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Ready to get caught up on all the cyber news you can use? Check out the Daily Cyber Threat Brief on Simply Cyber evert weekday morning at 8 AM EDT. You will gain expert analysis on what's behind the headlines, how you can apply the insights, and understand which stories you may need to take to you teams or network for awareness. It's also a great place to learn, laugh, and connect with others who have a passion for cybersecurity. Join us: simplycyber.io/streams #TeamSC #cybersecurity #cybernews

🎧 Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast is BACK today — and we’re kicking things off with a mind-bending topic: 🕵️♂️ "Mastering the Art of Deception in Cybersecurity" 📅 TODAY @ 9:30 AM EDT on Simply Cyber Media Group 🎥 Find it here → https://lnkd.in/ebb32drM Join hosts Steve Higareda and John Hoyt (of Cyber Professional Services) as they pull back the curtain on the power of cyber deception: - Honeypots, canary tokens & trap-based defenses - Real-world stories & attacker behavior - Why deception is an essential skill for cybersecurity analysts - Ethical implications and best practices This isn’t just defense — it’s strategic misdirection that can tilt the battlefield in your favor. Catch it right after the Daily Cyber Threat Brief and keep the momentum rolling! Whether you're a #SOC analyst or an aspiring blue teamer, this is one episode you won’t want to miss. #cybersecurity #mentor #podcast

📅 This Thursday at 4:30 PM EDT, join host 👉🏼 Gerald Auger, Ph.D. for an engaging conversation with Zubair Khan, a dedicated Information Security professional who has successfully transitioned from a background in Information Technology to a thriving career in cybersecurity. In this interactive session, Zubair Khan will share: 📍 His personal journey from IT to cybersecurity, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. 📍 Insights into the skills and certifications that facilitated his career shift. 📍 Strategies for overcoming obstacles, such as imposter syndrome, during the transition. 📍 Advice for IT professionals aspiring to enter the cybersecurity field. Attendees will have the opportunity to: 🔹 Engage in live Q&A, posing questions directly to Zubair. 🔹 Network with fellow professionals considering or undergoing similar career transitions. 🔹 Gain actionable insights to navigate their own paths into cybersecurity. Don't miss this chance to learn from Zubair's experience and gather valuable tips to aid your own career progression. ⏰ Set your notifications now: https://lnkd.in/eJ94A4Ap

⚙️ NEW EPISODE: Simply ICS Cyber – LIVE & ON DEMAND! Industrial cybersecurity and incident response fans — this one’s for you. 🎙️ S1 E5: Incident Response in ICS, OT, SCADA is with special guest Kai Thomsen, Director of Global IR Services at Dragos. In this must-hear episode, Don C. Weber and Thomas VanNorman, CISSP, GICSP sit down with Kai Thomsen from Dragos, Inc. to pull back the curtain on what Incident Response really looks like in ICS, OT, and SCADA environments. We’re digging into questions like: 🔹 Is DFIR the same in OT as it is in IT? 🔹 Who actually owns incident response in OT? 🔹 What makes tabletop exercises so critical — and how do you run them? 🔹 How can YOU break into OT-focused DFIR? 🚨 Whether you're defending control systems, building OT programs, or pivoting from IT to industrial cyber, this episode delivers tactical insights you won’t get anywhere else. 📺 Watch the stream on YouTube or 🎧 Catch the podcast on all major platforms 📅 Streaming Wednesday, April 16 at 9:30 AM EDT 🔗 youtu.be/qWsNbcqJX8M #ICS #incidentresponse #cybersecurity

🍽️ TODAY'S LUNCH & LEARN ALERT: Get ready to audit like a pro — and actually enjoy it! Join cybersecurity and GRC expert 👉🏼 Gerald Auger, Ph.D. for a power-packed Simply Cyber Academy Lunch & Learn session, CIS 18 Controls: 🗓️ TODAY: Tuesday, April 15 🕐 1:00 PM EDT 📍 Live on Simply Cyber YouTube In this live session, you'll learn how to: ✅ Confidently prepare for audits ✅ Apply proven assessment methodologies ✅ Build reports that actually drive action Whether you're aiming to meet compliance standards or elevate your security posture, this is your chance to turn assessments into strategic wins — not stress bombs. 💥 🎯 Set your reminders & join us LIVE! 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/enJRjKy6 📣 Bring your questions — it’s interactive! #cybersecurity #CIS #GRC

Simply Cyber Academy just got a facelift — and we’re celebrating with a limited-time 20% OFF SALE on all paid courses! 🎉 Whether you’re just breaking into cybersecurity or leveling up your blue team skills, there’s never been a better time to invest in YOU. 🔐 Real-world, career-focused training 🎓 Designed for aspiring and advancing cyber pros 💥 FREE resources available + 20% off all paid content 🗓️ Sale ends TOMORROW — don’t miss it! 💡 Use code: NEWUS20 at checkout 📍 Explore the fresh new site and grab your discount: 👉 https://lnkd.in/esBPDMmt Let’s build your cyber future — starting now. #cybersecuritycareer #cybersecuritytraining #sale

💪 What a lineup of takeaways from #cybernews stories this week, along with lots of events happening this week in #cybersecurity! Learn more in the weekly newsletter below and share with your network. 🚀 Event Highlights: 📌 Every Weekday: Daily Cyber Threat Brief & Jaw Jackin' AMA 📌 Livestreams: Simply Cyber Academy Lunch & Learn with 👉🏼 Gerald Auger, Ph.D. and Simply Cyber Firesides with Zubair Khan 📌 Podcasts: Simply Defensive, Simply ICS Cyber, and the S3 premiere of Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast #TeamSC

"Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape with Edna Johnson" is set to premiere this morning at 9:30 AM EDT on Simply Defensive podcast! 🔥 From aspiring developer to cybersecurity engineer and threat hunter, Edna J. joins hosts Josh Mason 🍄 and Wade Wells to share her incredible journey through the cyber realm. 💥 In this episode: 🔹 How Edna pivoted from dev to blue team 🔹 Insights from volunteering at Defcon & BSides 🔹 Battling imposter syndrome in tech 🔹 Real talk on threat hunting, content creation, and building confidence in blue team basics 🔹 Why community engagement is EVERYTHING in cyber Whether you're early in your career or deep in the trenches, Edna’s story will inspire you to lean in, level up, and give back. 📺 Meet us there → https://lnkd.in/eTTKDAPR 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments & tag someone who needs to see this! Simply Defensive is brought to you by Simply Cyber Media Group. #cybersecurity #podcast #threathunter

"Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape with Edna Johnson" is set to premiere this morning at 9:30 AM EDT on Simply Defensive podcast! 🔥 From aspiring developer to cybersecurity engineer and threat hunter, Edna J. joins hosts Josh Mason 🍄 and Wade Wells to share her incredible journey through the cyber realm. 💥 In this episode: 🔹 How Edna pivoted from dev to blue team 🔹 Insights from volunteering at Defcon & BSides 🔹 Battling imposter syndrome in tech 🔹 Real talk on threat hunting, content creation, and building confidence in blue team basics 🔹 Why community engagement is EVERYTHING in cyber Whether you're early in your career or deep in the trenches, Edna’s story will inspire you to lean in, level up, and give back. 📺 Meet us there → https://lnkd.in/eTTKDAPR 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments & tag someone who needs to see this! Simply Defensive is brought to you by Simply Cyber Media Group. #cybersecurity #podcast #threathunter

🚨 Attention cybersecurity community - your week is packed with events from Simply Cyber! Simply Cyber Media Group has your April 14–19 streaming schedule locked and loaded! Whether you're leveling up your threat intel game or chasing those certs, we've got something every day to keep you sharp. 👇 🧠 Daily Cyber Threat Brief – Start each morning at 8 AM EDT with the latest threat intel 🎤 Jaw Jackin’ AMA – 9 AM EDT, daily community convos + expert insights 📚 SC Academy is hosting a live Lunch & Learn with 👉🏼 Gerald Auger, Ph.D. on the GRC CIS 18 Controls, Tuesday at 1 PM EDT Simply Cyber Media Group podcasts: 🔸 Simply Defensive - Mon at 9:30 AM EDT 🔸 Simply ICS Cyber - Wed at 9:30 AM EDT 🔸 Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast Season Premiere- Thu at 9:30 AM EDT 💬 Thursday afternoon it's time for Simply Cyber Firesides at 4:30 PM EDT with special guest Zubair Khan. 📲 Bookmark the full lineup ➡️ simplycyber.io/learn ➡️ simplycyber.io/discord Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started — this is your cyber week to lock in 🔒. Don’t miss a stream. Let’s stay sharp together! #TeamSC #cybersecurity #events