Best Benefit Hacker Podcasts (2025)

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Cybersecurity Jobs: What the Hell Is Going On? 46:51

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13h ago46:51

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. 00:00 ...coming up 00:45 introduction & agenda 01:36 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Membership E-Learning & Community 03:15 hot topic - Cybersecurity Jobs: What the Hell Is Going On? 03:36 470K U.S. openings 04:46 Global shortfall of ~3–4 million cybersecur…

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Charles Ponzi's Scam: The Classic Fraud That Is Still Around Today 10:09

8d ago10:09

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Tell us your story here! In this enlightening episode of Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we delve into the world of Ponzi schemes, using the infamous Charles Ponzi as our guide. Discover how these fraudulent schemes operate and the subtle ways you might inadvertently become entangled in one. We explore the fascinating story of Charles Ponzi, who in 1919,…

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Why Do Scams And Hacks Ask For Bitcoin? 10:39

26d ago10:39

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Tell us your story here! In this gripping episode of Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we explore the dark underbelly of cryptocurrency and how unsuspecting individuals can become entwined in complex fraud schemes. Meet Jian Wren, a resilient woman who, after enduring years of hardship, finds herself caught in a web of deceit involving a criminal mastermin…

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Virtual Kidnapping Scams: A True Crime Nightmare 8:41

1M ago8:41

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Tell us your story here! Virtual kidnapping scams are a terrifying new form of fraud that can affect any family. In this episode, we dive into Jennifer DeStafano's true crime nightmare — a shocking scam where fraudsters use AI to replicate a child's voice, making it sound like they've been kidnapped to extort money. Using AI-generated voices oursel…

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RSA Conference 2025 Recap: Insights, Trends & Straight Talk from the Expo Floor & Events around town 35:38

2M ago35:38

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Insights, Trends & Straight Talk from the Expo Floor & Events around town. 00:00 ...coming up 00:22 introduction & agenda 03:03 who are you wearing? 06:28 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Membership E-Learning & Community 08:08 hot topic - RSA Conference 2025…

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Hack Alert: 6 Million victims at risk as outsourcer hacked - What you can do to minimise your chances of being a hacking victim 10:28

2M ago10:28

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Tell us your story here! In this episode of Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we uncover a staggering data breach affecting over 6 million individuals, stemming from a major hack of outsourcing giant Capita. You may not have heard of Capita, but chances are you've interacted with their services without even realising it. From managing pensions to handling …

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Hacker Summer Camp 2025 Recap 1:01:23

2M ago1:01:23

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Highlight reel of the 2025 Verizon DBIR. Organized into 10 clear areas of focus, to help you quickly identify data points that you can use to quickly build business cases and focus on risk areas. Dive into our recap of Black Hat, DEF CON and BSides Las Vegas fr…

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Why did a Bank's fraud team ignore this scam victim? NFC Card Payment Fraud - Scams Hacks and Fraud 8:50

2M ago8:50

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Tell us your story here! This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we delve into the harrowing experience of Ian Williams, a pensioner who found himself at the mercy of a sophisticated scam that drained his bank account. Imagine waking up to discover that $1,338 has been stolen from your account, only to be told by your bank that you are responsible f…

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Scam Queen Faces justice: Fraudster caught by TV producer 11:40

3M ago11:40

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Tell us your story here! This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we unravel the web of deceit spun by Marianne Smith, a seemingly ordinary woman who became a master con artist. s we delve deeper into Marianne's life, we discover her connection with Jonathan, a television producer who unknowingly became embroiled in her schemes. Their friendship led …

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Scan or Scam? - Is that QR code setting you up to get scammed? (Scams, Hacks and Frauds) 9:17

3M ago9:17

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Tell us your story here! This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we dive into the alarming rise of QR code scams that are turning a once-innovative technology into a tool for fraud. Remember when QR codes were heralded as the future of convenience? Unfortunately, they have now become a gateway for scammers to exploit unsuspecting victims. Join us as…

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Love and Fraud: The Heartbreak of Romance Scams 9:15

4M ago9:15

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Tell us your story here! This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we uncover the heart-wrenching reality of romance scams, where love can lead to devastating financial loss. Join us as we share the true story of Alison Peters, a British grandmother who fell victim to a fraudulent relationship, losing a staggering £120,000 to a man she believed was he…

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Do Encryption backdoors benefit Hackers and Scammers? Governments Vs Privacy. 10:16

4M ago10:16

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Tell us your story here! In this week's episode of Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we explore the nuanced relationship between encryption backdoors and the activities of hackers and scammers. With the rise of end-to-end encryption, user privacy is at the forefront of technology discussions. However, governments are increasingly pushing for access to encr…

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Online ID Checks: Safety or Scam and Hack Magnet? 10:38

4M ago10:38

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Tell us your story here! In this episode of Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we explore the new internet age verification laws and their implications for online safety and potential scams. With the UK's Online Safety Act 2023 now in effect and similar legal rules in Australia (Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024) the USA (includin…

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2025 Verizon DBIR Highlights 54:44

4M ago54:44

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Highlight reel of the 2025 Verizon DBIR. Organized into 10 clear areas of focus, to help you quickly identify data points that you can use to quickly build business cases and focus on risk areas. 00:00 ...coming up 00:13 introduction & agenda 05:21 who are you …

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Behind the keyboard - Espionage and Identity Theft 10:40

4M ago10:40

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Tell us your story here! This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we delve into the chilling world of cyber espionage, where unsuspecting companies become pawns in a dangerous game orchestrated by North Korean operatives. Join us as we unravel the harrowing tale of Christina Chapman, a woman who found herself entangled in an illegal operation that ex…

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Roadmap - July 2025 Preview and Platform Update 27:23

4M ago27:23

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Our first roadmap walkthrough of what has been developed on the Cybersecurity Growth platform and what is planned. 00:00 introduction 00:16 our development approach 03:08 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Membership E-Learning & Community 03:54 what's been rel…

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Let's talk Scattered Spider and How to Protect Your Organization 50:47

4M ago50:47

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Let's chat about real-world cyber attacks. Let's share some stories together. Let's learn and grow together. 00:00 introduction & agenda 00:54 who are you wearing? 06:55 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Membership E-Learning & Community 07:44 Scattered Spider…

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Update for July 2025 2:35

4M ago2:35

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New course, Practical Uses of Secure Controls Framework. A 1 hour course covering how to leverage frameworks to build robust security, compliance and privacy programs. This includes implementing capability maturity models, integrating the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and how to get buy-in from your business executives. This course has video, writt…

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VPNs: Protection from hacks or just a scam? 9:35

5M ago9:35

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Tell us your story here! This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we take a pause from our true crime stories and instead take a deep dive into the true crime world of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to separate fact from fiction in the realm of online security. Are VPNs truly essential in protecting yourself from hacks and fraud, or are they just an…

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Platform Tour 2:00

5M ago2:00

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* Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts * Live on members.cybersecuritygrowth.com bi-weekly, Fridays at 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 6:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later. 🔐 Hire a cybersecurity consultant or vCISO: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/services 🟢 Free Blogs, Videos and Podcasts: https://cybersecuritygrowth.co…

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Membership Overview 1:11

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* Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts * Live on members.cybersecuritygrowth.com bi-weekly, Fridays at 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 6:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later. 🔐 Hire a cybersecurity consultant or vCISO: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/services 🟢 Free Blogs, Videos and Podcasts: https://cybersecuritygrowth.co…

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Your Cybersecurity Growth platform update for the week of May 5, 2025. 1:24

5M ago1:24

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* Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts * Live on members.cybersecuritygrowth.com bi-weekly, Fridays at 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 6:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later. 🔐 Hire a cybersecurity consultant or vCISO: https://cybersecuritygrowth.com/services 🟢 Free Blogs, Videos and Podcasts: https://cybersecuritygrowth.co…

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Resume Workshop #2 32:12

5M ago32:12

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Us hiring cybersecurity managers, review and critique the resumes of our audience, live on air. * Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/webcasts * Live on members.cybersecuritygrowth.com bi-weekly, Fridays at 2:30 PM ET, 11:30 AM PT, 6:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later. 🔐 Hire a cybersecurity consultant or vCISO: https://cy…

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Romance Scam Victim in foriegn prison - Police won't look for the scammer. 10:33

5M ago10:33

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Tell us your story here! A grandmother's life takes a harrowing turn as she finds herself imprisoned in a foreign country due to an elaborate international scam. In this gripping episode, we explore the tragic story of Donna Nelson, a victim caught in a web of deceit that led to her arrest for drug trafficking in Japan. Despite her efforts to prote…

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This Week In Cyber & Resume Workshop #2 1:17:07

5M ago1:17:07

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. 00:00 ...coming up 00:26 introduction 01:16 new CISO training course 02:00 agenda 03:00 who are you wearing? 08:17 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Consulting and Services 09:19 this week in cyber 09:42 Fake Cloudflare Verification Results in LummaStealer Tro…

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Is Booking.com a Booking.scam? Staying safe from Travel Fraud this summer. 9:24

5M ago9:24

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Tell us your story here! In the age of online bookings, planning a trip can be as easy as a few clicks. However, with convenience comes risk, especially when it comes to travel booking scams. In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the alarming rise of fraud associated with popular booking platforms like booking.com. Join us as we share th…

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Sim Swap Fraud: How a Phone Number hacker Scammed $24 Million in a Day 9:23

5M ago9:23

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Tell us your story here! In this gripping episode, Cee unravels the shocking tale of a $24 million heist stemming from a SIM swap fraud that left victim Michael Turpin reeling. As we delve into the events of 2018, we discover how a 15-year-old hacker managed to reset Turpin's Gmail password and access his cryptocurrency logins, leading to an astoni…

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Scattered Spider Hack Qantas - Can Passwords really keep your account safe? 4:20

6M ago4:20

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Tell us your story here! Cee delves into the recent cyberattack on Australian airline Qantas, attributed to the notorious hacking group Scattered Spider. Cee also provides practical advice on protecting personal information, emphasising the dangers of password reuse and the benefits of using private relay email services and changing your passwords …

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Ghost Broker Fraud - The Car insurance Scam targeting young drivers 7:46

6M ago7:46

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Tell us your story here! Cee investigates the alarming rise of ghost brokers in the UK, a scam that leaves unsuspecting young drivers like 18-year-old Wayne Simpson in dire straits. After a car accident, Wayne discovers that his seemingly legitimate insurance policy is nothing but a facade, putting him at risk of severe legal consequences. Through …

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Can you spot a change raising scam? 5:40

6M ago5:40

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Tell us your story here! In this enlightening episode, Cee takes us through the intricacies of a change rasing scam, breaking it down into manageable steps to help listeners recognise and avoid falling victim to this clever con. By role-playing as a scammer working against a shopkeeper, Cee demonstrates how a seemingly innocent transaction can quic…

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Money Mule Fraud: The Tragic True Crime of Ebony King 6:07

6M ago6:07

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Tell us your story here! In this episode, we explore the rising concern of money mule fraud, a scam that has impacted thousands, particularly the youth. We share the true crime story of Ebony King, a 19-year-old who became a victim due to a family friend's betrayal, facing devastating financial consequences. With over 17,000 reported cases in 2023,…

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Scam turns its victim into a fraudster - Pig Butchering Scams 10:27

6M ago10:27

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Tell us your story here! In this gripping episode, Cee delves into the astonishing tale of Shan (pronounced Shane) Haynes, the bank manager who became embroiled in a pig butchering scam that ultimately led to the downfall of the Heartland Tri State Bank in Elkhart, Kansas. As Shan fell victim to a cunning online fraudster named Bella, he unwittingl…

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Marks and Spencer and UK retailers Hack - and what makes a good password? 8:18

7M ago8:18

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Tell us your story here! In the past few months, three Major UK retailers - Marks and Spencer, The Co-op and Harrods have been the targets of sophisticated hacks from a hacking Collective called Scattered Spider. What Happened? Who is Scattered Spider? Should you be concerned, and what can you do to protect yourself? I’m Cee, and this is Scams, Hac…

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Fake Casinos and Fake Banks - Impersonation Scams. 5:52

7M ago5:52

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Tell us your story here! In this episode, Cee shares stories about a fake VIP casino that took millions from high rollers and a bank fraud scam that cost its victim $100,000 in just 10 minutes. He also discusses why it's important to fight the urge to be embarrassed by being the victim of fraud or a scam, and discuss steps that you can take to help…

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White House Cybersecurity Executive Order 14144 40:33

9M ago40:33

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. 00:00 intro 01:10 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Training 02:35 hot topic - White House Cybersecurity Executive Order 04:39 2021 White House Executive Order 14028 05:27 Trump administration revoked 78 EO’s 07:29 Sources of show content 09:32 Requiring third…

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#30 - This Week In Cyber 39:22

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. 00:00 ....coming up 00:22 intro 02:30 agenda 03:01 who are you wearing? 11:17 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Consulting 12:20 nerd zone - This Week In Cyber 12:40 Disney hack 26:08 DISA Global Solutions 29:45 Orange's second breach 32:00 sponsorship - Cyber…

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#29 - Return To Office 1:05:46

11M ago1:05:46

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. intro new followers who are you wearing? sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Consulting nerd zone PowerSchool Breach hot topic - RTO Key Perspectives Hybrid vs. Office-Only Trends Executive Perspective Business and Operational Considerations Risk and Liability E…

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#28 - News of the Week 30:26

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. intro new followers who are you wearing? sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Consulting nerd zone - Gravy Analytics Telefonica breach that’s a wrap Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/blog Live on Twitch bi-weekly, Fridays at 10:30 AM EDT, 7:30 A…

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#27 - 2024 Wrap Up 47:41

12M ago47:41

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. intro new followers who are you wearing? sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Consulting nerd zone - 2024 Breach Roundup 23andMe blamed users for its massive data breach Change Healthcare took 7 months to confirm hackers Snowflake customer hacks snowballed Columb…

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#26 - Resume Workshop #1 37:36

12M ago37:36

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. 00:00 intro 05:40 new followers 07:16 Who are you wearing? 10:55 sponsorship - Cybersecurity Growth Consulting 12:30 nerd zone 12:41 LastPass breach 14:14 PIH health 15:14 Hot Topic - Resume Workshop 35:52 That’s a Wrap Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecurity…

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#25 - Real CISO problems - Why it’s often a little c and not a big C 37:32

1y ago37:32

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Intro Agenda Who are you wearing? Hot Topic - Real CISO problems - Why it’s often a little c and not a big C 24% of CISOs actively looking to leave their jobs Is the CISO part of the executive team? CSO vs CISO CISO and CIO CISO paradox: With great responsibili…

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#24 - Industry Communities 27:54

1y ago27:54

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Intro Agenda Who are you wearing? Hot Topic - Industry Communities That’s a Wrap Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/blog Live on Twitch bi-weekly, Fridays at 10:30 AM EDT, 7:30 AM PDT, 3:30 PM GMT in your pod feeds a few days later. 🔐 Hire a cy…

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PEPY the magic question 21:30

1y ago21:30

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No, this is not puff the magic dragon. This is the magic question you must ask and get an answer to on every first discovery meeting with the prospect.

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🔥How to Promote / A Selling Strategy That WORKS! 39:18

1y ago39:18

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{WARNING: this is a 30-min session} If you’re struggling with getting prospects into your sales funnel process, this will help you tremendously. Selling is an extremely difficult skill set to master. Especially in today’s world where attention spans, and time constraints have never been worse. If you’re open to some new ideas, I encourage you to li…

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#23 - Level Up Your Career with Training & Certifications 43:20

1y ago43:20

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Intro Agenda Who are you wearing? Hot Topic - Level Up Your Career with Training & Certifications job market resume workshop Want to earn more money? CSO Online: 12 hottest security certs Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certified Cloud Security Prof…

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Mistake #3 Producers Make (and all salespeople) 14:23

1y ago14:23

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Mistake number three is not just something I did, but I think it’s something all people in selling do. Times have changed on how people communicate. And yet most people are still communicating like it was 1999.😂😁

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#2 Mistake Producers Make 24:01

1y ago24:01

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The way buyers are buying today is much different than the way they did 3, 5 or 10 years ago.

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#1 Mistake Producers Make 49:56

1y ago49:56

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Sales, business development, new client acquisition. For anybody responsible for bringing on new accounts in the employee benefit sector this podcast is for you. This will help prevent the number one mistake I made for years and once I corrected it, my results improved dramatically.

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#22 - Security Awareness Training (part 2) 55:47

1y ago55:47

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Growth. A show for aspiring and existing cybersecurity leaders. Intro Agenda Who are you wearing? Hot Topic Security Awareness Training Phishing Social engineering OPSEC That’s a Wrap Cybersecuritygrowth.com and cybersecuritygrowth.com/blog Live on Twitch bi-weekly, Fridays at 10:30 AM EDT, 7:30 AM PDT, 3:30 PM GMT in your …

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Selling is HARD ~ Pitching is EASY (2.9) 7:10

1+ y ago7:10

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NEXT STEP. So you are about 20 minutes into your call and then you panic. Where do you go next? What do you say? Is it their choice or your choice? Use this technique and you will relieve stress and anxiety for you and also the other person. 👊🤟🔥