In this episode of The Cyber Weekly, I sit down with Jen, a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst who went from troubleshooting iPads at the Apple Store to hunting advanced cloud threats at Zendesk. Jen reveals the devastating customer experience that triggered her pivot into cybersecurity and why she has stayed at the same company for nearly a decade—defying the industry's job-hopping norm.
We dive deep into the terrifying ways AI is weaponizing social engineering, the real dangers of AI hallucinations in threat intelligence, and the absolute biggest lie people believe about breaking into the cybersecurity industry. Whether you are a seasoned analyst or just trying to get your foot in the door, Jen’s unconventional journey and raw honesty about overcoming imposter syndrome and burnout will change how you view your career.
🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:
The human cost of data loss and the moment Jen chose to become a defender.
Why social engineering—not complex coding—is the biggest threat in the cloud.
The exact foundational skills you actually need (and what you don't).
How transparency and saying "I don't know" builds boardroom trust.
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