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🎙️ Former ISC² Board Chair Reveals the Truth About Cybersecurity Certifications

Ever wonder if cybersecurity certifications are worth it? Dan Houser, a 24-year security veteran and former ISC² Board Chair, joins host Will Klu to expose what certifications REALLY mean in today's market.

In this episode, discover:
✅ Why CISSP is still the "gold standard" after 25+ years
✅ The critical difference between education and training (and why it matters for your career)
✅ How to study the RIGHT way
✅ Red flags that separate real security pros from pretenders
✅ Why employers can't find qualified cybersecurity talent
✅ Career advice for breaking into cybersecurity in 2025+
✅ The hidden impact of AI and IoT on security careers

Dan shares insider insights from his time at ISC², including why judgment-based certifications like CISSP are so challenging and valuable, plus practical study strategies that actually work.

Whether you're studying now, hiring security professionals, or considering a career change into cybersecurity, this episode delivers actionable insights from someone who helped shape the certification industry.

Guest: Dan Houser - 24-year cybersecurity veteran, former ISC² Board Chair & Treasurer, Oracle Cloud Security Professional

Find Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-houser/

Host: Wil Klusovsky (Wil Klu) - Cybersecurity executive and industry veteran

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