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Hacking your Cyber Career

by Steven

Hacking Your Cyber Career Real advice. Real experience. Your next move. Thinking about a career in cybersecurity but not sure where to start? Already working in cyber and wondering how to take that next step? Welcome to Hacking Your Cyber Career, the podcast that helps you break into cybersecurity, get ahead, and build a career worth having. Hosted by Steve, a former CISO and cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of IT experience, this show takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to succeed in the industry. We'll explore everything from choosing the right career path and landing your first job to navigating interviews, building technical skills, earning certifications, getting promoted, and eventually moving into leadership. Along the way, Steve shares lessons from his own career, insights from years of hiring and developing cybersecurity professionals, and the things employers actually look for but rare

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Episodes

  1. Stop Collecting Certifications. Start Building a Cybersecurity Career

    Episode 9: Stop Collecting Certifications. Start Building a Cybersecurity Career CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, CCSP... With so many cybersecurity certifications available, how do you know which ones are actually worth your time and money? And more importantly, which certifications…

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  2. SOC Analyst, Hacker, or GRC? Finding Your Place in Cybersecurity

    Episode 8: SOC Analyst, Hacker, or GRC? Finding Your Place in Cybersecurity When people hear the word cybersecurity, they often imagine hackers, dark rooms filled with flashing monitors, and dramatic battles against cybercriminals. But here's the reality: cybersecurity is about far more than...

  3. Your First 90 Days in Cybersecurity — Don't Blow It

    Episode 7: Your First 90 Days in Cybersecurity — Don't Blow It You've landed your first cybersecurity job. Congratulations! But now comes the real challenge: proving they made the right decision. Your first 90 days can set the tone for your entire cybersecurity career. And here's something that...

  4. What Happens Behind the Interview Door

    Episode 6: What Happens Behind the Interview Door You've landed a cybersecurity job interview. Congratulations! Now comes the tricky part: convincing the people across the table that you're someone they want on their team. But here's the secret: cybersecurity interviews aren't just about how much...

  5. How to Get Hired Without Cybersecurity Experience

    Episode 5: How to Get Hired Without Cybersecurity Experience No experience? No problem. Well, perhaps a small problem. Let's work on that. You've completed your degree, earned a certification, or spent countless hours learning about cybersecurity. You're enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to…

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  6. Which Cybersecurity Job Is Right for You?

    Episode 4: Which Cybersecurity Job Is Right for You? Finding your strengths, exploring career paths, and choosing a role you'll actually enjoy. So, you want to work in cybersecurity. Brilliant! But what exactly do you want to do? When most people think about cybersecurity, they imagine hackers in...

  7. Do You Really Need a Degree?

    Episode 3: Do You Really Need a Degree? University, certifications, experience, and what really matters in cybersecurity. Do you really need a university degree to build a successful cybersecurity career? Or can certifications, practical experience, and a willingness to learn get you just as far?...

  8. The Cybersecurity Experience Trap

    Episode 2: The Cybersecurity Experience Trap How do you get experience when nobody will give you a job? You've studied cybersecurity, earned qualifications, and you're ready to start your career. Then you find an entry-level job asking for three years of experience, five certifications, and...

  9. So You Want to Work in Cybersecurity?

    Episode 1: So You Want to Work in Cybersecurity? Thinking about a career in cybersecurity but not sure where to start? Wondering whether you need a degree, certifications, or five years of experience just to land your first job? Welcome to the first episode of Hacking Your Cyber Career. In this...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hacking Your Cyber Career

Real advice. Real experience. Your next move.

Thinking about a career in cybersecurity but not sure where to start? Already working in cyber and wondering how to take that next step?

Welcome to Hacking Your Cyber Career, the podcast that helps you break into cybersecurity, get ahead, and build a career worth having.

Hosted by Steve, a former CISO and cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of IT experience, this show takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to succeed in the industry.

We'll explore everything from choosing the right career path and landing your first job to navigating interviews, building technical skills, earning certifications, getting promoted, and eventually moving into leadership.

Along the way, Steve shares lessons from his own career, insights from years of hiring and developing cybersecurity professionals, and the things employers actually look for but rare

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Steven

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How many episodes does Hacking your Cyber Career have?

Hacking your Cyber Career currently has 9 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Hacking your Cyber Career about?

Hacking Your Cyber Career Real advice. Real experience. Your next move. Thinking about a career in cybersecurity but not sure where to start? Already working in cyber and wondering how to take that next step? Welcome to Hacking Your Cyber Career, the podcast that helps you break into cybersecurity,...

How often does Hacking your Cyber Career release new episodes?

Hacking your Cyber Career has 9 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Hacking your Cyber Career?

Hacking your Cyber Career is created and hosted by Steven.
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