Welcome back for Season 2! We kickoff with a graduating senior from Rensselaer Polytechnic University as she transitions from academic research to industry applications in the world of cybersecurity.In this episode, we sit down with Shoshana Sugerman, to explore her journey from classroom to conference room. We delve into Shoshana's work on Grover's algorithm for quantum-enhanced threat detection and her experiences during a summer internship at Cisco.Shoshana offers advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, emphasizing the importance of networking, asking questions, and embracing failures as learning opportunities.Episode Links:- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshanasugerman/Resources Mentioned in Interview:- ISC2 Congress Presentation to Brian & Shoshana’s presentation - https://www.isc2.org/Insights/2024/10/ISC2Congress-Generative-AI-for-Cybersecurity-Awareness-Training- Quantum Paper: https://news.rpi.edu/2025/03/03/rensselaer-cybersecurity-collaboratory-researchers-break-new-ground-quantum-security- Generative AI Article: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/generative-ai-security-training/- Computer Coach Generative AI: Cybersecurity Awareness Training: Benefits, Limitations, & Skills for the Workforce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7WqRrIPcYkChapters:00:00 Introduction to Simply Secured Podcast00:34 Meet Shoshanna Sugarman02:46 Shoshanna's Journey into Cybersecurity05:17 AI and Security Awareness Training07:32 The Role of Human Oversight in AI13:27 Generative AI in Education16:14 Exploring Quantum Computing21:15 Internship Experience at Cisco25:32 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Students29:18 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts==========================================================Connect with your host: James R. McQuiggan:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jmcquigganYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesmcquiggancisspWebsite: https://jamesmcquiggan.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesmcquiggan.cisspEmail: [email protected]==========================================================Simply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career 💪==========================================================Video Editing / Sound Engineering: Matthew Bliss, MB Podcasts - https://www.mbpod.comYouTube Title Graphic: London CompanyVideo Podcast graphics: Katie McQuiggan (www.katiemcquiggan.com)Music Provided by: AppleHillStudios at Envato Elements=========================Presented by Simply Cyber Media Group=========================All the ways to connect with @SimplyCyberhttps://SimplyCyber.io/Socials

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