On today\u2019s podcast, Cicero Chimbanda, Infosec Skills author and lecturer, discusses his cybersecurity leadership and management courses. We discuss the many paths of a cybersecurity leadership role, the soft skills that separate a good information security manager from a great one and why a baseline of cybersecurity knowledge can enhance any job, even if you don\u2019t plan to pivot into the industry.
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0:00 - Intro\xa0
3:37 - Getting into cybersecurity\xa0
6:43 - First learning cybersecurity
7:54 - Skills needed to move up\xa0
10:41 - CISM certification
13:00 - Two tracks of technology
15:13 - Are certifications important?
18:50 - Work as a college lecturer\xa0
22:43 - Important cybersecurity soft skills
27:40 - Cybersecurity leadership and management\xa0
32:33 - Where to go after security leadership\xa0
35:26 - Soft skills for cybersecurity managers
37:23 - Benefits to skills-based education
39:40 - Tips for lifelong learning
43:46 - Cybersecurity education\u2019s future
45:21 - Outro \xa0
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Infosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It\u2019s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.