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As a trusted advisor, Yianna shares insights into the challenges of hiring the right consultant for the right position, emphasizing the significance of adaptability and the potential clash between traditional governance and agile environments. Drawing from her consulting experiences in the Netherlands, Yianna unveils memorable moments, including the surprising revelation that even cows can be hackers. Throughout the interview, Yianna dispels myths surrounding the consulting industry, emphasizing its diversity and the hands-on nature of the work.
Listeners are treated to invaluable advice, from pacing oneself in the overwhelming field of cybersecurity to the importance of admitting when one doesn't know something. Yianna highlights her go-to tools and frameworks, including JupyterLab, Jupyter Notebooks, Obsidian, Miro, and the power of search engines. Beyond the technical realm, she shares her favorite hacker movie, her dream of living in Iceland, and recommends three cybersecurity books, adding a personal touch to the conversation.
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