Mastering Cybersecurity is your narrated audio guide to the essential building blocks of digital protection. Each 10–15 minute episode turns complex security concepts into clear, practical lessons you can apply right away—no jargon, no fluff. From passwords and phishing to encryption and network defense, every topic is designed to strengthen your understanding and confidence online. Whether you’re new to cybersecurity or refreshing your knowledge, this series makes learning simple, smart, and surprisingly engaging. And want more? Check out the book at BareMetalCyber.com!

**Framework** is your go-to podcast for mastering the **NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)**—the foundational model for building and improving organizational security programs. This series breaks down every function, category, and subcategory within the CSF, helping professionals, educators, and leaders understand how to apply the framework in real-world environments. Each episode delivers clear, practical explanations that connect framework concepts to daily security operations, governance, and risk management practices. Whether you’re new to cybersecurity or refining an established program, Framework gives you the tools and understanding to align your organization with one of the most trusted security models in the world. Listeners will gain insight into how the CSF’s five core functions—Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover—work together to strengthen resilience and reduce cyber risk. The series also explores how organizations can tailor the CSF to their size, sector, and maturity level, integrate it with other standards, and measure progress through profiles and implementation tiers. With practical examples and step-by-step explanations, Framework helps you turn the structure of the CSF into a living, operational roadmap for security success. Developed by **BareMetalCyber.com**, Framework is designed to make cybersecurity standards understandable, actionable, and relevant. Tune in on your favorite platform and build the clarity, confidence, and competence to apply the NIST Cybersecurity Framework in your organization.

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. Whether you’re driving, exercising, or studying between work sessions, every episode helps you understand key audit principles, retain critical terminology, and apply your knowledge with confidence. The CISA certification from ISACA is a globally recognized credential that validates expertise in auditing, control, and assurance of information systems. It focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of IT governance, managing risk, ensuring system integrity, and maintaining operational resilience within complex technology environments. Earning the CISA demonstrates that you have the analytical insight and professional judgment to assess vulnerabilities, design controls, and safeguard enterprise systems. Recognized by organizations worldwide, it is a trusted benchmark for IT auditors, compliance officers, and security leaders seeking to advance into higher-responsibility roles in governance and assurance. Developed by BareMetalCyber.com, the CISA Audio Course combines professional narration, exam alignment, and practical application to give you a complete, portable study experience. Each episode builds momentum toward certification success—helping you not only pass the exam but also elevate your understanding of how effective information systems auditing strengthens organizations.

The Bare Metal Cyber CCISO Audio Course is your complete, executive-level training companion for mastering the Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) certification. Built for experienced cybersecurity professionals and strategic leaders, this Audio Course delivers over seventy focused episodes covering every domain, concept, and competency area tested on the official EC-Council exam. From governance, risk, and compliance to strategic planning, vendor oversight, and technical control management, each episode provides structured, exam-aligned instruction that bridges theory with real-world leadership practice. Designed for busy executives, this series helps you build fluency across global standards and frameworks, including ISO 27005, NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR), and TOGAF enterprise architecture. The CCISO certification is a globally recognized credential that validates both technical expertise and executive acumen in managing enterprise-wide security programs. It focuses on the leadership-level skills required to align cybersecurity strategy with organizational goals—covering domains such as governance and policy, risk management, program development, incident response, and financial oversight. Earning the CCISO demonstrates your ability to lead mature security operations, communicate effectively with boards and stakeholders, and balance strategic, operational, and compliance priorities in high-stakes environments. Developed by BareMetalCyber.com, the CCISO Audio Course offers practical insights, structured learning, and exam-focused clarity to help you prepare efficiently and think like a security executive. Whether you’re advancing toward a C-suite position or refining your enterprise security leadership skills, this series gives you the knowledge, confidence, and strategic perspective to succeed at the highest level.