Kickstart your career or develop top security talent with the Breaking into Cybersecurity podcast. Visit breakingintocybersecurity.org to stay updated with our newsletter for each episode. We share real stories from professionals who successfully transitioned into the field. You will learn the exact steps they took, how they stay sharp, and get advice for landing a role. For SMB tech and cyber leaders, we offer actionable workforce development strategies. Discover how to attract, retain, and develop your next generation of talent today. Cybersecurity AI Cloud Technology Career Leadership
Breaking Into Cybersecurity
Claim This Podcastby Christophe Foulon | Renee Small | breakingintocybersecurity.org
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Kickstart your career or develop top security talent with the Breaking into Cybersecurity podcast. Visit breakingintocybersecurity.org to stay updated with our newsletter for each episode. We share real stories from professionals who successfully transitioned into the field. You will learn the exact steps they took, how they stay sharp, and get advice for landing a role. For SMB tech and cyber leaders, we offer actionable workforce development strategies. Discover how to attract, retain, and develop your next generation of talent today. Cybersecurity AI Cloud Technology Career Leadership
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May 21, 2026
Teen Hacker to CEO | Tal Kollender | BIC
Host Renee Small interviews Tal Kollender, CEO of Gytpol, about securing enterprise communication and closing critical email security gaps.
May 2, 2026
Breaking Into Cybersecurity - Nikhil Agarwal
<p><b>Description:</b></p><p>Want to break into cybersecurity? Learn how Nikhil Agarwal moved from reverse engineering video games to leading AI security teams and automating complex infosec workflows. [bic-00003]</p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li>How childhood curiosity about software keys and "cheat codes" builds a foundation for red teaming. [bic-00004]</li><li>The evolution from freelance bug hunting to professional penetration testing. [bic-00004]</li><li>Nikhil reveals practical AI tools for automating security tasks in the cloud. [bic-XXXX1] [bic-00009]</li><li>Demystifying AI-powered threat hunting: Practical steps and strategies. [bic-XXXX2] [bic-00009]</li><li>Implementing AI for cloud security threat detection and automated incident response. [bic-00008]</li></ul><p><b>Timestamps:</b> [bic-00004]</p><p>00:00 - Intro & Countdown<br>00:29 - Welcome Nikhil Agarwal<br>00:52 - Childhood curiosity and reverse engineering games<br>01:45 - Early freelance red teaming and the "pre-bug bounty" era</p><p><b>Guest Bio:</b> [bic-00004]</p><p>Nikhil Agarwal is a cybersecurity expert specializing in AI security teams and the automation of complex security operations. He leverages a background in red teaming and penetration testing to bridge the gap between hands-on technical skills and modern AI-driven cloud security.</p><p><a href="https://breakingintocybersecurity.com/community">Community Link</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/c/BreakingIntoCybersecurity">Subscribe on YouTube</a> [bic-00007]</p><p><b>Tags:</b> [bic-00005] [bic-00006]</p><p>Nikhil Agarwal, AI Security, Red Teaming, Cloud Security Automation, Bug Bounty, AI Threat Hunting, breaking into cybersecurity, cybersecurity career, how to get into cybersecurity, cybersecurity podcast, infosec career, cybersecurity career change, cybersecurity for beginners, cybersecurity career advice, cybersecurity jobs, CISO interview, pivot to cybersecurity, cybersecurity certifications.</p><p>***</p><p>Sponsored by CPF Coaching LLC - http://cpf-coaching.com</p><p>The Breaking into Cybersecurity: It's a conversation about what they did before, why they pivoted into cyber, what the process was they went through, how they keep up, and advice/tips/tricks along the way.</p><p>Check out our books:</p><p>The Cybersecurity Advantage - <a href="https://leanpub.com/the-cybersecurity-advantage">https://leanpub.com/the-cybersecurity-advantage</a></p><p>Develop Your Cybersecurity Career Path: <a href="https://amzn.to/3443AUI">https://amzn.to/3443AUI</a><br>Hack the Cybersecurity Interview: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hack-Cybersecurity-Interview-Interviews-Entry-level/dp/1835461298/">https://www.amazon.com/Hack-Cybersecurity-Interview-Interviews-Entry-level/dp/1835461298/</a></p><p>---</p><p>About the hosts:</p><p>Renee Small is the CEO of Cyber Human Capital and author of Magnetic Hiring. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneebrownsmall/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneebrownsmall/</a></p><p>Christophe Foulon is a Cybersecurity Strategist and passionate about customer service and process improvement. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophefoulon/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophefoulon/</a></p><p>- Website: <a href="https://www.cyberhubpodcast.com/breakingintocybersecurity">https://www.cyberhubpodcast.com/breakingintocybersecurity</a><br>- Podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-into-cybersecuri">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-into-cybersecuri</a><br>- YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BreakingIntoCybersecurity">https://www.youtube.com/c/BreakingIntoCybersecurity</a><br>- Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-into-cybersecurity/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-into-cybersecurity/</a></p>
April 28, 2026
Shan Kulkarni - Security in the Vibe Coding Era
<p>In this episode of <strong>Breaking into Cybersecurity</strong>, host Christophe sits down with <strong>Shan Kulkarni</strong>, a security leader focused on the intersection of AI, engineering, and human-centric security practices.</p><p><br></p><p>They explore the massive shift currently happening in the industry as AI takes over traditional "knowledge work," forcing a move toward higher-level human intuition. Shan introduces the concept of **"Vibe Coding"** and discusses how outcome-driven requirements are changing the types of vulnerabilities we face.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Discussion Points</strong></p><p>- <strong>The End of Knowledge Work? </strong>How AI is automating the repetitive analysis and coding tasks that used to define a career, and why intuition is the new premium skill.</p><p>- <strong>AI in Security</strong>: Practical ways to use tools like Claude to automate leadership tasks and reclaim your time.</p><p>- <strong>Vibe Coding & Security:</strong> What happens when software is generated based on "vibes" and outcomes rather than line-by-line coding?</p><p>- <strong>Gamifying Vulnerability Fixes:</strong> Using scoreboards and competitive metrics to drive engineering engagement and faster remediation.</p><p>- <strong>The Business Language of Security:</strong> Why translating technical risk into business value remains the biggest hurdle for security leaders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Shan Kulkarni </strong>is a security leader and strategist known for innovative approaches to automation and gamification. He has a deep background in software engineering, which informs his outcome-driven approach to security.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><p>- <strong>Claude AI </strong>(Anthropic)</p><p>- <strong>Vibe Coding </strong>(Modern development concept)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Us</strong></p><p>- Breaking Into Cybersecurity YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingIntoCybersecurity" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingIntoCybersecurity</a></p><p>- Christophe Foulon on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophefoulon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophefoulon/</a></p>
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