In this episode, industry veteran Gurinder Bhatti tells us how seizing an opportunity propelled him from an internship to a thriving career in cybersecurity.

From navigating unexpected outages to landing a spot on NBC News, Gurinder recounts the lessons learned and takeaways from his experiences in his varied career. He discusses the importance of learning through experience, constantly adapting, and the bold moves that accelerated his career forward.

📌 Topics Covered:

• How to seize opportunities and build a successful cybersecurity career
• Learning through real-world challenges
• Adapting to new technologies and evolving threats
• Transitioning from technical roles to sales and leadership

🔑 If you're looking for insights into the world of cybersecurity and advice on how to break into it, this episode is a must-watch!

Why are data breaches escalating, even in companies with massive security budgets? In this episode, we reveal the hidden factors fueling the rise of breaches that expose the data of hundreds of millions of people at a time. Has this become the new normal, or will things get better? Tune in to learn what’s really going on behind the scenes in cybersecurity, and how companies keep failing to protect your personal information.

#informationsecurity #infosec #cybersecurity #podcast #databreach #cyberthreats #dataprotection

Our panel of cyber security all-stars dishes on how the industry is thinking about and handling artificial intelligence (AI). Get ready for surprising insights on hot topics like deepfakes, privacy and the real dangers and promise of AI. What they believe everyone should worry about most will surprise you.

Thanks to guests Francie Dudrey, Mike Pedrick and Chris Roberts.

This is our first panel discussion - tell us in the comments if you like it and want to see more!

The information security job market sure ain't what it used to be. Recruiter Alexandra Nickoli shares her advice for landing a job in today's competitive landscape. She also gives us her insights on how today compares to the dark days of 2009, when she thinks we'll pull out of this tailspin and whether AI will prove a benefit or a challenge for job seekers in the future.

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Information security demands both brains and mental toughness. Watch how podcast co-host Adam Roth sharpens his mind with an intense boxing workout with trainer Phil Russo.

In this special Afterparty episode, discover how boxing boosts not only physical health but also sharpens mental resilience - essential skills for tackling cybersecurity challenges. You'll learn how the discipline and community built through fitness parallel the perseverance needed to succeed in information security.

Check out our earlier Afterparty episode where Adam steps into the ring to take on gym owner Sal Toner of FC Chaos Boxing and Fitness.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/security-cocktail-hour-po/episodes/Afterparty-Security-Boxing-Challenge--Cyber-Expert-Steps-into-the-Ring-e2cm6gf

Drop us a comment to show your support for Adam putting himself out there.

#cybersecurity #infosecurity #infosec #informationsecurity #Fitness #Boxing #MentalHealth #TechTraining

People often take a non-traditional path into the field of information security, and Nathali Cano’s journey is one of the most unique we’ve ever encountered. How she became “a social worker that happens to be a cybersecurity engineer” is a fascinating story of a single mom making opportunities for herself out of nothing but hard work and determination, and how she continues to give back to the community. Join us for an episode you’ll want to hear until the end.

What we’re drinking: Margaritas & Chocolate Milk

We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security problem you need to solve, we can help. Reach us at feedback@securitycocktailhour.com or @SecCocktailHour on X.

#cybersecurity #infosecurity #infosec #informationsecurity

More info on Nathali and her advocacy:

Founder: GIA - giacommunity.org

GIA is a nonprofit offering a wide array of services. In cybersecurity, GIA provides free Splunk training and various educational and technical workshops for schools, libraries, conferences, and local organizations.

Locally, GIA supports families with basic needs, runs Narcan and Fentanyl tests kits campaigns, and organizes back-to school supplies, Christmas toys and clothing giveaways.

Website: giacommunity.org
X Handle: @giacyber

LinkedIn: nathalicg

When you lead an information security organization, you get asked one question constantly: Are we secure? Veteran Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Douglas Marzano joins us to discuss how to answer this seemingly simple question, which cuts to the core of the security leader’s job of managing perceptions and expectations. Whether you’re a ‘civilian’ looking to understand the real art of security or a security technologist who wonders what the boss does all day, tune in for an episode that might change the way you look at the field.

What we’re drinking: Moscow Mule

We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security problem you need to solve, we can help. Reach us at feedback@securitycocktailhour.com or @SecCocktailHour on X.

#cybersecurity #infosecurity #infosec #informationsecurity #ciso #risk #riskmanagement

Your digital identity is more than just your username and password. In fact, as AI continues to evolve, how we define identity online is changing, and so is how we prove who we are. In this episode, we delve into the future of digital identity with Venkat Raghavan, the CEO of Stack Identity and a seasoned expert in the field. Venkat breaks down the latest challenges and their real-world implications for all of us, from how we sign in to how hackers breach systems.

We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security problem you need to solve, we can help. Reach us at feedback@securitycocktailhour.com or @SecCocktailHour on X.

#cybersecurity #infosecurity #infosec #informationssecurity #identitymanagement #ai #artificialintelligence