Cloud Out Loud Podcast
Cloud Out Loud Podcast
Episode 21 - Encouraging Women in Tech and InfoSec specifically
Women in IT, Cloud Security, and InfoSec with Marsha Wilson
Episode 21: Show Notes
Welcome back to another episode of Cloud Out Loud! Today we are joined, once again, by Marsha Wilson to discuss the presence of women in IT, cloud security, and InfoSec. Marsha is the CEO of ScaleSec and has had a fascinating career that spans the military and the private sector. Tuning in you’ll hear Marsha’s thoughts on how the field has evolved since she first started out, along with the changes she’d like to see going forward. We discuss the importance of soft skills when it comes to a career in cloud security and what can be done to encourage more women to pursue cloud security as a career. Marsha wraps things up by sharing her advice on how companies can support women in the field of cloud security and InfoSec, like sponsoring women in meetups and conferences, offering to speak at colleges, and making yourself available as a person women can reach out to for mentorship.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Today’s episode: The presence of women in IT, Cloud Security, and InfoSec.
- An introduction to Marsha Wilson, CEO of ScaleSec.
- How women have reached near parity with men in fields outside of cloud security and IT.
- Marsha’s thoughts on how the field has evolved since she started her career in cloud security.
- Hear about Marsha’s experience working for the military and the private sector.
- How men and women tend to value and prioritize different aspects of their job experience.
- Why soft skills are so important as you progress in cloud security.
- Why ScaleSec decided to hire a full-time corporate trainer.
- An overview of the generational differences on Marsha’s team.
- Why Marsha is excited about upcoming generations.
- Marsha’s advice for those in the IT world looking to make a transition into InfoSec.
- Book recommendations for those interested in transitioning into cloud security.
- Why there is such a pressing need for more talent in the cloud security sector.
- Marsha, Jon, and Logan’s indirect paths into cloud security.
- Learn about the Executive Women’s Forum.
- Marsha’s advice for companies looking to hire more women in the CloudSec universe.
Tweetables:
“[There is] an incredible emphasis on soft skills as you progress in cloud security.” — Marsha Wilson [0:08:33]
“The truth is every promotion that you receive in information security, and cloud security, you have to be able to work the business acumen side, you have to be able to work the EQ side, and women have the advantage there.” — Marsha Wilson [0:08:41]
“We all want to learn from each other. We want to leverage experience … so that all of us can expand our involvement in areas that we don't know about. Overall, I find that smart people, regardless of their generation, are seeking opportunities to grow and have a positive impact.” — Marsha Wilson [0:17:57]
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