From Amazon Lay Off to Ethical Hacker in the PCI-DSS Industry!

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Welcome back to The TechTual Talk I'm your host, Henri, and today we are diving deep into the intriguing life of Tiffany Savage, a former Army Intelligence Analyst turned Corporate Ethical Hacker. Tiffany's unique journey has seen her traverse multiple disciplines, cultures, and industries—from military operations overseas to the high-stakes corporate boardrooms of Amazon, and now into the burgeoning field of cybersecurity.

In today's episode, ' Tiffany shares her fascinating transition from serving in Kuwait to navigating the complexities of cyber threats in the corporate world. We'll explore how her military background helped shape her strategic approach to cybersecurity and why she believes rigorous training and genuine advice are cornerstone to success in this field. Tiffany also discusses the pivotal role of ethical hacking certifications and the reality behind the glamorized perception of cybersecurity careers. Plus, dive into how current social dynamics influenced her career pivots, including the impact of events like the death of George Floyd and the pandemic.

Stay tuned as we uncover the resilience and adaptation required to thrive in cybersecurity, and the significance of maintaining foundational knowledge amidst rapidly evolving technological threats. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional or a technology enthusiast, this episode promises enlightening discussions and personalized insights from one of the industry's rising stars. So, make sure to hit subscribe to not miss out on this compelling journey of growth, transition, and discovery with Tiffany Savage. #army #hacker #cybersecurity #pcidss

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00:00 Intro
07:39 Praise for excellent guidance counselors in education.
11:12 Community influence and support in societal challenges.
20:54 Howard University important for my education, community impact.
24:54 Post-army PTSD challenge, pressure, pride, journalism.
28:46 Technology desensitizes and normalizes media, impacting society.
35:07 Context matters, business motivations go beyond self.
40:09 Regret over missed data-driven decision-making opportunities.
45:55 Professional certifications like Security Plus, CSSP instrumental.
48:02 Prioritize relevant certs for specific career paths.
57:52 Pursuing demand by networking in cybersecurity field.
01:02:42 Self-learning and hands-on experience for cybersecurity.
01:06:48 Intrigued by impact, looking deeply into design.
01:13:24 Security incidents can occur due to dependencies.
01:19:23 Person emphasizes need for thorough security assessments.
01:22:06 Stay vigilant for techno stress, prioritize communication.
01:28:53 Fired up from recent Howard University chat.
01:34:55 Using Kali Linux in enterprise networking, virtualization.
01:36:35 Use network tab to manipulate HTTP requests.
01:42:25 Proposing live part two due to difficulties.

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