EPISODE · Aug 29, 2022 · 48 MIN
Overcoming challenges to build a cybersecurity career | Guest Dr. Chanel Suggs
from Cyber Work · host Infosec
Today's Cyber Work Podcast features Dr. Chanel Suggs, the Duchess of Cybersecurity®. Dr. Suggs is a teacher, business owner and thought leader and has appeared on TV and podcast platforms around the world to talk about cybersecurity and the hacker mentality. She also had an incredibly challenging and seemingly insurmountable upbringing. Her tumultuous story can be found in her book, “Against All Odds: Overcoming Racial, Sexual and Gender Harassment on the Digital Battlefield.” This episode contains a lot of heartbreak and some challenging stories, as well as incredible insights and some thoroughly important takeaways. – Get your FREE cybersecurity training resources: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Free cybersecurity training resources0:56 - Overview of today's episode1:58 - Who is Chanel Suggs, the Duchess of Cybersecurity?3:12 - Overcoming family obstacles4:50 - What drew her to a career in cybersecurity8:10 - First steps to learning IT and cybersecurity10:45 - Earning cybersecurity certifications12:20 - Making a cybersecurity training "dungeon"14:40 - Workplace abuse and harassment18:28 - Issues with hiring diverse candidates22:23 - What is Wyvern Security?27:25 - Changing the workplace culture32:47 - Social media is key to finding diverse candidates36:55 - Preventing burnout with employees40:10 - Advice on earning advanced degrees42:03 - Contract work vs. full-time employee43:34 - Free resources and services44:52 - What's Chanel Suggs book about?47:48 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.
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Today's Cyber Work Podcast features Dr. Chanel Suggs, the Duchess of Cybersecurity®. Dr. Suggs is a teacher, business owner and thought leader and has appeared on TV and podcast platforms around the world to talk about cybersecurity and the hacker mentality. She also had an incredibly challenging and seemingly insurmountable upbringing. Her tumultuous story can be found in her book, “Against All Odds: Overcoming Racial, Sexual and Gender Harassment on the Digital Battlefield.” This episode co...
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