Threats and the importance of patch management in the cloud and on prim.

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 Interested in detecting and stopping ransomware? Check out Greg's company, CryptoStopper to learn more: https://www.getcryptostopper.com/

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we welcome back Josh Lospinoso, the CEO of Shift5. Speaking with Mike Gruen and Jonathan Meyers from Cybrary, they discuss why adding additional security costs more and why its not included.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we welcome back Josh Lospinoso, the CEO of Shift5. Speaking with Mike Gruen and Jonathan Meyers from Cybrary, Josh discusses an article he wrote about how the military is a bad place for hackers and what could be done about it. 

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 Here is a link to his original article: https://warontherocks.com/2018/07/fish-out-of-water-how-the-military-is-an-impossible-place-for-hackers-and-what-to-do-about-it/](https://warontherocks.com/2018/07/fish-out-of-water-how-the-military-is-an-impossible-place-for-hackers-and-what-to-do-about-it/

Welcome back to the Cybrary Podcast, and Happy Holidays! 

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 Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or just enjoy the spirit of the season, we hope you are able to take some time off from work and school to celebrate what matters most to you.  

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 As 2020 comes to a close, and we look back at the best (and worst) moments of the year, we raise a glass to you and cheers for making it this far. Thank you, for joining us each week to learn something new and share this journey with us. We appreciate your support and look forward to 2021, so stick with us to find out what episodes we have coming in January!

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 If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the Cybrary Podcast, email us at podcast@cybrary.it

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 The Cybrary Podcast will return in January 2021 for episode 48, so follow or subscribe to the podcast on your favorite streaming service to be notified when future episodes are available!

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 Happy New Year Cybrarians. Cybrary Out.

In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast we sit down with Chloe the VP of of Strategy for Point3 Security at Point3's Women Unite Over CTF Event at RSA2020. Chloe explains how Point3 started the Women Unite Over CTF event as a way to be more inclusive within the cybersecurity community, and how the skill levels of the event range from beginner to more advanced.