Best Digital Jedi Podcasts (2024)

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Radical Candor Q&A: Kim Answers Our Most Frequently Asked Questions 6 | 27 35:18

17m ago35:18

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Kim and Amy tackle some radically candid questions. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim and Amy answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Radical Candor in a fun and engaging quiz show format. They cover key topics such as handling people who misuse Radical Candor as an excuse to act like a jerk, the challenges and ben…

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Cyber resiliency and national defense | Guest Georgianna "George" Shea 58:06

4h ago58:06

58:06

Today on Cyber Work, I’m introducing you to Dr. Georgianna, or “George” Shea, the chief technologist at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation. Shea finds new and developing technologies and develops pilot programs for implementation in a variety of locales, including DoD, the government sector and crit…

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Using the CEH to create an ethical hacker career path 17:48

2d ago17:48

17:48

Infosec and Cyber Work Hacks are helping train the red teamers and blue teamers of tomorrow with our boot camps and study materials for the CEH exam. But how does ethical hacking proficiency translate into a satisfying career? Infosec’s CEH boot camp instructor Akyl Phillips has plenty of strategies to help you get focused and stay focused on your …

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Radical Candor “Asks” Jeff Wetzler: The Foundational Skill of Asking Questions 6 | 26 44:58

3d ago44:58

44:58

The fundamental skill of asking questions to solicit feedback and create a culture of Radical Candor. Kim sits down with Jeff Wetzler, author of "Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs in Leadership and Life." Recorded live, the conversation explores the fundamental skill of asking questions to solicit fee…

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Why is Log4J still so successful? | Guest Etay Maor 57:57

8d ago57:57

57:57

Today on Cyber Work, I talked with Etay Maor, Chief Security Strategist with Cato Networks. Etay is a founding member of the Cato Cyber Threats Research Lab, or CTRL — see what they did there? — and he joins me to talk about their first CTRL report on attack patterns and methods. We’re going to talk about the most common attack vectors, why Log4J s…

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Radical Respect: The Jedi Mind Trick 6 | Bonus 40:30

10d ago40:30

40:30

This week Radical Candor shares an episode of Radical Respect, where Kim and co-host Wesley Faulkner discuss the dreaded bloviating BSer with guest Tyler Chou, The Creators' Attorney. Failing to call people on their BS breeds problematic overconfidence that can harm collaboration and team confidence, especially among team members who are systematic…

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All about identity access management with the Identity Jedi | Guest David Lee 1:02:09

16d ago1:02:09

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How does a childhood curiosity turn into a groundbreaking career in identity and access management? Join us for an engaging conversation with David Lee, the Identity Jedi, as he recounts his fascinating journey from tinkering with computers as a child to becoming a sought-after expert in IAM. Lee shares the pivotal moments and unexpected opportunit…

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Breaking the 'Word Police' Myth: How Inclusive Language Builds Stronger Teams 6 | 25 37:18

18d ago37:18

37:18

The ROI of changing language to be more inclusive. Kim, Jason, and Amy discuss the importance of using inclusive language and the impact of non-inclusive language, often dismissed as being "too sensitive.” They explore the concept of "red words," terms that can shut down communication by triggering negative reactions, and emphasize that good commun…

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Cybersecurity’s role in U.S. foreign relations | Guest Tom Siu 59:37

20d ago59:37

59:37

Today on Cyber Work, Tom Siu, CISO of Inversion6, joins the podcast to talk about cyber diplomacy! As Siu says at the start of the show, the internet has no borders. It’s like water. There are pathways and choke points, but there is no ownership by any one country or entity. How does that influence international diplomacy? Siu discusses possible sc…

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Breaking down CEH exam questions with an Infosec expert 16:37

23d ago16:37

16:37

Infosec and Cyber Work Hacks are here to help you pass the CEH, or Certified Ethical Hacker exam. For today’s Hack, Akyl Phillips, Infosec bootcamp instructor in charge of the CEH/Pentest+ dual-cert bootcamp, walks us through four sample CEH questions, explaining the logic behind each answer and discounting the wrong ones with explanations, allowin…

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Faster, Smarter Communication: Matt Abrahams Gets Radically Candid 6 | 24 49:42

26d ago49:42

49:42

Thinking quickly and communicating effectively with Matt Abrahams. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim Scott interviews Matt Abrahams, a Stanford lecturer and author of "Think Faster, Talk Smarter." Matt explains how his book is geared toward everyone, from introverts to extroverts, and provides advice for handling impromptu speaking…

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Roku’s hacked data breach – will we never learn our lesson? | Guest Zarik Megerdichian 47:06

26d ago47:06

47:06

Zarik Megerdichian, the co-founder of personal privacy controller company Loop8, joins me in breaking down the recent Roku breach, which landed hackers a whopping 15,000 users' worth of vital data. Megerdichian and I discuss the failings of the current data collection and storage model while moving to a model in which biometrics is the primary iden…

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The CORE of Radical Candor: A Deep Dive into Effective Feedback 6 | 23 33:17

1M ago33:17

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Transform feedback into a powerful tool using CORE. Jason and Amy discuss the nuanced art of feedback using the CORE model—Context, Observation, Result, and nExt stEps, explaining how it can transform feedback into a powerful tool for growth and clarity. Whether it’s navigating simple day-to-day acknowledgments or tackling complex, emotionally char…

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Unlocking data privacy: Insights from the data diva | Guest Debbie Reynolds 53:14

1M ago53:14

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Today on Cyber Work, I’m very excited to welcome Debbie Reynolds, the Data Diva herself, to discuss data privacy. Reynolds developed a love of learning about data privacy since working in library science, and she took it through to legal technologies. She now runs her own data privacy consultancy and hosts the long-running podcast “The Data Diva Ta…

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Inside a CEH boot camp: Advice from an Infosec instructor 14:23

1M ago14:23

14:23

Infosec and the Cyber Work Hacks podcast are here to help you pass the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam! So for today’s hack, we’re talking about bootcamps. The CEH exam, no matter how you slice it, is an exam that is the definition of the phrase, “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” With 125 questions and four hours to answer them, there’s as much …

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Beyond 'Sorry': How to Apologize and Mean It 6 | 22 36:02

1M ago36:02

36:02

Making amends and fostering better communication Kim, Jason, and Amy dive into the complexities of apologies, focusing on the difference between genuine regret and false apologies. Through role-play and insightful analysis, they explore common pitfalls such as deflecting blame, making excuses, and failing to acknowledge the impact of one’s actions.…

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Revolutionizing digital identity, data privacy and data security | Guest Raj Ananthanpillai 41:55

1M ago41:55

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Today on Cyber Work, my guest is Raj Ananthanpillai, CEO of Trua, a company that is steeped in the current issues around digital credentials and data privacy. As you’ve no doubt heard, AT&T reported a data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 7.6 million users! Ananthanpillai discusses Trua’s mission to leave data thiev…

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Digital Overwhelm: Navigating App Overload at Work 6 | 21 42:38

2M ago42:38

42:38

The impact of app overload at work and strategies to manage communication tools effectively. Unpack the complexities of digital communication in the workplace with Jason and Amy on this episode of the Radical Candor Podcast. They dissect the overwhelming world of app overload, highlighting how the excessive use of communication tools diminishes pro…

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Two Managers, One Team: Making Co-Management Work 6 | 20 36:59

2M ago36:59

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Strategies for aligning co-managers to foster a cohesive and productive environment. Kim, Jason, and Amy address a listener's question about the challenges of implementing Radical Candor within a co-managed team. They dive into how differing management styles can impact team dynamics and explore strategies for aligning co-managers to foster a cohes…

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OT cybersecurity jobs are everywhere, so why is nobody taking them? | Guest Mark Toussaint 28:36

2M ago28:36

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Mark Toussaint of OPSWAT joins to talk about his work in securing operational technology, and specifically about his role as product manager. This is an under-discussed job role within security, and requires great technical expertise, intercommunication skills and the ability to carry out long term campaigns on a product from, as he put it, initial…

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Mastering the certified ethical hacker exam: Strategies and insights with Akyl Phillips 11:17

2M ago11:17

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Cyber Work Hacks knows that you have what it takes to pass the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam! And you don’t have to do it alone! Infosec’s CEH boot camp instructor Akyl Phillips gives you his top tips and tricks for taking the exam! Phillips breaks down the common formats for CEH questions, talks common mistakes people make while taking the e…

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Radical Decisions: Cutting Through Career Chaos 6 | 19 46:54

2M ago46:54

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Choice overload and how it affects our ability to make satisfying career choices. Join Kim Scott and Amy Sandler to delve deep into the concept of choice overload, a common trap for many facing career decisions. They define choice overload and how it affects our ability to make satisfying career choices. Throughout the episode, they use personal an…

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MGM Grand breach: How attackers got in and what it means for security | Guest Aaron Painter 53:16

2M ago53:16

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Today on Cyber Work, we’re talking about last September’s breach of the MGM Grand Casino chain, an attack that lead to a week of tech failure, downtime and over a hundred million dollars in lost revenue. The attackers were able to get in via a point that my guest, Aaron Painter of Nametag Inc, said is a common point of failure: the request for a pa…

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Jumping into the CCNA with both feet | Cyber Work Hacks 15:23

2M ago15:23

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Infosec and Cyber Work hacks can help you pass Cisco’s CCNA certification exam! But what if you think you’re not ready to make that jump? What would it take for you to jump into the study of the CCNA with both feet? Infosec’s CCNA boot camp instructor Wilfredo Lanz wants you to know that you can be ready to start the big learning a lot faster than …

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Don't Let a Bad Boss Derail You: A Guide to Thriving 6 | 18 42:11

2M ago42:11

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Understand and navigate the murky waters of toxic management. Hosts Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff, and Amy Sandler delve into the detrimental impact abusive bosses can have on career trajectories. The hosts explore how such leadership styles can suppress assertiveness and hinder professional progression, especially contrasting the experiences of those in…

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What's it like to be the CISO for the state of Connecticut? | Guest Jeffrey Brown 52:46

2M ago52:46

52:46

Today on Cyber Work, I’ve got a big guest for you. Jeffrey Brown, Faculty at IANS Research, is also the chief information security officer for, not a company, not for a healthcare organization, but for the entire state of Connecticut! Brown walks me through the scope and reach of a state-wide CISO, a country-wide move toward a “whole of state” stra…

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Listen, Challenge, Commit 6 | 17 29:10

3M ago29:10

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Strategies for managers to communicate distinguishing feedback that is up for discussion versus directives that need to be followed. Kim and Jason answer a listener question addressing a critical aspect of leadership: how to ensure that feedback leads to actionable results. They dissect the listener's dilemma about differentiating between feedback …

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Careers in operational technology: What does a security risk assessor do? | Guest Donovan Tindill 56:07

3M ago56:07

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Today on Cyber Work, we continue our deep dive into industrial control systems and operational technology security by talking with Donovan Tindill of DeNexus. Now, I’m just going to come out and say it: Tindill's episode is like a cybersecurity career seminar in a box, and a must-not-miss if you’re interested in not just ICS and OT security, but sp…

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What a CCNA boot camp is like | Cyber Work Hacks 11:52

3M ago11:52

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Infosec and Cyber Work Hacks podcast want to help you pass the CCNA exam! So, for today’s hack, let’s talk boot camps. The CCNA is an intimidating exam, especially if you’re trying to go it alone, just you and your self-study book. That’s why I’d like to introduce you to Infosec’s CCNA boot camp instructor, Wilfredo Lanz! He will explain what the I…

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The Power of Rituals at Work 6 | 16 46:18

3M ago46:18

46:18

Everyday actions, when turned into rituals, can manage emotions and create a sense of control and purpose. For Stress Awareness Month, here's another Bonus episode where Harvard Business School Professor Michael Norton joins Amy Sandler to discuss his latest book, "The Ritual Effect." Norton explores the significance of rituals in reducing stress a…

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How to get started in industrial control systems cybersecurity | Guest Robin Berthier 49:23

3M ago49:23

49:23

Today on Cyber Work, we are talking operational technology, or OT, security with guest, Robin Berthier of Network Perception. From his earliest studies to his time as an academic researcher, Berthier has dedicated his career to securing the intersection between operational technology and network security, with some pretty imaginative solutions to s…

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Best Of: Ally Love on Radical Candor and Real Success 6 | 15 52:59

3M ago52:59

52:59

Ally Love discusses the transformative power of Radical Candor in her career and personal life. In this Best Of Radical Candor, we revisit one of our most popular episodes. Kim, Jason, and Amy chat with Ally Love, TODAY Show contributor, renowned Peloton instructor, and founder of Love Squad. They delve into Ally's integration of the Radical Candor…

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