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In this episode of The TechTual Talk, our host HD sits down with Devonie, a divorced single mother turned trailblazer in the cybersecurity industry. Explore Devonie's path from customer service to a security engineer, highlighting the importance of education, networking, and resilience.
In "No Experience to Remote Cyber Security Engineer", we dive into:
Career Shifts: Devonie's strategic move to cybersecurity amid personal and professional hurdles.
Cybersecurity Realities: The truths behind this demanding yet rewarding field.
Remote Work & Compensation: Insights on earning California-level salaries while working remotely.
Essential Skills: Learn about critical certifications, coding, and transferable skills for cybersecurity.
Networking & Professional Organizations: The impact of groups like WiCyS and NSBE on career growth.
Workplace Bias: Devonie's experiences with job biases, especially as a single mother, and overcoming them.
Plus, hear thought-provoking takes on healthcare, Waymo driverless cars, financial stability, and more.
Listen now for an episode packed with career advice, industry insights, and personal stories that can guide anyone aspiring to thrive in tech or cybersecurity.
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Pod produced & edited by by Henri Davis
Pod recorded at Hello Studios
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00:00 Intro
02:20 Meet Our Guest: Devaney's Journey
06:46 Devaney's Career Transition
24:12 Support Systems and Family
32:40 The Journey to Networking in Cybersecurity
38:34 Challenges and Triumphs in Cybersecurity Education
41:39 Certifications and Real-World Experience
50:04 Overcoming Bias and Building a Career
59:21 Day-to-Day as a Security Engineer
01:08:18 Certifications and Career Advancement
01:15:34 Application Security and Career Goals
01:29:43 The Importance of Professional Organizations
01:35:21 Balancing Work, Life, and Parenthood
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