From Special Boat Operator to Cloud Engineer
With a bit of encouragement and support, whether from family or an online community, we can achieve goals we didn’t even know we had. In this edition of VetSec Impact Stories, Mason shares with us how a gentle nudge from his sister lead him to…
From Army Tanker to Digital Forensics: VetSec Saved Me Time and Money
For many, the job we do in the military doesn’t translate directly to civilian employment. In the process of transition, we must explore the various options to figure out where we want to fit in. In this edition of VetSec Impact Stories, one member still…
From Air Force Accounting to SOC Team Lead: Fighting Imposter Syndrome
Having a place to ask questions like “does this happen to anyone else?” grants us the opportunity to talk with others across the industry and conduct a sanity check. In this edition of VetSec Impact Stories, we hear from one member who was able to…
From Army Infantry to Threat Detection SME: Training Makes a Difference
Even without a background in IT, you can make a career in Cybersecurity with the right guidance and training. In this edition of VetSec Impact Stories, one member’s journey exemplifies just that. Our community provided this member clarity when the rest of the internet was…
From Submarine Nuclear Electronics to Senior Director of Security Operations
Before discovering VetSec, our member served as a nuclear power technician in the United States Navy, equipped with formal education in IT but lacking practical experience and clear guidance for the impending transition to civilian life. The myriad of unknowns from resumes to specific career…
From Army Signals Support to Cybersecurity Professional: Not just IT and Management
Being drawn to cybersecurity while working as a Signal Support System Specialist in the Army, it seems logical to pursue cybersecurity work after separation. In this edition of VetSec Impact Stories, one member shares how VetSec provided confidence and guidance that helped them finally find…
From Navy Aviation to Certified Consultant: These guys are there for me time and time again
Not all paths are straightforward, but when you have a solid crew at your back, you can make it through any winding path. In this edition of VetSec Impact Stories, we learn about a Navy Aviation Electronics technician who has been through a lot of…
From Army Maintenance to Cybersecurity Masters: The Power of Mentorship
In this edition of VetSec Impact Stories, Mohamed shares his path from mechanical maintenance in the Army to multiple degrees and a refined sense of passion for the cybersecurity industry. The value he found in the mentorship from other veterans walking similar paths gave him…
From Military Intelligence to Cybersecurity Strategy and Marketing
In this edition of VetSec Impact Stories, we learn from a member that it’s never too late to join our network and find value in what we offer. Even prior service members already working in Cybersecurity can connect, learn, and grow by joining the VetSec…
From Air Force Weapons to Systems Analyst
2020 was a difficult time for many, especially those making career transitions whether planned or unexpected. In this edition of VetSec Impact Stories, Micheal explains the difficult transition out of the military at the start of a global pandemic, and the value he found in…
From CommSec to Digital Forensics: The Power of Community
Not everyone joins VetSec before or during their military-to-civilian transition. For some, the discovery of our community comes later, yet there is still a powerful impact on their personal growth and professional development. In this edition of VetSec Impact Stories, one member shares a bit…
From Air Force Intelligence to Security Researcher!
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…