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GRC Fireside Chat: Women In Tech

Welcome to another GRC Engineering Club Fireside Chat! 🔥 In this special episode, Omar sits down with two incredible professionals, Danielle Koppel (Security Engineer) and Amanda Ehrhart (IT Auditor), to discuss their unique journeys into the cybersecurity field. We dive deep into the reality of being a woman in tech, sharing eye-opening statistics about female representation in leadership and the challenges of breaking into the industry. Danielle shares her fascinating pivot from wildlife management and dog training to cyber as a military spouse, while Amanda discusses her transition from an MSSP to IT auditing. We also tackle the hard truths about "learning in public," dealing with internet critics, the life-changing power of remote work, and why networking is just as crucial as your tech skills. Whether you are trying to break into the industry, looking for mentorship, or wanting to be a better ally, this episode is packed with well-earned wisdom. In this episode, we cover: The realities of entry-level cyber jobs and non-traditional career paths. The unique challenges and isolation faced by military spouses in tech. Why the industry desperately needs more women speakers at conferences. How communities like WiCyS (Women in CyberSecurity) and MilSpouse Coders are changing the game. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment below! Let's keep building this community together. ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Guest Welcome 01:24 - Danielle’s Origin Story: From Dog Trainer to Security Engineer 04:34 - Amanda’s Origin Story: MSSP to IT Auditor & Women in Tech Stats 06:38 - Finding Mentors & Role Models in a Male-Dominated Field 09:27 - The Military Spouse Experience in Cybersecurity 13:41 - How Remote Work Turbocharges Inclusivity 15:27 - Why Networking Gets You the Job (and Cold Applying Doesn't) 21:34 - What is WiCyS (Women in CyberSecurity)? 25:39 - "Learning in Public," Constructive Criticism vs. Internet Trolls 30:25 - The Lack of Women on Conference Stages & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 36:44 - Closing Thoughts: Clapping for Your Peers & Building the GRC Community 🔗 Connect with the Guests & Resources Mentioned Danielle Koppel: Security Engineer at Evolve Bank & Trust   / daniellekoppel   Amanda Ehrhart: IT Auditor at E-Delta Consulting   / amanda-ehrhart   WiCyS (Women in CyberSecurity): A global community of women, allies, and advocates. https://www.wicys.org/ MilSpouse Coders: Empowering military spouses in the tech industry. https://milspousecoders.org/