What's in the SOSS? An OpenSSF Podcast
Empowering Security: Yesenia Yser on Open Source, AI, and Personal Branding
Mar 25, 2025
Yesenia Yser, a cybersecurity expert and open source advocate from Microsoft, shares her inspiring journey from Red Hat to AI security. She discusses blending her passions for cybersecurity and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, including her nonprofit, Lioness Instincts, which empowers women through self-defense and digital security education. Yesenia emphasizes the power of personal branding in tech, advocating for diversity through the BEAR group, and engaging the open source community to mentor new contributors. Tune in for actionable insights!
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Quick takeaways
- Yesenia Yser's journey into open source began at Red Hat, highlighting her passion for collaboration and community empowerment in cybersecurity.
- She emphasizes the importance of personal branding in tech, demonstrating how it can enhance career opportunities through authenticity and passion.
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Yesenia's Journey in Open Source
Yesenia, a Cuban American with over 12 years in the cyber tech industry, reflects on her journey into open source. Initially unaware of using open source tools in her career, she discovered this world during her time at Red Hat. Her experience includes working on the Alpha Omega project at the Linux Foundation and currently focusing on artificial intelligence and open source security at Microsoft. This diverse background highlights her passion for contributing to the open source community and promoting collaboration.
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