The Vital Edge
Welcome to The Vital Edge — the podcast where we explore the stories, insights, and real-world impact behind today’s most in-demand cyber security and tech certifications. Brought to you by Vital Learning Edge, we connect with trainers, industry professionals, and learners to dive deep into what it takes to succeed in the evolving world of cyber and risk.
Episodes

Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
In this episode, we’ll hear Michael’s journey and what led him to systems thinking. We will explore the current landscape — why systems thinking matters more than ever in today’s complex, interconnected world. And finally, we’ll look at the workshop itself — how it works, what participants can expect, and the impact it can have on their professional practice

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Part 3: Diving into Enterprise Architecture with Axel Dancoisne. Across 3 sections, we’ll explore Axel’s career journey, the state of EA today (and where it’s headed), and the real value of TOGAF® EA training, what’s new in version 10 vs v9, and what it’s like to learn with us.

Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Part 2: Diving into Enterprise Architecture with Axel Dancoisne. Across 3 sections, we’ll explore Axel’s career journey, the state of EA today (and where it’s headed), and the real value of TOGAF® EA training, what’s new in version 10 vs v9, and what it’s like to learn with us.

Friday Aug 08, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Diving into Enterprise Architecture with Axel Dancoisne. Across 3 sections, we’ll explore Axel’s career journey, the state of EA today (and where it’s headed), and the real value of TOGAF® EA training, what’s new in version 10 vs v9, and what it’s like to learn with us.

Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Dive into the evolving world of IT Service Management (ITSM) with David Favelle, this episode tackles the big questions: Is ITSM still relevant in today’s tech landscape? How does ITIL® 4 support modern ways of working? And what does great service management actually look like in practice?

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
In today’s episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our ISO 27001 Lead Implementer course. You’ll hear from Garry Barnes, an experienced advisor, auditor and trainer, and Susan - an AWSN member who recently completed the course, and is here to share her experience, takeaways, and advice for others thinking about getting certified. Hosted by Jes Litfin - Vital Learning Edge.
