How to become a secure coder | Guest Chrys Thorsen

On today’s podcast Infosec Skills author Chrys Thorsen talks about founding IT Without Borders, a humanitarian organization built to empower underserved communities through capacity building information and communications technology (ICT) skills and information access. She’s also a consultant and educator. And, for our purpose, she is the author of several learning paths on our Infosec Skills platform. She has written course paths for Writing Secure Code in Android and Writing Secure Code in iOS, as well as a forthcoming CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder path. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro2:43 - Thorsen’s origin story in cybersecurity 4:53 - Gaining about 40 certifications6:20 - Cross certification knowledge7:25 - Great certification combos 8:45 - How useful are certifications?11:12 - Collecting certifications13:01 - Changing training landscape14:20 - How teaching changed16:36 - In-demand cybersecurity skills17:48 - What is secure coding?19:34 - Secure coders versus coders 20:31 - Secure coding in iOS versus Android 22:39 - CertNexus secure coder certification24:13 - Secure coding before coding 24:42 - Secure coding curriculum 26:27 - Recommended studies post secure coding26:50 - Benefits to skills-based education27:43 - Tips for lifelong learning29:29 - Cybersecurity education’s future 30:54 - IT Without Borders33:38 - Outro About InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.