Episodes
In this  episode, the queens are sitting down with the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) organization with none other than the Executive Director herself- Lynn Dohm. Discover the pivotal programs and initiatives WiCyS offers to support and advance women in the cybersecurity sector. Lynn shares success stories, insights on overcoming industry challenges, and how listeners can engage with WiCyS to forge a more inclusive future in cybersecurity. Listen in to gain valuable perspectives and learn how...
Published 04/02/24
Published 04/02/24
In this  episode, the queens are sitting down with the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) organization with none other than the Executive Director herself- Lynn Dohm. Discover the pivotal programs and initiatives WiCyS offers to support and advance women in the cybersecurity sector. Lynn shares success stories, insights on overcoming industry challenges, and how listeners can engage with WiCyS to forge a more inclusive future in cybersecurity. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and learn how...
Published 03/27/24
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens are here to close the cyber gender ad diversity gap! In this episode, The Cyber Queens are joined by Catilin Sarian to discuss the importance of Cyber Security Awareness training, and how to make it more interesting and accessible for those outside the industry. The Queens and...
Published 10/24/23
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** In cybersecurity, a remarkable transformation is taking place as women increasingly break down barriers and rise to leadership positions. Historically, this field has been predominantly male-dominated, but today, women are making significant strides in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Their contributions are not only challenging...
Published 10/24/23
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** In this episode, The Cyber Queens are joined by Christa Weik who is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), GRC and Cybersecurity Policy and Program Manager. Christa’s educational background is in cyber so she did attend a bootcamp before entering the field. She can build, scale, and maintain the GRC and Privacy...
Published 10/17/23
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** The world of cybersecurity has long been considered a male-dominated field, but that's slowly changing as more and more women are breaking through the glass ceiling. In this inspiring story, we'll take a closer look at the journey of a female entrepreneur who is not only making waves in the cybersecurity industry but is also empowering...
Published 10/17/23
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, building authentic relationships has become crucial for success in sales and marketing. In this age of impersonal communication and fleeting attention spans, establishing genuine connections with potential clients and customers can make all the difference in building trust and...
Published 10/17/23
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Attending hacking conferences is essential for professionals in the field as it provides an opportunity to learn about the latest developments and technologies, network with peers, and stay up-to-date with current trends. However, attending these conferences can be costly, especially for individuals or small companies with limited...
Published 10/17/23
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** The Cyber Queens Podcast is back with an exciting episode focused on breaking into the cybersecurity industry. Join the Cyber Queens as they chat with Mackenzie Wartenberger about her journey into the world of cyber and how she was able to make a successful career change. Mack shares her experience as the first recipient of the GRC...
Published 10/03/23
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** The Cyber Queens Podcast is back with an exciting episode focused on the business intelligence function featuring Maril’s amazing sister Camille Vernon who is a Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer. What is Business Intelligence? Why is this relevant to cyber? How does someone with no experience decide they want to work in BI? Camille...
Published 10/03/23
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, LGBTQ+ and other minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! In this episode, we discuss the obvious….BREACHES, BREACHES, EVERYWHERE!!! Maril & Erika discuss two recent breaches at large organizations: Uber &...
Published 02/07/23
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! In this episode, we discuss the monster layoffs in tech and the hiring trends. We have seen numerous layoffs handled poorly and numerous handled properly. We walk through what...
Published 02/01/23
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing!  In this episode, The Cyber Queens go in-depth discussing navigating toxic & negative mindsets minorities sometimes encounter in the cyber field. and the strategies to...
Published 12/14/22
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! In this episode, The Queens dive into the difference of being hired into cyber as the “diversity hire” or being “hired for talent.” Today’s featured guest is Amber DeVilbiss...
Published 12/07/22
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! In this episode, The Cyber Queens discuss the difference of how men act in the work vs how women act in the workforce. Women are often forced into limited roles born from a need...
Published 11/08/22
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! In so many of our episodes we talk about what we love about Gen-Z and how they’re going to change the work scene. But there are some lost arts and skills crucial on them to...
Published 11/02/22
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! In this episode, The Cyber Queens share the benefits of creating a personal brand and why it is important. What is a personal brand? A personal brand is the building blocks that...
Published 10/25/22
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! In this episode, we hope that you learn a thing or two and we have a big surprise for you! This episode dives deep into the misinformation that in order to “break into...
Published 10/18/22
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! In this episode, we discuss the importance of finding your work/life balance and how to identify the signs of burnout. With October being ADHD Awareness Month, we felt it was...
Published 10/11/22
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! Summary:  We probably had the most fun we’ve ever had recording this episode around why ADHD in cyber is relevant! Your queens had an amazing Gen-Z guest Sara Abrams...
Published 10/04/22
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! Summary:  In this episode, your queens will practically prepare you for the interview question, “What are your salary requirements?”  Maril & Nathalie are joined by guest...
Published 09/27/22
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! There is a trend in cyber looking for professionals who can speak about technical concepts in layman terms to non-technical stakeholders and customers; something many technicians...
Published 09/20/22
Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! Inspiring Gen-Z, women, LGBTQ+ and ethnic minorities to close the gender/representation gap in cyber. **DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Summary: In this episode, we start off strong by identifying where the need for the podcast came from and how we plan to address it head-on. Additionally, we break the misconceptions and stereotypes...
Published 09/13/22
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** ***DISCLAIMER: This episode is not about our feels of the overturn or any political views.*** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/representation gap that cyber is experiencing!  In this episode, we discuss the implications this overturn will have on data...
Published 09/13/22