Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background before joining VetSec? I was in the air national guard and now am doing cyber research and development! How did you first learn about VetSec, and what motivated you to get involved?Someone on reddit mentioned Vetsec and I thought it was cool! I didn’t […]

VetSec Impact Story – Christen Reinhart 1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background before joining VetSec?I’m a U.S. Army veteran with over a decade of experience in IT, network administration, and satellite communications. I transitioned from military service to civilian contracting and eventually began pursuing cybersecurity as a long-term career.

Before discovering VetSec, our member served as a nuclear power technician in the United States Navy, equipped with formal education in IT and cybersecurity but lacking practical experience and clear guidance for the impending transition to civilian life. The myriad of unknowns from resumes to specific career paths in cybersecurity presented daunting obstacles. Yet, the

This individual served four years in the United States Air Force, working in various non-technical and semi-technical roles. With an impending transition our of the Air Force and a significant technical skills gap identified, the journey to a cybersecurity career seemed fraught with uncertainties. The discovery of VetSec marked the beginning of a transformative journey.