Cyber Trooper

by Durga Srikari

Hello There!

Welcome to the Cyber Trooper! I am Durga Srikari, and I am a cyber security professional. I have worked in the field of cybersecurity for 6 years. Currently, I work as a cyber security researcher while also pursuing my master’s in information science.

With the increase in demand for cyber security professionals, there is an information overload about the profession and the requirements needed to ente ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Episode 7 - All about Risk Advisory and Certifications

    Episode 7 - All about Risk Advisory and Certifications

    In this episode, we will speak with Vendhan, who is a Risk Advisory Manager. He is an expert in the field of cybersecurity and has achieved many certifications. In this episode, we will hear about the work in cyber risk advisory, the skills needed and how to acquire them, the importance of certifications and how to choose them, and some advice from Vendhan for aspirants who plan to join the field.

  • Episode 6 - All about Cyber Startup Ecosystem

    Episode 6 - All about Cyber Startup Ecosystem

    In this episode, we will talk to Ankita, who leads a cybersecurity startup Capture the Bug. She is a cyber leader and an awareness champion.In this episode, we will understand what it takes to run a cybersecurity start-up, the skills needed and how to acquire them, and some advice from Ankita for cyber aspirants who plan to join the field

  • Episode 5 - All about Data Protection

    Episode 5 - All about Data Protection

    In this episode, we will talk to Amit, who is a data protection leader in a consulting organization. With more than 20+ years in cyber security, he has immense experience and knowledge in managing various domains in cyber security for financial and consulting organizations. We will hear from him all about data protection, why it is important, the skills required to join the team and how to acquire them, and some advice from Amit for aspirants who plan to join the field.

  • Episode 4: All about Threat Modelling

    Episode 4: All about Threat Modelling

    In this episode, we will talk to Ashwini, who is a threat modeling service owner for a technology company. She guides organizations in addressing cybersecurity problems and suggests innovative ways to securely design their products and applications.In this episode, we will understand the difference between threat modeling and threat hunting, the roles and responsibilities in threat modeling, and the difference between penetration testing, application security, and threat modeling.We will also understand the skills required to join the team, and how to acquire them. and some advice from Ashwini for aspirants who plan to join the field.

  • Episode 3: All about Cloud Security

    Episode 3: All about Cloud Security

    In this episode, we will talk to Zach, who helps clients build pragmatic data security programs that increase resiliency with less friction. He is an advisory practice leader in Data Security and Cloud Security. He also worked as a vice CISO support for higher education institutions. We will understand from his experience how one can navigate to cyber security from other fields of work.In this episode, we will hear from him all about Data Security and Cloud Security, the role of a consultant, understanding project management and business development with the help of cyber security, and what it takes to be a leader in cyber security. We will also hear from him about the difference in cyber security approaches in medium- and large-scale industries, the importance of cyber security certifications, and some advice from Zach for aspirants who plan to join the field.