Some people love to say, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.” That’s bullshit. What you don’t know can absolutely hurt you, and in security, it usually does. The truth is, ignorance is easy. It’s comfortable, and it’s lazy. It lets you avoid responsibility. It’s easier to believe that security

In Episode #20 of the InfoSec to Insanity podcast, we stripped away the bullshit and got real about the mental health crisis in cybersecurity. The industry is full of brilliant minds, but too many of us are struggling under the weight of long hours, constant pressure, and an “always on”

You’ve heard it a million times: “The only stupid question is the one that wasn’t asked.” Sounds nice, doesn’t it? But let’s get real—how many of us actually live by this? In cybersecurity (and honestly, in life), we don’t ask enough questions. Why? Fear. Ego. Impostor syndrome. Toxic cultures. Pick

Let’s talk about something that’s been bugging me for years: the cybersecurity job market. It’s a complete mess. And if you’ve spent any time looking for a job in this industry—or trying to hire someone—you’ve probably felt it too. We’re told there’s this massive talent shortage, that companies are desperate

Let’s get one thing straight: dogs don’t just rule—they (d)rool. And I mean that in every sense of the word. They drool on your couch, your clothes, your face (if you’re lucky), and most importantly, on your heart. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you’ve never had a

Let’s get real for a second. Mental health in life, and especially in the cybersecurity industry, is a topic most people love to tiptoe around. Sure, people will slap a hashtag on it during awareness months, or drop a few platitudes about “self-care,” but the truth? Most of it is