Cyber Work Incident response: What I learned from a hands-on project | Guest Gamuchirai Muchafa
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Jan 13, 2025 In this session, Gamuchirai Muchafa, a cybersecurity professional and Fellow of the Cyber Girls Fellowship, shares her inspiring journey from healthcare to tech. She discusses the intense application process for the CyberGirls program, emphasizing the importance of documentation in incident response. Muchafa delves into the challenges of creating an automated detection system with Wazuh, highlighting teamwork and problem-solving. She also offers valuable advice for budding cybersecurity professionals and reflects on her aspirations to empower more women in tech.
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Non-traditional Path to Cybersecurity
- Gamuchirai Muchafa's initial dream was to become an Air Force pilot but financial issues led her to healthcare.
- She transitioned to tech through a software engineering program, facing challenges like coding without a laptop.
Coding with a Cell Phone
- Gamuchirai initially coded using her cell phone due to a lack of a laptop, demonstrating her resourcefulness.
- She persevered despite the difficulty, re-enrolling in the program multiple times.
CyberGirls: A Supportive Sisterhood
- The CyberGirls Fellowship is more than a program; it's a supportive sisterhood facing challenges and celebrating wins together.
- Gamuchirai's team is developing an automated incident detection and response system using open-source tools, experiencing both challenges and strong teamwork.