In 2025, it's not about degrees or certifications, it's about real skills, AI-readiness, and strategic thinking. In this episode, Monica, a board-certified cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience, breaks down the 5 biggest shifts shaping the cybersecurity job market right now. • Why mindset and adaptability now outrank credentials • How AI is redefining job roles and hiring criteria • Why communication is the #1 skill for cybersecurity leaders • How skill stacking gives you a salar...
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In 2025, it's not about degrees or certifications, it's about real skills, AI-readiness, and strategic thinking. In this episode, Monica, a board-certified cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience, breaks down the 5 biggest shifts shaping the cybersecurity job market right now. • Why mindset and adaptability now outrank credentials • How AI is redefining job roles and hiring criteria • Why communication is the #1 skill for cybersecurity leaders • How skill stacking gives you a salar...
How I Became a CISO in 90 Days: My Full Roadmap in 2025
The Monica Talks Cyber Show
22 minutes
4 months ago
How I Became a CISO in 90 Days: My Full Roadmap in 2025
Can you land a CISO role without the title, the connections, or the years of "required" experience? Yes and I did it in 90 days. This isn’t luck. It’s strategy. In today's episode, I walk you through the exact roadmap I used to go from rejected applications and zero C-level experience to signing my first CISO contract. In this episode, you’ll learn why applying to 100 jobs won’t get you the one you want, the mindset shift that separates leaders from job seekers, how to position your exis...
The Monica Talks Cyber Show
In 2025, it's not about degrees or certifications, it's about real skills, AI-readiness, and strategic thinking. In this episode, Monica, a board-certified cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience, breaks down the 5 biggest shifts shaping the cybersecurity job market right now. • Why mindset and adaptability now outrank credentials • How AI is redefining job roles and hiring criteria • Why communication is the #1 skill for cybersecurity leaders • How skill stacking gives you a salar...
