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EPISODE · Aug 23, 2026 · 17 MIN

Hospitality to Cyber Pivot | Anthony Merlas | Breaking Into Cybersecurity

from Breaking Into Cybersecurity · host Christophe Foulon | Renee Small | breakingintocybersecurity.org

Discover how to transition from the hospitality industry to cybersecurity with zero prior tech experience. Anthony Merlas shares his journey from hotel general manager in San Francisco to IT security professional.Key Takeaways:* Leveraging transferable communication skills from service industries.* Navigating a 6-month cybersecurity boot camp transition.* Critical study tips for building technical basics from scratch.Guest Bio:Anthony Merlas transitioned into a role in information security and technology from a hotel general manager background, utilizing his hospitality customer service skills.

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