Women interested in Cyber Security, this article is for you!

If you are looking into a career in security but do not have any background this article breaks down the main aspects of what the career entails. In this article you will find an interview from Erin Joe, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Alliances at Mandiant who also worked as an FBI agent and leader for 25 years! Joe explains why she chose the career path that she did and what her day to day assignments looks like.

If you are an undergraduate she also includes what she foresees for security in the future so you can understand how it might be when you begin your journey into security. If you feel intimidated about going into a security career as a woman Joe may be able to bring you some ease into bringing your aspirations to life!

By Alyssa Hammond
Alyssa Hammond Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center