The Cheat Code

Jul 17 2023 • 44 mins

Cybersecurity professionals are essential for keeping organizations safe from potential threats and ensuring business continuity. According to recent studies, the demand for cybersecurity professionals has surged significantly, and this trend is expected to continue. Unfortunately, qualified people are still having a hard time breaking into the industry, although it's not impossible. And there is help from insiders that are here to help with the process.

Colleen Lennox, founder of Cyber Job Central, and Jason Brooks, co-founder of Relative AI, discuss the challenges faced by aspiring professionals trying to break into the cybersecurity industry. They introduce Cyber Job Academy, a platform that offers courses taught by industry experts to help individuals prepare for a career in cybersecurity. They also highlight the benefits of using AI technology, such as Relative.ai's avatar, ARIA, to practice and improve interview skills. The goal is to provide individuals with the tools, resources, and cheat codes needed to succeed in the cybersecurity field.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:02:46 - Challenges faced by aspiring professionals in breaking into the cybersecurity industry
0:09:39 - Overview of Cyber Job Academy and its role in addressing these challenges
0:11:38 - Introduction to Relative AI and its role in enhancing interview skills
0:14:15 - Discussion on ARIA, the avatar used in the Cyber Job Academy
0:16:59 - The ability of ARIA to pivot responses based on applicant input
0:23:00 - Advantages of Cyber Job Academy for students
0:27:30 - The potential of AI to eliminate bias in the hiring process
0:34:03 - Where to find more information about Cyber Job Central and the Academy
0:41:41 - The best bar in Philly and favorite drinks for Colleen and Jason

SYMLINKS
Linkedin - Jason Brooks
Linkedin - Colleen Lennox
Cyber Job Central
Relativ.ai

DRINK INSTRUCTION
AVATAR
1 Oz Vodka
1/2 Oz Blue Curacao
1/2 Cup Lemonade
1/4 Cup Orange Juice
Ice
Pour all ingredients over ice into a glass and top off with Orange Juice.