Mabili Mentor Sessions with Brendan Shaw at mabiliskills.com

Brendan Shaw

Talking to mentors and industry leaders about relevant topics globally, in the education, career development and talent acquisition space. Hosted by Brendan Shaw, CEO Mabili (mabiliskills.com)

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  1. Jun 18

    Mabili Skills Cyber Security Podcast fireside chat

    Is cybersecurity the career opportunity South Africa can't afford to ignore? South African organisations faced 1,884 cyberattacks per week in Q1 2025 — a 69% year-on-year increase. In this episode, Brendan Shaw (CEO, Mabili) sits down with Treasure Mgati, Senior Managing Cyber Consultant at Aon with 8 years of cross-industry experience, and Henry, Senior Web Developer and Mabili mentor, to break down what the current threat landscape actually looks like — and what it means for your career. They cover: Why cybersecurity is no longer just a company problem — it's a personal oneHow AI is being used on both sides of the fight (and what that means for defenders)The Standard Bank breach, ransomware-as-a-service, and the growing sophistication of cybercriminal organisationsWhy you don't need a computer science degree to enter the fieldCareer pathways: from SOC analyst to GRC, red teaming, and security architectureHow CompTIA certifications still open doors — and what Mabili's mentored learning model adds on topThe global recruitment drive actively seeking South African cyber talent Whether you're curious about switching careers, a developer wanting to build more securely, or a business leader trying to understand your risk — this conversation is for you. Chapters 0:00 Introductions & why this conversation matters 5:20 Why cybersecurity is relevant to everyone, not just IT 8:30 AI on both sides: threat and defence 13:00 Ransomware, M&A in cybercrime, and the Standard Bank breach 18:00 Career pathways into cybersecurity 20:20 What Mabili's mentored learning model looks like 22:00 Key takeaways 🌐 Learn more or enrol: mabiliskills.com Get the Comptia Core Trifecta bundle https://mabiliskills.com/courses/bundles/comptia-core-trifecta

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