Hi
@Paul Rich,
Thank you! Yes you did answer my question.
I had just shared that video because it was what had initially sparked my curiosity to find out how people ended up in cybersecurity. Thanks for sharing your story! That was a very interesting and helpful read. I liked what you said about "
Most opportunities are not just dropped in your lap, they require you to take an active role, and to be flexible. So lesson one: ask and volunteer, even when you aren't certain what it is you might be doing!"That's definitely advice I'm going to try and apply!
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Elisa Morrison CCSK
Website Strategist
CSA
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Original Message:
Sent: Dec 18, 2021 07:20:58 PM
From: Paul Rich
Subject: How did you end up in cybersecurity?
Hi Elisa,
I apologize if your intent was only to hear from women about their path to cybersecurity, but if so it wasn't clear to me so I thought I'd contribute. I wrote about my journey here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-journey-from-united-states-navy-microsoft-paul-rich/ I have two daughters, one that is well into her career and one that is about to graduate from college, and the lessons I shared are useful not only in cybersecurity but really in any career pursuit. I hope I'm addressing the spirit of your question. If not, do let me know and perhaps I'll write a different article.
Respectfully,
Paul
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Paul Rich CIPP/US CIPP/G
Executive Director
WA
Original Message:
Sent: Nov 24, 2021 12:44:45 PM
From: Elisa Morrison
Subject: How did you end up in cybersecurity?
There's a new documentary highlighting women In cybersecurity available on YouTube. It was created by Cybersecurity Ventures. They interview different women about their current job, and how they got into cybersecurity in the first place. I always find it interesting to hear how people ended up in their chosen careers as there's often many different paths.
How did you end up in cybersecurity? I'd be interested to hear people's stories within this group.
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Elisa Morrison CCSK
Website Strategist
CSA
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