Simply Secured

In this episode we chat with Brittany White, also known as Bdubzz, a dynamic content creator who is passionate about cybersecurity. She shares her journey from CAD design to a successful career in cybersecurity, highlighting her pivotal 'aha' moment.

Brittany elaborates on her efforts in building a home lab and transitioning towards governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) work, emphasizing the importance of adaptable career plans aligned with family life. Bdubzz discusses the value of volunteering at cybersecurity events, her ongoing CISSP study group on YouTube, and her strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome.

The discussion also covers AI's impact on cybersecurity and the significance of balancing technical and soft skills in the industry.

Episode Links:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrittwhite
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@b_dubzzz
- Website: https://brittwhite.io
- CISSP Study Group: https://cissp.brittwhite.io

Resources Mentioned in Interview:

- TCM Practical Junior Penetration Tester - https://certifications.tcm-sec.com/pjpt
- TryHackMe - https://tryhackme.com
- HacktheBox - https://www.hackthebox.com
- HackSpaceCon - https://www.hackspacecon.com
- BesidesDFW - https://bsidesdfw.com
- Phantom CISO - Mishaal Khan - https://www.mishaalkhan.com
- Burpsuite - https://portswigger.net/burp/communitydownload
- ISC2 Chapters - https://www.isc2.org/chapters/chapter-directory
- ISSA Chapters - https://www.members.issa.org/page/chapters

Chapters:

00:00 Prepare to Podcast
02:34 Bdubzz' Journey into Cybersecurity
05:08 Building a Home Lab and Pen Testing
06:13 Transition to Contract Work and GRC
09:14 Defining GRC and Its Importance
11:47 The Hacker Mindset in GRC
13:19 AI in GRC and Cybersecurity
15:12 Balancing Technical and Soft Skills
17:06 CISSP Training Series on YouTube
22:21 Teaching
24:39 Imposter Syndrome and Overcoming Challenges
25:29 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
26:14 The Power of Volunteering
26:52 First Conference Experience
29:27 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals
30:12 Advice for Volunteering
31:49 Rapid Fire Questions
35:30 Legacy
36:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell
38:02 Wrap up

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Music Provided by: AppleHillStudios at Envato Elements
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Connect with your host: James R. McQuiggan:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jmcquiggan
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesmcquiggancissp
Website: https://jamesmcquiggan.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesmcquiggan.cissp
Email: James@jamesmcquiggan.com
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