Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst Algonquin / Liberty Utilities, United States
Have you ever wondered what it takes to switch careers and enter the field of cybersecurity? Meet Samantha, a former healthcare professional who became a board member and founder of a non-profit data privacy awareness initiative, and landed her first role in cybersecurity all in 20 months.
In this talk, Samantha will share her journey, plus challenges and opportunities for other entry-level career transitioners, along with how a fresh perspective can be valuable to contribute meaningful and impactful change at an organizational level. Samantha will close out the discussion by highlighting strategies for solving security challenges with empathy and a person-centered approach and how she leverages soft skills from her previous career experiences as a key advantage to effectively communicate with key stakeholders.
Learning Objectives:
Highlight the benefits of hiring career transitioners and how their soft skills advantage can provide a competitive edge.
Describe opportunities to find success for those career transitioners who want to learn how to leverage their skillsets to gain experience.
Define strategies for organizations to be able to foster an inclusive and innovative environment where career transitioners can thrive.
