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.

  1. 18/08/2025

    From stealing servers to saving lives: Working in red teaming | Jim Broome

    Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Jim Broome of Direct Defense has been doing red teaming since before it became a term — back when a "pentest" meant $25,000, no questions asked and walking out with a server under your arm. In this episode, Jim shares wild stories from decades of ethical hacking, including breaking into major tech companies, causing a cardiac event during a physical penetration test, and why he believes soft skills trump technical knowledge for aspiring red teamers. Learn why most companies aren't ready for red teaming, how to transition into cybersecurity from unexpected fields like education or event planning, and what it really takes to succeed in offensive security. 0:00 - Intro to legendary red teamer Jim Broome 1:00 - Cybersecurity Salary Guide 2:58 - From BBS and ham radio to cybersecurity 7:07 - Evolution from network admin to red teaming 12:02 - GPS hacking and testing inflight entertainment systems 15:31 - Hiring teachers and event planners as ethical hackers 23:36 - Breaking into Symantec and stealing servers in the 90s 28:33 - Physical pentest causes cardiac event 34:06 - When companies should (and shouldn't) hire red teams 39:44 - Why red teaming is "a punch in the mouth" 44:09 - How AI is changing offensive and defensive security 48:12 - Essential skills for aspiring red teamers 50:39 - The groundskeeper who got domain admin 52:18 - Best career advice: Be humble View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast About Infosec Infosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

    57 min

  2. 11/08/2025

    Why Hackers Are Stealing Encrypted Data Now To Decrypt Later | David Close

    Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast David Close, Chief Solutions Architect at Futurex, discusses the reality facing our digital world: quantum computing will soon break the encryption protecting everything from mobile banking to satellite communications. But here's the twist — hackers aren't waiting. They're harvesting encrypted data now, betting that quantum computers will eventually crack today's "unbreakable" codes in a strategy called "harvest now, decrypt later." David explains how NIST's new post-quantum cryptography standards are already being deployed by companies like Google and CloudFlare, why crypto agility is essential for future-proofing your security infrastructure, and how you can break into the exciting field of cryptography — even without a PhD in mathematics. 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Cybersecurity Salary Guide 3:06 - Meet David Close from Futurex 3:52 - David's journey from embedded systems to cryptography 5:05 - What Futurex does and 40 years of crypto innovation 6:39 - The role of Chief Solutions Architect 8:21 - Evolution of cryptography from payments to enterprise 10:13 - How David discovered his passion for cryptography 13:23 - Post-quantum cryptography explained 15:16 - Why quantum computers break current encryption 16:05 - The "harvest now, decrypt later" threat 18:19 - NIST's new quantum-resistant algorithms 20:02 - Real-world quantum threats to satellites and IP 22:43 - What organizations can do now 25:25 - Crypto agility and future-proofing systems 28:41 - Resources for staying current on cryptography 30:45 - Career paths in cryptography beyond algorithm development 32:18 - Getting started in cryptography careers 34:26 - The cryptography landscape in 15 years 37:34 - Regulatory enforcement of new crypto standards 39:43 - Best career advice: Finding the right vehicle 41:29 - David's current reading and recommendations 42:35 - Where to find David and Futurex online View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast About Infosec Infosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

    44 min

  3. 28/07/2025

    Working in ransomware response, investigation and recovery | John Price

    Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast John Price of SubRosa joins today's Cyber Work Podcast to share insights from his unique career path spanning UK military counterintelligence, banking cybersecurity and founding his own digital forensics consultancy. John breaks down what really happens when ransomware hits small and medium businesses, why most companies choose recovery over legal action, and how his team helps organizations get back on their feet quickly. He also discusses the growing threats facing industries like automotive dealerships, the critical role of documentation in forensics work, and why AI will reshape both offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies. 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Cybersecurity Salary Guide 2:34 - Meet John Price 2:51 - Early career in military counterintelligence 5:13 - Career journey from military to banking to SubRosa 8:34 - Role as founder and head of SubRosa 10:51 - Digital forensics and breach response operations 13:13 - Typical ransomware response process 17:57 - Building and managing a forensics team 19:50 - Unusual cases and industry-specific threats 24:29 - Importance of writing and documentation in forensics 27:36 - Breaking into digital forensics without experience 30:46 - Future of email security and AI's impact 33:47 - About SubRosa and AI security focus View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast About Infosec Infosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

    36 min

  4. 21/07/2025

    From security audits to privacy consulting: Building a GRC practice | Will Sweeney

    Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Will Sweeney, founding and managing partner of Zaviant, joins the Cyber Work Podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of data privacy and GRC (governance, risk and compliance). With experience overseeing complex information security audits for Fortune 100 companies, Will shares insights on everything from the key differences between security auditing and implementation to whether privacy regulatory frameworks will continue multiplying or begin consolidating. He offers practical advice for GRC aspirants, emphasizing the importance of understanding core security processes rather than getting lost in framework structures. Will also discusses the challenges of starting a consultancy practice and provides valuable career guidance for those looking to transition into the data privacy and compliance space. 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Cybersecurity Salary Guide promo 2:30 - Will Sweeney and his early tech background 6:45 - Building his first high school website 9:20 - Career pivot from IT to data privacy and GRC 12:15 - Audit vs. implementation: Understanding the difference 16:30 - Starting Zaviant and the GDPR opportunity 20:45 - Current challenges in data privacy compliance 24:10 - Common security gaps companies overlook 28:30 - Breaking into GRC: Skills and career advice 32:45 - Starting a consultancy: Hidden challenges 36:20 - The future of privacy regulations and AI impact 40:15 - Career advice for help desk professionals 41:30 - Closing thoughts View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast About Infosec Infosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

    42 min

  5. 14/07/2025

    From "dead-end job" to CEO: Building an IT consulting business | John Hansman

    Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast John Hansman of Truit joins today's Cyber Work episode to share his journey from a "dead-end job" in electronic security to building a thriving managed IT services company. As the co-host of the Business & Bytes podcast, John brings a unique perspective on how small businesses can leverage AI tools to solve fundamental challenges while maintaining strong cybersecurity practices. He shares practical AI tools that business owners are leaving on the table, discusses the mindset shifts required for entrepreneurship, and explains how his company pivoted during the pandemic to emerge stronger than ever. 0:00 - Intro to today's episode 0:50 - Cybersecurity Salary Guide 2:15 - Meet John Hansman 4:20 - Early tech experiences and family influence 8:45 - The career transition from dead-end job to entrepreneur 12:30 - Starting an MSP during the pandemic 16:15 - CEO role vs. hands-on technical work 20:45 - Business & Bytes podcast format and pivot 25:30 - AI tools for small businesses 31:20 - John's AI toolbox and custom GPTs 36:00 - Career transition stories and mindset challenges 42:15 - Getting out of your own head as an entrepreneur 47:30 - About Truitt and cybersecurity services 50:45 - Wrap up and where to find John View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast About Infosec Infosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

    46 min

  6. 16/06/2025

    From FBI Cyber Agent to Police Tech Innovator | Andre McGregor

    Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast Andre McGregor of ForceMetrics shares his incredible journey from reluctant FBI recruit to cybersecurity entrepreneur. Despite initially declining the FBI's recruitment call, Andre went on to become a special agent, tackling high-profile cybercrime cases involving nation-state actors like China, Russia and Iran. Growing up in marginalized communities shaped his commitment to creating safer police-community interactions, leading him to develop ForceMetrics — a platform that gives law enforcement officers real-time contextual data to make better decisions and de-escalate situations. This episode dives deep into cybercrime investigation techniques, the challenges of building secure law enforcement technology, and how data can transform public safety. 0:00 - Intro to today's episode 1:36 - Cybersecurity Salary Guide 2:31 - Meet Andre McGregor 4:03 - Early tech experiences and nonprofit work 10:50 - FBI recruitment story and cybercrime work 15:30 - Nation-state hacking investigations 25:28 - Creating ForceMetrics platform 29:45 - How ForceMetrics works in practice 38:48 - Technical security challenges 42:00 - Future of AI in law enforcement 43:00 - Career advice for security professionals 47:20 - Best career advice received 49:20 - More about ForceMetrics and contact info View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast About Infosec Infosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

    53 min

  7. 02/06/2025

    Build your own pentesting tools and master red teaming tactics | Ed Williams

    Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Ed Williams, Vice President of EMEA Consulting and Professional Services (CPS) at TrustWave, shares his two decades of pentesting and red teaming experience with Cyber Work listeners.  From building his first programs on a BBC Micro (an early PC underwritten by the BBC network in England to promote computer literacy) to co-authoring award-winning red team security tools, Ed discusses his favorite red team social engineering trick (hint: it involves fire extinguishers!), and the ways that pentesting and red team methodologies have (and have not) changed in 20 years. As a bonus, Ed explains how he created a red team tool that gained accolades from the community in 2013, and how building your own tools can help you create your personal calling card in the Cybersecurity industry!  Whether you're breaking into cybersecurity or looking to level up your pentesting skills, Ed's practical advice and red team “war stories,” as well as his philosophy of continuous learning that he calls “Stacking Days,” bring practical and powerful techniques to your study of Cybersecurity. 0:00 - Intro to today's episode 2:17 - Meet Ed Williams and his BBC Micro origins 5:16 - Evolution of pentesting since 2008 12:50 - Creating the RedSnarf tool in 2013 17:18 - Advice for aspiring pentesters in 2025 19:59 - Building community and finding collaborators 22:28 - Red teaming vs pentesting strategies 24:19 - Red teaming, social engineering, and fire extinguishers 27:07 - Early career obsession and focus 29:41 - Essential skills: Python and command-line mastery 31:30 - Best career advice: "Stacking Days" 32:12 - About TrustWave and connecting with Ed About Infosec Infosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

    35 min
  8. The Future is Cloud: Master Azure Certs for Cybersecurity Success | Guest Wilfredo Lanz

    12/05/2025

    The Future is Cloud: Master Azure Certs for Cybersecurity Success | Guest Wilfredo Lanz

    Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Infosec instructor Wilfredo Lanz joins Cyber Work Hacks to break down the critical differences between the Azure AZ-104 certification for cloud administrators and the AZ-500 certification for cloud security professionals. Wilfredo explains why these complementary certifications can supercharge your cybersecurity career and emphasizes that cloud skills aren't optional in today's tech landscape. Whether you're in government, healthcare, finance or any other sector, cloud proficiency is quickly becoming mandatory for all cybersecurity professionals. 0:00 - Intro to cloud certifications  1:00 - Cybersecurity Salary Guide promo  1:35 - Meet Wilfredo Lanz and intro to Azure certs  2:06 - Azure vs. AWS and other cloud platforms 4:45 - Industries favoring Azure (government, healthcare, finance)  7:00 - AZ-104 Administrator vs. AZ-500 Security Engineer certifications  9:31 - Why all cybersecurity professionals need cloud skills  10:30 - "Cloud is the present and future" — career implications 11:45 - Wrap up and final thoughts View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast About Infosec: Infosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

    13 min
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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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  • Creado por
    Infosec
  • Años en activo
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodios
    392
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    © 2026 Cyber Work
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Cyber Work