"Give me opportunities not because I'm a woman but because I deserve them.”
These were the profound words of my guest, Aastha, in the pioneering episode of FatimahLovesCyber, a weekly podcast where we burst myths and spur positive impact in the cybersecurity space.
Aastha is a cybersecurity expert and technical trainer at SIEM XDR. While she believes that more doors should be open to women, she is also against pity inclusion. Are you a newbie in the industry? Aastha has something for you: a hack for effective learning. In this episode, she describes how women can become deserving of the numerous opportunities in the cybersecurity space. She evaluates how we can break mental barriers, transition from another field to cybersecurity, and some core traits that are critical to growth in the industry, regardless of gender. We couldn't have started the series with a more insightful episode. Connect with Aster on LinkedIn, Cyberpreserve, and Breaking Barriers Women In Cybersecurity (BBWIC).
