Maria Thompson-Saeb

Maria Thompson-Saeb, a Senior Program Manager at Illumio, shares her inspiring journey from government contracting to cybersecurity. She discusses her initial aversion to math and instead pursued information systems management. Maria highlights her transition into Unix and Linux environments as a pivotal moment, sparking her interest in security. She emphasizes the importance of flexibility and continuous learning in overcoming career challenges, especially as a woman in a male-dominated industry, while navigating her path to recognition in cybersecurity.