Episodes
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
The Truth About Cyber Certifications VS Degrees
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
We are delighted to welcome back Jason Ford, Senior Red Team Manager (Offensive Security Lead), who has done all the research (so you don't have to) on what's the best path to a career in cybersecurity—degrees or certifications? Joining him is Will Wetherall, our resident cyber recruitment expert, who shares his thoughts on what recruiters are really looking for in today’s job market. Together, they dive into the real pros and cons of both options, giving you insights from both the cybersecurity and recruitment sides. . Certifications or degrees—which one is the right choice for you? Let’s find out! 🎓💻
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Human Risk Management unpacked and the quest of Don’t Click on Sh*t
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Jacqueline Jayne (JJ) has spent her career as a conduit between people and technology and technology and people. She is on a mission to reduce human error in cybersecurity and educate individuals of all ages to stay safe online. Her approach is not typical, as you will find out!
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
GRC Mastery with the UnixGuy
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
We got a big episode of Cyber People Podcast out right now for you!
On this episode, we're joined by Abed Hamdan, a.k.a Unix Guy on YouTube, a Cyber Security & Risk expert who plots his journey from Unix Engineer into Cyber Security. Abed reveals why GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) is the most accessible entry into Cyber Security for those who want to kick start their cyber career, but aren't sure where to start. He also shares how to structure your CV in order to land your first cyber role.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
CISO Unplugged
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Vish is the Past CISO of the NSW Electoral Commission. He has led multiple uplift and transformation initiatives in Cyber and Business Resilience across major industry sectors globally. In this session, he will share insights from his recent roles and his experiences in overcoming varied challenges. He will also share his thoughts on how to progress their careers in the cyber industry using his career journey as an example. Finally, he will be talking about how he views the role of the Cyber Executive has transformed over the period.
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Women in cyber, intersectionality, and bias-free recruitment
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
In season 2, episode 7, we’re joined by Jo Stewart-Rattray. Jo is the CSO of Silverchain Group, the Director of Technology & Security Assurance at the BRM Advisory, the VP of the National Rural Women’s Coalition and is also a Member of the National Congress of the ACS, whom she recently represented on stage at the 68th session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women. Jo talks candidly and passionately about how to encourage more diversity in tech and cyber, and shares a fresh and creative way to minimise unconscious bias when recruiting. She discusses the importance of intersectionality in improving security and how to achieve it, and explores solutions to some of the cyber challenges in the healthcare industry.
Monday Apr 22, 2024
CISO in the Wild
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
In season 2, episode 6, we’re delighted to welcome experienced CISO, Grant McKechnie. Grant shares his unique insights on how to create the conditions for success in your cyber team, honing in on crucial topics such as ‘head space’ and burnout. As a CISO returning to the employment market, he reveals the habits and behaviours he has cultivated to ensure he puts his best foot forward.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
How to build and manage a successful pen-testing practice?
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
In this episode, we are joined by veteran cybersecurity consultant and pen-tester Jason Ford. Jason shares his insights and strategies for building a successful pen-testing practice from the ground up.With over 9 years of experience in ethical hacking and penetration testing, Jason discusses the key elements you need to build a thriving pen-testing practice.Whether you are just starting out or looking to take your pen-testing firm to the next level, this information-packed episode is a must-listen. Jason's valuable advice will help you navigate the challenges and capitalise on the opportunities in this rapidly growing field.
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Pulling back the covers on the cyber world with Craig Ford
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
In today's episode of the Cyber people podcast we're thrilled to have Craig Ford, the esteemed Field Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Baidam Solutions, joins us. In this episode, Craig tells us how the pen is one of our mightiest tools when it comes to encouraging more diversity and inclusion in the industry and building cyber awareness at the grass roots level of youth.
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
In today's episode of the Cyber people podcast we're thrilled to have Leonard Kleinman, the esteemed Field Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Palo Alto Networks, join us. In our discussion, we'll delve into the strategies employed by leading figures in the cybersecurity field to build top-tier, highly efficient cyber teams.
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Friday Jul 22, 2022
S2,E2 | Chris Ong | My 21 year old self
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
We are delighted to welcome Chris Ong, one of Australia's leading Identity Access Management Subject Matter Experts. With his trademark, inimitable candour, Chris shares his learnings from his career to date and what he'd tell his 21 year old self if he had the chance. Passionate about the human elements of cyber security, Chris also talks about leadership styles which foster the above and beyond mindset.
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