Listen "The CSM Ep 37: 🚀 Engineer in Iran -> SOC Analyst in Canada; Mina's journey"
Episode Synopsis
🎙️ In this episode of The CyberSec Migrant, we’re joined by Mina Movahedi, SOC Analyst extraordinaire and advocate for mental health and avoiding burnout in the cybersecurity industry.In this episode of the CyberSec Migrant podcast, host Femi speaks with Mina, an immigrant who transitioned from engineering to a successful career in cybersecurity. Mina shares her journey of adapting to a new culture, the challenges of being an immigrant, and her experiences working as a SOC analyst. She discusses the importance of mental health, dealing with burnout, and the unique perspective women bring to the cybersecurity field. Mina emphasizes the need for resilience, self-empowerment, and community support in navigating the immigrant experience. She also shares her aspirations for the future, aiming for leadership roles in cybersecurity.TakeawaysMina transitioned to Canada in December 2019 and began her career in cybersecurity.She faced cultural shock and challenges of adaptation as an immigrant.Mina emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness in the cybersecurity field.She has been actively involved in addressing burnout in cybersecurity professionals.Mina believes in the power of community and support for immigrants.She highlights the unique challenges women face in a male-dominated industry.Mina encourages keeping a 'brag book' to combat imposter syndrome.She stresses the importance of work-life balance to prevent burnout.Mina aims to become a technical leader in cybersecurity.She believes that immigrants bring valuable skills and perspectives to their new countries.📌 Follow & connect with Mina: Find Parisa on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mina-movahedi/Follow The CyberSec Migrant on Socials:📱 Twitter/X: @cybersecmigrant💼 LinkedIn: @thecybersecmigrant📘 Facebook: @TheCybersecMigrant📸 Instagram: @cybersecmigrant🔊 We want to hear from YOU!Share your thoughts, questions, and experiences using the hashtag #TheCybersecMigrant, and join a vibrant community passionate about cybersecurity.And don't forget to leave your comments below and tell us what you think about this episode!👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, follow, and hit the notification bell for more insightful discussions on cybersecurity!🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and don’t forget to follow and share with someone who needs to hear this.#cybersecurity #immigrant #experience #burnout #womenintech #culturaladaptation #careertransition #SOCAnalyst #mentalhealth #leadership #AI
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