221: CISSP w/ No Experience is USELESS?, Walmart FINALLY Adds Apple Pay, 100+ Apps Still Isn't Enough?

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In episode 217, CyberShortieee and HD discuss backlash to the claim that Security+ can be more useful than CISSP early in a career, arguing that stacking certs and even a WGU master’s without clear, relevant work history or internships can hurt, and resumes should align tightly to targeted roles. They cover an alleged LockBit breach claim against US Bank with no posted data sample and emphasize basic security hygiene and verification. Other topics include an Omaha bank robber who planned with AI, T-Mobile cutting a network cable to stop Salt Typhoon lateral movement, Walmart/Sam’s Club adding Apple Pay/Google Pay, job-search volume expectations and strategy, underemployment among recent grads, CareCloud’s 3.75M-patient AWS/S3 data theft, Teams-based “Sneak Loader” phishing, Equifax’s Work Number salary data and freezing it, and the impact of bad managers on mental health and career moves

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