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RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/
Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke
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00:00 "Preventing Fraud with Proactive Security"
03:49 "Technically Inclined from Childhood"
08:57 "Post-College Doubts and Regrets"
12:14 "First Internship Experience"
14:50 "Internship Experiences and Career Decision"
17:23 "From Developer to AfroTech"
22:22 "Ensuring Accurate Ticket Processing"
24:35 "Balancing Zero Trust and AI"
28:08 "AI Hacking Discussion"
29:43 "Breaking Into Tech with AI"
34:44 "Helping Others with Clarity"
37:51 "Maximizing Value at Conferences"
39:23 "The Power of Community Connections"
42:51 "Learning Through YouTube Insights"
Video Decription:
Welcome to another episode of Tech Woke! In this episode, host Chris sits down with Donovan Surgick, a security engineer working in healthcare technology, to break down the real blueprint for breaking into cybersecurity and building a long-term career in tech. Donovan shares his journey from growing up in Washington, D.C., attending McKinley Tech, and grinding through internships and work-study programs, all the way to landing a role in security engineering. If you’re trying to get your first cybersecurity job, transition into tech, or level up your skills, this conversation delivers real insight and practical game.
We cover key topics like cybersecurity internships, the reality of outdated college cybersecurity programs, the best cybersecurity certifications for beginners (like Security+), what a security engineer does day-to-day, healthcare cybersecurity, cloud security, the Zero Trust security model, and how AI is changing cybersecurity. You’ll also learn how to use networking and soft skills to stand out and actually get hired.
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By Christopher OkpalaRMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/
Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke
Timestamp:
00:00 "Preventing Fraud with Proactive Security"
03:49 "Technically Inclined from Childhood"
08:57 "Post-College Doubts and Regrets"
12:14 "First Internship Experience"
14:50 "Internship Experiences and Career Decision"
17:23 "From Developer to AfroTech"
22:22 "Ensuring Accurate Ticket Processing"
24:35 "Balancing Zero Trust and AI"
28:08 "AI Hacking Discussion"
29:43 "Breaking Into Tech with AI"
34:44 "Helping Others with Clarity"
37:51 "Maximizing Value at Conferences"
39:23 "The Power of Community Connections"
42:51 "Learning Through YouTube Insights"
Video Decription:
Welcome to another episode of Tech Woke! In this episode, host Chris sits down with Donovan Surgick, a security engineer working in healthcare technology, to break down the real blueprint for breaking into cybersecurity and building a long-term career in tech. Donovan shares his journey from growing up in Washington, D.C., attending McKinley Tech, and grinding through internships and work-study programs, all the way to landing a role in security engineering. If you’re trying to get your first cybersecurity job, transition into tech, or level up your skills, this conversation delivers real insight and practical game.
We cover key topics like cybersecurity internships, the reality of outdated college cybersecurity programs, the best cybersecurity certifications for beginners (like Security+), what a security engineer does day-to-day, healthcare cybersecurity, cloud security, the Zero Trust security model, and how AI is changing cybersecurity. You’ll also learn how to use networking and soft skills to stand out and actually get hired.