Cyber Security career podcast.
Here I invite various guests from the cyber security industry to give you real insights on what it's really like to work in cyber security.
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Host Chris Roberts interviews former SOC Analyst Sandra about the realities of the role, including training, certifications, and AI's impact on cybersecurity careers.
18 May 2026
I Asked Recruiter Why Entry Level Candidates Get Rejected
If you’re trying to land a cyber security job right now, you’ve probably noticed something confusing:
Companies talk about “skills shortage”… and candidates talk about how difficult it is to land a job.
So what's really going on?
I sat down with a recruiter from one of Australia’s biggest cyber security recruitment firms and asked her the following:
• What makes a CV instantly stand out?• What makes recruiters reject candidates immediately?• Do certifications actually matter?• Are home labs and portfolios useful?• Why do some technically strong candidates still fail interviews?• What do hiring managers REALLY look for?
Hear it from people who are actually involved in hiring cybersecurity candidates.
21 Mar 2026
Become Cloud Security Engineer FASTER
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8 Mar 2026
Agentic AI Security Masterclass
this isn’t a normal podcast episode, this is a masterclass in Agentic AI Security. If you’re new to the topic this is perfect for you, and if you’re seasoned, Thomas Roccia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-roccia/) (an expert I trust) will give you the latest information that you need
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1 Feb 2026
Cyber Security Market Trends in 2026 with Josh Madakor
Josh Madakor and I both work in this industry and help individuals land cyber security jobs from all over the world. In this episode we discuss the important cyber security market trends in 2026, and what you need to focus on to get hired.
If you want to cut through noise and understand cyber security market trends in 2026, then this episode is for you. we discuss Cyber Security Market trends, dismantle common myths, and talk about every important topic when it comes to landing a cyber security job in 2026
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18 Jan 2026
Reality of being a Cyber Security Content Creator! (ft. Cybersecurity girl)
In this episode I'm joined with one of the biggest cyber security content creators in the world: "Cybersecurity girl" (Caitlin Sarian).
With a combined following of nearly 2Million followers, we explore what it's like to be a professional cyber security content creator. Is it really a viable career? How can you become a cyber security content creator? Caitlin shares all her secrets with us!
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6 Jan 2026
How to Learn Identity & Access Management?
In this episode we explore the world of Identity and Access Management (IAM) with someone with over 25 years of experience in Cyber Security.
Meet Abbas Kudrati, a cyber security professional who currently help organisations with their IAM problems, and an overall great guy!
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Resources Mentioned by Abbas:
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https://medium.com/@abbask/agentic-ai-a-paradigm-shift-in-cybersecurity-operations-soc-1078d186cbf2
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2020/08/31/cybersecurity-skills-become-ciso/
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31 Dec 2025
From GRC to Bug Bounty Assessor!
Bug bounty is a hot topic, but what you didn't know is that you can become the person who approves bug bounty submissions.
Meet Katherine, she moved from GRC to blue teaming, to security research, and finally ended up assessing Bug Bounty submission, she is at the top of her career!
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17 Dec 2025
Start a Cyber Security Business? The truth.
In this episode I ask John Baird https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfbaird/
Found of Revio, a cyber security company what is it like to start a cyber security company
but also what he looks for in entry level candidates!
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8 Dec 2025
GRC is the Future of Cyber Security
GRC is the future of Cyber Security is a big claim and one that I personally agree with. In this episode we unpack this with Sandra who is a cyber security professional, content creator, and a personal friend of mine.
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1 Dec 2025
Do you need Helpdesk before Cyber Security?
In this episode we discuss the importance of working in helpdesk before working in cyber security, how to land a helpdesk job, whether CompTIA A+ is worth it, and how much money can you make in Helpdesk!
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22 Nov 2025
How a Student Landed Her First Cyber Security job!
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Subi was an international and managed to land her first cyber security while studying!
Here we unpack how she did it!
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16 Nov 2025
Will AI Replace Cyber Security Jobs?
AI Security expert, PhD student, and published author Harriet Farlow shares her views on AI & Security.
We go beyond the hype and gives us a real insights on what it's like to work in AI Security, the effect AI will have on cyber security, and the future of cyber security & AI.
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My website: https://harriethacks.com/
The book: https://nostarch.com/ai-security-handbook
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Company website: https://milev.ai/
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8 Aug 2025
Learn Bug Bounty from NahamSec
This podcast explores how complete beginners can break into the world of bug bounty hunting and potentially turn it into a full-time career.
Featuring expert Ben Sadeghipour (NahamSec), the podcast breaks down how bug bounty works, common beginner mistakes, potential earnings, and a practical step-by-step learning path.
It emphasises hands-on web hacking skills over certifications, the importance of community, and how platforms like HackerOne and Bugcrowd offer real opportunities to earn money legally by reporting security vulnerabilities.
No prior IT background, degree, or funding is required — just curiosity, persistence, and a laptop.
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7 Aug 2025
Cyber Security Education & Awareness specialty.
Most people assume that cybersecurity is only for technical experts, coders, or ethical hackers. In this episode, we dismantle that myth and reveal one of the fastest and most accessible pathways into the industry: Security Education and Awareness.
If you are someone who has no technical degree, no IT background, and no coding experience, this episode will open your eyes to a part of cybersecurity that is rarely talked about, yet growing rapidly.
Host Abed is joined by Chantel, a cybersecurity awareness specialist who has worked in some of Australia's biggest organisations and now runs her own company delivering cyber awareness training to businesses. Together, they explore what the job actually involves, how to break into the field, what kind of person is suited to it, and what kind of money you can expect to earn.
This is not a generic career advice video. This is a real, in-depth conversation based on firsthand experience, industry practice, and actual hiring insights.
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4 Aug 2025
The SECRET World of Cyber-Crime & Counter-Terrorism Career
Most people think cyber security is all about firewalls and hacking. But there is a hidden side of the industry that few talk about. It involves counterterrorism, human trafficking, organised crime, and intelligence work that often remains classified.
In this episode, I speak with Hayley Van Loon, Deputy CEO of Crimestoppers International and former intelligence officer. She shares what it is really like working at the intersection of cyber security and national security. We cover real-world cases, including the disturbing truth behind counterfeit goods and how they fund terrorism and human trafficking.
Hailey explains how collaboration across agencies is critical, what skills are actually needed to succeed in this space, and why emotional resilience matters more than a fancy degree. We also dive into the realities of working in intelligence, the psychological toll of seeing the worst of humanity, and what keeps professionals in this field going.
If you have ever been curious about cyber crime analysis or wanted a career that makes a real impact, this episode will open your eyes to a side of cyber security that rarely gets attention.
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Inside a recent episode
Watch This Before Becoming a SOC Analyst
Published 12 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] But one really good thing about cybersecurity is the fact that there's so many different open source tools out there. If there's a cybersecurity tool, I almost guarantee that 99% of them all have an open source or a community edition that you can use to learn for free and basically get on your resume for the projects that you work on. Personally, even if you, for example, haven't used an SIM or a SIEM before, again, this goes back to acronyms and depending on what companies that you work But in SIM, for example, you could get an open source SIM and get experience on it in your own home lab and then be able to put that on your resume as experience. […]
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