Unsecurity Episode 257: Samantha Floyd, Career Transitions, and Amplifying Diverse Perspectives

About this episode

Samantha Floyd discusses her career transition from marketing to cybersecurity and the importance of diversity and mentorship in the field.

In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins speak with Samantha Floyd, an associate penetration tester and active member of Blacks in Cyber and Black Women in Cyber. Together, they talk about Samantha's shift from marketing to the cyber industry, including: The thrill and ethics of hacking and CTFs The power of inclusive communities Reducing barriers and amplifying diverse perspectives Practical web app pen testing insights Challenges pen testers face The importance of support and mentorship in career transitions Like, subscribe, and share with your network to stay informed about the latest in cyber and information security! We want to hear from you! Reach out at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frsecure/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frsecureofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frsecure/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/frsecure.bsky.social About FRSecure: https://frsecure.com/ FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the…

People in this episode

Host: Brad Nigh

Guest: Samantha Floyd

Topics covered

• career transitions
• diversity in cybersecurity
• penetration testing
• inclusive communities
• mentorship

Keywords

• hacking
• CTFs
• web app pen testing
• support
• challenges

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Books & works: Unsecurity Episode

Places: Minneapolis, MN

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