Collin is a trailblazer in our North Carolina cybersecurity community. He was the youngest ISSA participant who started attending the monthly networking events while still attending high school, thanks to his mother's unrivaled support. His presence didn't go unnoticed and it wasn't too hard for Collin to land an internship that turned into a full-time job as a security analyst after completing his higher education at East Carolina University.
This is one of the most inspiring stories on our Journey into Cybersecurity podcast, providing the roadmap on how to join a community, embrace the learning process while also giving back and help others walk into your footsteps. If anyone ever doubts Gen Z, share this podcast. This will give them more than just hope, it will inspire to follow suit.

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Nathan Hicks has been on his Journey into Cybersecurity for a while now. It started with an innate curiosity from a young age that developed into critical thinking and compassion in his military and post Air Force years in IT and security operations. Nathan is now a team leader and expert in threat operations, an ever-evolving aspect of security operations. Nathan exemplifies the selfless leadership he learned from his parents, his teachers and his peers in cybersecurity. He offered to be on our podcast and support Antonio on his journey as he embarks on his career. He is the reason why we will only get stronger and better. He's the reason why we developed this podcast: to support our community and win the good fight.

https://www.thetrianglenet.com/episode-9-nathan-hicks-2/

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Adrianne George has worked on critical national security issues since right after 9/11. Her motivation has always been clear: to win. Still today, the cyber war is being waged and the end is nowhere in sight. Adrianne is working tirelessly to fix this by addressing the cyber talent gap, and more importantly the cyber talent management process. She's identified a niche and plans to fill it leveraging her unique insights, experience and connections. Let's support her on this Journey into Cybersecurity so we all can be successful and win the battle together.

https://www.thetrianglenet.com/episode-8-adrianne-george/

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