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June 19, 2024 30 mins

 In this episode of the Cyber Consulting Room podcast, host Gordon Draper interviews Akshaye Kalkura, a cybersecurity leader from Consulting Firm Razilio with extensive experience in the field.

Akshaye discusses his journey into cybersecurity, his education and certifications, and the challenges of hiring the right consultants. He also shares his experiences working in different countries and the importance of understanding cultural differences.

Akshaye emphasizes the need for continuous learning in cybersecurity and highlights the growing trend of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the industry. He also offers advice for those starting out in cybersecurity, including the importance of hands-on experience and thinking like an attacker.

 Akshaye recommends several cybersecurity books and shares his thoughts on the consulting industry and the myth of it being an easy job. He concludes by discussing the frameworks and tools he finds indispensable in his work, such as NIST CSF and collaboration tools.

You can find more about Akshaye Kalkura on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaye-kalkura-9538088/

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