The Cyber Revolution Podcast19 Mars 2025

Cyber Revolution Podcast - From Teaching to Tech with Brett Leikas - Episode 58

This week on The Cyber Revolution Podcast, Adam Hewitt, CEO of Cyber Revolution, is joined by Brett, a former student who successfully transitioned from a 14-year teaching career into cybersecurity.

Brett shares his journey, from discovering Cyber Revolution through a Facebook ad to landing his first cybersecurity role as an Associate Cybersecurity Consultant at Vectra, just two weeks before Christmas of 2024.

He discusses the challenges of changing careers, the learning process, and the importance of a growth mindset.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Why Brett decided to leave the teaching profession after 14 years.
How he discovered cybersecurity and why Cyber Revolution's flexible, industry-connected program appealed to him.
The role of Cyber Revolution's job placement program and career exploration sessions in his success.
His experience interviewing with Vectra, including being interviewed by a previous Cyber Revolution graduate.
The importance of persistence, learning, and leveraging transferable skills.
His top three tips.

If you're considering a career change into cybersecurity, Brett's story provides valuable insights and encouragement.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to the Cyber Revolution Podcast

02:14 - Brett's Journey: From Teacher to Cyber

05:51 - Choosing Cyber Revolution: Flexibility & Connections

09:37 - Landing the Role at Vectra with Delaney

13:28 - Finding Your Fit in Cybersecurity

17:19 - Overcoming Doubts and Embracing Learning

20:55 - Brett's Top 3 Tips: Just Do It!

22:47 - Outro and Final Thoughts

Connect with Adam:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://cyberrevolution.com.au⁠⁠⁠

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

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