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Welcome to the Cyber Life podcast, your one-stop destination for learning cybersecurity best practices to help you protect what matters most. Join us to uncover expert tips to fortify your business and shield your loved ones from digital threats. But that's not all – elevate your cybersecurity career with insights that'll set you on a path to success. Click subscribe and notifications to know when new episodes drop.

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Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 33 - DEI in Cybersecurity with Rebekah Skeete, COO of Black Girls Hack

In this episode, Rebekah Skeete (COO) and I talk about Diversity, Equity and, Inclusion (DEI) in cybersecurity. Check out the resources from Black Girls Hack and learn about Squad Con at the links below. https://www.blackgirlshack.org/Home SquadCon link (August in Las Vegas) https://www.blackgirlshack.org/event-5495307?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=8/2/2024 Get personalized cybersecurity career help on Top Mate: https://topmate.io/ken_underhill Get better at job interviews and build your confidence with this short course. https://cyberken23.gumroad.com/l/jbilol/youtube20 Help support this channel by signing up for cybersecurity training below. Please note that I earn a small affiliate commission if you sign up through these links for the training. Get Ethical Hacking skills, SOC Analyst skills, and more through StationX. https://www.stationx.net/cyberlife Learn the Basics of Cybersecurity https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/kZ3W4tGD/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn ChatGPT for Ethical Hacking https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/gzESbpRe/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Get a Huge Discount on Full Cybersecurity Training https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/aFTKoM4O/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Digital Forensics https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/exNKMTJD/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Red Team Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/cOXfXsOF/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Bug Bounty Hunting https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/Us775v10/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Secure Coding Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/miFznW0d/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn GRC Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/zd8IqN9W/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Cybersecurity Project Management Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/X24n021f/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Linux for Security Professionals https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/t8OKNu7M/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn IoT Cybersecurity https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/nEnsKy1N/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Build Your DevOps Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/Lv8zzscM/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Ethical Hacking skills https://get.haikuinc.io/crk0rg6li6qd

42 min

Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 32 - Cybersecurity Careers and Veterans with Thomas Marr

Thomas Marr shares his cybersecurity career journey from the military and his best advice for getting started in your cybersecurity career. Help support this channel by signing up for more training. Please note that I earn a small affiliate commission if you sign up through these links for the training. Learn ChatGPT for Ethical Hacking https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/gzESbpRe/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Get a Huge Discount on Full Cybersecurity Training https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/aFTKoM4O/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn the Basics of Cybersecurity https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/kZ3W4tGD/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Digital Forensics https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/exNKMTJD/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Red Team Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/cOXfXsOF/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Bug Bounty Hunting https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/Us775v10/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Secure Coding Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/miFznW0d/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn GRC Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/zd8IqN9W/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Cybersecurity Project Management Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/X24n021f/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Linux for Security Professionals https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/t8OKNu7M/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn IoT Cybersecurity https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/nEnsKy1N/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Build Your DevOps Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/Lv8zzscM/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Ethical Hacking skills https://get.haikuinc.io/crk0rg6li6qd Get Ethical Hacking skills, SOC Analyst skills, and more through StationX. https://www.stationx.net/cyberlife #cybersecurity #cybersecuritycareer #veteran #military #technology

22 min

Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 31 - Incident Response and Good Looking Navy SEALs with Rick Mischka

In this episode, I chat with former Green Beret Rick Mischka about incident response. We also learn who is better looking - Navy SEALs or Green Berets. Let us know your votes in the comments. Ask your question here: https://topmate.io/ken_underhill Get more comfortable in job interviews https://cyberken23.gumroad.com/l/jbilol/youtube20 If you need cybersecurity training, here are some good resources. Please note that I earn a small affiliate commission if you sign up through these links for the training. Learn the Basics of Cybersecurity https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/kZ3W4tGD/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn ChatGPT for Ethical Hacking https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/gzESbpRe/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Get a Huge Discount on Full Cybersecurity Training https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/aFTKoM4O/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Digital Forensics https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/exNKMTJD/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Red Team Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/cOXfXsOF/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Bug Bounty Hunting https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/Us775v10/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Secure Coding Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/miFznW0d/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn GRC Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/zd8IqN9W/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Cybersecurity Project Management Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/X24n021f/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Linux for Security Professionals https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/t8OKNu7M/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn IoT Cybersecurity https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/nEnsKy1N/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Build Your DevOps Skills https://coderedcheckout.eccouncil.org/referral/Lv8zzscM/xcaSu79JNX0wDzVt Learn Ethical Hacking skills https://get.haikuinc.io/crk0rg6li6qd Get Ethical Hacking skills, SOC Analyst skills, and more through StationX. https://www.stationx.net/cyberlife

29 min

Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 30 - Living Abroad Part 2 with Hugh Shepherd

In Part 2 of living abroad in cybersecurity, Hugh returns to share some of the resources he used to learn about the culture and requirements for other countries and where he thinks you can potentially find jobs. The resource links are below in the description, along with Part 1 with Hugh. Listen to Part 1 here: https://redcircle.com/shows/707eef5d-612a-45d0-b073-06b6166f7b5e/episodes/c073e1de-905d-4d13-9884-fae68e0afae5 Research Country: US State Department https://www.state.gov/ US State Department – International Travel https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html US Embassy and/or Consulates in Country Do a Google search for your desired country. For example: “US embassy Thailand” The URL for US embassies will look similar to the examples below Thailand: https://th.usembassy.gov/ Nepal: https://np.usembassy.gov/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Traveler’s Health https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ Lonely Planet https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ Visa and Work Policies: Official website of country (this can be tricky….Whois lookup) Do a Google search for your desired country. For example: “official Vietnam visa website” Also suggest using a Whois Lookup to verify: https://www.whois.com/whois/ US Embassy / State Department Do a Google search for your desired country. For example: “US embassy Thailand” Also, see links in ‘Research Country’ section above Finding overseas work opportunities: Websites: Devex https://www.devex.com/ DevNetJobs https://www.devnetjobs.org/ Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) https://www.ieee.org/ VirtualVocations.com https://www.virtualvocations.com/ Flexjobs https://www.flexjobs.com/ Upwork https://www.upwork.com/ Fiver https://www.fiverr.com/ Industries / Sectors / Roles Hospitality sector Hotels Cruise ships Freelance Entrepreneurship Digital Nomad Volunteering Remote Help Desk Staying connected: Local groups Worker communities Internations.org https://www.internations.org/ Expat.com https://www.expat.com/ Training: • Scholarships and online programs • Local training events (prices may be cheaper) • Consider reskilling / upskilling • Online training platforms/free resources Other useful resources/tips: • Learn the language….or, use a translator tool like… • Google Translate https://translate.google.com/ (*App for phone also available and is more useful) • Lonely Planet Language books are also useful and come in pocket size versions • Time and Date - World Clock Meeting Planner (*This tool is invaluable when living and working abroad) ohttps://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html • Xe Currency Converter https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/ (*App for phone also available and is more useful) • Virtual Private Network (VPN) • WhatsApp / Viber / Vonage / Skype • Dual SIM phone • Microsoft Teams / Google Workspace • Travel around the country/region to learn and experience new things Ask me a Question Here: https://topmate.io/ken_underhill Get better at job interviews and build your confidence with this short course. https://cyberken23.gumroad.com/l/jbilol/youtube20 If you need cybersecurity training, here are some good resources. Please note that I earn a small affiliate commission if you sign up through these links for the training. Learn Ethical Hacking skills https://get.haikuinc.io/crk0rg6li6qd Get Ethical Hacking skills, SOC Analyst skills, and more through StationX. https://www.stationx.net/cyberlife

54 min

Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 29 - Building a Security Culture with Tariq Azmi

In this episode, Tariq shares his tips for building an effective security culture and his career advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Tariq has been in the tech industry for almost 20 years, working in various roles like helpdesk tech, project manager, software QA, systems and network engineer, security and now he is a compliance officer focused primarily on CMMC and HIPAA compliance. Ask me a Question Here: https://topmate.io/ken_underhill Get better at job interviews and build your confidence with this short course. https://cyberken23.gumroad.com/l/jbilol/youtube20 If you need cybersecurity training, here are some good resources. Please note that I earn a small affiliate commission if you sign up through these links for the training. Learn Ethical Hacking skills https://get.haikuinc.io/crk0rg6li6qd Get Ethical Hacking skills, SOC Analyst skills, and more through StationX. https://www.stationx.net/cyberlife #cybersecurity #cybersecuritycareer

25 min

Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 28 - Mobile Application Security with Nabeela Bukhari

In this episode, I speak with Nabeela Bukhari about mobile application security. Be sure to check out the resources linked below. Nabeela is a senior security engineer primarily focused on app security and mobile app security. She holds a degree in Electronics Engineering and several certifications. Nabeela is also a volunteer with BBWIC and helps mentor women in their cybersecurity careers around the world. Resources shared on the podcast: https://mas.owasp.org/MASTG/ - MSTG Guide https://owasp.org/www-project-mobile-top-10/ - OWASP TOP 10 Mobile https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF- MOBSF Tools: Frida- https://frida.re/ Objection- https://github.com/sensepost/objection/wiki/components Drozer- https://github.com/WithSecureLabs/drozer JADX-Gui- https://github.com/skylot/jadx Vulnerable Android apps for learning: InjuredAndroid https://github.com/B3nac/InjuredAndroid Walkthrough Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMKnPaGWxtg Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=b3nac.injuredandroid Android AppSec CTF site: ctf.hpandro.raviramesh.info Walkthrough Video:https://www.youtube.com/c/AndroidAppSec Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hpandro.androidsecurity Damn Vulnerable Bank Link: https://github.com/rewanthtammana/Damn-Vulnerable-Bank Walkthrough Video: https://rewanthtammana.com/damn-vulnerable-bank/ Insecure Shop Link: https://github.com/optiv/InsecureShop/releases/download/v1.0/InsecureShop.apk GitHub: https://github.com/optiv/InsecureShop Walkthrough Video: https://docs.insecureshopapp.com/ AndroGoat Link: https://github.com/satishpatnayak/MyTest/blob/master/AndroGoat.apk GitHub: https://github.com/satishpatnayak/AndroGoat Walkthrough Video: https://medium.com/androgoat Crackmes Link: https://github.com/satishpatnayak/MyTest/blob/master/AndroGoat.apk GitHub: https://github.com/OWASP/owasp-mstg/tree/master/Crackmes/Android Walkthrough: https://github.com/OWASP/owasp-mstg/tree/master/Crackmes InsecureBank Link: https://github.com/dineshshetty/Android-InsecureBankv2/raw/master/InsecureBankv2.apk GitHub: https://github.com/dineshshetty/Android-InsecureBankv2 Oversecured Vulnerable Android App GitHub: https://github.com/oversecured/ovaa Blog: https://blog.oversecured.com/ DIVA Android GitHub: https://github.com/payatu/diva-android Walkthrough: http://www.payatu.com/damn-insecure-and-vulnerable-app/ MSTG Hacking Playground GitHub links: https://github.com/OWASP/MSTG-Hacking-Playground https://github.com/OWASP/MSTG-Hacking-Playground/tree/master/Android/MSTG-Android-Java-App https://github.com/OWASP/MSTG-Hacking-Playground/tree/master/Android/MSTG-Android-Kotlin-App Ask me a Question Here: https://topmate.io/ken_underhill Get better at job interviews and build your confidence with this short course. https://cyberken23.gumroad.com/l/jbilol/youtube20 If you need cybersecurity training, here are some good resources. Please note that I earn a small affiliate commission if you sign up through these links for the training. Learn Ethical Hacking skills https://get.haikuinc.io/crk0rg6li6qd Get Ethical Hacking skills, SOC Analyst skills, and more through StationX. https://www.stationx.net/cyberlife

21 min

Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 27 - AI in Cybersecurity and Cloud Security with Pawel Lakomski

Paweł Łakomski is an experienced IT professional with focus on IT security, cloud services and virtualization. Currently he is working for Microsoft where his responsibilities include Azure security and compliance. Paweł lives in Warsaw, Poland. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on using generative AI in cybersecurity and specifically in cloud security and SOCs. Here are the resources he shares in this episode: Microsoft Security Copilot: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/ai-machine-learning/microsoft-security-copilot Responsible AI principles: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/ai/responsible-ai Microsoft AI-powered solutions: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/ai Ask me a Question Here: https://topmate.io/ken_underhill Get better at job interviews and build your confidence with this short course. https://cyberken23.gumroad.com/l/jbilol/youtube20 If you need cybersecurity training, here are some good resources. Please note that I earn a small affiliate commission if you sign up through these links for the training. Learn Ethical Hacking skills https://get.haikuinc.io/crk0rg6li6qd Get Ethical Hacking skills, SOC Analyst skills, and more through StationX. https://www.stationx.net/cyberlife

42 min

Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 26 - Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity with Chip Harris

Chip is a senior level penetration tester that has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity world. Chip has done a lot of work for government agencies and has authored university textbooks. He's written content for the University of Arizona cybersecurity Master's degree program and has decades of experience in the critical infrastructure space. Ask me a Question Here: https://topmate.io/ken_underhill Get better at job interviews and build your confidence with this short course. https://cyberken23.gumroad.com/l/jbilol/youtube20 If you need cybersecurity training, here are some good resources. Please note that I earn a small affiliate commission if you sign up through these links for the training. Learn Ethical Hacking skills https://get.haikuinc.io/crk0rg6li6qd Get Ethical Hacking skills, SOC Analyst skills, and more through StationX. https://www.stationx.net/cyberlife #cybersecurity #ethicalhacking

30 min

Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 25 - EQ and Executive Presence with Andrew Wilder

Andrew Wilder is an award-winning CISO who is in the C|CISO Top 50 Hall of Fame. Here are the books mentioned in this episode, along with a few other suggested readings. Cybersecurity First Principles by Rick Howard https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-First-Principles-Strategy-Tactics/dp/1394173083 IT Works (The Famous Little Red Book) by RHJ https://www.amazon.com/Works-Famous-Little-Makes-Dreams/dp/0875163238 The Magic of Believing by Claude M. Bristol https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Believing-Claude-M-Bristol/dp/0671745212 The Five Lessons by Neville Goddard https://www.amazon.com/Five-Lessons-Neville-Goddard/dp/1603865357 The Lazy Man's Way to Riches by Joe Karbo (1st Edition) https://www.amazon.com/Lazy-Mans-Way-Riches-Everything/dp/1884337015 So You Want to be a CISO by Sue Bergamo https://www.amazon.com/want-Chief-Information-Security-Officer-ebook/dp/B0CP8HSCKT The Leadership Forge: 50 fire-tested insights by Joe Scherrer https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Forge-Fire-Tested-Insights-Toughest/dp/0990489612 A Data-Driven Computer Defense by Roger A. Grimes https://www.amazon.com/Data-Driven-Computer-Defense-Way-Improve/dp/1092500847 The Great Reboot by Bob Zukis https://www.amazon.com/Great-Reboot-Succeeding-Complex-Systemic/dp/173504301X Washington University Executive Cybersecurity Certificate Program https://tlcenter.wustl.edu/executive-cybersecurity-certificate Ask me a Question Here: https://topmate.io/ken_underhill Get better at job interviews and build your confidence with this short course. https://cyberken23.gumroad.com/l/jbilol/youtube20 If you need cybersecurity training, here are some good resources. Please note that I earn a small affiliate commission if you sign up through these links for the training. Learn Ethical Hacking skills https://get.haikuinc.io/crk0rg6li6qd Get Ethical Hacking skills, SOC Analyst skills, and more through StationX. https://www.stationx.net/cyberlife #cybersecurity #ciso #leadershipdevelopment #leadership #executivecoaching

15 min

Cyber Life Podcast Ep. 24 - Digital Forensics with Khushi Gupta

In this episode, Khushi Gupta shares her experience pursuing a PhD in Digital Forensics and her experience in being an International student. Khushi will share what skills she thinks you need to be successful in a digital forensic career. Ask me a Question Here: https://topmate.io/ken_underhill Get better at job interviews and build your confidence with this short course. https://cyberken23.gumroad.com/l/jbilol/youtube20 If you need cybersecurity training, here are some good resources. Please note that I earn a small affiliate commission if you sign up through these links for the training. Learn Ethical Hacking skills https://get.haikuinc.io/crk0rg6li6qd Get Ethical Hacking skills, SOC Analyst skills, and more through StationX. https://www.stationx.net/cyberlife #cybersecurity #digitalforensics