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Timestamps:

00:00 "Master RMF Execution Skills"

05:22 "Career Uncertainty and Next Steps"

08:50 Evaluating Cybersecurity Degree Programs

11:21 From Job Quit to SOC Internship

12:42 Cybersecurity Projects and Insights

16:29 Vulnerability Management and Team Grading

21:08 Workplace Culture Shapes Experience

25:09 Platform Transition & User Support

26:26 Cloud Solution Architect Role

31:46 AI Data Security Concerns

33:22 Comprehensive DLP and User Training

38:29 Strategic Planning and Networking Tips

42:28 Navigating Trends and Personal Choices

45:54 Cyber Love Story Gone Wrong

46:41 "Being a Voice for Us"

49:30 "Improve Daily: Like & Subscribe"

Video Description: 

Welcome back to another episode of Tech Woke.

In this episode, Christopher Okpala sits down with Destini Simmons (Cyber Shorty), Solutions Engineer, Cybersecurity Instructor, and Co-Host of the Textual Chatter podcast, to break down how she transitioned from a Criminal Justice major to a thriving career in cloud and cybersecurity.

This is a real conversation about what it actually takes to break into tech in 2026.

Destini shares

• How she pivoted into cybersecurity with no traditional tech background

• Why degrees and certifications alone will not get you hired

• How to strategically plan your cybersecurity career path

• The importance of networking and building your online presence

• How to use AI tools to map out your learning and career goals

• What hiring managers and recruiters actually look for

• The mindset required to survive and thrive in tech

If you are trying to break into cybersecurity, cloud security, or tech with no experience, this episode gives you practical strategy, not fluff.

Whether you are a beginner, career switcher, or already in IT looking to level up, this conversation will help you understand how to stand out in a competitive tech job market.

Subscribe to Tech Woke for real conversations about cybersecurity careers, GRC, cloud security, AI governance, and breaking into tech the smart way.

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