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How to SUCCEED as a BLACK WOMAN in Cybersecurity
🌟 What does it mean to be a first-generation American, a daughter of immigrants, a black woman in tech, and a cybersecurity trailblazer? 🌟
In this inspiring and insightful episode, I sit down with Geraldine Okon, a cybersecurity professional specializing in Incident Response and Insider Threat Management, who also happens to be a WiCyS mentor, empowering women and people of color in tech.
Here’s what we covered:
💡 What sparked her passion for cybersecurity and the early challenges she faced.
🔍 Breaking myths about incident response and insider threat management.
🌎 Her experience as a woman and person of color in the U.S. cybersecurity industry.
📣 Advice for women and POCs aspiring to break into tech.
🙌 The importance of mentorship and giving back through initiatives like WiCyS.
🛠️ Tips for staying relevant in a rapidly evolving field.
🎓 The great debate: Certifications vs. practical experience in career growth.
This episode is a must-watch/listen for anyone passionate about diversity in tech, mentorship, and succeeding in cybersecurity!
🎧 Available now on Spotify and TH-cam. Don’t miss this empowering conversation.
👉 Link to TH-cam/Spotify
📣 Drop a comment! What resonates most with you about her journey? Let’s keep the conversation going!
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📚 Chapters 📚
0:00 Introduction
0:56 Geraldine's journey into cybersecurity
5:18 Cybersecurity Misconceptions
10:05 Challenges for Women and People of Colour
15:32 The importance of mentorship
20:03 Certifications vs Practical Experience
24:45 Staying relevant in cybersecurity
30:48 Networking & Volunteering
36:17 Final Thoughts
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  • @Lifeisnow89
    @Lifeisnow89 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great interview, thanks for sharing!

  • @ThePammyone
    @ThePammyone 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was such a good one. Thank you so much for this

  • @jessesambro9535
    @jessesambro9535 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Don’t talk about what you don’t understand

  • @crisc7278
    @crisc7278 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    OUTSTANDING! Thank you for this inspiring video!

  • @MsObsidianReloaded
    @MsObsidianReloaded 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow. I currently work in financial crimes compliance with a lot of transferable skills to cybersecurity. I have been exploring this field for a while. I can’t believe this showed in my recommendations. Thank you God! ❤

    • @TheCyberSecMigrant
      @TheCyberSecMigrant 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We're glad you found it helpful! And we can't wait to see you flourish in Cybersecurity!

  • @BellamyCreissant
    @BellamyCreissant 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Appreciate the detailed breakdown! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?

  • @ThePammyone
    @ThePammyone 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sometimes the issue is forgetting. I wish there was an unbreakable platform to host all passwords

    • @TheCyberSecMigrant
      @TheCyberSecMigrant 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Unfortunately, we have to remain pro-active as threat actors don't rest on their oars. A Password Manager still remains one of the best ways today to manage your passwords. Some even have the ability to update your passwords periodically on a set cadence! But with Passwords Managers, you must guard your master password very very zealously!

  • @KRITIKASHARMA_MusicAndRhythm
    @KRITIKASHARMA_MusicAndRhythm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She is a fantastic person indeed❤ Keep it up Akansha ❤😊

  • @prachikaushik3078
    @prachikaushik3078 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Proud of you ❤

  • @Karl-lz2bj
    @Karl-lz2bj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    People need to stay the hell out of our country can’t they see we have had enough and immigrants have destroyed us.. FFS what do they not understand about HOUSING CRISIS and god damed food price. Ever think it’s because we know how to run a country and they don’t ,and that’s why you people have come over here with your crap Ways and now are dirtying up our culture.

  • @SamuelAddoBoye
    @SamuelAddoBoye 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Feni, this was insightful.

    • @TheCyberSecMigrant
      @TheCyberSecMigrant 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We're glad you found is insightful.

  • @ForensicOSINT
    @ForensicOSINT 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the interview and for highlighting Forensic OSINT! I truly appreciate it.

    • @TheCyberSecMigrant
      @TheCyberSecMigrant 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a fantastic tool for folks in the space. We can't recommend it enough!🙌🏽

  • @ajibolasalami991
    @ajibolasalami991 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome! Great discussion!👏👏👏

  • @ThePammyone
    @ThePammyone 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for all these tips

  • @ChristerbelBoyi
    @ChristerbelBoyi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Go little bro. When i grow up i want to be like you

  • @gabrielewaleifoh3077
    @gabrielewaleifoh3077 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing and inspiring interview 🙌

  • @femiadewuyi1917
    @femiadewuyi1917 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing these tips. Please share a bit more about what to do whan a close friend or someone with my personal information gets hacked.

    • @TheCyberSecMigrant
      @TheCyberSecMigrant ปีที่แล้ว

      @femiadewuyi1917 while we are not able to control how others protect their information, we can protect how our information gets accessed. For example, if someone contacts you via WhatsApp pretending to be a close friend, and maybe asking for money or asking you to send them a code you received, verify with that friend through an alternative channel. You can call them on a different number, call someone who is in direct contact with them, or similar and verify that they are indeed asking you for money or the code. Like we say in the industry: zero trust until verified.

  • @jacobskinner3108
    @jacobskinner3108 ปีที่แล้ว

    *promo sm* 💖

  • @TMGMEDIAGH
    @TMGMEDIAGH ปีที่แล้ว

    Im currently taking the cc course and as fresher it is very helpful.

    • @TheCyberSecMigrant
      @TheCyberSecMigrant ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it! I hope it helps you as you start your Cybersecurity career.

    • @TMGMEDIAGH
      @TMGMEDIAGH ปีที่แล้ว

      A roadmap at the moment is going to really help us.There is of course a lot of videos but it is overwhelming.Dont know what next after the cc certification.@@TheCyberSecMigrant

    • @TMGMEDIAGH
      @TMGMEDIAGH ปีที่แล้ว

      i am not sure the cc will be enough for an entry role.i also hear people talk about booking for exam at pearson vue and all that so kind of confusing.If you can can be utube mentor i personally would appreciate it and i know others too will.Some of us alos have intentions of relocating and so the entire navigation will be will be very helpful.This could be a series

    • @TheCyberSecMigrant
      @TheCyberSecMigrant ปีที่แล้ว

      While the CC certification certainly helps, and the road can seem daunting, the first step is always the hardest. So take that first step and get the CC certification. Once you have that under your belt, next step will be look for opportunities to get our feet wet, either by online labs like you find on TryHackMe or HackTheBox, or an internship where you can be exposed to daily life iin Cybersecurity. That will go a long way in improving your skills.

    • @TMGMEDIAGH
      @TMGMEDIAGH ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you sir, this is really helpful@@TheCyberSecMigrant

  • @TMGMEDIAGH
    @TMGMEDIAGH ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the time and effort.👍🏿

  • @livingstone2k1
    @livingstone2k1 ปีที่แล้ว

    "First you have to learn, and then you have to earn" - great quote!

  • @bigfunluxury5658
    @bigfunluxury5658 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great

  • @tobilobaorunmuyiwa8805
    @tobilobaorunmuyiwa8805 ปีที่แล้ว

    Informative, well done 👍

  • @breeokhueleigbe1137
    @breeokhueleigbe1137 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂and they want to pay you entry level comp for 5 years experience 😂

    • @TheCyberSecMigrant
      @TheCyberSecMigrant ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly, that's usually the case @breeokhueleigbe1137. Hopefully, with the right advocacy and the right mindset, we can begin to change that.🙌🏽✌🏽

  • @TheCyberSecMigrant
    @TheCyberSecMigrant ปีที่แล้ว

    Full video here: th-cam.com/video/ioeAl7I84y8/w-d-xo.html

  • @TheCyberSecMigrant
    @TheCyberSecMigrant ปีที่แล้ว

    Full video here: th-cam.com/video/ioeAl7I84y8/w-d-xo.html

  • @TheCyberSecMigrant
    @TheCyberSecMigrant ปีที่แล้ว

    Full video here: th-cam.com/video/ioeAl7I84y8/w-d-xo.html

  • @Titilope_O
    @Titilope_O ปีที่แล้ว

    Good one I must say

  • @debzie07kuro40
    @debzie07kuro40 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow all good stuffs thank you for preparing us when we graduate ! Bless you Sir

  • @Teebag-x1c
    @Teebag-x1c ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!

  • @queenbelieve1620
    @queenbelieve1620 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍