Journey into Cybersecurity
Put yourself in the shoes of a cybersecurity professional starting with when they were just a little kid and had no clue what cybersecurity even was. Meander with them along their journey and learn from their experience how to become a cybersecurity professional. Learn more about The Triangle Net's mission on www.thetrianglenet.com
Episodes
19 episodes
Collin Roach, hacking his way into cybersecurity since high school
Collin is a trailblazer in our North Carolina cybersecurity community. He was the youngest ISSA participant who started attending the monthly networking events while still attending high school, thanks to his mother's unrivaled support. His pre...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:19:00
Nathan Hicks, from honeypots to threat ops
Nathan Hicks has been on his Journey into Cybersecurity for a while now. It started with an innate curiosity from a young age that developed into critical thinking and compassion in his military and post Air Force years in IT and security opera...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:15:17
Adrianne George, tirelessly tackling the cyber talent gap
Adrianne George has worked on critical national security issues since right after 9/11. Her motivation has always been clear: to win. Still today, the cyber war is being waged and the end is nowhere in sight. Adrianne is working tirelessly to f...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:10:47
Jamila Blackwell, a force for good in STEM, cyber and beyond
Jamila is not the new kid on the block nor a fresh grad out of a cybersecurity college program. Jamila has lived a few chapters already and she’s about to write her next chapter about breaking into cybersecurity. That’s right, her journey isn’t...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:00:28
Sarah Pinson, the Ms. Sparta in cyber
Sarah Pinson debunks every possible stereotype or underestimation of women ever made. Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too? Sarah is your modern-day working mom who shows you how to kick ass in every aspect of life. And Cybersecurit...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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55:45
Anthony Picarello, the new kid on the cybersecurity block
Anthony is the new kid on the block in cybersecurity. He just graduated with a BA degree in cybersecurity and is ready to make the world a little bit safer. Here come the roadblocks! Anthony gives his take on cybersecurity in education, the cha...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:02
Stefan Laneman, a Marine with GRC ambitions
Stefan has found his path into cybersecurity thanks to the Marine Corp where he was a rifleman. While his point of entry into cyber was the typical coding and technical aspect of cyber, he soon discovered that there was more to cybersecurity th...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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56:05
Kelsey Cueto, a special agent in the making
Antonio and Kelsey adopted puppy siblings. Other than having a love of their puppies in common, they are both in college to gain a cybersecurity education. Without any further ado, did Antonio recruit our first podcast guest, and boy did we hav...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:57
Antonio Chousa, cybersecurity student, intern & Podcast Co-Host
I was introduced to Antonio early 2021 as he was looking for a summer internship in a cybersecurity organization. His neighbor and my friend, Mireille, suggested he’d check out The Triangle Net. After a great introductory chat, I provided a bun...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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47:18
Robert Martin, tireless teacher in cybersecurity
I met Rob Martin at the ISSA Raleigh chapter’s monthly networking event a few years ago. Through the ISSA community, he introduced me to the many people who have become friends and colleagues in the cybersecurity and non-profit space. Rob was a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:08:49
Derrick Thompson, a trailblazer for good
Derrick and I have been collaborating on the non-profit he founded called Tweens & Technology. Derrick and his company, T&T Creative Group, is helping me produce the Journey into Cybersecurity podcast and develop the marketing platform ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:35:37
Frances Baldwin, shooting for the stars
Frances Baldwin highlights in her
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:15:17
Jon Sternstein, a natural born hacker
Jon is a role model in selfless leadership, continued learning and kindness. Jon chose to become that person and leveraged the available resources in his environment. I hope you enjoy my chat with Jon and find inspiration in his journey into cy...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:10:11
Gina Yacone, a cheerleader in cybersecurity
Gina inspires with her contagious positive energy, eagerness to learn and her interpersonal skills. She is very approachable and just super kind. We have been working together for a few years, where I position Agio’s cybersecurity services to m...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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53:21
De'Von Carter, breaking boundaries in cybersecurity
De’Von Carter’s amazing story is one that will give you chills every step of the way. His Journey into Cybersecurity has many chapters with a few twists and turns. There were some struggles, some adversity and some mistakes made over the year...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:17:53
Alan Nobles, a cybersecurity advocate in healthcare
Alan Nobles has dedicated his entire career to healthcare in one capacity or another. Like most cybersecurity professionals, he didn't aspire to be a cybersecurity professional or study for it during his college years. Yet, he's found his purpo...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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57:13
Mark Fitzner, the humble cyber geek
Joseph Mark Fitzner tells an unusual story about how he navigated life from home schooling to a career into cybersecurity. His Journey into Cybersecurity highlights the fact that not one person’s journey is ever the same and that anyone can mak...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:32:17
Nia Lucky, service over self
Nia was the first person who reached out to me via the website’s contact page after seeing Gina’s podcast post on her LinkedIn Feed. She wrote: “I fell in love with the company’s mission and goals. I would love to share my story if you would co...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:00:52
Gaylynn Fassler, breaking glass in cybersecurity
Gaylynn was the first person to reach out to me on the first day I announced my venture and website, The Triangle Net. She simply asked how she could help. What I learned from this initiative is that everyone has this amazing power to make a di...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:10:40
