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Secure the Job: Breaking into Security

Secure the Job: Breaking into Security

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Welcome to Secure the Job: Breaking into Security - a limited series podcast where we’ll dive into all you need to know to break into the cybersecurity industry. Over the next few episodes, you will hear advice, counseling, and guidance from industry leaders, recruiters, and influencers to help guide you through your security journey.

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03/08/23 • 1 min

Welcome to Secure the Job: Breaking into Security. Hosted by Microsoft Security young professionals, Stephanie, Evan, and Ilana focus each episode on a new guest, pulling back the curtain to help lower the barrier of entry and explore what it takes to break into the cybersecurity space.

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Secure the Job: Breaking into Security - Building a More Diverse Workforce with Naria Santa Lucia
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04/26/23 • 31 min

Naria Santa Lucia, Microsoft's GM of Philanthropies, joins Stephanie, Ilana, and Evan on this week's episode of Secure the Job: Breaking into Security. Naria oversees Microsoft's global philanthropic strategy, grant investments, and partnerships in digital skills, computer science education, and career pathways. Naria collaborates with nonprofit organizations worldwide to help millions of people thrive in the digital economy and is currently the Chair of the World Bank's Solutions for Youth Employment. Naria discusses Microsoft's global philanthropic strategy, what different pathway in tech looks like, and what the industry can do to support the next generation of cyber defenders.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

  • Programs our audience, early in career individuals, should look into
  • Why it's critical to focus on career pathways for underserved communities
  • How industry veterans can apply their skills for a new role in security

Some Questions We Ask:

  • What can you tell us about Microsoft’s global philanthropic strategy for helping close the skills gap?
  • How is Microsoft partnering with organizations to empower the new generation of cyber defenders?
  • How has the pandemic accelerated digital transformation in the industry?

Resources:

View Naria Santa Lucia on LinkedIn

View Stephanie Machuca on LinkedIn

View Ilana Basman on LinkedIn

View Evan Brown on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

Listen to: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

Listen to: Security Unlocked

Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault

Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts



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Secure the Job: Breaking into Security - Breaking Down the Cybersecurity Industry with Stephanie, Ilana, and Evan
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03/15/23 • 23 min

Secure the Job: Breaking into Security is hosted by three young professionals working in Cybersecurity at Microsoft. They've witnessed the current skills gap first-hand and created this podcast to help you, our future defenders, break into the industry. In each episode, they'll interview executives, influencers, and frontline defenders to break down the Cybersecurity industry while teaching you the skills you need to be successful in any role! Here’s a sneak peak of what you can expect this season.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

  • How each host got started in the world of cybersecurity
  • Why they decided it was important to start the podcast
  • What Microsoft is doing for the security industry

Some Questions We Ask:

  • How can you be successful in marketing, sales, or engineering?
  • Do you need to be a tech expert to be successful in Cybersecurity?
  • How can we help you, our future defenders, break into the industry?

Resources:

View Stephanie Machuca on LinkedIn

View Ilana Basman on LinkedIn

View Evan Brown on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

Listen to: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

Listen to: Security Unlocked

Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault

Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Secure the Job: Breaking into Security - Creating Pathways for the Underrepresented with Lauren Buitta
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03/15/23 • 36 min

Lauren Buitta, the founder and CEO of Girl Security, joins Stephanie, Ilana, and Evan on this week's episode of Secure the Job: Breaking into Security. Girl Security prioritizes serving underrepresented communities, communities in low-opportunity zones, and communities targeted by violence. In 2022, Lauren was named "One of the Most Influential People in Security" by Security Magazine. She was named "One of 50 Women Making the World a Better Place" by Instyle Magazine in 2021 and awarded the 21st Century Leader Award by the National Committee on American Foreign Policy. Lauren discusses what cybersecurity looked like when she first started, current trends that excite her in the industry, the importance of women to the cybersecurity landscape, and how you can learn more and get involved with Girl Security.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

  • Why identity and representation are increasingly important in cybersecurity
  • How her time working for the government influenced Girl Security
  • What excites Lauren about the future of cybersecurity and Girl Security

Some Questions We Ask:

  • What did cybersecurity look like when you first started?
  • How did the journey to creating girl security begin?
  • Given the current skills gap landscape, what does the industry need?

Resources:

More details at girlsecurity.org

Follow Girl Security on Twitter

View Lauren Buitta on LinkedIn

View Stephanie Machuca on LinkedIn

View Ilana Basman on LinkedIn

View Evan Brown on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

Listen to: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

Listen to: Security Unlocked

Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault

Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts



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Secure the Job: Breaking into Security - Career Moves with Cybersecurity Girl

Career Moves with Cybersecurity Girl

Secure the Job: Breaking into Security

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03/29/23 • 40 min

Caitlin Sarian, known on TikTok as Cybersecurity Girl, joins Stephanie, Ilana, and Evan on this week's episode of Secure the Job: Breaking into Security. Caitlin is the Global Lead of Cybersecurity Advocacy at Tiktok and is a prominent cybersecurity influencer with almost half a million followers across social media platforms. With her nearly ten years of international experience in cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection, she discusses how she got started in security, current industry trends she is paying attention to, and what excites her about the future.


In This Episode You Will Learn:

  • What inspired Caitlin to start her TikTok account
  • How her perception of security changed after starting her career
  • What she considers the single most important skill in this type of work

Some Questions We Ask:

  • What have you found most interesting about creating this type of content?
  • How have you used this as a platform to spread your message?
  • What is your message to Cybersecurity hiring executives?

Resources:

Caitlins School of CyberSecurity

Follow Caitlin on TikTok

View Caitlin Sarian on LinkedIn

View Stephanie Machuca on LinkedIn

View Ilana Basman on LinkedIn

View Evan Brown on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

Listen to: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

Listen to: Security Unlocked

Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault

Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts



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Secure the Job: Breaking into Security - The World of Threat Intelligence with Emily Hacker

The World of Threat Intelligence with Emily Hacker

Secure the Job: Breaking into Security

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04/05/23 • 42 min

Emily Hacker, a threat intelligence analyst at Microsoft, working on the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center, joins Stephanie, Ilana, and Evan on this week's episode of Secure the Job: Breaking into Security. Emily's team helps anticipate, pre-empt, and respond to different incidents on the front lines of customers' networks. Emily discusses the role threat intelligence plays within cybersecurity, the challenges of tracking cyber criminals, and the importance of soft skills on the job.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

  • What Emily finds the most interesting about her work
  • What changes need to happen for us to get ahead of cybercriminals
  • How Emily ended up working for the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center

Some Questions We Ask:

  • What are some of the biggest trends you’ve seen in the last few months?
  • How would you define threat intelligence?
  • If you had to explain your job to an average joe, how would you explain it?

Resources:

Follow Emily on Twitter

View Emily Hacker on LinkedIn

View Stephanie Machuca on LinkedIn

View Ilana Basman on LinkedIn

View Evan Brown on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

Listen to: Uncovering Hidden Risks

Listen to: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

Listen to: Security Unlocked

Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault

Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How many episodes does Secure the Job: Breaking into Security have?

Secure the Job: Breaking into Security currently has 6 episodes available.

What topics does Secure the Job: Breaking into Security cover?

The podcast is about Identity, Security, Compliance, Podcasts, Technology, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Secure the Job: Breaking into Security?

The episode title 'Breaking Down the Cybersecurity Industry with Stephanie, Ilana, and Evan' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Secure the Job: Breaking into Security?

The average episode length on Secure the Job: Breaking into Security is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of Secure the Job: Breaking into Security released?

Episodes of Secure the Job: Breaking into Security are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Secure the Job: Breaking into Security?

The first episode of Secure the Job: Breaking into Security was released on Mar 8, 2023.

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