Life in Cybersecurity: From Nursing to Threat Analyst

As digital threats increase, we see more professionals transition into cybersecurity. Some come from previous technical roles, and some do not. However, because cybersecurity is primarily a problem-solving industry, those who switch from other high-pressure, high-performance positions are often best prepared for the job. Take Gina D’Addamio , for example, a former nurse turned threat analyst. I spoke with Gina about her career transition. Her responses show how she leveraged her previous experience to succeed in an exciting new role …

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