In this interview a marketing graduate turned Cyber Security Lead, Brittney Waiters, shares her career journey and how she made $100/hr in tech. She also shares how she landed some of her most impactful jobs, and the power of networking.
If you are interested in a career in Cyber Security, make sure you check out this interview.
0:00 Intro
2:35 What is a cyber security engagement lead
6:24 Brittney's journey from marketing to cybersecurity
11:51 Importance of Networking & Dallas Cowboys
15:46 Contract vs Direct hire (Pros and Cons)
19:11 $100/hr cyber security job
21:55 Advice for getting into cybersecurity
24:38 How Brittney landed a job at HP
30:59 Salary negotiation tips
34:39 Future goals and being at Peace
41:09 Increasing diversity in STEM
43:08 Improving Andrew's skincare routine LOL