Breaking In: Real Stories, Real Struggles, Real Wins in Cybersecurity
Three women in cybersecurity. Zero fluff. Plenty of truth bombs.
What does it actually take to break into cybersecurity as a woman?
In this episode, Kakra, Hannah, and Georgina get honest about their very different journeys into cybersecurity and digital forensics, the wins, the setbacks, the awkward moments, and everything in between.
From getting scammed and becoming curious about cybersecurity, to chasing better opportunities, to discovering that networking might be less scary than programming, their stories are a far cry from the polished “I always knew I wanted to work in tech” LinkedIn narrative.
In this episode, we talk about:
How three women found their way into cybersecurity for completely different reasons
The early hurdles, from programming anxiety and networking struggles to finding real-world experience
What it feels like to be the only woman in the room and why even asking a simple question can feel intimidating
How to build skills when you don’t have access to all the resources you think you need
Finding mentors, building your network, and putting yourself out there
Why curiosity, discipline, confidence, and a little audacity can take you further than trying to be perfect
The realities of pay gaps, male-dominated spaces, limited resources, and imposter syndrome
Why you absolutely do not need to know everything before you start
Because here’s the truth: nobody knows everything.
Sometimes breaking into cybersecurity means asking the “dumb” question, figuring things out as you go, making mistakes, learning from them, and refusing to shrink yourself just because you’re the only woman in the room.
This episode is part career conversation, part survival guide, and part “yes, you can actually do this” pep talk, with a healthy dose of Wireshark vs. Netflix energy.
Whether you’re a young woman considering a career in cybersecurity, already trying to find your place in tech, or simply need a reminder that growth is rarely as glamorous as social media makes it look, this episode is for you.
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