In this episode, I am excited to welcome Rich Popper to the show. Rich and I connected through a Facebook exchange that I had with his wife in a parenting group. When I learned that Rich worked in the field of cybersecurity, I knew I had to interview him. Cybersecurity is a vast and highly in-demand field, and as Rich explains is now considered a core business function. There is an enormous shortage of skilled employees in cybersecurity and there are jobs available in lots of different disciplines. In other words, it's not just a field for those in internet technology. During our conversation, Rich talks about the many different roles in the field of cybersecurity and what skills are needed to succeed. He provides valuable advice for teens who are interested in careers in cybersecurity and offers suggestions for parents to help their kids start exploring their opportunities while still in high school.

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