No Password Required Podcast Episode 55 — Zabrina Mcintyre

12/30/24 • 42 min

Summary

This conversation explores the U.S. Army's investment in cybersecurity compliance for small businesses, the importance of mentorship in the defense industry, and the unique career path of Sabrina McIntyre at KPMG. Sabrina discusses her transition from art to cybersecurity, the challenges of navigating compliance standards, and her advocacy for women in the field. The episode also touches on the intersection of art and cybersecurity, the vision for a cybersecurity museum, and fun personal insights from Zabrina's life.

Takeaways

The U.S. Army is investing in small business cybersecurity compliance.
Certification programs can help defense contractors meet compliance.
Creating a secure environment for small businesses is essential.
Mentorship programs are crucial for small business growth.
Zabrina's career path showcases the value of diverse experiences.
Understanding compliance standards like PCI DSS is challenging but necessary.
Being open to new opportunities can lead to fulfilling career paths.
Women in Cybersecurity is making strides in community building.
Creativity is important in the cybersecurity field.
Cybersecurity education should be accessible to all.

titles

Investing in Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Navigating Compliance in the Cybersecurity Landscape
Zabrina McIntyre: A Unique Career Journey
Empowering Women in Cybersecurity

Sound Bites

"Certification program for defense contractors"
"Largest federal government mentor-protege program"
"Cybersecurity maturity model is crucial"
"Be your own best advocate in your career"
"If you can see it, you can be it"
"We need more creative people in cybersecurity"
"Cybersecurity should be accessible to everyone"
"Umbrellas don't work in Seattle"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Next Generation Commercial Operations Program

02:51 The Importance of Cybersecurity Compliance for Small Businesses

05:45 Zabrina McIntyre's Role at KPMG

08:54 Zabrina's Unique Career Path

11:51 Navigating Cybersecurity Standards

14:48 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals

17:58 Women in Cybersecurity: Building Community

20:59 The Intersection of Art and Cybersecurity

24:04 Zabrina's Vision for a Cybersecurity Museum

27:02 Lifestyle Polygraph: Fun Questions with Zabrina

30:09 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts

Summary

Takeaways

The U.S. Army is investing in small business cybersecurity compliance.
Certification programs can help defense contractors meet compliance.
Creating a secure environment for small businesses is essential.
Mentorship programs are crucial for small business growth.
Zabrina's career path showcases the value of diverse experiences.
Understanding compliance standards like PCI DSS is challenging but necessary.
Being open to new opportunities can lead to fulfilling career paths.
Women in Cybersecurity is making strides in community building.
Creativity is important in the cybersecurity field.
Cybersecurity education should be accessible to all.

titles

Investing in Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Navigating Compliance in the Cybersecurity Landscape
Zabrina McIntyre: A Unique Career Journey
Empowering Women in Cybersecurity

Sound Bites

"Certification program for defense contractors"
"Largest federal government mentor-protege program"
"Cybersecurity maturity model is crucial"
"Be your own best advocate in your career"
"If you can see it, you can be it"
"We need more creative people in cybersecurity"
"Cybersecurity should be accessible to everyone"
"Umbrellas don't work in Seattle"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Next Generation Commercial Operations Program

02:51 The Importance of Cybersecurity Compliance for Small Businesses

05:45 Zabrina McIntyre's Role at KPMG

08:54 Zabrina's Unique Career Path

11:51 Navigating Cybersecurity Standards

14:48 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals

17:58 Women in Cybersecurity: Building Community

20:59 The Intersection of Art and Cybersecurity

24:04 Zabrina's Vision for a Cybersecurity Museum

27:02 Lifestyle Polygraph: Fun Questions with Zabrina

30:09 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts

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Mari Galloway, CEO of the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu, is a woman whose magnetic presence ignites every room she enters. Her power radiates in an undeniable way through her hair, attire, and unwavering confidence, and the Do We Belong Here team wanted to know - did her light always shine this bright or did she work to cultivate it over time?

In this episode of Do We Belong Here, Tashya Denose and Pam Lindemoen speak with Mari about how she got “stuck” in the cyber world, eventually leading her to working in Vegas with the biggest casinos in the world. As they navigate through her experiences, the trio reflects on the adage that what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas, especially in the realm of cybersecurity.

The discussion explores Mari’s evolution of self-confidence as she reflects on the challenges of being a trailblazing black woman in a predominantly male-dominated field. They also dive deep into Mari’s chapter of “Securing Our Future” by the Black Women in Cyber Collective and explore the pivotal role of finding your community in fostering resilience and self-empowerment.

Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu - womenscyberjutsu.org

Connect with Mari on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/themarigalloway/

Find us on social media - @DoWeBelongPod

Learn more about Cyber Florida - cyberflorida.org

Watch the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/@cybersecurityfl

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