Professor Simon's IT & Cybersecurity Podcast
Practical cybersecurity and IT lessons that go beyond the textbook.
Explore real-world perspectives on cybersecurity careers, certifications, IT fundamentals, GRC, security leadership, and the lessons that come from working in the field.

Latest Episode
What Does a Cloud Security Engineer Actually Do All Day?
If you're considering a cloud security role because the certifications seem achievable and the salaries look good, you might be surprised by what the job actually involves. Most people assume cloud security is traditional cybersecurity performed inside AWS or…
Recent Episodes
The last few episodes, ready to stream.
- Episode 33 · September 3, 2026
What Does a Penetration Tester Actually Do All Day? (Reality vs Expectation)
- Episode 32 · September 3, 2026
Degree, Bootcamp, or Self-Taught: The Best Path Into Cybersecurity?
- Episode 31 · September 1, 2026
What Does an Entry-Level Cybersecurity Resume Actually Need? (Not What You Think)
- Episode 30 · August 31, 2026
Stop Trying to Learn Every Cybersecurity Tool (Learn This Instead)
- Episode 29 · August 31, 2026
Why Your Resume Never Reaches a Human (And How to Fix It)
About the Podcast
Professor Simon's IT & Cybersecurity Podcast brings practical cybersecurity education beyond the textbook. Episodes explore cybersecurity careers, certifications, IT fundamentals, GRC, security leadership, industry trends, and real-world lessons from decades of experience in IT, cybersecurity, consulting, and the classroom.
Whether you are trying to break into cybersecurity, advance your IT career, prepare for a certification, or become a stronger security leader, the goal is simple: provide practical guidance you can actually use.
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