Level Up Your Tech Career: Why You Can’t Miss VetSecCon 2026
If you are a military veteran navigating the vast world of technology, IT, or cybersecurity, you already know that the transition from active duty to the civilian sector comes with its own unique set of hurdles. Finding the right training, translating military experience into industry…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
From Cryptologic Network Tech to Lead Security Engineer: Finding help with transition and translation
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….
From Air National Guard to Cyber R&D: How VetSec Helped One Veteran Level Up Their Cybersecurity Career and Negotiate Their Worth
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 Army Signal to Cyber Defense: How VetSec Helped Me Turn Military Experience into a Cybersecurity Career
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…
From Armor Crewman to Certified Ethical Hacker and beyond through VetSec training and mentorship
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…
From National Guard Medic to NOC + Pentester: Back to the Roots
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…