Impact Stories

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 hired at John Hopkins Applied

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 another opportunity to find employment

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 footing and naturally gravitated towards

Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background before joining VetSec? I joined VetSec in 2023 while planning my transition out of the Navy. I had been serving for six years as a Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN), working across cyber warfare roles. I was looking to pivot out of the DoD/Gov space

As one steps out of the uniform and into the civilian workforce, one thing is definitely not clear: how much should I be paid, considering my knowledge and experience, as I move into this new role? In this edition of VetSec Impact Stories, we hear from one member how connecting with the veterans in our

The cybersecurity industry is vast with many paths and specialties. For someone new to the field, it can be daunting trying to figure out where to start and where they want to be. In this edition of VetSec Impact Stories, one member shares their experiences with the VetSec community helping them understand their options, both

Even if you’ve been working in technology for a long time, the fun thing about it is that it’s always changing and you have to keep learning to stay on top of it. In today’s VetSec Impact Story, we hear from someone who has done just that – continuing to learn through the training opportunities

Sometimes, the role you held while wearing the uniform is very different from both where you started and where you head next. In today’s VetSec Impact Story, we hear from a retired National Guard Medic about how they are returning back to the things they were involved with nearly 30 years ago… Can you tell

While we have a lot of folks in our community that are looking for work, we also have those who have been around the industry for a bit and they are willing to share their knowledge and lived experience with each other. In today’s VetSec Impact Story, we hear from a former IT Specialist in

Transitioning from a career as a decorated Army cook, this veteran initially struggled to bridge the gap between earning certifications and gaining the hands-on experience required for a cybersecurity role. Through the VetSec community, they accessed valuable resources that led directly to their first SOC Analyst position and a successful pivot into federal IT service.