Dan Houser - Certifications in Cyber & IT

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This is a podcast about the business of cybersecurity. Host Wil Klusovsky brings on guests who work in the cybersecurity industry. We discuss topics to help those working in the industry be it in technology/product, SaaS or services like consulting, managed security (MSSP/MSP/MDR/etc...) or other areas. There is no product pitching, it's a contribution to the industry to help educate, inform, and maybe entertain. If you'd like to reach out to Wil for services, content, contributions, to be on the pod cast or anything else visit www.wilklu.me and use the contact form.

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Dan Houser - Certifications in Cyber & IT

Keyboard Samurai

31 minutes 44 seconds

2 months ago

Dan Houser - Certifications in Cyber & IT

🎙️ Former ISC² Board Chair Reveals the Truth About Cybersecurity Certifications

Ever wonder if cybersecurity certifications are worth it? Dan Houser, a 24-year security veteran and former ISC² Board Chair, joins host Will Klu to expose what certifications REALLY mean in today's market.

In this episode, discover:
✅ Why CISSP is still the "gold standard" after 25+ years
✅ The critical difference between education and training (and why it matters for your career)
✅ How to study the RIGHT way
✅ Red flags that separate real security pros from pretenders
✅ Why employers can't find qualified cybersecurity talent
✅ Career advice for breaking into cybersecurity in 2025+
✅ The hidden impact of AI and IoT on security careers

Dan shares insider insights from his time at ISC², including why judgment-based certifications like CISSP are so challenging and valuable, plus practical study strategies that actually work.

Whether you're studying now, hiring security professionals, or considering a career change into cybersecurity, this episode delivers actionable insights from someone who helped shape the certification industry.

Guest: Dan Houser - 24-year cybersecurity veteran, former ISC² Board Chair & Treasurer, Oracle Cloud Security Professional

Find Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-houser/

Host: Wil Klusovsky (Wil Klu) - Cybersecurity executive and industry veteran

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