The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast

The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Jamie Haistings, Snr Technical Recruiter, Clarity InnovationsJamie recommends: How to make Friends and influence People by Dale Carnegie The Speed of Trust Seven Habits by Stephen Covey

Greg recommended: Allie Miller on LinkedIn Thor Peterson, Udemy

Devin recommends:Know No Fear (Novel) - by Dan Abnett.Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War by August Cole and P. W. Singer

Elena talks about:Elena's Podcast 'Shift with Elena" -- About Continuous Growth, Fitness, and Career Elena mentioned a book 'The Five Agreements' and another author 'Tim Ferriss' Podcasts: Andrew Huberman, The Diary of the CEO, Books by Peter Attia

Jess talks about: Greater than Yourself by Steven FarberFoundation of the Art of War for Security Managers by Scott WatsonSitting down with Jess to record an episode of the show was super fun & here's what the cyber security community will learn: ✔️ How Fortress Security Risk Management has been wildly successful over the years. These learnings can be used as inspiration to help your own infosec business. ✔️ How to build meaningful & lasting relationships with your clients whilst still finding time to invest in yourself avoiding 'burnout'. ✔️ Hear how certain highly effective strategies will significantly increase your likelihood of success within your security career and beyond! ✔️ How to handle super busy schedules without feeling stressed and still be ultra successful within our industry ✔️ The importance of investing in yourself in the working day and how to ensure this actually does happen even during the Q4 busy times! ✔️ Hear more about Jess's community led approach to doing business & how this benefits everyone involved. ✔️ Top tips for folks breaking into cyber security - the frequently asked question of 'how do I break into security?' gets answered on this show. ✔️ How to reach out to folks at c-suite level and get a replies/increase your response rate when it comes to applying for new opportunities. ✔️ How best to communicate with folks at c-suite level. This is an art form and a very valuable skill to possess, Jess Walpole breaks things down perfectly for the listeners during this show! ✔️ Awesome leadership and management tips for folks in these roles or heading that way!

The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Rob Beard, Senior Cybersecurity Recruiter, UltraViolet Cyber2 recruiters & 1 podcast - if you're in the hiring process now or plan on being so in the future this episode is for you! Here's what you'll learn by tuning into the show:✔️ Daily habits, discipline, and structure can have a very special compound effective in a positive way on your cyber security career growth - hear more! ​✔️ Mega resume advice from a fellow cyber security recruiter. This matters more than ever in todays market. Rob breaks things down for us very well!​✔️ Interview tips for folks in hiring processes right now - let's go! ​✔️ Learn more about conversations between recruiters and hiring managers that will aid your career growth even more. ✔️ Hear the best questions to ask hiring managers during interviews. ✔️ Technical skills combines with 'killer' communication skills really matters​✔️ How building relationships can evaluate the growth trajectory of your cyber security career

Dave recommends the book 'Army of None' by Paul ScharreDave Peterson President of Fenix Group, Inc. joins The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast...Having Dave on the show recently was an absolute blast and unpacking his security career was informative, inspirational, & a lot of fun. Here's what you'll learn as a listener of the POD: ✔️ Starting your own business within the cyber security space. What's this really like? ✔️ Dealing the tough times - it's not always good all the time Dave breaks down his way of handling the challenging moments for the listeners benefit! ✔️ Leaving the Marine Corps and entering to commercial cyber security world. Here's some real life / solid advice from someone that's actually been through this. ✔️ Learn how exit and/or go through a major business transaction the right way. Ensuring longevity for your team is key here.✔️​ Leave your ego at home - hear how this can aid your career growth and progression within infosec. ✔️ How getting a customer before you start your own business can be highly advantageous

The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to David Duncan, Director of Compliance and Risk Advisory, PNG CyberHow will this weeks show will benefits your cyber security career growth: ✔️ - Transitioning from the Army to the commercial cyber security world, is not easy! David hasn't just managed to do this he's absolutely 'killed it' progressing right up to director level within the security space, learn how within this episode. ✔️ - Hear David secrets to progression & more about the mindset he's adopted on his own journey for cyber security career gains. ✔️ - What's going on in the Ransomware world right now? You'll get real insights into the skills required to handle any client in any situation. It's time to get your communication skills rocking! ✔️ - Stopping or slowing down your learning when it comes to cyber security is a dangerous game to play and as we all know complacency kills! Hear David's thoughts on how you should handle and manage your own growth. ✔️ - CRTO is a mega cert! Despite operating at a very senior level David isn't afraid to get his hands-on the keyboard even today! Keep your skills razor sharp. ✔️ - Hear what David's criteria is for hiring - it's fascinating for the wider security community to hear how hiring managers actually think for career progression purposes. ✔️ - Certs matter!! And not for the reasons you think they do!

The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Bill Seaman, Talent Acquisition Consultant, FilamaticHow to bounce back from getting laid off & thrive! Bill Seaman Talent Acquisition Leader at FILAMATIC joins The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast...What will you learn in this latest episode of the POD that will help your security career growth:✔ - It's not all about technical skills ✔ - Learn how the hiring game actually/really works✔ - What's happens when the recruiter 'locks horns' with technical hiring managers!?!✔ - The importance of genuine partnerships when it comes to hiring. This can't just be lip service. ✔ - What part does culture play in the hiring process and what do you need to be aware of. ✔ - Just being a 'yes man' or 'yes woman' isn't cool. Yes'ing people to death is not the way to build partnerships! The importance of saying it how it is & how to go about this. ✔ - The art and craft of communication when it comes to hiring!✔ - Hear about where others have gone wrong in interviews so you don't have to. 'Top tip' be yourself and don't just give the answer you think your potential employer wants to hear. ✔ - Bill Seaman also gives insights into how frameworks can be used to make an interview advantageous for both the interviewer and interviewee ✔ - Bill had a tough time in the market he got laid off and bounced back BIG TIME! Learn how YOU can do the same...✔ - Lots of jobs aren't advertised. Bill teaches folks on how to find these roles. Bill ever since I first met you it's always been a total pleasure to deal with you! Thank you for your time it was awesome to see you whilst recording this show & catch up together. As always when a fellow recruiter joins the show it's good fun but also hard to hit record due to lots of pre show chit chat! But having said that I wouldn't have it any other way :)Happy Sunday to all, have a lovely relaxing day with friends and family, and I hope this show enhances and facilities loads of cyber security career progression for all.Book recommendation:Power Hiring by Lou Adler

Navigating Technical Recruitment: Insights From Mika RubensteinIn this episode of the Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast, Thomas is joined by Mika Rubenstein, Talent Acquisition Manager at Security Innovation. The discussion begins with a light-hearted chat about working environments before delving into Mika's career path, including her roles at Marcus, Huxley, Betty, and Security Innovation. Mika shares her experience in technical recruitment, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in job applications and interviews, the role of professional networks in career advancement, and the challenges of remote work.The conversation highlights the impact of community involvement and continuous learning for security engineers. Mika also provides practical advice on resume formatting, interview preparation, and the value of effective communication. The podcast concludes with insights into Security Innovation’s internship program and the significance of personal interactions in building a successful career.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:01 Mika's Career Journey01:47 Technical Recruitment Insights03:00 High Volume Recruitment Challenges04:31 Networking and Career Advancement11:31 Resume Tips and Application Strategies15:48 Interview Tips and Best Practices22:31 The Importance of Listening in Recruitment23:14 Transcribing Interviews for Better Recall23:34 Building Personal Connections with Candidates24:48 The Shift to Remote Work and Its Challenges26:49 Standing Out as an Amazing Candidate27:52 The Value of Community Involvement30:07 The Power of Personal Branding30:53 Networking and Conferences38:35 Common Interview Mistakes and How to Avoid Them40:42 Internship Programs and Future Plans42:59 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsMika mentioned the following:Ghost in the WiresKevin Mitnick Cybersecurity Canon - must read books in security

Book Recommendation: Book of Joy by Dalai LamaFor anyone finding the security jobs market a challenge right now this show is for you & here's exactly how this episode will help you:❄ - Get generally awesome & less nervous during interviews❄ - How to intelligently approach the jobs market to get results in a much more effective way! ​❄ - Learn the ways in which to impress hiring managers and the ways not to! :)​❄ - Where people go wrong in the app process - hear about common pitfalls so you can avoid them. ❄ - How to make your resume 'pop' and actually grab the attention of hiring managers just Kellie Richter Kinard, SHRM-CP!!! ​❄ - Learn how showcasing real life stories & quantifiable examples of your work can transform your job search and fast! ❄ - Discussing the ways in which your actions have helped your previous employers in a commercial sense on your resume is game changing - Listen now to find out more! ❄ - Hear how adopting these strategies can also help you establish connection, rapport in interviews! ❄ - How taking an old school approach to a job search will make you stand out - Tip, observe the masses and do the opposite!! ❄ - What success in your security career will actually look & feel like!

Christopher Emerson Founder & CEO of White Oak Security - a Cyber Advisors Company joins The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast...Here's how this weeks episode will benefit YOUR cyber security career:⬆ - From student, to consultant, to director, to business owner, & beyond. Learn how to optimize your security career growth. The secret sauce! Christopher 'breaks things down' for the community. ⬆ - Goal setting, knowing where you want to go, dreaming big. Learn how all these things can set you up for success in your security career. ⬆ - Christopher discusses how introverts can still 'kill it' when it comes to social engineering. We also dive into how SE can be leveraged to overcome impostor syndrome.⬆ - How being acutely aware of who you are modelling yourself on will allow your security career to 'sky rocket' and grow significantly. ⬆ - The importance of realising what your good at and also what you're not good at & how this ensures you're maximising your progression within InfoSec. ⬆ - How communicating well & articling risk to non-technical people can give you a real edge within any jobs market. ⬆ - What separates an exceptional security engineer from an ok or average one, get the full 'low down right here. Christopher Emerson has had huge success within our space & hearing him unpack his journey in full on the show was both insightful & packed FULL of career growth gains. Thank you! Had a great time recording this show...Books recommended by Christopher -Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif BadenSimon Sinek - Start With Why

Glen Willis Director of Cyber & Technology at Kalles Group joins The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast... This episode is a MUST listen for anyone in security who's serious about enhancing their leadership skills. Here's what you'll learn from the show: ⬆ - How to go from managing a small team to effectively managing security teams of circa 200 people. ⬆ - How being vulnerable, transparent, open & honest can massively enhance your leadership capabilities by truly getting your team on side. ⬆ - Learn just how much refining your interpersonal skills will get your leadership game rocking! ⬆ - Leveraging one to one meetings prior to larger team meet ups can really get folks on side & ensure everyone is operating is a strong cohesive way! ⬆ - What's the best way to ensure as a leader you get budget sign off for security when it matters the most!?! ⬆ - Humility, show this at the right times to get your leadership game 'on point' and truly 'rocking & rolling'. This show will provide all leaders with awesome tips when it comes to career progression, leadership, & moving forward within security at an optimal pace... Glenn talks about using Stream Charting Frameworks

The Cyber Security Recruiter talks with Kaitlin O'Neil, Recruiting Manager, Bishop Fox & Kiley Rumpf, Senior Recruiter Team Lead, Digital OceanJob market information & support to help YOU land your next role in security...The market is crazy right now, job seekers need support. So, with the help of two of my friends I devised a plan - here goes...3 very experienced cyber security recruiters on one NEW episode of The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast! This weeks guests are here to bolster the success of cyber security job seekers: ✔️ - Kaitlin O'Neil PHR Recruiting manager at Bishop Fox ✔️ - Kiley Rumpf Senior Recruiter Team Lead at DigitalOcean 🛑 BRAND NEW SHOW RELEASE!!!🛑 How will this show help your job search:✔️ - Hear what the job market is really like from 3 recruiters in the thick of it everyday & how best to combat current conditions to get an offer. ✔️ - What's the best way to stand out in the current climate & get noticed/bump yourself to the front of the que! ✔️ - Learn about the most unique approaches that other candidates have been making to significantly enhance their chance of securing an offer very recently. ✔️ - We 'break down' unprompted ways that certain candidates have shown huge initiative which has resulted in offers being accepted!!! ✔️ - How to future proof your cyber security career! ✔️ - Which skillsets are 'red hot' in the market place right now. Where's the demand! ✔️ - How best to upskill yourself to make YOU 'hot property' within our space. ✔️ - How cloud security could be a silver bullet to get your career rocking. ✔️- Be careful with AI it could be a massive help or hindrance when it comes to your job search.

The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Cornel du Preez, Co-Founder & Senior Partner, Abricto Security This show is super helpful if YOU are a: ✅- Cyber security business owner ✅- Someone transitioning from being an employee to an employer ✅- Professional trying to breaking into the security space. ✅- Looking to acquire more clients for your security consultancy. ✅- A cyber security professional who wants to be the best version of themselves.Cornel du Preez selflessly 'lifts the lid' on how his business has gone from strength to strength over the past 4+ years.What other career development gains are up for grabs in this show: ✅ - Leveraging your network & key relationships with clients, the benefits for all. ✅How to get started in business... ✅- The importance & value of your team / recruiting the right people. Keep your standards high! ✅- Quality of earnings is key! Only work with clients that genuinely want to partner with you, this isn't a price war or race to the bottom. ✅- Productising the service & the benefits to Abricto Security & their customers. ✅- Articulating risk to end clients and how this benefits everyone. ✅- Internal career growth for your security engineers - sharing projects and what's actually 'gone down' on an assessment can be 'game changing' from a career progression standpoint.✅- How to actually build and maintain relationships, events - shaking hands, how this has helped Abricto Security over the years. ✅- Adopting an abundant mindset as opposed to a scarcity one. ✅- You get out what you put in when it comes to getting 'lucky'! Be different, make your resume 3d to stand out in a crowd, separate yourself from the noise. ✅- Hear how wargames helped Cornel get exceptional technically! ✅- OSWAP for getting amazing at WAPTing ✅- Juiceshop, the benefits! Cornel du Preez thanks again for your time, it's always an absolute pleasure every time we speak, chat, and fully connect. I'm looking forward to seeing you again soon & I'm feeling super stoked to get our show released to the cyber security community :) 👇 Cornel recommends checking out a Wargame Over the Wire, Kevin Mitnick For those interested in Web Application of Pen Testing, check out OWASPThe Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Cornel du Preez, Co-Founder & Senior Partner, Abricto SecurityCornel recommends checking out a WargameOver the Wire, Kevin MitnickFor those interested in Web Application of Pen Testing, check out OWASP

Justin mentions:Short Podcasts by a colleague, Tom Wooten'The Cybersecurity Recruiter Podcast' by Thomas Richard'Anti-Siphon' in conjunction with Black HillsAlso Justin and his colleagues are now doing their own podcasts🔥BRAND NEW RELEASE🔥 of The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast Justin Fischer Director Special Ops & IR of GuardSight joins the show…We decided to crank up the heat a little bit this week when it comes to the podcast & this is our 2nd brand new release in less than 72hrs. Whoop whoop…We’re taking our content game to the next level and hearing Justin Fischer’s story on the show did NOT disappoint & is packed full of self development gains for the listeners. Learning how Justin transitioned into the cyber security was inspirational, exciting, and energetising - let’s go! If you’re looking to get your Blue team game rocking and rolling or get very good at IR this show is for you! Justin’s communication style and skills are exemplary in every way shape & form. Seriously there’s so much we can all learn here whilst being simultaneously entertained…

James talks about: Books - Good to Great Built to Last Good is the Enemy of Great Seven Habits of Successful People He has listened to: 'Security Now''Zero Day'

Recommendations from Scott: Podcast: Fastest Five MinutesBooks: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goldman. Scott also mentioned a book called 'The Enterpreneurial Rollercoaster'

Joseph has listened to a podcast "Security Now!' podcast from Gibson Research Corporation" He also mentioned 'Shon Harris' who wrote the CISSP Bible Courses from Ben Maslow

Tony mentions:Shoe Dog by Phil KnightCheck out Jake Humphrey High Performance Podcast on YouTube

Elena mentioned the following: 'Thinking Fast and Slow'You already know how to be greatGive and Take by Adam GrantThink Twice by Adam GrantNever It Alone Seeking Discomfort, Hunting Discomfort

Leo Pate III, Managing Consultant at NetSPI joins The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast........... 🎈 BRAND NEW RELEASE 🎈This episode was quite simply a master class in how to overcome adversity within your security career. Leo was extremely candid in relation to how his career journey evolved and grew. It was NOT all plain sailing. Leo had some huge setbacks along the way, he powered through countless interview rejections over a long period of time, stayed strong, & is now an overnight infosec success story holding the position of Senior Managing Consultant at NetSPI..................Boom!Anyone in security that has faced or is facing setbacks within their career should NOT miss this show! Leo's story is awesome & on that note I'd like to say thank you to my friend for being so open & sharing your journey with the community. You are helping the listener base of the POD more than you'll ever know.........What you'll learn in this show:🎈 - What does career growth & progression actually look like in cyber security?🎈 - How to handle interview rejections & more importantly how to learn from these knock backs🎈 - When you hit brick walls in your cyber security career journey, how would you progress?🎈 Mega interview tips to ensure your security career grows as fast as possibleUltimately tuning into this particular episode of The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast will elevate & enhance your mindset. This will in turn bolster & optimize the rate at which your progress within the security community..........So, sit back! Grab that extra strong coffee & take your hands off that keyboard for just 1 hour to get awesome career gains whilst being simultaneously entertained

Spencer hosts a podcast - SecureIT360 - well worth checking this outHe also does blog posts, is on YouTube and Tik TokAn influential person for Spencer is Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary V) for content, strategy, emotional intelligence, work ethic and motivationA book that Spencer recommends reading, or listening to, is Cuckoo's Egg by Clff StollAnother week and another brand new release of The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast……….How will listening to Spencer Alessi’s of SecurIT360 career story help advance your career? ✅ - Making your resume 3d is essential for long term success within the security space and few do this as well as Spencer. Check out his profile to see why! ✅ - Hearing this mega career journey & how he transformed/pivoted into cyber security is motivational and inspiring. ✅ - Learning / hearing about how niching down within security has enabled Spencer to accerlate his InfoSec career forward is super useful to all in the community.

Michael talks about 12 Rules of Chaos by Jordan PetersonMichael Stratos Owner at Ideal Integrations joins The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast…….Michael has operated within the cyber security business world for over 20 years! This means as a community there is literally boat loads we can call learn right here.........Unpacking Michaels journey was insightful, entertaining, & packed full of self development gains for security professionals as well as business leaders within our space.........

Andriy explained to us on the Podcast that he reads books on psychology, and listens to leadership Podcasts.

Book recommendation from Chad: Gung Ho! Ken Blanchard & Sheldon Bowles Chad also mentioned Toastermasters https://www.toastmasters.org/

Here are some useful Github links from Andrew: https://github.com/danielmiessler/SecLists https://github.com/hausec/Bloodhound-Custom-Queries https://github.com/mgeeky/Penetration-Testing-Tools/blob/master/red-teaming/bloodhound/Handy-BloodHound-Cypher-Queries.md

Awesome mindset, business & motivational advice for the cyber security community - This show will fully equip you for success within the current market… 2 books that Manoj mentioned: Big Idea by Donnie Deutsch The Perfect Weapon by David Sanger

Books that Avani mentioned:Grit by Angela DuckworthEnthusiasm is common, endurance is rare' quote from GritSimon Sinek (Author) books on authentic leadership.Another brand new release of the show packed full of cyber security career growth & progression advice……..Enjoy major personal growth & self development gains for all InfoSec professionals! ✌️😀✌️

Books that Jayson mentioned: - No Stars Press Hacking and Security books The Sans Reading Room

Books that Aileen discussed: The Feisty Duck The Veteran Enterpeneur The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse by Charlie Macassay The A-hole Survival Guide

Alberto recommended looking at the following online learning resources: Githhub repositories Social Media John Hammond - Youtube https://blog.badsectorlabs.com/ (Alberto's own blog)

Kim mentioned the following resources:Podcast/Book Recommendation - The Hacker Playbook Darknet Diaries (podcast)

Author of book called Upsurge: Wreckage to Triumph, Rebuilding your personal and Business LifeBook recommendation: - Moon Shots by Naveen JainTab's 2nd book - Outlast Everything, will be published very soon.

Thomas Richard, The Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Haseeb Dadabhoy, VP of Engineering, Fulcrum Technology

Books that Bob refers to: Snow Crash Where wizards stay up late by Katie Hafner William Gibson – Pattern Recognition Kill Decision – by Daniel Suarez Daemon by Daniel Suarez

The books which Marcus mentioned:Red Team Development and Operations - Joe Vest & James Tubbervillehttps://yaksas.in/ycscblog/book-review-red-team-development-and-operations-by-joe-vest-and-james-tubberville/The Art of Attack by Maxie Reynoldshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Attack-Attacker-Security-Professionals/dp/1119805465Book (non technical) – The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holidayhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=the+obstacle+is+the+way+by+ryan+holiday+paperback&crid=1SR9A8G1TYX7D&sprefix=the+obstacle+is+the+way+ryan+holiday%2Caps%2C462&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_36

Thomas Richard talks with Michelle Rhodes, Global Talent Acquisition Manager, Praetorian

Resources that Ted mentions:Hackable - How to do application Security - Ted HarringtonMake time - James KnappThe One Thing - Gary Keller

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hacket-cyber/ - Hacket CyberPodcast/Books:Jocko Willink - PodcastZero to One by Peter Thiel

Here are the resources which Derrich mentioned in the Podcast:https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspire-cyber/ - Aspire CyberUpwork.com - Freelancing Website/finding clients https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/about/ - CMMC https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/Model/ - DOD CMMC https://www.summit7.us/dfars-7021 - Dfars 7021https://www.toastmasters.org/ - Practice communication skills https://etactics.com/blog/cmmc-grc-toolset-essentials - GRC Application for CMMC on 2024Book Suggestions: The Bezos LettersAtomic Habits by James ClearExpert Secrets by Russell BrunsenHow to win friends and influence people by Dale CarnegieYoutube Suggestion: - https://www.youtube.com/c/professormesser - Professor Messer

Here are the resources that Gustavo mentioned: Podcasts: CISO Series Podcast and Defense in DepthPodcast Security News: The Hacker News, Bleeping Computer, Cybersecurity Hub, CSO Online

Some of the resources Joe mentions: Podcasts Joe used to listen to Security Weekly, Security Now He currently listens to the Blackhills Webinars & the Phil Wiley Show and Darknet Diaries Joe talks about the Mentor Village and Deadpixelsec.com TJ Null does some guides to help you with OSCP

Another week & another brand new release of The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast Massive thank you to my good friend Benjamin Thal from me & the entire team at Profectus CyberBen is the Offensive Security Manager at Emerson His insights & story provide even more mega learnings for us all. Enjoy this weeks episode folks it’s packed full of career growth gains & entertainment for us allHere are some resources that Benjamin mentioned:Podcast - Darknet DiariesBook - Leaders Eat Last - Simon SinekGhidra - free reverse engineering software cdreated by the NSA

Here are some of the resources which Chris mentioned during the Podcast:Bloodhound Slack: Join the BloodHound Gang community on Slack!SANS Offensive Operations Discord: DiscordAutomate the Boring Stuff with Python: Automate the Boring Stuff with PythonShon Harris All-in-one CISSP: https://a.co/d/3ik1QLv Web Application Hacker's Handbook: https://a.co/d/7GeocIJ Red Team Field Manual: https://a.co/d/1yVB5B2

Here is Kayne's Linkedin URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaynemcgladrey/ And the book he mentioned: Alaine de Botton The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work https://www.alaindebotton.com/work/

Marcos is the Senior Manager (Cybersecurity Tech Assurance) at Questrade Financial Group. Here are some of the resources he talks about on the Podcast:www.ted.com to help with communication skills Besides that, the certification called CRTE mentioned is from https://www.alteredsecurity.com. The eCMAP belongs to http://INE.com . The 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferris The Emotional Intelligence Series by Daniel Goleman Atomic Habits by James Clear ELI5 (Explain Like I'm Five) http://Poised.com to help with your communication skills

If you’re in the US GOV space please take note of The Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast as CMMC is becoming very real…….Very excited to announce Jacob Hill the Founder of the GRC Academy & Director of Cyber Ops at Alamo City Engineering Services IncAfter spending considerable time with Jacob I can truly say this man knows his stuff when it comes to getting your US Gov consultancy CMMC compliant. He’s been there & done it. He’s also been kind enough to lift ‘the bonnet’ of what you need to do to avoid any logistical or financial nightmares within your organization.With a 12-18 months lead time October 2025 is starting to sounds a little too close for comfort. Be proactive & not reactive! ✌️😀Let’s do this, let’s get compliant, & let’s protect livelihoods………US Gov related businesses supplying services and/or staff to the DoD sit back relax, take notes, & enjoy. It's time to get some serious value!😊 ☺️👍You can access this podcast by simply typing;‘The Cyber Security Recruiter’ into Spotify, YouTube, Apple pods, or Podcast Addicts.Here are some resources and links from Jacob: Jacob Hill, LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrhill/ Jacob is the founder of GRCAcademy.io and Host of the GRC Academy Podcast Learning resources: CMMC Overview course: https://grcacademy.io/courses/cmmc-overview-training/ GRC Masterclass with Gerald Auger: https://simplycyber.teachable.com/ Server Academy (Microsoft technical skills): https://www.serveracademy.com/ Podcasts: GRC Academy Podcast: https://grcacademy.io/podcast/ Summit 7 Sum IT Up podcast (focused on NIST and CMMC) with Jacob Horne & Jason Sproesser: https://www.summit7.us/podcast Jacob's first security conference talk: https://cs2.cloud/denver

Recommendations for reading/listening from Gabe: IO Planners Coursehttps://www.1stiocmd.army.mil/Home/iotraining The Tao of Jeet Kune Do - Bruce Leehttps://www.amazon.com/Tao-Jeet-Kune-Do-Expanded/dp/0897502027/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tao+of+jeet+kune+do+by+bruce+lee&sr=8-1 "Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless" for all aspects of life Steelian Network Series - https://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Network-How-Own-Box/dp/1931836876/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=stealing+the+network&sr=8-4 Should be required reading for anyone starting out https://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Network-How-Own-Continent/dp/1931836051/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=stealing+the+network&sr=8-5 https://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Network-How-Own-Identity-ebook/dp/B006QTO43I/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=stealing+the+network&sr=8-6 Stealing the Network How to Own a Continent.pdf https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QpyeLpPvvNiQ9pFhj1CJWRs5rk7QvlT-/view?pli=1 Battle Leadership - Captain Adolph Von Schell https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Leadership-Captain-Adolf-Schell/dp/B001SUBL4U/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=battle+leadership+adolf+von+schell&sr=8-4 Art of War - Sun Tzu https://www.amazon.com/Art-War-Pocket-Shambhala-Classics/dp/0877735379/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W2PJ1V68L33L&keywords=the+art+of+war+sun+tzu+pocket+size&qid=1696866056&sprefix=art+of+war+sun+tzu+po%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1 Jason Andrews & Steve Witterfield https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Warfare-Techniques-Security-Practitioners-ebook/dp/B0054IAIZA/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cyber+warfare+syngress&sr=8-1 Could throw in tons of bonus items but I found these handy to pass out to students and good to remind folks to make their own click scripts. There are times you may be doing any assessment, red/blue or purple and you can't use the googles. Recommend this for the go bag. https://www.amazon.com/RTFM-Red-Team-Field-Manual/dp/1075091837/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rtfm&sr=8-1

What will YOU learn as a listener from this weeks show:✅ - You’ll hear about just how tough this weeks guest found it to break into the cyber security space. Clearly as CTO of TrustedSec Justin is literally ‘Killing it’ now but it hasn’t always been this way. How did Justin break in? How did he cope during the tough times? Massive learnings to be had around this conversation for everyone!✅ - As part of the research team Justin is researching the latest APT threats ‘in the wild’ within TrustedSec’s ERD labs. It’s fascinating to hear about this during our chat & also highly beneficial from a self development perspective.✅ - From a hiring standpoint you’ll hear what an ideal profile looks like in the eyes of TrustedSec. What are the up to the minute do’s & don’ts of an awesome profile? Hear some great interview tips from Justin & more…✅ - Resume tips are also featured within this show.✅ - What’s the latest on Cloud Security & common attacks vectors?Find out this & way more during this wks edition of the POD…….As well as recruiting the best Cyber Security professionals on this planet for my clients. I’ll do everything I can to facilitate career growth for the best Cyber Security professionals on this planet. Both Future & current.ENJOY!!!!A great Linkedin Live recording with Justin Elze with some brilliant information. Justin mentioned the great resources below: Malware Analysis on YouTube OA Labs https://www.youtube.com/c/OALabs MDSec Blog- https://www.mdsec.co.uk/category/all/ TrustedSec Blog - https://trustedsec.com/blog Great list of all running CTFs - https://ctftime.org/ Justin's personal favorite CTF - https://microcorruption.com/