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A veteran's military-to-cyber path becomes practical guidance on skills, focus, and persistence.
Thomas Marr's path from U.S. military service into cybersecurity and government work gives this Cyber Life episode a grounded career frame. He talks through the parts of military experience that can carry into cyber roles, from correlating and contextualizing data to…
Incident response gets sharper when fresh perspectives and organization-wide buy-in are taken seriously.
The episode frames incident response as more than a technical drill, putting attention on who gets listened to inside a security team. Rick brings a varied background as a veteran, former volleyball coach, cybersecurity sales professional, security product specialist, and PhD…
A grounded follow-up for cybersecurity workers weighing overseas roles, global networks, and the logistics that come with them.
CyberLife's follow-up with Hugh Shepard frames an overseas cybersecurity career as a matter of practical preparation, not fantasy. Hugh points listeners toward IEEE communities and job boards, Virtual Vocations, FlexJobs, Upwork, and a gig platform he calls Fiber, while also…
A grounded security-culture discussion about silos, career growth, and the habits that help IT teams connect the dots.
Security culture lands here as a people-and-process problem, with Tariq Azmi framing security as a way to help business units work together, connect scattered signals, and solve the right problems.
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Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 33 - DEI in Cybersecurity with Rebekah Skeete, COO of Black Girls Hack
Hidden gemCyber Life host Ken and Rebecca Skeete, COO of Black Girls Hack and a senior security engineer, examine how diversity, equity, and inclusion affect cybersecurity teams.
Jun 5, 2024·40m·2 clips - 2
Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 32 - Cybersecurity Careers and Veterans with Thomas Marr
Hidden gemCyber Life’s episode with Thomas Marr examines how a U.S.
Feb 28, 2024·42m·2 clips - 3
Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 31 - Incident Response and Good Looking Navy SEALs with Rick Mischka
Hidden gemCyber Life host Ken interviews Rick Mischka, a veteran, former volleyball coach, cybersecurity sales professional, security product specialist, and Cyber Pro Podcast host.
Feb 7, 2024·22m·1 clip - 4
Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 30 - Living Abroad Part 2 with Hugh Shepherd
Hidden gemHugh Shepherd gives Ken a resource-focused guide for Americans researching life and work abroad, using Thailand as the main example.
Feb 7, 2024·29m·2 clips - 5
Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 29 - Building a Security Culture with Tariq Azmi
Hidden gemCyber Life Podcast host Ken interviews Tariq Azmi about building security culture, reducing IT silos, and preparing for cybersecurity careers.
Jan 31, 2024·55m·3 clips - 6
Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 28 - Mobile Application Security with Nabeela Bukhari
Hidden gemCyber Life Episode 28 uses Nabila Bukhari's mobile-security experience to explain application penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
Jan 24, 2024·26m·1 clip - 7
Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 27 - AI in Cybersecurity and Cloud Security with Pawel Lakomski
Microsoft technical specialist Paweł Lakomski frames generative AI as an analyst aid rather than a replacement for security teams.
Jan 17, 2024·22m·1 clip - 8
Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 26 - Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity with Chip Harris
Hidden gemChip Harris defines operational technology through examples including power meters, water systems, lighting, plumbing, and building automation.
Jan 10, 2024·43m·2 clips - 9
Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 25 - EQ and Executive Presence with Andrew Wilder
Hidden gemAndrew Wilder explains how cybersecurity leaders can escape reactive-mode firefighting by reviewing calendars, inboxes, and strategic work each day.
Jan 3, 2024·30m·2 clips - 10
Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 24 - Digital Forensics with Khushi Gupta
Dec 27, 2023·15m - 11
Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 23 - F.U.D. in Cybersecurity with Mari, Teri, Ben, Charles, and Omar
Dec 21, 2023·37m - 12
Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 22 - Starting Your Own Business with Kenneth Ellington
Dec 20, 2023·24m - 13
Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 21 - Technical Writing and Project Management Careers with Yash Gorasiya
Dec 13, 2023·23m - 14
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.20 - From IT Support to Cybersecurity Ssozi Malik's Inspiring Journey
Dec 8, 2023·20m - 15
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.19 - Unveiling the Power of Cybersecurity Risk Management with Shawn Robinson
Dec 7, 2023·23m - 16
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.18 - Cyberpsychology and Its Impact on Cybersecurity with Andrew Shpilkin
Dec 6, 2023·12m - 17
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.17 - Jiu Jitsu and Cyber Security with Yesenia Yser
Nov 29, 2023·36m - 18
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.16 - Archaeology and Cyber Security with Indiana Jones (Dr. Mike Brass)
A knight recounts being chosen for a quest and facing a choice between the true and false grail.
Nov 16, 2023·24m - 19
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.15 - Building the Cyber Security Talent Pipeline with Chris Foulon, CISSP
Nov 15, 2023·20m - 20
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.14 - Traveling the World in Cyber Security with Hugh Shepherd
Host Ken interviews cybersecurity consultant Hugh Shepard about his career journey, living abroad, and insights for tech professionals.
Nov 8, 2023·36m - 21
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.13 - The Human Layer in Cyber Security with Becky Gaylord
Nov 1, 2023·23m - 22
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.12 - Cybersecurity in Mergers and Acquisitions with Shruti Kalsi
Oct 26, 2023·17m - 23
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.11 - Identity & Identity Security & Zero Trust with Jeff Reich
An interview with Jeff Rich, executive director of the Identity Defined Security Alliance, discussing identity and identity security in cybersecurity.
Oct 25, 2023·31m - 24
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.10 - AI and Behavioral Science for Cybersecurity with Dustin Sachs
An interview with cybersecurity expert Dustin Sachs on how organizations can leverage AI and behavioral science to improve security initiatives.
Oct 18, 2023·29m - 25
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.9 - GRC Career Path with Abinash Jena - GRC Analyst Jobs
Host Ken interviews Abhinash Jena about GRC careers in cybersecurity, debunking myths and sharing real-world insights.
Oct 18, 2023·26m - 26
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.8 - Cybersecurity Careers with Rob Blackwell
An interview with cybersecurity professional Rob Blackwell discussing cybersecurity careers and the importance of shared responsibility.
Oct 17, 2023·1h 2m - 27
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.7 - Program Management with Omar Sangurima
Oct 11, 2023·31m - 28
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.6 - Cloud Phishing Attacks with Ruchira Pokhriyal with the AWS Incident Response Team
Oct 4, 2023·34m - 29
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.5 - 🔒 Unlocking the Material Impact of Cybersecurity Risk with Chris Hetner 🔒
Sep 27, 2023·20m - 30
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.4 - Big Mac Attack - Cybersecurity and Food Safety with Kristin Demoranville
Sep 20, 2023·33m - 31
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.3 - The CISO role with Charles Payne
An interview with a CISO discussing the role, importance, and career path in cybersecurity.
Sep 13, 2023·32m - 32
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.2 - Building a Resilient Cloud Architecture with Katoria Henry
Sep 6, 2023·34m - 33
Cyber Life Podcast Ep.1 - Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) with Dr. KVN Rajesh
An interview with Dr.
Aug 30, 2023·28m - 34
Episode 2 Hacking from a Van
Sep 20, 2021·44m - 35
Episode 6 Simply Cyber Guest Appearance
Sep 5, 2021·1h 15m - 36
Ken Squared (K2)
Apr 14, 2021·11m - 37
Cybersecurity Inner Greatness Personal Brand Conference 2021 Season 4 Episode 11
Feb 13, 2021·1h 13m - 38
Weekly Cybersecurity Jobs Feb 6th - Episode 10
Feb 6, 2021·7m - 39
Weekly Cybersecurity Jobs January 29th - Season 4 Episode 9
Jan 30, 2021·34m - 40
Weekly Jobs Jan 22nd - Season 4 Episode 8
Jan 22, 2021·22m - 41
Productivity Tips & Cyber Life TV Show Update - Season 4 Episode 7
Jan 19, 2021·21m - 42
KenApp Version 4.6
Dec 1, 2020·58m - 43
Version 4.5 Diversity Thoughts
Oct 3, 2020·33m - 44
Season 4: Episode 4 Dustin Sachs Forensics Expert
Sep 28, 2020·12m - 45
Season 4: Episode 3 Cyberjutsu Awards
Sep 2, 2020·11m - 46
Season 4: Episode 2 Career Advice
Aug 21, 2020·1h 1m - 47
Season 4 Episode 1: The Surprise Inside
Aug 20, 2020·11m - 48
Season 3 Episode 17: Tino Sokic OSINT
Jun 4, 2020·22m - 49
Episode 16: Ron Brash ICS/OT Expert
May 24, 2020·22m - 50
Episode 15 Joe Perry "Certified Cool Guy"
May 14, 2020·24m