From FBI Cyber Agent to Police Tech Innovator | Andre McGregor
Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcastAndre McGregor of ForceMetrics shares his incredible journey from reluctant FBI recruit to cybersecurity entrepreneur. Despite initially declining the FBI's recruitment call, Andre went on to become a special agent, tackling high-profile cybercrime cases involving nation-state actors like China, Russia and Iran. Growing up in marginalized communities shaped his commitment to creating safer police-community interactions, leading him to develop ForceMetrics — a platform that gives law enforcement officers real-time contextual data to make better decisions and de-escalate situations. This episode dives deep into cybercrime investigation techniques, the challenges of building secure law enforcement technology, and how data can transform public safety.0:00 - Intro to today's episode1:36 - Cybersecurity Salary Guide2:31 - Meet Andre McGregor4:03 - Early tech experiences and nonprofit work10:50 - FBI recruitment story and cybercrime work15:30 - Nation-state hacking investigations25:28 - Creating ForceMetrics platform29:45 - How ForceMetrics works in practice38:48 - Technical security challenges42:00 - Future of AI in law enforcement43:00 - Career advice for security professionals47:20 - Best career advice received49:20 - More about ForceMetrics and contact infoView Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastAbout InfosecInfosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.
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Build your own pentesting tools and master red teaming tactics | Ed Williams
Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastEd Williams, Vice President of EMEA Consulting and Professional Services (CPS) at TrustWave, shares his two decades of pentesting and red teaming experience with Cyber Work listeners. From building his first programs on a BBC Micro (an early PC underwritten by the BBC network in England to promote computer literacy) to co-authoring award-winning red team security tools, Ed discusses his favorite red team social engineering trick (hint: it involves fire extinguishers!), and the ways that pentesting and red team methodologies have (and have not) changed in 20 years. As a bonus, Ed explains how he created a red team tool that gained accolades from the community in 2013, and how building your own tools can help you create your personal calling card in the Cybersecurity industry! Whether you're breaking into cybersecurity or looking to level up your pentesting skills, Ed's practical advice and red team “war stories,” as well as his philosophy of continuous learning that he calls “Stacking Days,” bring practical and powerful techniques to your study of Cybersecurity.0:00 - Intro to today's episode2:17 - Meet Ed Williams and his BBC Micro origins5:16 - Evolution of pentesting since 200812:50 - Creating the RedSnarf tool in 201317:18 - Advice for aspiring pentesters in 202519:59 - Building community and finding collaborators 22:28 - Red teaming vs pentesting strategies24:19 - Red teaming, social engineering, and fire extinguishers27:07 - Early career obsession and focus29:41 - Essential skills: Python and command-line mastery31:30 - Best career advice: "Stacking Days"32:12 - About TrustWave and connecting with EdAbout InfosecInfosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.
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The Future is Cloud: Master Azure Certs for Cybersecurity Success | Guest Wilfredo Lanz
Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastInfosec instructor Wilfredo Lanz joins Cyber Work Hacks to break down the critical differences between the Azure AZ-104 certification for cloud administrators and the AZ-500 certification for cloud security professionals. Wilfredo explains why these complementary certifications can supercharge your cybersecurity career and emphasizes that cloud skills aren't optional in today's tech landscape. Whether you're in government, healthcare, finance or any other sector, cloud proficiency is quickly becoming mandatory for all cybersecurity professionals.0:00 - Intro to cloud certifications 1:00 - Cybersecurity Salary Guide promo 1:35 - Meet Wilfredo Lanz and intro to Azure certs 2:06 - Azure vs. AWS and other cloud platforms4:45 - Industries favoring Azure (government, healthcare, finance) 7:00 - AZ-104 Administrator vs. AZ-500 Security Engineer certifications 9:31 - Why all cybersecurity professionals need cloud skills 10:30 - "Cloud is the present and future" — career implications11:45 - Wrap up and final thoughtsView Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastAbout Infosec: Infosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.
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Cloud career roadmap: Azure Administrator vs Security Engineer certs | Guest Wilfredo Lanz
Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Today on Cyber Work Hacks, Infosec Boot Camp instructor Wilfredo Lanz discusses the importance of Microsoft Azure certifications for IT and security professionals. With over 90% of businesses moving to the cloud, understanding how to administer cloud resources is crucial. Wilfredo highlights the differences between the Azure Administrator Associate and Azure Security Engineer Associate certifications and how they can enhance career opportunities in IT, cybersecurity, project management and networking. Tune in to learn how cloud certifications can future-proof your career. And don't miss out on the free cybersecurity salary guide ebook linked in the description. 00:00 - The booming IT and cybersecurity job market00:52 - Free cybersecurity salary guide01:29 - Meet Wilfredo Lanz: Azure certification expert02:20 - Azure administrator associate vs. Azure security engineer associate04:53 - Importance of cloud certifications for IT and cybersecurity professionals07:53 - Pursuing Microsoft Azure certs– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.
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When AI Goes Rogue: API Security in the Age of AI Agents | Guest Sam Chehab
Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/form/cybersecurity-salary-guide-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastToday on Cyber Work, Sam Chehab, the head of security and IT at Postman, dives into API security and the intriguing concept of rogue AI agents. Chehab discusses the internal challenges posed by well-meaning developers, the potential threat of hackers using AI to create more sophisticated malware, and the evolving roles of development and security teams. The episode also navigates through Chehab's career, including his time at Nvidia and leading a zero-trust strategy deployment for Palo Alto Networks. Listeners will gain insights on integrating AI tools for API defense, the future of cybersecurity roles, and practical advice for breaking into the industry. Plus, learn about Postman's strategies and tools to ensure secure API development and management.– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast00:00 API security and rogue AI agents00:45 Sam Chehab's background and career journey03:54 Transition to data security12:47 Implementing a zero-trust strategy at Palo Alto20:06 Responsibilities at Postman23:02 Understanding rogue AI agents26:42 Ensuring API security and collaboration27:34 Challenges in securing APIs28:31 Postman's approach to API hygiene29:39 The future of API security34:42 Career advice for aspiring security professionals39:18 The role of AI in API security45:20 Postman and upcoming events47:59 OutroAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.
Learn how to break into cybersecurity, build new skills and move up the career ladder. Each week on the Cyber Work Podcast, host Chris Sienko sits down with thought leaders from Carbon Black, IBM, CompTIA and others to discuss the latest cybersecurity workforce trends.
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