Inside the Security Yearbook: Industry trends, career advice and more! | Guest Richard Stiennon

Security Yearbook creator Richard Stiennon joins today’s podcast to share his career journey. He talks about creating the first ISP in the Midwest in the ‘90s, the role of the Security Yearbook in telling the history of cybersecurity and the best place to start your cybersecurity career. Hint: It’s not necessarily with the big firms! – Save 50% on your copy of the Security Yearbook with code "infoseclive": https://it-harvest.com/shop– Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Infosec Skills Monthly Challenge0:50 - Intro 2:50 - How Richard got started in cybersecurity7:22 - Penetration testing in the ‘90s10:17 - Working as a research analyst14:39 - How the cyberwar landscape is changing19:33 - Skills needed as a cybersecurity researcher20:30 - Launching the Security Yearbook27:20 - Security Yearbook 2021 29:00 - Importance of cybersecurity history30:48 - How do cybersecurity investors see the industry34:08 - Impact of COVID-19 and work from home35:50 - Using the Security Yearbook to guide your career40:38 - How cybersecurity careers are changing43:29 - Current pentesting trends 47:06 - First steps to becoming a research analyst48:20 - Plans for Security Yearbook 202250:20 - Learn more about Richard Stiennon51:09 - 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.