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Exploring the scienceâand strategyâbehind building a resilient cyber workforce.
Welcome to The Cyber Talent Matrix, where we bring together data, strategy, and real-world insights to help organizations strengthen and sustain their cybersecurity workforce.
Hosted by Jeff Welgan, Founder and Chief Strategist of skillrex, the show explores how analytics, frameworks, and forward-thinking leadership are reshaping how we attract, develop, and retain cyber talent. From skills-based hiring and workforce analytics to precision development and retention strategies, each episode dives deep into the multi-faceted challenges and considerations to build a winning, cyber-resilient workforce.
Whether youâre a CISO, HR leader, or workforce strategist, this podcast will help you decode the complex game of cyber talentâand turn workforce intelligence into a competitive advantage.
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![[S2E4] Beyond the Badge: Scaling Competence over Credentials in the AI Era](https://cdn-images-3.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cyber-talent/s2e4-beyond-the-badge-FLIPXGi4DZU-VS7uFT0vxwM.1400x1400.jpg){kind=icon}
The conversation delves into the challenges of cybersecurity workforce development, emphasizing the shift from paper credentials to hands-on capability. Dr. Michelle Angelo-Rocha shares her inspiring journey from Brazil to the U.S. and her work in cybersecurity education. The discussion also explorâĶ
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![[S2E3] âNolite Te Bastardes Carborundorumâ (Donât Let the Bastards Grind You Down)](https://cdn-images-3.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cyber-talent/s2e3-nolite-te-bastardes-HgdoCZe-ScX-YQ3Woxqn7vz.1400x1400.jpg)
Episode Summary
What happens when you refuse to let the traditional mold define your path in cybersecurity?
In this episode of The Cyber Talent Matrix, hosts Jeff Welgan, Dr. Sasha Vanterpool, and Will Denman dive into a bold, unfiltered conversation with Caitlin Sarian, the force behind CybersecuâĶ
![[S2E2] Beyond the Prompt:
Measuring Original Intelligence in an AI World](https://cdn-images-3.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cyber-talent/s2e2-beyond-the-prompt-jIyWGokDFcS-_9s5wiAl3JW.1400x1400.jpg)
Episode Summary
As organizations rush to integrate Artificial Intelligence, many are finding that AI has become "The Great Equalizer." When every knowledge worker has access to the same models and speed, where does competitive advantage come from?
In this episode, hosts Jeff Welgan, Dr. Sasha VantâĶ
![[S2E1] The Structural Cyber Talent Shift:
Deconstructing the 2026 SANS Cyber Workforce Report](https://cdn-images-3.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cyber-talent/s2e1-the-structural-cyber-nvWo0i8zTFm-xELS4piNdqF.1400x1400.jpg)
In this Season 2 premiere of The Cyber Talent Matrix, Jeff Welgan dives into the "Perfect Storm" currently reshaping the global cyber workforce. Joined by special guest Brian Correia, Director of Business Development at SANS | GIAC, we deconstruct the findings of the newly released 2026 CybersecuriâĶ
![[S1E7] Finding Comfort in the Chaos: Navigating an Uncertain Cyber Job Market with Authenticity](https://cdn-images-3.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cyber-talent/s1e7-finding-comfort-in-the-OXtBYLZmfvS-hAc18_nDZik.1400x1400.jpg)
In this episode of the Cyber Talent Matrix, host Jeff Welgan is joined by experts Dr. Sasha Vanterpool and Will Denman, along with special guest Dawn Butler, a former senior leader at Citi and host of "Bytes Bits and Brilliance." Together, they delve into the challenges of navigating an uncertain jâĶ
![[S1E6] Cyber Workforce in 2025: Humanity, Honesty, and Gratitude](https://cdn-images-3.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cyber-talent/s1e6-cyber-workforce-in-2025-BdmkGt9OgMj-QyNz8F-7rTh.1400x1400.jpg)
In this special Thanksgiving edition of The Cyber Talent Matrix, we step away from dashboards and datasets to focus on what really drives cybersecurity: people.
CEO Jeff Welgan, alongside co-hosts Sasha Vanterpool and Will Denman, takes a candid look at the cyber workforce narrative â and Jeff doeâĶ
![[S1E5] From Threats to Talent: Building U.S. Cyber Resilience with CR-ISAC](https://cdn-images-3.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cyber-talent/s1e5-from-threats-to-talent-3yH5pmuvkAh-n-ElCstQ8IZ.1400x1400.jpg)
What does it take to strengthen our nationâs cyber resilience? Collaboration, intelligence sharing, and people ready to act when it matters most.
In this episode of The Cyber Talent Matrix, host Jeff Welgan and co-hosts Sasha Vanterpool and Will Denman are joined by Dr. Katrina Rosseini, ChairwomaâĶ
![[S1E4] Breaking Barriers, Building Talent: Cyber Insights & Inspiration with BGH](https://cdn-images-3.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cyber-talent/s1e4-breaking-barriers-f-TsyKSt0lA-hTCjXkPJats.1400x1400.jpg)
What does it take to build a more inclusive, confident, and capable cyber workforce? Data, community, and a clear mission.In this episode of The Cyber Talent Matrix, host Sasha Vanterpool is joined by co-hosts Jeff Welgan and Will Denman, along with special guest Rebekah Skeete, Executive Director âĶ
![[S1E3] Forecasting Cyber Talent: Todayâs Market, Tomorrowâs Skills](https://cdn-images-3.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cyber-talent/s1e3-forecasting-cyber-Y5G3P4MA9Fd-Tye8ozvUGKj.1400x1400.jpg)
S1E3: Forecasting Cyber Talent: Todayâs Market, Tomorrowâs SkillsOct 7, 2025The headlines say cybersecurity is facing a talent shortage â but whatâs the real story in todayâs labor market? And more importantly, what skills will define the cyber workforce of tomorrow?In this episode of The Cyber TalâĶ
![[S1E2] Whatâs Your Skill Language?:
Speaking Frameworks and Taxonomies Fluently](https://cdn-images-3.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cyber-talent/s1e2-whats-your-skill-Tiu2xSqswJp-rIszfWoUG0-.1400x1400.jpg)
S1E2: What's your Skill Language: Sep 24, 2025Cybersecurity has no shortage of frameworks and taxonomies â NIST NICE, Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF), SFIA, ENISA, and more. Each provides a structured way of defining roles, skills, and competencies, but they donât always speak the same âlaâĶ
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