<description> &lt;p&gt;Get your ticket to the BlackGirlsHack Gala here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rise-and-reign-a-blackgirlshack-celebration&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode, HD and co-host Cyber Shorty dive into their personal cybersecurity journeys, tackling the challenges newcomers face in the job market, and offering advice on the importance of degrees, internships, and certifications. They share detailed resume tips, discuss the impact of AI and recent tech layoffs, and analyze major security breaches like the Discord and Salesforce incidents. Listener questions on breaking into GRC, cloud careers, and education choices are answered, providing comprehensive guidance for those aspiring to thrive in the cybersecurity field.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Industry Challenges&lt;br&gt;13:45 Personal Journeys into Cybersecurity&lt;br&gt;33:40 Interview Preparation and Tips&lt;br&gt;36:59 Mastering the Interview: Skills and Strategies&lt;br&gt;43:07 The Discord Data Breach: What You Need to Know&lt;br&gt;49:48 Teen Hackers and Ransomware: A New Era of Cybercrime&lt;br&gt;57:22 The Reality Behind Tech Layoffs&lt;br&gt;01:04:55 Megan Thee Stallion vs. Milagro Cooper: A Forensic Perspective&lt;br&gt;01:17:45 AI and Copyrights: A Growing Concern&lt;br&gt;01:19:18 Meta Glasses: Features and Pricing&lt;br&gt;01:26:16 Salesforce's Ransomware Dilemma&lt;br&gt;01:26:37 Cash Money vs. No Limit: A Versus Battle&lt;br&gt;01:34:54 Career Advice: Transitioning to GRC&lt;br&gt;01:38:12 Career Advice: Balancing Education and Work&lt;br&gt;01:41:29 Certifications and Career Growth in Cloud Computing&lt;br&gt;01:49:13 Voicemails: Career Questions Answered&lt;br&gt;01:57:04 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off&lt;/p&gt; </description>

The TechTual Talk

Henri Davis, The Radcast Network

Ep. 192 How we got into Cyber Security (tips for newbies)

OCT 14, 2025119 MIN
The TechTual Talk

Ep. 192 How we got into Cyber Security (tips for newbies)

OCT 14, 2025119 MIN

Description

<p>Get your ticket to the BlackGirlsHack Gala here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rise-and-reign-a-blackgirlshack-celebration</p> <p>In this episode, HD and co-host Cyber Shorty dive into their personal cybersecurity journeys, tackling the challenges newcomers face in the job market, and offering advice on the importance of degrees, internships, and certifications. They share detailed resume tips, discuss the impact of AI and recent tech layoffs, and analyze major security breaches like the Discord and Salesforce incidents. Listener questions on breaking into GRC, cloud careers, and education choices are answered, providing comprehensive guidance for those aspiring to thrive in the cybersecurity field.</p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Industry Challenges<br>13:45 Personal Journeys into Cybersecurity<br>33:40 Interview Preparation and Tips<br>36:59 Mastering the Interview: Skills and Strategies<br>43:07 The Discord Data Breach: What You Need to Know<br>49:48 Teen Hackers and Ransomware: A New Era of Cybercrime<br>57:22 The Reality Behind Tech Layoffs<br>01:04:55 Megan Thee Stallion vs. Milagro Cooper: A Forensic Perspective<br>01:17:45 AI and Copyrights: A Growing Concern<br>01:19:18 Meta Glasses: Features and Pricing<br>01:26:16 Salesforce's Ransomware Dilemma<br>01:26:37 Cash Money vs. No Limit: A Versus Battle<br>01:34:54 Career Advice: Transitioning to GRC<br>01:38:12 Career Advice: Balancing Education and Work<br>01:41:29 Certifications and Career Growth in Cloud Computing<br>01:49:13 Voicemails: Career Questions Answered<br>01:57:04 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off</p>