• Hacking the System: Embracing Audacity and Overcoming Self-Doubt with Maril Vernon

  • May 16 2024
  • Length: 18 mins
  • Podcast
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Hacking the System: Embracing Audacity and Overcoming Self-Doubt with Maril Vernon

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  • Cybersecurity is a dynamic and demanding battlefield, often lacking female representation. Maril Vernon saw this gap and boldly decided to dive in head first.

    In this episode of Shift Happens, host Alana Bernal gets candid with Maril Vernon, Cyber Security Woman of the Year and all-star Principal Application Security Architect. Maril has smashed through glass ceilings and redefined success in a male-dominated arena. Her journey is a modern testament to relentless tenacity, unshakable self-belief, and the fierce power of embracing one's femininity.

    Show Highlights Include:

    - Breaking into Cybersecurity: A Non-Technical Start 0:49

    - From Marketing to Military: An Unconventional Path 1:18

    - The Power of Networking: Leveraging Opportunities in the Guard 2:10

    - Advocacy and Representation: Paving the Way for Women in Cyber 3:08

    - Embracing Femininity in Tech 4:53

    - Finding Your Niche: The Evolution of Cyber Queens Podcast 7:41

    - Oh Shift Moment: Embracing Career Pivots and Challenges 8:09

    - Overcoming Self-Doubt: The Importance of Self-Talk and Belief 10:07

    - Recognition and Reflection 12:25

    - Resources for Aspiring Cyber Professionals: Books, Podcasts, and More 14:42
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