https://www.yourcyberpath.com/56 In this episode, we provided an introduction to cybersecurity careers in the defense sector within the United States. This discussion can provide you with a great starting point for understanding how to get a cybersecurity position within this sector of the industry. The defense sector consists of three main categories of positions: military members, government civilians, and government contractors. The defense sector is a huge area of growth in the cybersecurity...
Oct 29, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 56
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/55 In this episode, we are focused on the ever-divisive question of the importance of certifications in the cybersecurity industry. The answer to this question has changed over time from certifications being unimportant, to them being extremely important, to well, it depends. Certifications can be extremely important for several reasons, including their ability to help your resume get through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) filters used by the human resources an...
Oct 15, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 55
For the past year, my good friend Wes Shriner has been my cohost. We’ve created some great episodes together, which I hope have helped you. These days Wes is super busy in his new role as Chief Information Security Officer, and I couldn’t be happier for him. So now that Wes has graduated from being my cohost, I’ve invited Jason Dion to cohost. Some of you may already know about Jason from his online certification prep courses. Maybe you’re already a customer of his? Well, it turns out that Jason...
Oct 01, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 54
"This week we have hosts, Kip Boyle, CEO of Cyber Risk Opportunities, Jake Bernstein, CISSP from K&L Gates, and Chris Brumfield, CPCU, ARe, a Professional Liability Advisor and no-fee independent insurance broker present a rapidly changing yet crucial cyber risk management tool in this CLE recording from September 15th, 2021. All cyber risk managers need to understand Cyber Insurance, and so should all of us! This is the second CLE we have hosted in a webinar format, and will be doing anothe...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 53
This week we are highlighting one of our popular episodes! First covered back in Episode 40, we covered the topic of Security Awareness Training, and wanted to revisit it again in this epsiode. Looking for a nontechnical job in Cybersecurity?! This might be a good option for you! In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Gabriel Friedlander, the founder of Wizer Security and Co-founder & CTO of ObserveIT. Join experienced hiring managers, Wes Shriner, Kip Boyle, and Gabriel Friedland...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In episode 50, we showed you the first half of Kip's presentation with Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, where Kip talked with the students about Cybersecurity Management. This is the second half of this 2 part series, where we did open Q&A. They asked a lot of good questions! If you missed the first half, check out EP 50 here: https://youtu.be/HmS4AuGrD-c Interested in my book?! It is available in paperback, kindle, and audible. Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Doesnt-Innov...
Aug 20, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 51
"Recently, I was asked to be a guest speaker for Professor Kevin Cooney at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, to talk with his students about Cybersecurity Management. I have split this up into two sections, the first half which is this episode is the lecture and then the next podcast will be the open Q&A I did with them. I was so honored to talk with this group of students and to learn that they have been using my book, Fire Doesn't Innovate, as one of their textbooks. Interested in my bo...
Aug 07, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In today’s episode I want to answer a common question that I get: “Why do all the cybersecurity job postings ask for 5 years of experience but they're labeled as entry level positions?” Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message
Jul 23, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Due to recent Cyber Attacks, we are going to share a replay of a continuing legal education course that Kip Boyle and Jake Bernstein have recently done. In this session, they will walk you through two different ransomware attacks that they have handled in ordinary language. This will include how the attack started, how the client recovered, and what the role of the attorney is throughout the incident. Download slides from previous episodes here: https://try.YourCyberPathcom/cyber-org --- Send in...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Our guest Marc Menninger joins Kip Boyle in this episode. Marc is the Director of Information Security with A Place For Mom. He is also a cybersecurity hiring manager. Listen to the tips he gives on how to use your transferrable skills and present yourself during an interview! Download slides from previous episodes here: https://try.YourCyberPathcom/cyber-org Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://w...
Jun 25, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Our guest Arthureen Brown joins Kip Boyle in this episode. Arthureen is a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) with Altria. She is also a cybersecurity hiring manager. Listen to the tips she gives on how to get your resume noticed through the applicant tracking system AND her bonus tips on how to present yourself during an interview! Download slides from previous episodes here: https://try.YourCyberPathcom/cyber-org Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting suc...
Jun 17, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Today Kip Boyle is joined with Glen Sorensen to look at three anonymous, but real, resumes of people trying to get their dream cybersecurity job. What makes a good resume? How can your resume start making you appear irresistible to hiring managers? Listen to today's podcast for the scoop. Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/...
May 28, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Kip Boyle and Wes Shriner are on vacation this week, so we're going to revist one of their most popular episodes together. Do you know all the different jobs inside a typical large company cybersecurity department? And, which ones are a good fit for you? In what was the first of a brand new series of episodes, Wes and Kip will take you on a grand tour so you can find out what's going on behind that locked cybersecurity career door... Download the slides here: https://try.yourcyberpath.com/cyber-...
May 14, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Kip Boyle and Wes Shriner talk more about the Service Catalog specifically number 15, Threat Intelligence with the help of our two guests, Mike Sheward, an enthusiastic Information Security Leader, and Gary Brown, an Intelligence Officer, US Airforce, Ret'd. We will go over: ◾ Threat Intelligence Reporting ◾ The Intelligence Cycle ◾ Threat Intelligence Processes ◾ Positions in Threat Intelligence ◾ Diamond Model Comment below and share what you thought about today's episode! LinkedIn Profile of ...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Kip Boyle and Wes Shriner talk more about the Service Catalog specifically number 10, Security Strategy in Architecture with the help of our guest, Peter H. Gregory. He is has written about 50 different articles and books on Cybersecurity. He is a wealth of knowledge! So strap in and let's learn all about Security Strategy in Architecture! There are 3 Types of Architects that we will go over: ◾ Enterprise Architect, Security ◾ Security Strategy Architect ◾ Security Solution Architect Note: there...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Kip and Wes are on the vacation this week, so instead, you get a very special episode where we are sharing with you an interview we have done in one of our recent Your Cyber Path Office Hours in our Masterclass, How to get your Dream Cybersecurity Job. We are interviewing my friend, Mike Sheward who is a highly experienced network penetration tester, he finds vulnerabilities in web apps and the infrastructure they are hosted on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/messag...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 41
Looking for a nontechnical job in Cybersecurity?! This might be a good option for you! In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Gabriel Friedlander, the founder of Wizer Security and Co-founder & CTO of ObserveIT. Join experienced hiring managers, Wes Shriner, Kip Boyle, and Gabriel Friedlander as they explore Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) and Security Awareness and training from the Common Security Service Catalog. Download the slides here: https://try.yourcyberpath.com/cybe...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 40
All security begins with a Policy! In today's episode, we will be exploring a Policy Administrator position and what you should know about it with the help of our friend Torin Larsen. Download the slides here: https://try.yourcyberpath.com/cyber-org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Wes recently went looking for his dream cybersecurity job. We’re going to tell you his story. There are quite a few lessons he learned and will share with you. You can see us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/YourCyberPath Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message...
Feb 19, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Some of the best "entry level" cybersecurity jobs are found in the Security Operations department. In this episode, Kip and Wes will give you a tour with the help of our guest, Steve Winterfeld. NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/YourCyberPath Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcybe...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Today, we’re going to explain what the Product Security organizational unit does. And we’ll do that with the help of our friend and expert Matt Clapham. NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/YourCyberPath Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message...
Jan 22, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Today, we’re going to focus on the Governance, Risk, and Compliance function. Also called “GRC” with help from our friend and expert Shan Sankaran. NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/YourCyberPath Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf Here's the story of Steve McMichael, who went from accounting to an excellent GRC job: https://www.You...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 35
What jobs are in the Security, Engineering, Architecture, and Test organizational unit? In this episode, Kip and Wes break it down with our guest, Brad Gobble, an experienced hiring manager for this org unit. NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK1Bn1577F9nbrTcYHYKdXtl4aw79HjZn Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf --- Se...
Dec 25, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 34
If you want to know where's the most opportunity in a typical cybersecurity organization, follow the money. In this episode, Kip and Wes unpack where the money is spent which will help you figure out where break-in. NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK1Bn1577F9nbrTcYHYKdXtl4aw79HjZn Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf...
Dec 11, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 33
There are 23 different services performed by a typical large company cybersecurity department. Which ones are best for people who are new to the career field? Wes and Kip tell you in today's episode. NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK1Bn1577F9nbrTcYHYKdXtl4aw79HjZn Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf --- Send in a v...
Nov 27, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Do you know all the different jobs inside a typical large company cybersecurity department? And, which ones are a good fit for you? In this first of a brand new series of episodes, Wes and Kip will take you on a grand tour so you can find out what's going on behind that locked door. NEW: You can see us (and the slides) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK1Bn1577F9nbrTcYHYKdXtl4aw79HjZn Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes!...
Nov 13, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Our guest hiring manager Anna-Lisa Miller shares her 4-point plan for how to get a cybersecurity job that really fits you. https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lisa-miller Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message
Oct 30, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The best way to get your resume in front of a hiring manager often requires you to connect with that person, or a member of their team. Our guest Glen Sorensen tells us how to do that on LinkedIn in four easy steps. https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensorensen861398/ Can playing capture the flag also give you cybersecurity job hunting success on LinkedIn? Yes! Check out our step-by-step guide: https://www.YourCyberPath.com/pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message...
Oct 16, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 29
“Do something you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life." Our guest hiring manager Jeffrey Jones says if you’re looking for your dream cybersecurity job, you need to keep these five principles in mind... https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyjonescissp Want to get your dream cybersecurity job? Our highly rated masterclass will put you on your cyber path! https://www.YourCyberPath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message...
Oct 02, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 28
LinkedIn: How’s your profile? What are you putting out there about you? This is your personal brand, so you need to be thoughtful about what hiring managers are seeing when they look at it. Listen to find out what to do! Want to get your dream cybersecurity job? Our highly rated masterclass will put you on your cyber path! https://www.YourCyberPath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message
Sep 18, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 27
