Episodes
From Migrant Farm Worker Roots to AI & Cybersecurity Entrepreneur | J…
At RSA Conference 2026 in San Francisco, I sat down with Jorge Avila, co-founder of Paleo Tech Group, to talk about his journey from migrant farm worker roots in Texas to building an AI and cybersecurity startup. Jorge shares...
How AI Can Help You Start a Business From Scratch | Entrepreneurship …
🤖 AI is the business advisor you never knew you had — and it's FREE. In this episode of The Wake Up X Solutions Podcast, Efren sits down with Jorge Avila of Paleo Tech Group to talk about how AI is completely changing the gam...
How Networking Can Land You a Cybersecurity Job (RSA Interview) | Ry…
🎙️ Just wrapped an amazing conversation at RSA Conference with Ryan Doctor !We talked about:🔐 Breaking into cybersecurity from IT operations🤝 The power of networking (this is HUGE)🤖 How AI continues to dominate the cybersecur...
AI, Cloud Security & Identity Access Explained Real Talk with a Micha…
In this episode of the Wake Up X Solutions Podcast , Efren Salazar sits down with Michael Demetrius from P0 Security at RSA Conference 2026 . We dive into how Identity Access Management (IAM) is evolving with AI, cloud enviro...
Can’t Afford a CISO? Do THIS Instead (Greg McCord Explains)
In this episode of the *Wake Up X Solutions Podcast*, I sit down with **Greg McCord**, CISO at Lightcast and founder of Keystone Advisory, to break down what cybersecurity really looks like for startups and growing businesses...
From Healthcare to Cybersecurity 🔐 | First-Time RSA Conference Experi…
🎙️ Live from RSA Conference, I sat down with Stacy to talk about her journey into cybersecurity and her first experience attending one of the biggest security conferences in the world. Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efrenl...
Why You SHOULD Start at Help Desk Before Cybersecurity (CTO Explains)…
Great connecting with Louis Kemp at RSA Conference 2026! 🎙️ We had an insightful conversation about his journey from help desk to cybersecurity leadership, and now building his own consulting company. 💡 Key takeaways from our...
@p0-dev Explained: The Future of Identity-Based Access Control | Ge…
🎙️ Controlling Production Access Just Got Smarter At RSAC, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk about something every cybersecurity professional Gergely Dányi should care about, production access control.I spoke with th...
AI Hype vs Reality in Cybersecurity 🔐 | Jonny Norris at RSA Conference
🤖 AI in Cybersecurity: Hype or Reality?At RSA Conference in San Francisco, I asked Johnny Norris from Concentric AI a simple question:**Is AI actually real… or just hype?**Here’s the honest answer 👇💡 There *is* real power in ...
From CyberPatriot to AI Security: How She Broke Into Cybersecurity | …
🎙️ From High School Cyber Competitions to AI Security 🔐 At RSA Conference 2026 , I sat down with Sana Talwar to talk about breaking into cybersecurity—and what it really takes. 💡 How she started: AP Computer Science CyberPatr...
Imposter Syndrome in Cybersecurity: How to Quiet the Voice and Build …
Efren Salazar discusses imposter syndrome on the Wakeup X Solutions podcast, explaining it as the inner voice that says you’re not valuable, ready, or knowledgeable and that others will expose you. He shares that imposter syn...
Help Desk to CISSP: Cybersecurity Careers, Leadership & the Champions…
In this episode of the Wake Up X Podcast , we sit down with James to break down his journey from Help Desk to leadership and CISSP , using a light football-style framework to talk about mindset, preparation, pivots, and long-...
AI & Cybersecurity: A CISO’s Real Perspective on the Future of Tech
In this episode of the Wake Up X Podcast, Efren sits down with Gustavo Mastroianni, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at a California state agency, to break down the real impact of AI in cybersecurity.We dive deep int...
Cybersecurity Career Path: From Zero to CISO | Live Q&A with Industry…
🚨 Replay: LIVE Cybersecurity Podcast!Curious about breaking into cybersecurity or becoming a CISO? Tune in for an insightful Q&A with a cybersecurity expert, educator, and advisor who shares his career journey from tech engin...
Inside the World of MSSPs: Breaking Into Cybersecurity with Gustavo!-…
🎙️ Wake Up X: Cybersecurity, Innovation & Real Talk 🚨Host: Efren L. Salazar | Cybersecurity Enthusiast | Entrepreneur | IT ProWelcome to Wake Up X, the podcast where cybersecurity, AI, automation, and entrepreneurship collide...
Breaking Into Cybersecurity with Gustavo Mastroianni & Efren L. Sala…
✨Exciting Announcement! ✨ Follow: Gustavo Mastroianni - CISO Follow: Efren L. Salazar - Wake UP X - Podcast I’m thrilled to introduce Gustavo Mastroianni as the first guest on my virtual podcast! Gustavo Mastroianni is...