Packt SecPro: Cybersecurity Podcast

Welcome to the Packt Cybersecurity Podcast, I’m Austin, the host of the podcast and the editor-in-chief of SecPro. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ashwin, my co-host for this episode, as we discuss how to maximize your chances of getting a cybersecurity role and get expert tips on preparing for interviews from Ken Underhill, Tia Hopkins, and Christophe Foulon, the authors of Hack the Cybersecurity Interview. Ken Underhill is the executive producer and host of the syndicated Cyber Life® television show, which reaches millions of viewers each month around the world. He has won multiple industry awards for his work to improve diversity in the industry and educates around 2.6 million people each year through his online cybersecurity courses. Tia Hopkins is the field CTO and chief cyber risk strategist at eSentire. In 2020, she was both one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity and Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity. In 2021, Tia was recognized as a Top Influencer in the Security Executives category by IFSEC Global. Christophe Foulon, senior manager and cybersecurity consultant at F10 FinTech, brings over 15 years of experience as a CISO, information security manager, adjunct professor, author, and cybersecurity strategist with a passion for customer service, process improvement, and information security. He also has spent more than 10 years leading, coaching, and mentoring people. Join me, as we delve talk about how education, training, working on projects outside of school and work, and skills from non-technical and non-security roles influence your chances of stepping into and growing in Cybersecurity roles.