How AI Impacted Security Professionals | Mentoring in Cybersecurity with Eva Georgieva

As a mentor, Eva shared her experiences and insights into guiding individuals in the cybersecurity field. She emphasized the value of mentorship in providing direction and accelerating career success. Eva also discussed the impact of AI on cybersecurity and the need for careful implementation due to the sensitive nature of the data involved. In this episode of the Top Mentor podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Eva Georgieva, a cybersecurity engineer with a diverse background in the field. Eva shared her journey in cybersecurity, starting as a cybersecurity analyst in a startup company and transitioning into roles such as pen testing and automation security. She emphasized the importance of being effective and automating tasks in her current role. Eva discussed the broad scope of cybersecurity and how her engineering background helped her navigate the field. She highlighted the importance of communication skills in cybersecurity and the need to simplify complex topics for different audiences. Looking ahead, Eva expressed her plans to continue mentoring and learning in cybersecurity. She aims to attend conferences, speak at events, and collaborate on projects in the field. Eva invited listeners to connect with her on LinkedIn and explore her Medium blog for cybersecurity-related content. Overall, Eva's journey and insights shed light on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the importance of mentorship in guiding aspiring professionals in the field. Her passion for learning and sharing knowledge make her a valuable resource for those looking to enter the cybersecurity industry. Timestamps: 00:15 Introduction to Eva Georgieva's Career 00:49 Exploring Different Roles in Cybersecurity 01:33 Transition to Automation Security 02:42 Diverse Perspectives in Cybersecurity 03:49 Challenges in Cybersecurity Education 04:51 Cross-Topic Expertise 07:27 Importance of Communication in Cybersecurity 08:17 Starting in Mentoring 09:21 Mentoring Motivation 11:20 Impact of AI on Cybersecurity 13:05 AI Implementation Challenges 16:23 Mentoring Approach 18:57 Mentoring Experience 27:05 Keeping Mentees Engaged 31:46 Funny Mentoring Stories 37:23 Future Plans and Learning Goals 40:36 Connect with Eva Georgieva Links of Interest: · My MentorCruise Profile: https://mentorcruise.com/mentor/victorgarcia/?ref=victor39 · My Website: https://devsmentor.com · Become a Mentor: http://mentorcruise.com/referrals/YyShXWbH1wt3f8tnY42U2iYr3Bo792wUrqrjs3cs/?ref=victor39&fp_sid=mentorcr · Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloudsMentor Guest Links: · Eva in MentorCruise: https://mentorcruise.com/mentor/evageorgieva/?ref=victor39 · Eva Website: https://evaincybersec.com/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-georgieva-b84898133/