The Monica Talks Cyber Show
Welcome to The Monica Talks Cyber Podcast Experience: The fastest, easiest and an engaging way to build and grow your career and business in artificial intelligence, leadership and cybersecurity. Monica Talks Cyber is a technology, career and business podcast and an engaging platform for real stories, discussions and opinions from renowned global experts in technology, leadership and cybersecurity. The podcast show is hosted by Monica Verma, Hacker, CISO, Keynote Speaker, Founder & CEO, Multiple Award-Winner and Top-50 Women in Tech. On the podcast show, she brings on her experiences along with world-renowned leaders in engaging conversations. If you wish to build and grow your career and business, sit back, learn and the enjoy conversations on all shades of All Things Cyber! © Monica Verma Disclaimer: The opinions are the personal opinions of the guest speaker(s). The facts and opinions appearing in the podcast show do not bear any resemblance to or reflect the views of the host or host’s employer. The host or its employer does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.
The Monica Talks Cyber Show
What Cybersecurity Hiring Managers are Really Looking For in 2025
In 2025, it's not about degrees or certifications, it's about real skills, AI-readiness, and strategic thinking. In this episode, Monica, a board-certified cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience, breaks down the 5 biggest shifts shaping the cybersecurity job market right now.
• Why mindset and adaptability now outrank credentials
• How AI is redefining job roles and hiring criteria
• Why communication is the #1 skill for cybersecurity leaders
• How skill stacking gives you a salary and career edge
• How compliance and regulation are changing hiring in Europe and beyond
Whether you're an aspiring CISO, a security analyst, or pivoting into cybersecurity, this episode gives you the insights you won't hear anywhere else.
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