From Nursing School Dropout to Information System Security Officer
In this episode, Naya will share her inspiring story of going from a nursing school dropout to a key player in safeguarding NASA's critical information systems. She'll discuss the obstacles she overcame as a minority woman entering a predominantly white and male field. Naya will also highlight the importance of soft skills, mentorship, certifications and hands-on experience for anyone looking to break into cybersecurity.
We'll dive into the details of Naya's day-to-day work as an Information System Security Officer, and the tools and frameworks she utilizes to identify, prioritize and mitigate cyber risks for the space agency. Naya will explain concepts like the NIST Risk Management Framework, authorization to operate, continuous monitoring and more.
So join us for this insightful discussion with a true trailblazer in the cybersecurity field. Naya's story is sure to motivate and educate anyone interested in pursuing a career protecting our nation's most sensitive data and systems. You won't want to miss it!
00:00 Early life in Virginia and South Carolina. Hardworking waitress, college at Marymount.
09:45 Transitioned to recruiting, struggled, but eventually succeeded.
15:32 Losing job led to connection with NASA.
20:55 Fought for higher salary, took on more responsibilities.
25:02 Knowing coding and various tools is essential.
28:17 Knowing and using tools like Splunk is important.
37:11 Honesty crucial for questionnaire, leads to clearances.
42:02 Risk management is a critical control family.
44:35 Seven steps to obtain and maintain ATO.
52:18 Regular internal assessments ensure compliance with controls.
54:25 Stigs are important for system protection.
59:05 Authorization to operate ensures secure network operation.
01:04:02 Focus on what intrigues you about cyber.
01:09:33 Appreciate support, join, improve 1% daily
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