Rebekah Skeete, COO of BlackGirlsHack, discusses the organization's mission and initiatives in the cybersecurity field. The organization was founded by Tennisha Martin to provide support and resources for black women interested in cybersecurity. BlackGirlsHack offers a monthly book club, weekly trainings, and cohorts for technical skill development. They also host SquadCon, a hybrid conference that aims to lower the barrier to entry for underrepresented individuals in the field. The organization welcomes donations and volunteers with various skills to support their mission. In this conversation, Rebekah Skeete, COO of BlackGirlsHack, discusses her perspective on AI and its impact on cybersecurity. She shares her initial apprehension about AI but has now embraced it as an opportunity for growth and learning. Rebekah also talks about the importance of exposure and supporting others in the field. She highlights the inclusivity of BlackGirlsHack and encourages individuals of all ages and backgrounds to join. Additionally, she emphasizes the need for continuous learning and networking in the cybersecurity field. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! SquadCon 2024: Registration - https://blackgirlshack.org/event-5495307?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=8/26/2024 BlackGirlsHack Links: Website - https://blackgirlshack.org/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackgirlshack/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/blackgirlshack X - https://x.com/blackgirlshack IG - https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlshack Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackgirlshack Rebekah Skeete Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-skeete-01270192/ Email - [email protected] Socials: Website - https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofthefirewall7511 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556539026086 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theothersideofthefw X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/Ask_a_CISSP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwilliams683 Medium - https://medium.com/@ryanwilliamssenior Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7172626552545865728 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, and Threads - @ryrysecurityguy Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Daniel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-acevedo-3a8b641b/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Black Girls Hack and Rebecca Skeet 09:03 Supporting and Connecting with Black Girls Hack 26:12 Donating, Sponsoring, and Volunteering 29:27 The Future of Black Girls Hack and the Impact of AI 32:27 Impact of AI on Black Girls Hack 36:03 The Future of AI and Cybersecurity 40:04 Encouraging Children's Interests 42:35 The Importance of Exposure 45:32 Supporting Diversity in Cybersecurity 50:36 Breaking into Cybersecurity #cybersecurity #blackgirlshack #squadcon2024