THIS 26 yr old Snapchat Security Engineer reveals how Internships impacted her Cybersecurity Career

Send us a Text Message.How would you react if your data was suddenly at risk? Join us as we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity with Yasmin Abdi, a security engineering leader at Snap. We explore the importance of a proactive approach to data security and what it takes to become an expert in this ever-evolving field, from Yasmin's experiences interning at Google and Meta, to her passion for teaching computer science to young black and brown kids. Discover the role of identity and access management in a robust security strategy, and learn how misconceptions about it can lead to vulnerabilities. Yasmin shares her insights on the critical need for multiple forms of authentication and staying ahead of cyber threats. As we navigate through the complex landscape of the tech industry, we also discuss the unique challenges faced by Black professionals and the benefits of finding support in a diverse community. Get ready for an inspiring conversation as we reflect on the value of internships in shaping one's career path and the lessons Yasmin gained from her time at Snapchat, Google, and Facebook. We'll wrap up with some tips on maintaining a work-life balance, staying positive in times of uncertainty, and the importance of staying up to date with the latest trends in cybersecurity. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and advice from an industry leader! Support the Show. If you enjoyed the show don't forget to leave us a 5 star review, to help with the algorithm :) Email: [email protected] ➡️ Need coaching help then go here (ask about our financing)⬇️ https://techualconsulting.com/offerings ➡️ Want to land your first IT Job? Then check out the IT course from Course careers use my link and code Techtual50 to get $50 off your course ⬇️ https://account.coursecareers.com/ref/50932/ ➡️ Need help getting into Cybersecurity for a low price then check out Josh Madakor's Cybersecurity course at Leveld Careers and use my code TechTual10 to get 10%off your course. ⬇️ https://www.leveldcareers.com/a/2147530874/RuqjrBGj If you want a high paying role in the cloud then click here⬇️ https://Levelupintech.com/tech Stop data brokers from exposing your information with Aura! Click the link below to try out Aura's FREE 14 day trial and see if your personal information has been compromised🔽 https://aura.com/techtualchatter Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-techtual-talk/donations ask your pod questions here: [email protected]   ➡️ Need a new resume or need career coaching ⬇️ https://www.techualconsulting.com/offerings   For more Tech Resources click here: https://solo.to/techtualchatter ➡️ Donate to the channel here: https://paypal.me/techtualconsulting?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.