Episode 187 Cyber Security Engineers, Advanced Degrees, & Security Awareness

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In this episode of The TechTual Talk, Dr. Jeree Spicer returns to share her journey from cybersecurity risk roles to earning her doctorate, launching a podcast, writing children's books, and exploring the intersection of cyber psychology & user behavior, and education on social media,all while candidly discussing career pivots, mentorship, representation, and balancing motherhood with a career in tech.
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00:00 Introduction 
04:36 Dr. Jeree’s  Career Journey and Reflections
10:21 Challenges and Career Development
35:07 Transitioning to Remote Work and Cybersecurity Challenges
40:49 Navigating Careers in Cybersecurity
43:01 Podcasting and Content Creation Strategies
46:06 The Intersection of Cyber Psychology and Social Media
01:13:13 The Journey to a Doctorate in Science
01:19:32 Cybersecurity Awareness for Parents and Kids
01:26:54 Speech Delays and Early Childhood Development
01:41:11 Living with Crohn's Disease
01:47:56 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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