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.
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Nov 27, 2025

Nov 11, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
11 min
Welcome to Part Three of our conversation with Peter Nikitser here on The Vital Edge podcast. In this final session, we’re turning our attention to two standout certifications: the CCSK and CCZT. Peter will share why these certifications matter, who should consider taking them, and how they can help professionals stand out in today’s cybersecurity job market.

Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
21 min
Welcome back to The Vital Edge podcast. In Part Two of our discussion with Peter Nikitser, we’re exploring the state of cybersecurity today. From the rapid adoption of cloud and AI to the increasingly interconnected world we all operate in, we’ll talk about the trends shaping the industry, the risks organisations need to be aware of, and how professionals can prepare for what’s next.

Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
15 min
In this episode, I’m joined by Peter Nikitser, one of our highly experienced trainers who delivers courses including CCSK, CCZT, CISM, CRISC, CISA, and CGEIT. We’ll break this conversation into three parts. First, we’ll get to know Peter and hear how he built his career in cybersecurity and cloud.

Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025
27 min
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

Aug 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025
31 min
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.

Aug 11, 2025
Aug 11, 2025
27 min
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.
