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Ask Us Anything: Cybersecurity Career Q&A — Season 4 Finale
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In the Season 4 finale of The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, Steve and John wrap up an incredible season with a special listener-driven Q&A. The episode opens with a recap of Episodes 1–7, revisiting key lessons on soft skills, leadership, resume pitfalls, networking strategies, and inspiring career journeys. From there, they dive into your most pressing questions about breaking into cybersecurity — from whether college or certifications matter most, to the projects that truly prove you’re job-ready, to building home labs that tackle real-world problems. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes reflections, practical advice, and set the stage for an exciting Season 5.
Check out our Networking is King Course: How to Build a Career Through Real Connections
Chapters
1. Season 4 Recap & Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Breaking Into Cybersecurity Without Experience (00:13:53)
3. Degrees vs. Certifications Debate (00:18:39)
4. Home Labs & Practical Skill Building (00:23:41)
5. Cloud Security Career Considerations (00:35:29)
6. CPS Mentorship Approach & Process (00:48:56)
7. Podcast Origins & Future Plans (00:52:33)
8. Episode Wrap-up (01:02:04)
43 episodes
Manage episode 505705281 series 3594482
In the Season 4 finale of The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, Steve and John wrap up an incredible season with a special listener-driven Q&A. The episode opens with a recap of Episodes 1–7, revisiting key lessons on soft skills, leadership, resume pitfalls, networking strategies, and inspiring career journeys. From there, they dive into your most pressing questions about breaking into cybersecurity — from whether college or certifications matter most, to the projects that truly prove you’re job-ready, to building home labs that tackle real-world problems. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes reflections, practical advice, and set the stage for an exciting Season 5.
Check out our Networking is King Course: How to Build a Career Through Real Connections
Chapters
1. Season 4 Recap & Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Breaking Into Cybersecurity Without Experience (00:13:53)
3. Degrees vs. Certifications Debate (00:18:39)
4. Home Labs & Practical Skill Building (00:23:41)
5. Cloud Security Career Considerations (00:35:29)
6. CPS Mentorship Approach & Process (00:48:56)
7. Podcast Origins & Future Plans (00:52:33)
8. Episode Wrap-up (01:02:04)
43 episodes
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