The Cyber Revolution Podcast3 Apr 2025

Cyber Revolution Podcast - Overcoming Cybersecurity Intimidation with Joan Amudu - Episode 59

This week on The Cyber Revolution Podcast, Adam Hewitt, CEO of Cyber Revolution, is joined by Joan Amudu, a former superstar student who successfully landed her first cybersecurity role with a large multinational organization.

Joan shares her inspiring journey from having an IT background but being intimidated by cybersecurity, to taking the leap and pursuing a new career path after a professional break of nearly four years. She discusses how she overcame self-doubt, leveraged her existing skills, and embraced the growth mindset that ultimately helped her secure her exciting new position.

If you're considering a career change into cybersecurity or feeling intimidated by the industry, Joan's story provides valuable insights and encouragement that will help you take that first step.

What You'll Learn:

Why cybersecurity initially felt "intimidating" and "out of reach" for Joan, despite her IT background
How a 3-4 year career gap affected her confidence and what helped her bridge that gap
The importance of industry-standard certifications like Network+ and Security+ in landing interviews
Why the "growth mindset" was crucial in her job interviews and ultimately helped her secure the role
The value of having structured support with job placements and interview preparation
How Joan approached the recruitment process for her cybersecurity role
Her top three tips for anyone considering a career change into cybersecurity

Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to the Cyber Revolution Podcast

02:16 - Joan's Journey to Cybersecurity

04:30 - From IT Tech to Career Transition

06:45 - Breaking Cybersecurity Misconceptions

08:33 - Landing the First Cybersecurity Role

10:00 - The Interview Process and Preparation

Connect with Adam:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cyberrevolution.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@cyberrevolutionaus⁠⁠⁠⁠

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