CyberWire Daily Kristin Strand: Be firm in your goals. [Consultant] [Career Notes]
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Oct 19, 2025 Kristin Strand, a Cybersecurity Associate Consultant at BARR Advisory, reflects on her inspiring journey from military service and teaching to a career in cybersecurity. She highlights her transition to IT through the Apprenti program, emphasizing the importance of self-teaching and goal-setting. Kristin also shares her experiences in the Army, her current drill sergeant training, and how a supportive company culture enhanced her career. Her takeaway? Be firm in your goals and clearly express what you want, as opportunities will arise.
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Early Teaching Career And Motivation
- Kristin Strand wanted to be a teacher from childhood and pursued education after the Army.
- She taught math for about six years and found it rewarding but not lucrative enough for her family needs.
Army Entry And Resilience
- A high school coach-recruiter convinced Kristin to join the Army to pay for college.
- She used determination and role models to get through basic training and military challenges.
Pivoting For Stability And Growth
- Teaching felt stable but limited in pay, prompting Kristin to seek growth aligned with market demand.
- She identified IT and computers as the future and pivoted toward that field.