Trying to figure out which cybersecurity certifications are actually worth it in 2026?In this episode of the Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, we break down the best certifications for every path in cybersecurity — whether you're just starting out or tr...
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Randy Marchany, longtime CISO at Virginia Tech University, to break down the biggest lessons he’s learned from 35 years in cybersecurity and over 50 years in IT.From building one...
What does it really mean to think like a hacker?In this episode of the Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Ed Skoudis, President of the SANS Technology Institute and one of the most respected leaders in cybersecurity education.Ed shares h...
On this episode of the Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Jeffrey Wheatman to break down one of the most underrated skills in cybersecurity: storytelling. Jeffrey shares how he built a career helping CISOs communicate more effectively wi...
Most cybersecurity candidates prepare the wrong way for interviews.They focus only on technical questions… but hiring managers are evaluating something completely different.In this episode, we break down exactly what cybersecurity hiring managers loo...
In this episode, we interview Matt Osegard, a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent with over 21 years of experience in cybersecurity and counterintelligence investigations.Matt shares his journey from Army officer and classroom teacher to leading cy...
If you’ve been applying for cybersecurity jobs and hearing nothing back… this might be why.In this episode of the Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, two active cybersecurity hiring leaders break down what’s actually preventing candidates from getting int...
Cybersecurity doesn’t just have a talent gap — it has a leadership gap.In this episode of The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Dave Berke, retired Marine Corps officer, former Top Gun instructor, and Chief Development Officer at Echelo...
If you’ve been learning cybersecurity, applying for jobs, or working in the field—and your confidence has taken a hit—this episode is for you.In Season 6, Episode 3 of The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, Steve and John break down why confidence drops...
If you feel like you’ve been studying cybersecurity but not actually making progress, this episode is for you.In Season 6 Episode 2 of The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, Steve and John break down how to reset your cybersecurity learning plan and stop...
Hey folks!Quick invite for our next Skool Community Hangout this Friday, January 23, 2026 at Noon EST.What to expect:No formal agendaNo slidesNo pressureJust a chill session to meet each other, chat about what you’re working on, ask questions if you...
Many aspiring cybersecurity professionals didn’t quit… they just got stuck.If 2025 knocked you off your rhythm (burnout, life, motivation gone, felt behind), this episode is for you.In our Season 6 premiere, we share 5 practical tactics to restart yo...
Happy 2026!We’ve got two big updates we’re excited to share with you.Season 6 of the Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast officially premieres on January 15, 2026. This season goes deeper than ever into how cybersecurity really works in practice. Real incid...
Hi ,We’re thrilled to invite **you** to a special event — an exclusive livestream premiere with our guest, **Eric O’Neill** — on **Thursday, November 20 at 9:30 AM Eastern Time (8:30 AM Central / 6:30 AM Pacific)**.👉 [Click here to set a reminder an...
What if the next great cybersecurity defense came from magicians?Our guest this week, Brian Brushwood, has spent 25 years studying how humans deceive — and how that same skill can be used to protect people instead of tricking them.He argues that the...