EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 31 MIN
Dan Houser - Certifications in Cyber & IT
from Keyboard Samurai · host Wil Klu
🎙️ Former ISC² Board Chair Reveals the Truth About Cybersecurity CertificationsEver wonder if cybersecurity certifications are worth it? Dan Houser, a 24-year security veteran and former ISC² Board Chair, joins host Will Klu to expose what certifications REALLY mean in today's market.In this episode, discover:✅ Why CISSP is still the "gold standard" after 25+ years✅ The critical difference between education and training (and why it matters for your career)✅ How to study the RIGHT way✅ Red flags that separate real security pros from pretenders✅ Why employers can't find qualified cybersecurity talent✅ Career advice for breaking into cybersecurity in 2025+✅ The hidden impact of AI and IoT on security careersDan shares insider insights from his time at ISC², including why judgment-based certifications like CISSP are so challenging and valuable, plus practical study strategies that actually work.Whether you're studying now, hiring security professionals, or considering a career change into cybersecurity, this episode delivers actionable insights from someone who helped shape the certification industry.Guest: Dan Houser - 24-year cybersecurity veteran, former ISC² Board Chair & Treasurer, Oracle Cloud Security ProfessionalFind Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-houser/Host: Wil Klusovsky (Wil Klu) - Cybersecurity executive and industry veteran🎧 Subscribe to Keyboard Samurai for more cybersecurity career insights and industry wisdom!
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