Podcasts by Your Cyber Path: How to Get Your Dream Cybersecurity Job

EP 64: How I Got My First Cybersecurity Analyst Job with Sebastian Whiting from 2022-02-18T11:00:13

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/64

In this episode, our special guest, Sebastian Whiting will talk about his mid-career transition into the cybersecurity industry. In his ...

EP 63: Top Five Reasons Why You’re Not Getting a Job Right Now from 2022-02-04T11:00:13

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/63

In this episode, we discuss the top five reasons why you may not be getti...

EP 62: The NIST Cybersecurity Framework from 2022-01-21T11:00:16

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/62

In this episode, we cover the importance of the NIST Cybersecurity Framew...

EP 61: Skills-based Certification and Training with John Strand from 2022-01-07T11:00:14

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/61

In this episode, we talked with John Strand (Founder of Black Hills Infor...

EP 60: Top five jobs to two step your way into the cybersecurity industry from 2021-12-24T11:00:07

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/60

In this episode, we discuss the top five positions that allow you to two-...

EP 59: Five things to know before you get into cybersecurity from 2021-12-10T11:00:05

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/59

About This Episode

In this episode, we learn about...

EP 58: How to Get Hired With No Experience from 2021-11-26T11:00:04

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/58

In this episode, we’re going to learn how one person was able to overcome...

Ep. 57 Best time of the year to get hired from 2021-11-12T11:00:11

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/57

About This Episode

In this episode, we are discuss...

EP 56: Cybersecurity careers in the Defense sector from 2021-10-29T11:00:10

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/56

In this episode, we provided an introduction to cybersecurity careers in ...

EP 55: Which cybersecurity certifications should you get? from 2021-10-15T11:00:11

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/55

In this episode, we are focused on the ever-divisive question of the impo...

EP 54: New Cohost Jason Dion from 2021-10-01T11:00

For the past year, my good friend Wes Shriner has been my cohost. We’ve created some great episodes together, which I hope have helped you. These days Wes is super busy in his new role ...

EP 53: New Cohost Jason Dion from 2021-10-01T11:00

For the past year, my good friend Wes Shriner has been my cohost. We’ve created some great episodes together, which I hope have helped you. These days Wes is super busy in his new role ...

EP: 53 Webinar Replay: The Ethics of Cybersecurity: How to Buy Cyber Insurance for Your Law Practice from 2021-09-17T12:59:24

"This week we have hosts, Kip Boyle, CEO of Cyber Risk Opportunities, Jake Bernstein, CISSP from K&L Gates, and Chris Brumfield, CPCU, ARe, a Professional Liability Advisor and no-fee indepe...

EP 53: The Ethics of Cybersecurity: How to Buy Cyber Insurance for your Law Practice from 2021-09-17T11:00

"This week we have hosts, Kip Boyle, CEO of Cyber Risk Opportunities, Jake Bernstein, CISSP from K&L Gates, and Chris Brumfield, CPCU, ARe, a Professional Liability Advisor and no-f...

EP 52: The Ethics of Cybersecurity: How to Buy Cyber Insurance for your Law Practice from 2021-09-17T11:00

"This week we have hosts, Kip Boyle, CEO of Cyber Risk Opportunities, Jake Bernstein, CISSP from K&L Gates, and Chris Brumfield, CPCU, ARe, a Professional Liability Advisor and no-f...

EP 52: Replay of "Security Awareness Training" from 2021-09-03T06:00

This week we are highlighting one of our popular episodes!

First covered back in Episode 40, we covered the topic of Security Awareness Training, and wanted to revisit i...

EP 51: What does it take to lead a Cybersecurity Program? Part 2 from 2021-08-20T11:00

In episode 50, we showed you the first half of Kip's presentation with Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, where Kip talked with the students about Cybersecurity Management. This is th...

EP 50: What does it take to lead a Cybersecurity Program? from 2021-08-07T11:00

"Recently, I was asked to be a guest speaker for Professor Kevin Cooney at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, to talk with his students about Cybersecurity Management. I have split th...

EP 49: Why Entry Level Jobs Aren't Really Entry Level from 2021-07-23T13:00

In today’s episode I want to answer a common question that I get: “Why do all the cybersecurity job postings ask for 5 years of experience but they're labeled as entry level positions?”...

EP 48: Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack from 2021-07-09T11:00

Due to recent Cyber Attacks, we are going to share a replay of a continuing legal education course that Kip Boyle and Jake Bernstein have recently done. In this session, they will walk ...

Episode 48: Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack from 2021-07-09T11:00

Due to recent Cyber Attacks, we are going to share a replay of a continuing legal education course that Kip Boyle and Jake Bernstein have recently done. In this session, they will walk ...

EP 47: How to Use Your Transferrable Skills from 2021-06-25T11:00

Our guest Marc Menninger joins Kip Boyle in this episode. Marc is the Director of Information Security with A Place For Mom. He is also a cybersecurity hiring manager. Listen to the tip...

EP 46: ATS Secrets--Boost your Resume with these Clever Tips from 2021-06-17T15:32:04

Our guest Arthureen Brown joins Kip Boyle in this episode. Arthureen is a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) with Altria. She is also a cybersecurity hiring manager. Listen to...

EP: 45 Live Resume Review from 2021-05-28T11:00

Today Kip Boyle is joined with Glen Sorensen to look at three anonymous, but real, resumes of people trying to get their dream cybersecurity job. What makes a good resume? How can your ...

EP: 44 Replay of "All the Jobs in a Large Cybersecurity Organization" from 2021-05-14T11:00

Kip Boyle and Wes Shriner are on vacation this week, so we're going to revist one of their most popular episodes together. Do you know all the different jobs inside a typical large comp...

EP 43: Threat Intelligence from 2021-04-30T13:33:46

Kip Boyle and Wes Shriner talk more about the Service Catalog specifically number 15, Threat Intelligence with the help of our two guests, Mike Sheward, an enthusiastic Information Secu...

Threat Intelligence from 2021-04-30T13:33:46

Kip Boyle and Wes Shriner talk more about the Service Catalog specifically number 15, Threat Intelligence with the help of our two guests, Mike Sheward, an enthusiastic Information Secu...

EP: 42: Strategy through Architecture from 2021-04-16T11:00

Kip Boyle and Wes Shriner talk more about the Service Catalog specifically number 10, Security Strategy in Architecture with the help of our guest, Peter H. Gregory. He is has written a...

EP. 41 Inside Secrets from a Network Pentester from 2021-04-02T11:30:16

Kip and Wes are on the vacation this week, so instead, you get a very special episode where we are sharing with you an interview we have done in one of our recent Your Cyber Path Office...

EP 40: Security Awareness & Training from 2021-03-25T11:00

Looking for a nontechnical job in Cybersecurity?! This might be a good option for you! In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Gabriel Friedlander, the founder of Wizer Securi...

EP 39: It all begins with policy from 2021-03-05T12:00

All security begins with a Policy! In today's episode, we will be exploring a Policy Administrator position and what you should know about it with the help of our friend Torin Larsen. Listen

EP 38: Wes' Job Hunt from 2021-02-19T12:00

Wes recently went looking for his dream cybersecurity job. We’re going to tell you his story. There are quite a few lessons he learned and will share with you. 

You can ...

EP38: Wes' Job Hunt from 2021-02-19T12:00

Wes recently went looking for his dream cybersecurity job. We’re going to tell you his story. There are quite a few lessons he learned and will share with you. 

You can see u...

EP 37: Security Operations Overview from 2021-02-05T12:00

Some of the best "entry level" cybersecurity jobs are found in the Security Operations department. In this episode, Kip and Wes will give you a tour with the help of our guest, Steve Wi...

EP37: Security Operations Overview from 2021-02-05T12:00

Some of the best "entry level" cybersecurity jobs are found in the Security Operations department. In this episode, Kip and Wes will give you a tour with the help of our guest, Steve Wi...

EP 36: Product Security Overview from 2021-01-22T15:00

Today, we’re going to explain what the Product Security organizational unit does. And we’ll do that with the help of our friend and expert Matt Clapham. NEW: You can see us (and the sli...

EP36: Product Security Overview from 2021-01-22T15:00

Today, we’re going to explain what the Product Security organizational unit does. And we’ll do that with the help of our friend and expert Matt Clapham. NEW: You can see us (and the sli...

EP 35: GRC Overview from 2021-01-18T18:21:40

Today, we’re going to focus on the Governance, Risk, and Compliance function. Also called “GRC” with help from our friend and expert Shan Sankaran. 

NEW: You can see us ...

EP35: GRC Overview from 2021-01-18T18:21:40

Today, we’re going to focus on the Governance, Risk, and Compliance  function. Also called “GRC” with help from our friend and expert Shan  Sankaran. 

NEW: You can see us (an...

EP 34: Security Engineering, Architecture, and Test Overview from 2020-12-25T12:00

What jobs are in the Security, Engineering, Architecture, and Test organizational unit? In this episode, Kip and Wes break it down with our guest, Brad Gobble, an experienced hiring man...

EP34: Security Engineering, Architecture, and Test Overview from 2020-12-25T12:00

What jobs are in the Security, Engineering, Architecture, and Test organizational unit? In this episode, Kip and Wes break it down with our guest, Brad Gobble, an experienced hiring man...

EP 33: Cybersecurity Organization Budget and Staffing from 2020-12-11T12:00

If you want to know where's the most opportunity in a typical cybersecurity organization, follow the money. In this episode, Kip and Wes unpack where the money is spent which will help ...

EP33: Cybersecurity Organization Budget and Staffing from 2020-12-11T12:00

If you want to know where's the most opportunity in a typical cybersecurity organization, follow the money. In this episode, Kip and Wes unpack where the money is spent which will help ...

EP 32: Cybersecurity Service Catalog and your dream job from 2020-11-27T12:00

There are 23 different services performed by a typical large company cybersecurity department. Which ones are best for people who are new to the career field? Wes and Kip tell you in to...

EP32: Cybersecurity Service Catalog and your dream job from 2020-11-27T12:00

There are 23 different services performed by a typical large company cybersecurity department. Which ones are best for people who are new to the career field? Wes and Kip tell you in to...

EP 31: All the Jobs in a Large Cybersecurity Organization from 2020-11-13T12:00

Do you know all the different jobs inside a typical large company cybersecurity department? And, which ones are a good fit for you? In this first of a brand new series of episodes, Wes ...

EP31: All the Jobs in a Large Cybersecurity Organization from 2020-11-13T12:00

Do you know all the different jobs inside a typical large company cybersecurity department? And, which ones are a good fit for you? In this first of a brand new series of episodes, Wes ...

EP 30: A Cybersecurity Job That Fits You Like a Glove from 2020-10-30T11:00

Our guest hiring manager Anna-Lisa Miller shares her 4-point plan for how to get a cybersecurity job that really fits you.

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A Cybersecurity Job That Fits You Like a Glove from 2020-10-30T11:00

Our guest hiring manager Anna-Lisa Miller shares her 4-point plan for how to get a cybersecurity job that really fits you.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lisa-miller

EP 29: Job Hunting on LinkedIn from 2020-10-16T18:44:26

The best way to get your resume in front of a hiring manager often requires you to connect with that person, or a member of their team. Our guest Glen Sorensen tells us how to do that o...

Job Hunting on LinkedIn from 2020-10-16T18:44:26

The best way to get your resume in front of a hiring manager often requires you to connect with that person, or a member of their team. Our guest Glen Sorensen tells us how to do that o...

EP 28: Five Principles to help you get your Dream Cybersecurity Job from 2020-10-02T11:00

“Do something you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life." Our guest hiring manager Jeffrey Jones says if you’re looking for your dream cybersecurity job, you need to keep...

Five Principles to help you get your Dream Cybersecurity Job from 2020-10-02T11:00

“Do something you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life." Our guest hiring manager Jeffrey Jones says if you’re looking for your dream cybersecurity job, you need to keep...

EP 27: Optimize your LinkedIn profile for job hunting from 2020-09-18T11:00

LinkedIn: How’s your profile? What are you putting out there about you? This is your personal brand, so you need to be thoughtful about what hiring managers are seeing when they look at...

Optimize your LinkedIn profile for job hunting from 2020-09-18T11:00

LinkedIn: How’s your profile? What are you putting out there about you? This is your personal brand, so you need to be thoughtful about what hiring managers are seeing when they look at...

EP 26: Job Application Rejection from 2020-09-04T13:52:57

You submitted your resume and job application but they never call you. Did you do anything wrong? It’s possible. Listen to find out what to check for...

Want to get your...

Job Application Rejection from 2020-09-04T13:52:57

You submitted your resume and job application but they never call you. Did you do anything wrong? It’s possible. Listen to find out what to check for...

Want to get your drea...

EP 25: Evaluating Team Fit and Shared Direction from 2020-08-21T14:00

You’ve found a great looking job. Now: How do you evaluate whether you’ll fit into the team? Do you want to go in the same direction as them? And, how do hiring managers evaluate candid...

Evaluating Team Fit and Shared Direction from 2020-08-21T14:00

You’ve found a great looking job. Now: How do you evaluate whether you’ll fit into the team? Do you want to go in the same direction as them? And, how do hiring managers evaluate candid...

EP 24: How to Navigate a Skills Gap from 2020-08-07T14:00

What if you have a gap between your current skills and the employer’s required skills for your dream cybersecurity job? How do you navigate that gap? Listen in to find out.

How to Navigate a Skills Gap from 2020-08-07T14:00

What if you have a gap between your current skills and the employer’s required skills for your dream cybersecurity job? How do you navigate that gap? Listen in to find out.

W...

EP 23: On Your Resume - Job History from 2020-07-24T14:00

What goes in the job history section of your resume? How much detail should you include? And, how do hiring managers evaluate that section?

Want to get your dream cybers...

On Your Resume--Job History from 2020-07-24T14:00

What goes in the job history section of your resume? How much detail should you include? And, how do hiring managers evaluate that section?

Want to get your dream cybersecuri...

EP 21: Your Reputation Matters to Us from 2020-07-10T13:39:08

Your reputation is so important to the hiring manager. And one of the biggest drivers of your reputation is your personal brand. On a related note, how did you left your last job. Did y...

Your Reputation Matters to Us from 2020-07-10T13:39:08

Your reputation is so important to the hiring manager. And one of the biggest drivers of your reputation is your personal brand. On a related note, how did you left your last job. Did y...

EP 22: Impress Us With Your Resume Skills Section from 2020-06-26T13:44:24

The Skills Section of your resume needs to match up to the job you're pursuing. What goes in there? How much detail should there be? How do cybersecurity hiring managers evaluate that s...

Impress Us With Your Resume Skills Section from 2020-06-26T13:44:24

The Skills Section of your resume needs to match up to the job you're pursuing. What goes in there? How much detail should there be? How do cybersecurity hiring managers evaluate that s...

EP 20: See you next week! from 2020-06-19T13:56:25

As we announced in the last episode, Wes and I have switched to an every-other-week schedule. 

Unfortunately, this is the first "off week" so there's no full episode tod...

See you next week! from 2020-06-19T13:56:25

As we announced in the last episode, Wes and I have switched to an every-other-week schedule. 

Unfortunately, this is the first "off week" so there's no full episode today. Listen

EP 19: Fascinate Us With Your Resume Summary Statement from 2020-06-12T14:00

Your Summary Statement at the top of your resume is the most important section. It’s your chance to hook us into reading the rest of your resume. Here’s how we’re hoping you’ll write it...

Fascinate Us With Your Resume Summary Statement from 2020-06-12T14:00

Your Summary Statement at the top of your resume is the most important section. It’s your chance to hook us into reading the rest of your resume. Here’s how we’re hoping you’ll write it...

EP 18: Cybersecurity Job Market During COVID-19 Quarantine from 2020-06-05T14:00

What's it like to try and get a cybersecurity job during the COVID-19 pandemic? It's clear the hiring market has shifted. But how? And what does it mean to you? My guest Wes Shriner is ...

Cybersecurity Job Market During COVID-19 Quarantine from 2020-06-05T14:00

What's it like to try and get a cybersecurity job during the COVID-19 pandemic? It's clear the hiring market has shifted. But how? And what does it mean to you? My guest Wes Shriner is ...

EP 17: What One Fortune 100 Hiring Manager Wants to See On Your Resume from 2020-05-29T14:00

Wes Shriner is a manager on the cybersecurity team at a Fortune 100 company. Over the years, he's hired over 100 cybersecurity professionals. He thinks reviewing resumes isn’t nearly as...

What One Fortune 100 Hiring Manager Wants to See On Your Resume from 2020-05-29T14:00

Wes Shriner is a manager on the cybersecurity team at a Fortune 100 company. Over the years, he's hired over 100 cybersecurity professionals. He thinks reviewing resumes isn’t nearly as...

EP 16: Cybersecurity jobs and COVID-19 from 2020-05-22T14:09:30

It looks like a lot of seasoned cybersecurity people have recently lost their jobs due to the economic hit we’ve taken here in the US. Should you give up looking for your dream cybersec...

Cybersecurity jobs and COVID-19 from 2020-05-22T14:09:30

It looks like a lot of seasoned cybersecurity people have recently lost their jobs due to the economic hit we’ve taken here in the US. Should you give up looking for your dream cybersec...

EP 15: Hunt for Jobs Like a Pentester from 2020-05-15T14:02:11

Do you want to do your job search with the same intensity, skills, and tooling as a network penetration tester looking for vulnerabilities? If so, then you need to check out Jason Blanc...

Hunt for Jobs Like a Pentester from 2020-05-15T14:02:11

Do you want to do your job search with the same intensity, skills, and tooling as a network penetration tester looking for vulnerabilities? If so, then you need to check out Jason Blanc...

EP 14: Your Salary History is Off-Limits from 2020-05-08T14:41:40

It's unfair, and illegal in some places, for an interviewer to ask for your salary history. Today I'm going to tell you why and what to do if you are asked anyway!

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Your Salary History is Off-Limits from 2020-05-08T14:41:40

It's unfair, and illegal in some places, for an interviewer to ask for your salary history. Today I'm going to tell you why and what to do if you are asked anyway!

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EP 13: Landing Your Dream Cybersecurity Job from 2020-05-01T13:57:54

It’s difficult enough to get an interview, so you want to stay strong as you transition from using a resume to get attention to selling yourself in person.

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Landing Your Dream Cybersecurity Job from 2020-05-01T13:57:54

It’s difficult enough to get an interview, so you want to stay strong as you transition from using a resume to get attention to selling yourself in person.

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EP 12: Get Noticed By Cybersecurity Hiring Managers from 2020-04-24T14:11:27

It can be so difficult to get an interview! Here are some practical insights for increasing your chances of getting noticed.

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Get Noticed By Cybersecurity Hiring Managers from 2020-04-24T14:11:27

It can be so difficult to get an interview! Here are some practical insights for increasing your chances of getting noticed.

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Send in a voice message...

EP 11: Chose the Path to Your Dream Cybersecurity Job from 2020-04-17T13:44:25

There are so many different ways you could go about preparing yourself. There are dozens of certifications, college degrees, and the thing all hiring managers ask for: experience. And, ...

Chose the Path to Your Dream Cybersecurity Job from 2020-04-17T13:44:25

There are so many different ways you could go about preparing yourself. There are dozens of certifications, college degrees, and the thing all hiring managers ask for: experience. And, ...

EP 10: Chose Your Dream Cybersecurity Job by Title from 2020-04-10T13:54:35

Knowing the title of your dream cybersecurity job is important because, without a job title, you might spend a lot of time going to school or getting certifications, only to find out th...

Chose Your Dream Cybersecurity Job by Title from 2020-04-10T13:54:35

Knowing the title of your dream cybersecurity job is important because, without a job title, you might spend a lot of time going to school or getting certifications, only to find out th...

EP 9: Pandemic and masterclass from 2020-04-03T14:00:10

We’re going to launch the masterclass on April 6th, as scheduled. Cyber-attackers haven’t stopped; why should we?

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Pandemic and masterclass from 2020-04-03T14:00:10

We’re going to launch the masterclass on April 6th, as scheduled. Cyber-attackers haven’t stopped; why should we?

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EP 8: Another Hiring Manager's Advice from 2020-03-27T14:00

In this episode, I tell you about some practical feedback that I got about the masterclass lessons from another hiring manager. This is feedback you can use now.

To help...

Another Hiring Manager's Advice from 2020-03-27T14:00

In this episode, I tell you about some practical feedback that I got about the masterclass lessons from another hiring manager. This is feedback you can use now.

To help you ...

EP 7: Survey results - Your #4 Question from 2020-03-20T14:00

In this episode, I tell you the fourth most frequent question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far.

To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in additio...

Survey results--Your #4 Question from 2020-03-20T14:00

In this episode, I tell you the fourth most frequent question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far.

To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to ...

EP 6: Survey results - Your #3 Question from 2020-03-13T14:00

In this episode, I tell you the third most frequent question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far.

To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition...

Survey results--Your #3 Question from 2020-03-13T14:00

In this episode, I tell you the third most frequent question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far.

To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to t...

EP 5: Survey results - Your #2 Question from 2020-03-06T15:00

In this episode, I tell you the second most frequent question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far.

To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in additio...

Survey results--Your #2 Question from 2020-03-06T15:00

In this episode, I tell you the second most frequent question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far.

To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to ...

EP 4: Survey results - Your #1 Question from 2020-02-28T15:00

In this episode, I’m going to tell you the top question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far (all 112 of them!)

To help you get your first cybersecurity job...

Survey results--Your #1 Question from 2020-02-28T15:00

In this episode, I’m going to tell you the top question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far (all 112 of them!)

To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in ...

EP 3: My Cyber Path (Part 2) from 2020-02-21T15:00

In this episode, I tell you the second part of my story about how I got into cybersecurity. And why I stayed, despite the stress and the constant threat of burn-out.

To ...

My Cyber Path, Part 2 from 2020-02-21T15:00

In this episode, I tell you the second part of my story about how I got into cybersecurity. And why I stayed, despite the stress and the constant threat of burn-out.

To help ...

EP 2: My Cyber Path (Part 1) from 2020-02-14T15:00

In this episode, I tell you the first part of my story about how I got into cybersecurity. And why I stayed, despite the stress and the constant threat of burn-out. 

To ...

My Cyber Path, Part 1 from 2020-02-14T15:00

In this episode, I tell you the first part of my story about how I got into cybersecurity. And why I stayed, despite the stress and the constant threat of burn-out. 

To help ...

EP 1: The First Episode from 2020-02-07T16:13:02

This podcast exists to help you get your first cybersecurity job. In addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course. Will you let me know your #1 question about getting...

The First Episode from 2020-02-07T16:13:02

This podcast exists to help you get your first cybersecurity job. In addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course.
Will you let me know your #1 question about get...