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• 🎙️ Cyber Nuggets_Episode 18-The cybersecurity professional unicorn syndrome 🎙️

  🎙 The Cybersecurity Professional Unicorn Syndrome1. What It MeansThe “cybersecurity professional unicorn syndrome” is the false belief that you must become a mythical unicorn professional — someone who knows everything in cybersecurity — before you can land a job or succeed in the field.It’s the mindset that says:You need every certification (CISSP, CEH, AWS, ISO, CISM…)You must master every domain (pen testing, IAM, GRC, cloud, forensics, DevSecOps…)You must have years of experience in every tool and frameworkThis syndrome paralyzes people. It convinces them they’re never ready, never qualified, and never good enough.Here’s the reality:No such thing as a unicorn infosec professional exists.Cybersecurity is simply too broad for one person to master it all.Even the best professionals specialize, collaborate, and keep learning.Employers don’t want a unicorn. They want:Someone who can solve problems in one areaSomeone who keeps learningSomeone who can work in a team where skills complement each otherThis syndrome leads to:Overwhelm – drowning under a giant to-do list of goalsShiny object syndrome – hopping from one course to another without finishing anyBurnout – trying to keep up with “everything” in a field that evolves dailyMissed opportunities – because you’re waiting until you’re “perfect” to applyTo break free from the unicorn syndrome:Pick a lane. Choose IAM, GRC, cloud, or pen testing. Don’t try to do all at once.Go deep. Build practical projects, labs, or case studies in that lane.Show progress. Employers care more about what you can apply than what you’ve memorized.Collaborate. Cybersecurity is a team sport — you don’t need to be the unicorn.✅ Takeaway: Stop chasing the unicorn. Progress beats perfection. Employers don’t want mythical superheroes — they want real people who can solve real problems.

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• 🎙️ Cyber Nuggets_Episode 17-Why Our Organization Need a GRC Program🎙️

  🎙️ Cyber Nuggets_Episode 17-Why Our Organization Needs a GRC Program🎙️In this weekly CyberJA Cyber Nugget, the question of "Why organisations need a GRC Program is addressed.Key points covered:The Challenge (Current State)The Drivers (Why Now?)The Risks of Not ActingThe Benefits of a GRC ProgramProposed RoadmapApplied Example Case

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• 🎙️ Cyber Nuggets_Episode 16-Profit and Loss Statement in relation to InfoSec from a GRC perspective 🎙️

  Cyber Nuggets_Episode 16-Profit and Loss Statement in relation to InfoSec from a GRC perspective Welcome back to another powerful episode of Weekly Cyber Nugget — where we break down real-world cybersecurity insights into bite-sized, actionable gems. I’m your host, [Your Name], and today’s episode is all about flipping the script on how we view Information Security.Traditionally, InfoSec has been seen as a cost center — a necessary expense. But what if I told you it could actually drive value, reduce losses, and even boost your bottom line?To unpack this, I’m thrilled to be joined by none other than Chris Umar Carter — a seasoned expert in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, with deep insights into how security, when aligned with GRC, becomes a strategic business enabler.Chris will be sharing practical insights on how organizations can view InfoSec through the lens of a Profit and Loss statement, what metrics matter, and how governance can turn reactive security into proactive business value.So whether you’re a security leader, a GRC consultant, or just someone passionate about maximizing the impact of your InfoSec program — you won’t want to miss this episode. Grab your notepad, because these nuggets are worth their weight in gold.Let’s dive in."

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• 🎙️ Cyber Nuggets_Episode 15-How InfoSec Drives Business Growth🎙️

  🎙️ Cyber Nuggets_Episode 15-How InfoSec Drives Business Growth🎙️In this Nugget I share how InfoSec can drive financial growth for a business or organization.

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• 🎙️ Cyber Nuggets_Episode 14-The Importance of Governance in enhancing Information Security's Effectivenss🎙️

  In this conversation, Paul Robinson of Tempus Network, Delved into the Importance of Governance and the role it plays in making information security efforts more effective.

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