The Journey to Cybersecurity

The speaker, Teresa Shea, shares her personal journey into the field of cybersecurity, highlighting her early passion for math and encouragement from organizations like the Society of Women Engineers. After initially pursuing her interest in becoming a math teacher, she discovered engineering and secured an internship with the National Security Agency, which significantly shaped her career trajectory. This experience provided exposure to the critical mission of national security and motivated her to complete her education in electrical engineering. Ultimately, Shea's background set the stage for her role as a senior director at the NSA and later as a leader in cybersecurity initiatives.