Unlocking the Power of Soft Skills in Cybersecurity
In this episode of the Cyber Security Mentors Podcast, we discuss the critical role of soft skills in the cybersecurity field. We emphasize that while technical skills are essential, soft skills such ...
24 Juli 20251h 2min
Can a Mentor or Coach Really Help You Succeed in Cybersecurity?
Can a cybersecurity mentor or coach really help you break into or grow your career? In this episode, we break down the difference between mentorship and coaching, why investing in guidance matters, a...
5 Juni 20251h 1min
Mastering Cybersecurity: Part 3 - Hack to Defend: Why Offensive Knowledge Matters
In Part 3 of our Mastering Cybersecurity series, we explore why learning how to hack isn’t just for red teamers — it’s a critical skill for defenders, too. Understanding offensive tactics can sharpen ...
29 Maj 202535min
A Day in the Life of a Penetration Tester with Carson Sallis
In this episode, we chat with Carson Sallis, Senior Offensive Security Engineer and Vulnerability Researcher at NVIDIA. Carson walks us through a day in the life of a pentester and shares actionable a...
22 Maj 202547min
Mastering Cybersecurity: Part 2 – Securing Systems and Environments
In this episode, Steve and John dive into why securing systems is a must-know skill in cybersecurity. Learn the basics of system hardening, access control, and logging, plus practical tools and labs t...
15 Maj 202541min
Craig Sheffield's Unconventional Journey Into Cybersecurity
Craig Sheffield shares his unconventional journey transitioning from teaching English in Taiwan to pursuing a cybersecurity career, highlighting how his background in music and audio engineering provi...
8 Maj 20251h 2min
Mastering Cybersecurity: Part 1 - Why learning how to "Build" is Essential
In this episode, we delve into the often-overlooked yet fundamental importance of learning how to "build" systems, networks, and applications for cybersecurity professionals. Coining the philosophy "B...
1 Maj 202537min
Peeling Back the Network Layers with Doug Burks
In this episode, we talk with Doug Burks, founder and CEO of Security Onion Solutions. He shares his journey from computer enthusiast to cybersecurity company founder and how he's helping defenders ca...
24 Apr 20251h 5min
