Breaking into Cybersecurity with Shadya Maldonado

In this episode of Breaking into Cybersecurity, Shadya Maldonado, Founder and CEO of ArcQubit, shares her journey and extensive experience in the field. With 16 years in security operations, technology modernization, and risk management, Shadya discusses her transition from a military analyst to a leader in cybersecurity and AI. She highlights her work with organizations such as CISA, DARPA, DOE, and NASA, as well as her passion for developing tools to make quantum computing accessible. Shadya also offers valuable advice for individuals looking to grow their careers in cybersecurity.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:16 Shaday's Unconventional Path to Cybersecurity

01:48 From Military to Cybersecurity

02:50 Exposure to Data Science and Cybersecurity

03:43 Immersion in Cybersecurity and SANS Conference

04:45 Founding Arc Qubit and Quantum Computing

06:49 Developing Quantum-Ready Talent

14:02 The Importance of Cybersecurity Knowledge

21:06 Shaday's Leadership Journey

24:24 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals

26:09 Closing Remarks

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About the hosts:

Renee Small is the CEO of Cyber Human Capital, one of the leading human resources business partners in the field of cybersecurity, and author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book, Magnetic Hiring: Your Company's Secret Weapon to Attracting Top Cyber Security Talent. She is committed to helping leaders close the cybersecurity talent gap by hiring from within and encouraging more people to enter the lucrative cybersecurity profession. https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneebrownsmall/Download a free copy of her book at magnetichiring.com/book

Christophe Foulon focuses on helping secure people and processes, drawing on a solid understanding of the technologies involved. He has over ten years of experience as an Information Security Manager and Cybersecurity Strategist. He is passionate about customer service, process improvement, and information security. He has significant expertise in optimizing technology use while balancing its implications for people, processes, and information security, through a consultative approach.

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