Girls Can Hack: Soledad's Mission to Empower Women in Tech

Tune into this empowering episode of "JEFA Mode Live" where host Rocio von Nierop welcomes Soledad Antelada, a trailblazer in the field of cybersecurity. Soledad shares her journey of overcoming societal stereotypes, starting with her childhood passion for computers and video games, which was deemed inappropriate as it was seen as a space reserved for her brothers. She reflects on the realization in her 30s that she was breaking barriers and paving the way for other women in tech. Soledad also dives into how her fascination with ethical hacking began and offers practical advice for those aspiring to enter this dynamic industry. She discusses founding "Girls Can Hack," her transition from Berkeley Lawrence Labs to Google, and enduring microaggressions, including an instance with a professor who underestimated her abilities. As the author of “Dissecting Critical Infrastructure Attacks: Cybersecurity lessons from real-world breaches,” Soledad offers unique insights into cybersecurity challenges. The episode concludes with her definition of what it means to be a 'Jefa' in tech. Don't miss this inspiring story of resilience and leadership.Connect with Soledad Antelada:Girls Can Hack website: https://www.girlscanhack.com/"Dissecting Critical Infrastructure Attacks: Cybersecurity lessons from real-world breaches"Pre-Order Book on Amazon  -About Latinas in Tech Latinas in Tech is a non-profit organization with the mission to connect, support and empower Latina women working in technology through professional development, mentorship, and recruiting. Learn more about our organization at https://latinasintech.org/. 🫶 Become a LiT Member: https://latinasintech.org/member/register🫶 Donate to Latinas in Tech: https://latinasintech.org/donate🫶 LiT Shop: https://latinas-in-tech.myshopify.com/ FOLLOW LiT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  Twitter   |   TikTok   |   YouTube   |  Slack   | Facebook Group