CyberWire Daily Marcelle Lee: Cyber sleuth detecting emerging threats. [Research] [Career Notes]
Dec 15, 2024
Marcelle Lee, a Senior Security Researcher at SecureWorks, shares her unconventional journey into cybersecurity, which began at a community college through a grant program. She discusses the importance of finding a personal niche while encouraging continuous skill development. Marcelle highlights the diverse opportunities within the field and stresses the need for greater diversity, advocating for individuals from all backgrounds to pursue careers in cybersecurity. Her insights inspire others to follow their passions and embrace the dynamic nature of the industry.
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Non-Traditional Path to Cybersecurity
- Marcelle Lee's career journey into cybersecurity was non-traditional.
- She transitioned from managing capital projects after receiving an inheritance and participating in a cybersecurity reskilling grant program.
Specialization and Skill-Building
- Find a cybersecurity specialty and become really good at it.
- Build other skills, but having a specialty boosts confidence and provides a starting point.
Cybersecurity as Detective Work
- Marcelle enjoys the detective-like aspect of her security research role.
- She investigates cyber campaigns, threat actor motivations, and emerging threats.