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   8 Oct 2026 · 22 min

   The Rise of Forward Deployed AI Engineers in 2027

   Why is the Cybersecurity AI Forward Deployed Engineer emerging as one of tech’s most critical roles, commanding compensation of up to $235,100? In this episode, we explore why agentic security has reached an urgent turning point, with 88% of organisations confirming or suspecting an AI agent security incident in the past 12 months. As enterprises rapidly grant autonomous agents live credentials and production database access, market demand for forward-deployed talent has surged by...

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   30 Sep 2026 · 22 min

   Guarding the AI Software Supply Chain - Product Security Roles Report 2026

   we explore key insights from the State of Product Security Roles: 2026 Research Report. As AI-generated code and autonomous AI agents transform software production, product security is shifting from narrow application scanning to full lifecycle protection. We break down how top organizations are navigating severe talent shortages, structuring modern security teams, and securing the AI supply chain. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The 2026 Skills Shortage: Why 59% of security leaders ...

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   14 Sep 2026 · 8 min

   Top AI Certifications for 2026: CAISP vs SecAI+ vs AAIS

   Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP), CompTIA SecAI+, and ISACA AAISM represent the premier credentials competing for cybersecurity professionals in 2026 as demand for AI security roles surges. In this episode, we break down how these certifications stack up for engineers looking to defend real-world production stacks against novel AI vulnerabilities. With job postings requiring AI security skills doubling and red-teaming roles projected to grow by 35%, choosing the right certific...

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   4 Sep 2026 · 22 min

   AI Security Skills: What to Learn in 2027 | AI Cybersecurity Certification Training

   Ready to secure your career in 2027? Enroll in the Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) course today. This vendor-neutral, fully lab-based certification from Practical DevSecOps is trusted by global organizations like IBM, Accenture, and PwC. It offers over 30 browser-based labs and a rigorous six-hour practical exam to prove you can actively secure real AI architectures. In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the exact skills you need to stay ahead of the curve as AI-driven syste...

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   14 Aug 2026 · 5 min

   Battle of the AI Red Team Certifications: CAISP vs. OSAI vs. SANS SEC536

   In this episode, we dive deep into the field of AI security to compare the top three AI red teaming certifications of 2026: Practical DevSecOps' Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP), OffSec's AI Red Teamer (OSAI/AI-300), and SANS's SEC536 (Adversarial AI). Whether you are an experienced pentester or an AppSec engineer looking to pivot into securing LLMs, we break down exactly what you get for your money, contrast the intensity of their practical labs against their exam formats, an...

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   29 Jun 2026 · 22 min

   Elite Pay for MCP Security Experts: Mastering the AI Integration Layer

   As organizations rapidly adopt the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect AI agents to production data and internal tools, a massive security gap has emerged. In this episode, we explore why MCP security has become one of the fastest-rising hiring signals in the cybersecurity industry and how mastering these skills can dramatically increase your salary potential. Featured Resource: Learn more about the Certified MCP Security Expert (CMCPSE) course by Practical DevSecOps, focusing on at...

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   5 Jun 2026 · 20 min

   MCP Security Best Practices 2026 - Certified MCP Security Expert Course (CMCPSE)

   The high-speed adoption of AI agents has a new "default" language: The Model Context Protocol (MCP). While MCP provides a seamless way for Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with tools, databases, and APIs, it has also introduced significant new attack surfaces. In this episode, we break down the MCP Security Best Practices: 2026 Playbook to help security engineers and developers move beyond theory and into hardened, production-ready defense. What’s at Stake? Recent research has e...

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   26 May 2026 · 22 min

   Building a Resilient MCP Security Program for Security Professionals

   In this episode, we dive into the "MCP Security Risk Framework for Enterprise CISOs", exploring how to secure AI agents against the unique threat of agentic amplification. Ready to lead your organisation’s AI security strategy? Upskill your team with the Certified MCP Security Expert (CMCPSE) course, featuring over 30 hands-on labs to attack, defend, and pen test MCP servers Unlike standard API risks, which are bounded to specific data or functions, MCP risks are non-linear because...

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   6 May 2026 · 20 min

   OWASP MCP Top 10: 2026 Security Framework and MCP Security Certification

   In this episode, we dive deep into the OWASP MCP Top 10, the first official security framework dedicated to the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Ready to lead your team’s AI security strategy and bridge the skills gap? Enroll in the Certified MCP Security Expert (CMCPSE) Course today! Get hands-on experience in tool poisoning labs, OAuth 2.1 hardening, MCP red-teaming, and shadow server detection. This is the definitive certification to secure agentic AI in 2026. This framework addresses a...

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    24 Apr 2026 · 22 min

    Navigating the Path to Application Security Manager in 2026

    Transitioning from a technical engineer to an Application Security (AppSec) Manager is rarely a straight line; it requires balancing technical expertise with the strategic mindset needed to lead a department. In this episode, we break down the realistic 5–8 year career path for aspiring leaders, moving from hands-on development to managing end-to-end security programs. We dive into the "messy reality" of the role, where you must act as the bridge between fast-moving engineering teams an...