Hacking Your Cyber CareerReal 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 rarely tell you.Expect practical advice, honest conversations, real world stories, and a healthy dose of British humor.No hype. No shortcuts to six figure salaries. And definitely no promises that collecting certifications will magically land you a job.Whether you're a student, a recent graduate, changing careers, or already finding your feet in cybersecurity, this podcast is here to help you figure out your next move.Hacking Your Cyber Career. Because getting in is just the beginning.
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Episode 10: Why You're Not Getting Hired in Cybersecurity (And What to Do About It)You've earned the certifications. You've polished your résumé. You've applied for cybersecurity jobs, and maybe you've even landed a few interviews.But the job offers aren't coming.So what are you…
Episode details and show notes →Episode 9: Stop Collecting Certifications. Start Building a Cybersecurity CareerCompTIA 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 will genuinely h…
Episode details and show notes →Episode 8: SOC Analyst, Hacker, or GRC? Finding Your Place in CybersecurityWhen 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 stopping hack…
Episode details and show notes →Episode 7: Your First 90 Days in Cybersecurity — Don't Blow ItYou'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 …
Episode details and show notes →Episode 6: What Happens Behind the Interview DoorYou'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 ho…
Episode details and show notes →Episode 5: How to Get Hired Without Cybersecurity ExperienceNo 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 sta…
Episode details and show notes →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 hoodies, s…
Episode details and show notes →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?Ask ten people…
Episode details and show notes →Episode 2: The Cybersecurity Experience TrapHow 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 expertise…
Episode details and show notes →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 episode, Steve s…
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