Africans In Tech
Welcome to Africans In Tech, a podcast where inspiring journeys in the world of technology are explored. Hosted by Sahr Lebbie, join us for candid interviews with tech professionals sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're new to tech or a seasoned veteran, valuable insights and mentorship opportunities await. Let's demystify tech together and drive positive change in the industry.
Africans In Tech
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 35 | Cybersecurity Secrets You’re Ignoring w/ Yasmin Abdi
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From protecting billions of users at Snap to flying 94 times in a single year, Yasmin shares her inspiring journey of leaving Big Tech to build her own company, NoHack. 🚀
In this episode of Africans in Tech, we dive into Yasmin's story — from late nights studying at the University of Maryland, to internships at Snapchat, Google, and Meta, to becoming the first Black woman in engineering at Snapchat, and now, a founder tackling cybersecurity challenges head-on.
We cover:
✅ Why small businesses can’t afford to ignore cybersecurity
✅ How ransomware & deepfakes are changing the game
✅ AI’s double-edged sword in security — threat detection vs. new attack vectors
✅ Building tech opportunities back in Somalia & across Africa
📚 Grinding through college while chasing opportunities
💡 Navigating failure and turning it into growth
🌍 Breaking barriers in Big Tech without mentors
🔑 Lessons on resilience, representation, and building a future in tech
This conversation goes beyond personal career growth — it’s about cybersecurity, global infrastructure, resilience, and the next wave of AI-powered threats. If you’ve ever wondered how leaders in cybersecurity think about protecting people, businesses, and even countries, this episode is for you.
💡 Don’t miss the part about deepfakes, LeBron James, and the scary future of social engineering.
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