Mabili Mentor Sessions with Brendan Shaw at mabiliskills.com Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:22:39 +0200 https://mabiliskills.com/ en-us © 2026 Mabili Mentor Sessions with Brendan Shaw at mabiliskills.com yes 050e202c-d229-598d-96cb-3c278fb59d78 henry@mabili.co.za Brendan Shaw episodic false Talking to mentors and industry leaders about relevant topics globally, in the education, career development and talent acquisition space. Hosted by Brendan Shaw, CEO Mabili (mabiliskills.com)

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Brendan Shaw henry@mabili.co.za https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ff12vw85r03h1kcdqj9bp69mmbqo?.jpg Mabili Mentor Sessions with Brendan Shaw at mabiliskills.com https://mabiliskills.com/ Mabili Skills Cyber Security Podcast fireside chat Mabili Skills Cyber Security Podcast fireside chat Is cybersecurity the career opportunity South Africa can't afford to ignore?
South African organisations faced 1,884 cyberattacks per week in Q1 2025 — a 69% year-on-year increase. In this episode, Brendan Shaw (CEO, Mabili) sits down with Treasure Mgati, Senior Managing Cyber Consultant at Aon with 8 years of cross-industry experience, and Henry, Senior Web Developer and Mabili mentor, to break down what the current threat landscape actually looks like — and what it means for your career.


They cover:

  • Why cybersecurity is no longer just a company problem — it's a personal one
  • How AI is being used on both sides of the fight (and what that means for defenders)
  • The Standard Bank breach, ransomware-as-a-service, and the growing sophistication of cybercriminal organisations
  • Why you don't need a computer science degree to enter the field
  • Career pathways: from SOC analyst to GRC, red teaming, and security architecture
  • How CompTIA certifications still open doors — and what Mabili's mentored learning model adds on top
  • The global recruitment drive actively seeking South African cyber talent


Whether you're curious about switching careers, a developer wanting to build more securely, or a business leader trying to understand your risk — this conversation is for you.

Chapters
0:00 Introductions & why this conversation matters
5:20 Why cybersecurity is relevant to everyone, not just IT
8:30 AI on both sides: threat and defence
13:00 Ransomware, M&A in cybercrime, and the Standard Bank breach
18:00 Career pathways into cybersecurity
20:20 What Mabili's mentored learning model looks like
22:00 Key takeaways

🌐 Learn more or enrol: mabiliskills.com

Get the Comptia Core Trifecta bundle

https://mabiliskills.com/courses/bundles/comptia-core-trifecta

]]> Is cybersecurity the career opportunity South Africa can't afford to ignore?
South African organisations faced 1,884 cyberattacks per week in Q1 2025 — a 69% year-on-year increase. In this episode, Brendan Shaw (CEO, Mabili) sits down with Treasure Mgati, Senior Managing Cyber Consultant at Aon with 8 years of cross-industry experience, and Henry, Senior Web Developer and Mabili mentor, to break down what the current threat landscape actually looks like — and what it means for your career.


They cover:

  • Why cybersecurity is no longer just a company problem — it's a personal one
  • How AI is being used on both sides of the fight (and what that means for defenders)
  • The Standard Bank breach, ransomware-as-a-service, and the growing sophistication of cybercriminal organisations
  • Why you don't need a computer science degree to enter the field
  • Career pathways: from SOC analyst to GRC, red teaming, and security architecture
  • How CompTIA certifications still open doors — and what Mabili's mentored learning model adds on top
  • The global recruitment drive actively seeking South African cyber talent


Whether you're curious about switching careers, a developer wanting to build more securely, or a business leader trying to understand your risk — this conversation is for you.

Chapters
0:00 Introductions & why this conversation matters
5:20 Why cybersecurity is relevant to everyone, not just IT
8:30 AI on both sides: threat and defence
13:00 Ransomware, M&A in cybercrime, and the Standard Bank breach
18:00 Career pathways into cybersecurity
20:20 What Mabili's mentored learning model looks like
22:00 Key takeaways

🌐 Learn more or enrol: mabiliskills.com

Get the Comptia Core Trifecta bundle

https://mabiliskills.com/courses/bundles/comptia-core-trifecta

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