Skill Up Like a Super Hero

Skill Up Like a Super Hero

This podcast will explore the skills that you need for cloud architecture, administration, and security. Episodes will include information about certifications from various providers, including special guests. This podcast will provide you with valuable certification tips and tricks to help you prepare for your next certification and beyond. Hosted by Microsoft MVP and MCT, AWS Community Builder, ISC2 and CompTIA Authorized trainer, Dwayne Natwick Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Episodes

April 30, 2024 30 mins

In this episode, Dwayne is joined by TrustedCISO CEO, Debra Baker. We will discuss her journey to becoming a trusted leader in cybersecurity and her new book "A CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience".

Amazon link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dugfQKY

TrustedCISO website: Home - TrustedCISO

Captain Hyperscaler website: https://captainhyperscaler.com


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In this episode, Dwayne will be joined by Bojan Magusic of Microsoft to discuss the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity exams. We discuss the various SC exams and the evolution of security certification within Microsoft's role-based exams for security, compliance, and identity with the Azure and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.


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In this episode, Dwayne is joined by May Brooks-Kempler. May is an extremely active board member, speaker, author, and community contributor to cybersecurity and risk awareness. She is an experienced cybersecurity professional, having held roles as a CISO, Security Architect, and Penetration Tester. May and Dwayne discuss a number of topics that culminate with the importance of cybersecurity awareness for everyone.

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In this episode, Microsoft MVP Michael Durkan and Dwayne Natwick discuss the deep and wide Microsoft connected ecosystem and how you can go about understanding the impact on your learning. We also discuss the resources and options for learning more about Microsoft through online resources and user groups to expand your knowledge. Links to Michael Durkan on LinkedIn Learning and his blog:

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In this episode, Dwayne is joined by Bojan Magusic of Microsoft. Bojan is the author of Azure Security from Manning Publishing. We discuss the process of authoring a book and what you want to think about if you want to create and publish a book.

Access Bojan's book here: https://www.manning.com/books/azure-security-2


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In this episode, Dwayne is joined by Infosec trainer, content creator, and author, Ben Malisow. We discuss his helpful tips and tricks for preparing and passing a certification exam, including some of the secrets to preparing and understanding questions and what to look out for when using assessments.

Find more about Ben's WannaBeA training and assessments here: https://www.benmalisow.com/

Find Ben's book on How To Pass Your INFOS...

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In this episode, Dwayne is joined by Microsoft MVP Nicholas Chang as we discuss his journey through community involvement to having his own video cast, Azure Community Enthusiasts. Nicholas will talk about how being welcomed into various Azure communities and speaking at user groups has helped him in his career.

If you would like to speak at a future session, use this link: Azure Community Enthusiasts User Group: Call for Speakers ...

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In this episode, Dwayne is joined by Microsoft MVPs, Brian Gorman and Alec Harrison. We discuss getting involved in user groups, approaching speakers with praise and comments at conferences, and stepping out of your own comfort zone. All areas that can help to expand your network and your career.


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In this episode, Dwayne is joined by Dan Schaupner, a highly experienced and knowledgeable cybersecurity consultant and owner of Azzesci. We will discuss technology trends like AI, Big Data, and Operational Technology (OT), and how they are expanding the landscape of knowledge to infrastructure and users. We will discuss how a structured training and awareness program throughout the organization is important to decrease risk and ...

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February 29, 2024 23 mins

In this episode, Dwayne talks with Azure Spring Clean organizers, Joe Carlyle and Thomas Thornton, about their event and the topics to expect. Azure Spring Clean is an annual event for the community by the community that takes place 4-8 March 2024. For more information or to view the content, visit: https://azurespringclean.com


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Dwayne is joined by Candina Janicki, an expert in career learning and development.  We will discuss the importance of telling your story. Topics include how to position professional development and sharpening your interview skills to land the career that you want. 

Resource Links discussed in the podcast:

Careers and Career Information - CareerOneStop: Careers and Career Information - CareerOneStop

LinkedIn Career Explorer: linkedin....

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February 15, 2024 21 mins

Dwayne will be joined by Kazeem Adegboyega, Microsoft MVP, to discuss tips for building a tech career. 

Sign up for Microsoft Expert Rooms: https://bit.ly/expert-rooms

Kazeem's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@TechTalkwithKazeem?si=3VrnNfe2_V3fYVZx


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Dwayne Natwick is joined by Microsoft MVP and MCT, Julian Sharp.  We will discuss the Microsoft certification options for Power Platform and how obtaining them can help you in your career. 

Microsoft Learning Rooms and Learn Experts: Meet the Microsoft Learn experts - Microsoft Community Hub


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In this episode, Dwayne will be joined by Dan Gora.  Dan and Dwayne will discuss the benefits of getting involved in industry organizations to network and boost your career.  Dan will share his own experience from being involved with OWASP and how it has increased his opportunities in Application Security.

Helpful links to get you started:

OWASP Foundation, the Open Source Foundation for Application Security | OWASP Foundation

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Dwayne will be joined by Dan Rey and we will discuss the various career paths that you can take that are supported by Microsoft certifications. 

Subscribe to Dan's LinkedIn newsletter.


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Join Dwayne Natwick as he welcomes special guest, Jonah Andersson to the podcast.  Jonah is an accomplished developer, author, trainer, and mentor within the industry. 


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Join Dwayne Natwick and special guest Sammy Cheung as they discuss the various paths that you can take in cloud certifications.  Sammy has certifications in AWS, Google, and Microsoft and is an AWS Community Builder, Ambassador, and Authorized Trainer. 

Here are some resources to get you started:

AWS: 

  AWS Skill builder: https://skillbuilder.aws/

  AWS Cloud Quest: https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-quest/

  AWS Cloud P...

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Dwayne will be joined by Sucheta Gawade to discuss how being strategic with your IT certifications can boost your marketability and growth in tech.  Here are some hefpful links as mentioned by Sucheta in the episode.

Microsoft certification poster: Become Microsoft Certified

Microsoft Learn: https://microsoft.com/learn

Exam readiness zone: Exam Readiness Zone | Microsoft Learn

Exam sandbox: Prepare for an exam | Microsoft Learn


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December 4, 2023 1 min

This is an introduction to the podcast and what to expect in each episode.  Subscribe now to avoid missing an episode!


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