VetSec is where veterans go to find a world-class community that is here to help them find meaningful employment in technology with a focus on cybersecurity. We do this, first and foremost, by creating a community welcoming all veterans and transitioning military. Second, we partner with world-class training providers to help with low or no-cost training for our members. Finally, we couple that with events to assist in hiring those that have served, like conference participation and our own virtual conference, VetSecCon.
We are a home for those who served – those who are transitioning into or wanting to upskill into cybersecurity. We offer a community of like-minded veterans and a bridge to transition from the military into meaningful employment, with resources and guidance along the way.
Successful remote information security analyst shares their love for VetSec
In today’s edition of VetSec Impact Stories, JSON Ehlers tells us a bit about why they love VetSec so much. A former Marine, JSON now works 100% remote from his log cabin in Vermont as an information security analyst. What brought you to VetSec? The mission of VetSec attracted me…
Finding success in a tough market
Today’s VetSec Impact Story comes directly from our member who shared this in our community. No Q+A format, just a great little success story. I have a win to share: after a year and a half of job hunting, I finally found a stable job again! I succeeded at getting…
Achievement Unlocked: From Financial Advisor to Offensive Security Analyst
Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background before joining VetSec? Before joining VetSec I was a financial advisor. I spent ~5 years in the financial services industry and I was extremely unhappy in my career. I grew up tinkering with computers and loved to modify my…
From Navy IT to Offensive Security with a dash of Mentorship on the side
Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background before joining VetSec? My name is Chris Haller, I did 11 years in the Navy (8 active and 3 reserves) and my rate was IT. I spent some time with NCDOC which was my first exposure to cyber instead of…
House-Husband breaking into Cybersecurity
Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background before joining VetSec? Prior Navy (1997–2005), then a househusband until recently becoming gainfully employed. How did you first learn about VetSec, and what motivated you to get involved? I found VetSec through the infosec Twitter feed. It looked like…
Commonalities and Community, Truth among the Noise
Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background before joining VetSec? My name is David Rusher and I am a USMC 2x combat GWOT Veteran. My transition to civilian life was turbulant, with little to no preperation for what was ahead. I struggled initially to find my…
