Showing results by author "Jason Edwards" in All Categories

Certified: The ISC(2) ISSEP Certification Audio Course is built for security professionals who already speak the language of systems and risk, and now need to prove they can design security into real architectures. If you’re a practitioner moving toward security engineering, an architect who wants stronger security judgment, or a leader who has to validate designs before they ship, this course is for you. It assumes you’ve seen enterprise environments, you understand core security concepts, and you’re ready to connect them to architecture decisions that actually hold up under pressure. ...

Certified: The PCI ISA Certification Audio Course is built for security and compliance professionals who touch payment environments and want to earn the PCI Internal Security Assessor credential without turning study time into a second job. If you’re a security analyst, compliance lead, auditor-in-training, IT manager, or someone responsible for PCI DSS readiness inside your organization, this course is designed for you. You don’t need to be a full-time PCI specialist to start, but you should be comfortable with basic security concepts, common enterprise systems, and the idea of ...

Certified: The IAPP CIPT Audio Course is an audio-first study and skills course built for privacy professionals who need a practical, modern understanding of privacy in technology. It’s designed for people who work near products, data, or security and want to speak confidently about how privacy actually gets implemented—product managers, engineers, architects, analysts, security practitioners, and privacy program staff. If you’re moving from policy into product, supporting a privacy team as a technologist, or preparing for the IAPP Certified Information Privacy Technologist credential, ...

Certified: The IAPP CIPM Audio Course is an audio-first study and skill-building program for privacy professionals, security and compliance practitioners, product leaders, and busy managers who need a practical path into privacy program management. It’s designed for people who want to understand how a privacy program actually runs, not just memorize terms. If you’re stepping into a privacy role, supporting a privacy office, or translating privacy requirements into real-world operations, this course is built for you. You’ll get a clear, structured approach that assumes you have a full ...

Certified: The CompTIA DataAI Certification Audio Course is an audio-first study companion built for busy professionals who want a clear path into data and AI work without getting lost in jargon. It’s designed for analysts, early-career data practitioners, IT and cybersecurity pros expanding into AI, and managers who need enough technical fluency to lead data projects confidently. If you’ve worked with dashboards, spreadsheets, or basic scripting and you’re ready to understand how data becomes models and decisions, this course meets you where you are. You don’t need an advanced math ...

Certified: The ISC(2) ISSAP Certification Audio Course is an audio-first study and skills program for security architects who need to design, justify, and lead real-world security architecture work. It’s built for experienced practitioners who already understand core security concepts and now want to operate at the architecture level—people moving from engineer to architect, senior analysts stepping into design authority, consultants who must defend decisions, and managers who need to evaluate architecture proposals with confidence. If you work with requirements, risk, controls, and design...

Certified: The CompTIA DataSys++ Certification Audio Course is an audio-first training program built for working technologists who want a practical, exam-aligned path into modern data systems. If you support applications, build pipelines, manage platforms, or translate business needs into technical solutions, this course is for you. It’s also a strong fit if you’re moving from general IT into data engineering, data operations, or platform roles and you want a clear way to connect core concepts to real work. You do not need to be a math wizard or a full-time developer. You do need curiosity...

Certified: The ISC(2) CGRC Certification Audio Course is an audio-first study program built for busy professionals who need a clear path into governance, risk, and compliance. If you work in security, IT, privacy, audit, or program management—or you’re trying to pivot into GRC—this course is designed to meet you where you are. You do not need to be a policy expert to start. You just need a practical interest in how organizations manage risk, prove compliance, and turn requirements into repeatable work. The goal here is simple: help you understand what CGRC tests, why it matters on the ...

Welcome to Certified: The ISACA AAISM Audio Course. If you’re responsible for security, risk, assurance, or governance and AI is now part of your environment, you’re in the right place. This course is designed to help you prepare for the ISACA AAISM certification with clear explanations and practical framing, so the topics feel manageable instead of abstract. Each episode stays focused on the concepts the exam tests, while still connecting them to real situations you might face when reviewing AI use cases, third-party AI services, or internal model development. Expect straightforward ...

The ISO/IEC 27001 Framework is the internationally recognized standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive information through risk management, governance, and control implementation. At its core, ISO 27001 helps organizations protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data—whether stored, processed, or transmitted—by aligning security practices with business objectives and regulatory requirements. The framework is built around a ...

Start your journey into ITIL with the ITIL Foundation Audio Course—your complete, audio-first companion for mastering modern service management. Designed for learners who want clarity and flexibility, this Audio Course breaks down every key concept from the ITIL framework, including guiding principles, the service value system, continual improvement, and the essential management practices. Each episode transforms abstract ideas into real-world understanding, showing how ITIL methods drive efficiency, alignment, and value across technology and business operations. Whether you’re new to IT ...

The **GSEC Audio Course** from **BareMetalCyber.com** is your complete, audio-first companion for mastering the **GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)** certification. Designed for cybersecurity professionals and motivated learners, this course transforms the full range of exam objectives into clear, structured lessons you can absorb anywhere. Each episode focuses on practical understanding—explaining how core security concepts like networks, encryption, access control, risk management, and incident response work together in real environments. Whether you’re building foundational knowledge or ...

The SSCP Audio Course from BareMetalCyber.com delivers a complete, exam-ready learning experience for cybersecurity professionals who prefer to learn on the go. Each episode breaks down complex security concepts into plain English, aligning directly with the official (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner domains. Listeners gain a clear understanding of the core principles—access controls, risk management, cryptography, network defense, and incident response—through real-world examples that tie theory to practice. Every topic is designed to reinforce what matters most on exam day:...

The **Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Audio Course** is your complete, audio-first companion for mastering Microsoft’s foundational cloud certification. Designed for beginners and professionals alike, this course guides you step by step through the essential principles of cloud computing and the Microsoft Azure platform. Each episode transforms exam objectives into clear, practical lessons—covering cloud concepts, architecture components, identity and access management, security controls, and cost management tools. By focusing on clarity and context, the series helps you not just memorize ...

The AI Security & Threats Audio Course is a comprehensive, audio-first learning series focused on the risks, defenses, and governance models that define secure artificial intelligence operations today. Designed for cybersecurity professionals, AI practitioners, and certification candidates, this course translates complex technical and policy concepts into clear, practical lessons. Each episode explores a critical aspect of AI security—from prompt injection and model theft to data poisoning, adversarial attacks, and secure machine learning operations (MLOps). You’ll gain a structured ...

The Bare Metal Cyber CISA Audio Course is your complete, exam-focused companion for mastering the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification. Designed for IT auditors, security professionals, and governance specialists, this comprehensive Audio Course transforms the ISACA exam blueprint into over one hundred clear, structured, and engaging episodes. Each lesson delivers practical explanations and real-world context across all five CISA domains—ranging from audit processes and IT governance to systems acquisition, operations, resilience, and information asset protection. ...

The Certified PMP® Audio Course is your complete, on-the-go study companion for mastering the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam. Designed for busy professionals, this Audio Course transforms every aspect of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) exam content into structured, easy-to-follow lessons that blend clarity with real-world application. Each episode guides you through the principles of project leadership, process integration, stakeholder management, risk, quality, and agile methodologies—ensuring you understand not only the “what” but also the “why...

The Bare Metal Cyber CRISC Audio Course is your complete, exam-focused companion for mastering the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification. Built for IT and cybersecurity professionals, this Audio Course transforms ISACA’s CRISC domains into clear, structured, and practical lessons that make complex risk concepts approachable and actionable. Each episode covers essential areas such as risk governance, IT risk assessment, risk response and reporting, and control monitoring—delivering the insight and structure you need to succeed. Whether you’re studying on ...

The CIPP/US Audio Course is your complete, audio-first companion for mastering the Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) certification. Designed for learners who want structured, on-the-go preparation, this Audio Course transforms the IAPP Body of Knowledge into clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. Each lesson unpacks the foundations of U.S. privacy law—from federal and state frameworks to workplace regulations and cross-border data principles—helping you connect legal theory to real-world application. Whether you’re commuting, exercising, or ...

Welcome to Bare Metal Cyber, the podcast that bridges cybersecurity and education in a way that’s engaging, informative, and practical. Hosted by Dr. Jason Edwards, a seasoned cybersecurity expert and educator, this weekly podcast brings to life the insights, tips, and stories from his widely-read LinkedIn articles. Each episode dives into pressing cybersecurity topics, real-world challenges, and actionable advice to empower professionals, educators, and learners alike. Whether navigating the complexities of cyber defense or looking for ways to integrate cybersecurity into education, Bare ...