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Imposter Syndrome in Cybersecurity: How to Quiet the Voice and Build Confidence
March 23, 2026

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...

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Help Desk to CISSP: Cybersecurity Careers, Leadership & the Championship Mindset
Feb. 7, 2026

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-...

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AI & Cybersecurity: A CISO’s Real Perspective on the Future of Tech
Feb. 1, 2026

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...

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Inside the World of MSSPs: Breaking Into Cybersecurity with Gustavo!-Part 2
April 5, 2025

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...

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Breaking Into Cybersecurity with Gustavo Mastroianni⁠ & Efren L. Salazar
Jan. 27, 2025

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...

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