Cyber Stories Podcast

Chatting with Nigel Boston, who is a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Professional. Nigel has built and led threat intelligence programs that reduce incident response times, operationalize threat intelligence, and automate workflows to help teams focus on what really matters: staying ahead of the threat curve.

In this episode, we discuss how Nigel discovered cyber threat intelligence and carved a path into the field, what core security skills make a difference in Cyber Threat Intelligence, and how threat intelligence intersects with detection engineering, cloud security, and even AI.

We also dive into the future of threat intelligence, the rise of actionable intelligence, and his new course, Cyber Threat Intelligence Fundamentals, with Ellington Cyber Academy (ECA), which is a game-changer for anyone looking to break into the space.

We’ve also had Kenneth, the founder of ECA, in EP 10, so definitely be sure to check that out.
Whether you're new to cybersecurity or aiming to level up your threat intel game, this conversation is packed with clarity, strategy, and real-world wisdom.

Quick side note: This episode was filmed in November 2024, so you can expect to see me with shorter hair.

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→ Nigel's LinkedIn
→ Nigel's Course
→ ECA

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro

A conversation with Carl David, a rising cybersecurity professional who started as an Incident Response Intern with Microsoft’s world-renowned DART team.

Carl, originally from Rwanda, shares how he broke into the field after studying at Collin College, where I also began my journey.

He’s now making waves as an Intelligence Analyst Intern at Semperis and will be joining USAA as a Cybersecurity Intern in Summer 2025.

We explore Carl's journey of landing his first internship at Microsoft, which subsequently opened doors to two more offers, various certifications, clear college pathways, and career insights.

We also discuss the significance of deliberate networking and developing cybersecurity projects. Additionally, we address the hardships that come with immigration and the obstacles faced by international students, along with strategies for overcoming them.
Carl’s journey serves as a blueprint for aspiring cyber professionals, particularly those starting from humble beginnings.

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→ Carl's LinkedIn
→ Carl's Blog

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🎙️For further insights on Cybersecurity Internships, watch this video
🎙️Episode with Simeon Kakpovi on KC7
🎙️Episode with Ifeanyi Otuonye on Cloud & DevOps Engineering
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🔹 ⁠Cyberwox Best Entry-Level Cybersecurity Resume Template⁠
🔹 ⁠Learn AWS Threat Detection with my LinkedIn Learning Course⁠

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→ ⁠Threads⁠
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→ ⁠Twitter⁠
→ ⁠Linkedin⁠
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Email: [email protected]

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:33 About Carl
03:36 Carl's Journey
14:07 Ultrahuman
16:42 Failed College Role (International Student)
17:48 Microsoft DART Internship
23:50 KC7
27:35 Semperis Support Role
29:43 Code Crafters
30:20 Building Cybersecurity Projects
31:26 Semperis Cybersecurity Internship
32:15 USAA Internship
34:14 Takeaways
39:33 Cyberwox
41:32 Cybersecurity Certifications & Projects
44:32 College & Experimentation
52:45 Getting a Cybersecurity Internship in 2025
59:10 Final Thoughts
01:00:00 Outro

A conversation with Ayoub Fandi, a Staff Security Assurance Engineer at Gitlab and host of the GRC Engineering Podcast, as we discuss transforming GRC from a cost center into a strategic product through automation and engineering. Ayoub shares his journey from aspiring economist to successful cybersecurity professional. We explore whether GRC is technical and introduce GRC engineering, which uses engineering practices to enhance governance, risk, and compliance. We highlight the shift in GRC professionals' backgrounds and how technical skills improve GRC workflows. We also emphasize the importance of cybersecurity knowledge in GRC roles and what it means to operate at the staff level. This conversation offers invaluable insights for aspiring staff engineers, including advice on getting into GRC and building a career in GRC Engineering.
→ Ayoub's LinkedIn
→ Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) for the Cloud-Native Revolution Course
→  GRCEngineeringPodcast 
→ GRC Engineering Newsletter

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RELATED EPISODES
🎙️ For further insights on GRC, watch or listen to Episode 12 with Izzy Vixsama from Datadog

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SPONSORS
👨🏾‍💻 Enhance your coding skills for cybersecurity with Code Crafters
🦾 Enhance your health to manage your challenging cybersecurity career with Ultrahuman

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⚡️JOIN 6,000+ CWX MEMBERS ON DISCORD
📰 SUBSCRIBE TO THE CYBERWOX UNPLUGGED NEWSLETTER
🥶 WINTER MERCH

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🧬 CYBERWOX RESOURCES
🔹 Cyberwox Cybersecurity Notion Templates for planning your career
🔹 Cyberwox Best Entry-Level Cybersecurity Resume Template
🔹 Learn AWS Threat Detection with my LinkedIn Learning Course

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📱 LET'S CONNECT
→ IG
→ Threads
→ Substack
→ Twitter
→ Linkedin
→ Tiktok
Email: [email protected]

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#️⃣ Relevant Hashtags#cybersecurity #hacking #bootcamp #threatdetection #cloudcomputing #cloudsecurity #technology #tech #dallas #texas #cloud

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⚠️DISCLAIMER
This description has some affiliate links, and I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. I appreciate your support!

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:50 Getting Started
03:36 Ayoub's Background
10:33 GRC - Business & Cybersecurity
14:25 The Evolution of GRC
21:09 GRC is Boring
23:24 Security Assurance
26:49 GRC is NOT Technical
31:12 Cyberwox Resource
33:11 Cloud & GRC
33:55 GRC Engineering
41:28 Automation in GRC
46:14 Staff Level GRC Work
49:26 Getting into GRC
53:52 Learning GRC Skils
56:10 GRC for the Cloud-Native Revolution Course
59:03 The GRC Engineering Podcast
01:03:04 Final Thoughts
01:04:12 Outro

A conversation with Anthony Bendas - Co-Founder at Level Effect, where he designs and delivers cutting-edge cybersecurity training programs, including the Cyber Defense Analyst Program. With over a decade of experience spanning penetration testing, security consulting, and engineering, he has built a reputation for translating complex security concepts into practical, real-world applications.

Anthony's LinkedIn
Level Effect's Linkedin
Level Effect

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🔹Learn AWS Threat Detection with my LinkedIn Learning Course

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Email: [email protected]

A conversation with Simeon Kakpovi, a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at Microsoft & founder of the KC7 foundation.
Simeon's LinkedIn
KC7 Linkedin
KC7Cyber

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