Securing Apple vs Windows: Which is harder? Guest Weldon Dodd

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: Today on Cyber Work, we welcome Weldon Dodd, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships at Kandji. Dodd discusses a recent report highlighting why Apple devices are perceived as more secure than Windows systems in the event of a global software outage. He dives into the technical and social reasons behind these security differences, explores the challenges in securing different platforms and offers career advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Learn why a commitment to continuous learning and focus is essential, and get insights into the growing role of Apple in the enterprise environment. This episode is packed with valuable tips for breaking into and advancing up the ladder in the cybersecurity industry. 00:00 Cybersecurity job market insights 02:03 Weldon Dodd's cybersecurity career journey 14:39 Joining Kandji and building teams 25:22 Kandji's report on Apple vs. Windows security 30:37 Mac as a target for malicious software 32:03 Windows vs. Mac: A bigger target 33:12 Apple's growing presence in enterprises 34:00 Sector-specific Apple adoption 36:49 Impact of the report on operating systems 39:21 Career paths in cybersecurity 44:46 Skills and certifications for entry-level cybersecurity roles 50:11 Advice for aspiring IT professionals 54:20 Best cybersecurity career advice received 58:17 About Kandji and its services 1:02:30 Outro – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: About Infosec Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

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Securing Apple vs Windows: Which is harder? Guest Weldon Dodd is an episode from Cyber Work by Infosec.

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This episode was published on Mar 24, 2025.

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