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On today’s podcast, Cicero Chimbanda, Infosec Skills author and lecturer, discusses his cybersecurity leadership and management courses. We discuss the many paths of a cybersecurity leadership role, the soft skills that separate a good information security manager from a great one and why a baseline of cybersecurity knowledge can enhance any job, even if you don’t plan to pivot into the industry. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro 3:37 - Getting into cybersecurity 6:43 - First learning cybersecurity7:54 - Skills needed to move up 10:41 - CISM certification13:00 - Two tracks of technology15:13 - Are certifications important?18:50 - Work as a college lecturer 22:43 - Important cybersecurity soft skills27:40 - Cybersecurity leadership and management 32:33 - Where to go after security leadership 35:26 - Soft skills for cybersecurity managers37:23 - Benefits to skills-based education39:40 - Tips for lifelong learning43:46 - Cybersecurity education’s future45:21 - Outro About InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.