Secrets of a 3x Top 100 CISO: The Real Cost of Cybersecurity Leadership

🧠 From a college help desk to being a 3x Top 100 CISO, Marcos Marrero’s story proves that passion and grit still matter in tech.

He didn’t just “work in security.” He helped build it — from the early 2000s, through ransomware waves, and now into the AI era.

In this candid episode, he breaks down:
How hackers evolved from kids in basements to nation-backed ops
Why most job candidates lose before they start
The REAL skills that got him promoted to CISO
His tips for getting hired in security in 2025 and beyond
Why biometrics and passwordless systems are the future

If you're serious about a long-term career in cybersecurity, don't miss this conversation.