Podcasts Technology Cyber Work How to become a secure coder | Guest Chrys Thorsen

How to become a secure coder | Guest Chrys Thorsen

Published: Oct. 18, 2021, 7 a.m.

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On today\\u2019s podcast Infosec Skills author Chrys Thorsen talks about founding IT Without Borders, a humanitarian organization built to empower underserved communities through capacity building information and communications technology (ICT) skills and information access. She\\u2019s also a consultant and educator. And, for our purpose, she is the author of several learning paths on our Infosec Skills platform. She has written course paths for Writing Secure Code in Android and Writing Secure Code in iOS, as well as a forthcoming CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder path.

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0:00 - Intro
2:43 - Thorsen\\u2019s origin story in cybersecurity\\xa0
4:53 - Gaining about 40 certifications
6:20 - Cross certification knowledge
7:25 - Great certification combos\\xa0
8:45 - How useful are certifications?
11:12 - Collecting certifications
13:01 - Changing training landscape
14:20 - How teaching changed
16:36 - In-demand cybersecurity skills
17:48 - What is secure coding?
19:34 - Secure coders versus coders\\xa0
20:31 - Secure coding in iOS versus Android\\xa0
22:39 - CertNexus secure coder certification
24:13 - Secure coding before coding\\xa0
24:42 - Secure coding curriculum\\xa0
26:27 - Recommended studies post secure coding
26:50 - Benefits to skills-based education
27:43 - Tips for lifelong learning
29:29 - Cybersecurity education\\u2019s future\\xa0
30:54 - IT Without Borders
33:38 - 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.

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