Recorded live from InfoSec World in Orlando, this Root To CISO Byte-Size episode features a candid conversation between Kris Rides and Michael Powell on the realities facing today’s cybersecurity professionals. From rapid AI adoption and shadow AI to lean teams, staffing constraints, and rising burnout, the discussion explores how security leaders are being forced to rethink risk management, productivity, and sustainability. Kris and Michael also dive into mental health in security, return-to...
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Recorded live from InfoSec World in Orlando, this Root To CISO Byte-Size episode features a candid conversation between Kris Rides and Michael Powell on the realities facing today’s cybersecurity professionals. From rapid AI adoption and shadow AI to lean teams, staffing constraints, and rising burnout, the discussion explores how security leaders are being forced to rethink risk management, productivity, and sustainability. Kris and Michael also dive into mental health in security, return-to...
You Don’t Need 10 Certifications to Get Hired in Cybersecurity | Root To CISO Podcast
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You Don’t Need 10 Certifications to Get Hired in Cybersecurity | Root To CISO Podcast
CISO Barbee Mooneyhan joins The Root to CISO Podcast to discuss what truly matters when building a cybersecurity career — and it’s not just degrees or certifications. Barbee explains why hands-on experience, community involvement, and the ability to apply knowledge often outweigh a long list of credentials. She shares why certifications like the CISSP or GPEN can be valuable tools for learning, but warns that memorizing material without real-world application won’t get you far. Whethe...
Root To CISO
Recorded live from InfoSec World in Orlando, this Root To CISO Byte-Size episode features a candid conversation between Kris Rides and Michael Powell on the realities facing today’s cybersecurity professionals. From rapid AI adoption and shadow AI to lean teams, staffing constraints, and rising burnout, the discussion explores how security leaders are being forced to rethink risk management, productivity, and sustainability. Kris and Michael also dive into mental health in security, return-to...
