The Cyber Revolution Podcast29 Jan 2025

The #1 Skill Top Cybersecurity Employers Look For with James Stanger - Episode 55

Welcome back to The Cyber Revolution Podcast!

This week, host Adam Hewitt, CEO of Cyber Revolution, is joined by Dr. James Stanger, the Chief Technology Evangelist at CompTIA. With over 25 years of experience, James is a renowned cybersecurity expert, educator, and consultant who has worked with government and corporate leaders worldwide.

In this episode, James shares his unique journey into cybersecurity, from being an English literature PhD student to becoming a global authority in cybersecurity education. He explains why curiosity is the most important skill in cybersecurity and how CompTIA certifications (like Security+) help bridge the skills gap for aspiring professionals.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:30 - Dr. James Stranger's Cybersecurity Journey 05:45 - The Importance of Curiosity in Cybersecurity 08:15 - From Academia to Cybersecurity Consulting 11:30 - The Evolution of Cybersecurity Education 14:00 - CompTIA's Role and Impact in the Industry 17:00 - The Dynamic Nature of Cybersecurity 20:15 - Transferable Skills for Cybersecurity Careers 23:30 - Entry-Level Roles and Career Pathways 26:00 - CompTIA Security+ Certification Overview 28:30 - Addressing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap 30:00 - Study Tips and Final Advice

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

James Stanger’s Cybersecurity Journey:

• How a curiosity for tech turned into a global cybersecurity career

• The transition from academia to IT security consulting

• His work with government agencies and Fortune 500 companies

Breaking into Cybersecurity:

• Why ANYONE can start a cybersecurity career (even without an IT background)

• The biggest cybersecurity myths that stop people from getting started

• How to leverage transferable skills from non-technical backgrounds

• The best entry-level cybersecurity roles to aim for

Certifications & Skills for Success:

• Why CompTIA Security+ is the gold standard for cybersecurity beginners

• The essential knowledge areas: Networking, IT fundamentals, Security, and Coding

• How to prepare for and pass your cybersecurity certification exams

The Global Cybersecurity Crisis:

• Why Australia needs 85,000 cybersecurity professionals by 2030

• The real reason companies struggle to hire cybersecurity talent

• How industry and government are addressing the skills shortage

Resources:

CompTIA Security+ Certification – https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security

CompTIA Labs & Training – https://www.comptia.org/training

Follow Dr. James Stanger on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesstanger

Connect with Adam:

Website: ⁠https://cyberrevolution.com.au⁠

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@cyberrevolutionaus⁠

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