Unlearning My Parents’ Patterns: How Toxic Upbringing Affected My Career
I almost didn’t write this. I knew that writing about this topic would mean confronting the demons I have been hiding in my closet for a long time. I knew that writing about this topic would mean that I would need to start correcting my ways of working and the way I project my confidence.…
Why I Wish I Had Said ‘No’ More Often Early in My Career
Imagine a night where you can’t sleep, your chest feels tight, and every breath feels heavier than the last. You toss and turn, lose hair, gain weight from stress-induced cortisol spikes, and even lose your appetite for your favorite foods. You feel nauseated, cry unexpectedly, and want to scream. It’s overwhelming, isn’t it? This is…
3 Things I Wish I Knew About Security When I Started My Career
Cybersecurity wasn’t always my dream career. In fact, I landed here by chance. But looking back, I see how the smallest moments shaped my journey in this domain. Back when I was pursuing my Bachelors degree in Computer Science, I remember being extremely fascinated with cryptography. The different types of encryption, key rotations, and their…
CYBER AND BEYOND 