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- Dec 23, 202549 min
From Individual Contributor to Leader
From IC to Leader 🎙Leadership in cybersecurity isn’t just about a title — although sometimes the title forces the issue. Whether you’re an IC, a manager, or a director, there’s a real shift that has to happen when you move from doing security to leading security.In this episode, Garrett and Shawn dig into the core differences, including the transition from:SecOps worker → SecOps leaderAppSec worker → AppSec leaderGRC worker → GRC leaderManager → Executive leader (VP, CISO, SVP)We talk about what really changes:Doing it yourself → delegating effectivelyDelivering results → setting strategy and holding teams accountableCelebrating your own wins → celebrating your team’s winsBeing the technical expert → translating security into executive language (revenue, growth, customer trust)If you’re thinking about what the next step looks like in your career — or you’re already in a role where leadership is expected — this conversation is for you.Show timeline:00:00 ...coming up00:20 introduction & agenda02:30 progressing in career03:55 core differences between an IC and a leader05:30 doing the work or delegating07:20 you don't have to be a people manager08:55 when people management isn't right for you11:40 transitioning to people manger14:50 is people management a calling?17:50 delegating and celebrating20:40 delivering key results and managing strategic objectives22:50 climbing the corporate ladder24:10 the real job of the c-level team, including the CISO33:50 final thoughts and wrap-up37:44 b-roll and bloopersCybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcastsLive on members.cybersecuritygrowth.com bi-weekly, Fridays at 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 6:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later.🔐 Hire a cybersecurity consultant or vCISO: <a...
- Dec 17, 202546 min
Cybersecurity Jobs: What the Hell Is Going On?
Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. 00:00 ...coming up00:45 introduction & agenda01:36 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Membership E-Learning & Community03:15 hot topic - Cybersecurity Jobs: What the Hell Is Going On?03:36 470K U.S. openings04:46 Global shortfall of ~3–4 million cybersecurity jobs10:20 Reddit discussions12:26 Misaligned candidate expectations17:34 Outsourcing & offshoring19:10 AI! AI! AI! AI! AI! AI!28:00 Talent supply31:20 Heading for a recession?38:53 Actionable Advice & Strategies43:18 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Merch Store43:46 That’s a Wrap Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts Live on members.cybersecuritygrowth.com bi-weekly, Fridays at 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 6:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later.🔐 Hire a cybersecurity consultant or vCISO: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/services🟢 Free Blogs, Videos and Podcasts: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/webca...👥 Become a Member of our Self-paced Cybersecurity Training & Community: https://members.cybersecuritygrowth.com/👕 Get your Cybersecurity Growth Merch: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/store/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------CYBERSECURITY GROWTH SOCIALSWebsite: https://cybersecuritygrowth.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybersecgrowthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/100066411043800/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity-growth--------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHAWN'S MUSIC SOCIALSWebsite: https://musicbysv.com/Spartan Valley (Shawn's artist site): https://spartanvalley.band/Octavate (Shawn's other music project): https://www.octavate.band/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SN1n1xhWt0ztYaJbGSwguInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicbysv_https://www.instagram.com/spartanvalleysv/https://www.instagram.com/octavate.band/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musicbysv_https://www.tiktok.com/@octavateFacebook:...
- Nov 3, 202535 min
RSA Conference 2025 Recap: Insights, Trends & Straight Talk from the Expo Floor & Events around town
Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Insights, Trends & Straight Talk from the Expo Floor & Events around town.00:00 ...coming up00:22 introduction & agenda03:03 who are you wearing? 06:28 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Membership E-Learning & Community08:08 hot topic - RSA Conference 2025 Recap08:50 The history, what it is, etc10:45 Innovator Sandbox14:00 Hot Themes & Industry Buzz14:20 AI Everywhere19:13 Sessions & Keynotes21:50 Parties & Events22:43 Booth Culture & Vendor Standouts27:37 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Merch Store28:41 Recap32:25 Upcoming Shows33:29 That’s a Wrap Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts Live on members.cybersecuritygrowth.com bi-weekly, Fridays at 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 6:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later.🔐 Hire a cybersecurity consultant or vCISO: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/services🟢 Free Blogs, Videos and Podcasts: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/webca...👥 Become a Member of our Self-paced Cybersecurity Training & Community: https://members.cybersecuritygrowth.com/👕 Get your Cybersecurity Growth Merch: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/store/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------CYBERSECURITY GROWTH SOCIALSWebsite: https://cybersecuritygrowth.comTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybersecgrowthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/100066411043800/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity-growthSHAWN'S MUSIC SOCIALSWebsite: https://musicbysv.com/Spartan Valley (Shawn's artist site): https://spartanvalley.band/Octavate (Shawn's other music project): https://www.octavate.band/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SN1n1xhWt0ztYaJbGSwguInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicbysv_https://www.instagram.com/spartanvalleysv/https://www.instagram.com/octavate.band/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musicbysv_https://www.tiktok.com/@octavateFacebook:...
- Oct 13, 20251h 1m
Hacker Summer Camp 2025 Recap
Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Highlight reel of the 2025 Verizon DBIR. Organized into 10 clear areas of focus, to help you quickly identify data points that you can use to quickly build business cases and focus on risk areas.Dive into our recap of Black Hat, DEF CON and BSides Las Vegas from the summer of 2025.00:00 ...coming up00:12 introduction & agenda02:53 who are you wearing? 04:36 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Membership E-Learning & Community06:01 hot topic - Hacker Summer Camp 2025 Recap07:28 BSidesLV08:38 Pros Vs Joes CTF09:34 Great for noobs but industry heavies still there11:29 Compliance ≠ Security: Passing audits (PCI, GDPR) does not guarantee real protection against attackers.13:58 Black Hat USA17:40 AI! AI! AI! AI! AI! AI! AI! 21:24 Biz hall much smaller than usual24:24 RunZero booth/CTF27:22 Party Crashing29:07 VulnCheck - this is how you do parties at BlackHat34:37 DEF CON37:55 DARPA AIxCC43:26 DEF CON Soundtrack45:41 Villages52:05 Very large vendor area this year - good/bad?56:11 Recap57:34 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Merch Store58:15 upcoming shows59:09 That’s a Wrap * Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts * Live on members.cybersecuritygrowth.com bi-weekly, Fridays at 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 6:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later.🔐 Hire a cybersecurity consultant or vCISO: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/services🟢 Free Blogs, Videos and Podcasts: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts/👥 Become a Member of our Self-paced Cybersecurity Training & Community: https://members.cybersecuritygrowth.com/👕 Get your Cybersecurity Growth Merch: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/store/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------CYBERSECURITY GROWTH SOCIALSWebsite: https://cybersecuritygrowth.comTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybersecgrowthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/100066411043800/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity-growthSHAWN'S MUSIC SOCIALSWebsite: https://musicbysv.com/Spartan Valley (Shawn's artist site): https://spartanvalley.band/Octavate (Shawn's other music project): https://www.octavate.band/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SN1n1xhWt0ztYaJbGSwguInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicbysv_https://www.instagram.com/spartanvalleysv/https://www.instagram.com/octavate.band/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musicbysv_https://www.tiktok.com/@octavateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnValleMusichttps://www.facebook.com/SpartanValleyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/musicbysv/Twitter: https://x.com/SpartanValleySVhttps://x.com/MusicBySVYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtSunTJ6P4SmOp7xVZcwPhg https://www.youtube.com/@UCZJ97aWQYeNXymaJ47wfNCg https://www.youtube.com/@UCkZM2hGPY25KdDV15kSGSgg
- Aug 11, 202554 min
2025 Verizon DBIR Highlights
Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Highlight reel of the 2025 Verizon DBIR. Organized into 10 clear areas of focus, to help you quickly identify data points that you can use to quickly build business cases and focus on risk areas.00:00 ...coming up00:13 introduction & agenda05:21 who are you wearing? 07:51 this week in cyber - Prepping for Hacker Summer Camp?09:05 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Membership E-Learning & Community10:29 hot topic - 2025 Verizon DBIR Highlights10:48 1. Largest dataset to date13:12 2. System Intrusions explode17:05 3. Third‑party risk doubles21:57 4. Edge/VPN vulnerabilities skyrocket24:48 5. Credential chaos reigns30:43 6. Ransomware relentless—but payments drop32:19 7. Human factor still deadly36:32 8. Espionage rising37:46 9. Secrets & GenAI pose new threats42:06 10. Eye-popping BEC losses43:50 Why This Matters 10:29 Final takeaway50:32 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Merch Store51:00 upcoming shows52:01 That’s a Wrap * Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts * Live on members.cybersecuritygrowth.com bi-weekly, Fridays at 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 6:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later.🔐 Hire a cybersecurity consultant or vCISO: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/services🟢 Free Blogs, Videos and Podcasts: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts/👥 Become a Member of our Self-paced Cybersecurity Training & Community: https://members.cybersecuritygrowth.com/👕 Get your Cybersecurity Growth Merch: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/store/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------CYBERSECURITY GROWTH SOCIALSWebsite: https://cybersecuritygrowth.comTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybersecgrowthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/100066411043800/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity-growthSHAWN'S MUSIC SOCIALSWebsite: https://musicbysv.com/Spartan Valley (Shawn's artist site): https://spartanvalley.band/Octavate (Shawn's other music project): https://www.octavate.band/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SN1n1xhWt0ztYaJbGSwguInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicbysv_https://www.instagram.com/spartanvalleysv/https://www.instagram.com/octavate.band/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musicbysv_https://www.tiktok.com/@octavateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnValleMusichttps://www.facebook.com/SpartanValleyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/musicbysv/Twitter: https://x.com/SpartanValleySVhttps://x.com/MusicBySVYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtSunTJ6P4SmOp7xVZcwPhg https://www.youtube.com/@UCZJ97aWQYeNXymaJ47wfNCg https://www.youtube.com/@UCkZM2hGPY25KdDV15kSGSgg
- Aug 8, 202527 min
Roadmap - July 2025 Preview and Platform Update
Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Our first roadmap walkthrough of what has been developed on the Cybersecurity Growth platform and what is planned.00:00 introduction00:16 our development approach03:08 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Membership E-Learning & Community03:54 what's been released so far14:49 coming very soon15:59 updated courses coming soon17:20 new courses anticipated in 202519:30 courses on the horizon22:27 resources & templates coming up23:29 stay connected* Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts * Live on members.cybersecuritygrowth.com bi-weekly, Fridays at 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 6:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later.🔐 Hire a cybersecurity consultant or vCISO: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/services🟢 Free Blogs, Videos and Podcasts: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts/👥 Become a Member of our Self-paced Cybersecurity Training & Community: https://members.cybersecuritygrowth.com/👕 Get your Cybersecurity Growth Merch: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/store/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CYBERSECURITY GROWTH SOCIALSWebsite: https://cybersecuritygrowth.comTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybersecgrowthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/100066411043800/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity-growthSHAWN'S MUSIC SOCIALSWebsite: https://musicbysv.com/Spartan Valley (Shawn's artist site): https://spartanvalley.band/Octavate (Shawn's other music project): https://www.octavate.band/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SN1n1xhWt0ztYaJbGSwguInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicbysv_https://www.instagram.com/spartanvalleysv/https://www.instagram.com/octavate.band/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musicbysv_https://www.tiktok.com/@octavateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnValleMusichttps://www.facebook.com/SpartanValleyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/musicbysv/Twitter: https://x.com/SpartanValleySVhttps://x.com/MusicBySVYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtSunTJ6P4SmOp7xVZcwPhg https://www.youtube.com/@UCZJ97aWQYeNXymaJ47wfNCg https://www.youtube.com/@UCkZM2hGPY25KdDV15kSGSgg
- Aug 6, 202550 min
Let's talk Scattered Spider and How to Protect Your Organization
Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Let's chat about real-world cyber attacks. Let's share some stories together. Let's learn and grow together.00:00 introduction & agenda00:54 who are you wearing? 06:55 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Membership E-Learning & Community07:44 Scattered Spider, and other things41:04 Steps to protect against threat actors47:57 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Merch Store48:30 That’s a Wrap * Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts * Live on members.cybersecuritygrowth.com bi-weekly, Fridays at 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 6:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later.🔐 Hire a cybersecurity consultant or vCISO: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/services🟢 Free Blogs, Videos and Podcasts: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts/👥 Become a Member of our Self-paced Cybersecurity Training & Community: https://members.cybersecuritygrowth.com/👕 Get your Cybersecurity Growth Merch: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/store/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CYBERSECURITY GROWTH SOCIALSWebsite: https://cybersecuritygrowth.comTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybersecgrowthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/100066411043800/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity-growthSHAWN'S MUSIC SOCIALSWebsite: https://musicbysv.com/Spartan Valley (Shawn's artist site): https://spartanvalley.band/Octavate (Shawn's other music project): https://www.octavate.band/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SN1n1xhWt0ztYaJbGSwguInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicbysv_https://www.instagram.com/spartanvalleysv/https://www.instagram.com/octavate.band/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musicbysv_https://www.tiktok.com/@octavateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnValleMusichttps://www.facebook.com/SpartanValleyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/musicbysv/Twitter: https://x.com/SpartanValleySVhttps://x.com/MusicBySVYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtSunTJ6P4SmOp7xVZcwPhg https://www.youtube.com/@UCZJ97aWQYeNXymaJ47wfNCg https://www.youtube.com/@UCkZM2hGPY25KdDV15kSGSgg
- Aug 4, 20252 min
Update for July 2025
New course, Practical Uses of Secure Controls Framework. A 1 hour course covering how to leverage frameworks to build robust security, compliance and privacy programs. This includes implementing capability maturity models, integrating the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and how to get buy-in from your business executives. This course has video, written text, and several visuals, which you can use for your education, and can reuse when you bring it to your governance and business stakeholders. This course is available to our CISO Pro and Leader Launchpad members.Other courses have minor updates, with updated descriptions and running length times. These courses include, First 100 Days of a CISO, Cybersecurity for Creatives and Musicians, and What is Secure Controls Framework.In our Livestream section, there are two new on-demand video podcasts for all members. The walkthrough of the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report, and our Cybersecurity Growth Roadmap for July 2025. Our left navigation has been cleaned up a little. You now have a section titled Meet Members, where you can…well, see and meet members of our community. Check out this AI-managed area, which is designed to help you connect with others of similar interests. We also now have a Latest Updates section. This used to be called “Feed”. You should check Latest Updates daily, as it gives you a quick glance into new content or conversations since the last time you were at Cybersecurity Growth.This week, we have a question for you in Latest Updates. I want to know “Which area of cybersecurity management interests you most?”If you have a topic to share, or a question for the community, remember Community Chat is your place to bring whatever you want to discuss. We are working on resolving an account password reset bug. Some of our members have reported that when attempting to reset a password, they are not receiving an email, and can’t reset passwords. We hope to have this resolved quickly.* Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts * Live on members.cybersecuritygrowth.com bi-weekly, Fridays at 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 6:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later.🔐 Hire a cybersecurity consultant or vCISO: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/services🟢 Free Blogs, Videos and Podcasts: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts/👥 Become a Member of our Self-paced Cybersecurity Training & Community: https://members.cybersecuritygrowth.com/👕 Get your Cybersecurity Growth Merch: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/store/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CYBERSECURITY GROWTH SOCIALSWebsite: https://cybersecuritygrowth.comTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybersecgrowthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/100066411043800/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity-growthSHAWN'S MUSIC SOCIALSWebsite: https://musicbysv.com/Spartan Valley (Shawn's artist site): https://spartanvalley.band/Octavate (Shawn's other music project): https://www.octavate.band/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SN1n1xhWt0ztYaJbGSwguInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicbysv_https://www.instagram.com/spartanvalleysv/https://www.instagram.com/octavate.band/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musicbysv_https://www.tiktok.com/@octavateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnValleMusichttps://www.facebook.com/SpartanValleyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/musicbysv/Twitter: https://x.com/SpartanValleySVhttps://x.com/MusicBySVYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtSunTJ6P4SmOp7xVZcwPhg https://www.youtube.com/@UCZJ97aWQYeNXymaJ47wfNCg https://www.youtube.com/@UCkZM2hGPY25KdDV15kSGSgg
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