In this episode of The Root to CISO Podcast, Lori Anello shares her incredible journey — starting work at just 17, discovering a passion for computing by accident, and forging a cybersecurity career long before the word even existed. Lori talks about how professional experiences, night classes, mentorship, and resilience shaped her path to becoming a security leader. She dives into how early setbacks fueled her drive, how she navigated her non-traditional path to success, and why she’s passionate about helping the next generation of cyber leaders.

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