This week I attended the International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP) National Conference in Atlanta. There were a lot of great sessions and events covering a wide range of security topics, but one stood out in particular, Building a Bridge to Our Future: One Mentee at a Time, a panel of security professionals all at different points in their…
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Adidas Hacked, Internet Down, & More
The week that was and how it affects you. Another Day, Another Breach Adidas, one of the most popular sportswear manufacturers, experienced a security breach June 26th. Adidas released a statement stating that “a few million” customers’ usernames, contact information, and passwords. Affected customers have been notified, but this is a great reminder to use different passwords for different accounts. Did…
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The First Week: 5 Tips for a Successful Summer Internship
Summer internship season is here! I just finished the first week of my internship with Cisco, and I’ve collected great advice from managers and fellow interns to make sure you get off to a great start. Whether you’re a few weeks into your internship or just getting started, keep these tips in mind, and you’ll have an amazing summer. 1.…
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Takeaways from Microsoft #CodessATL
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Microsoft’s Codess event in Atlanta! Codess is a community for female coders around the world with the goal of promoting gender diversity in the field. Over 100 girls from around Atlanta came to Codess ATL, and we got to meet some of Microsoft’s recruiters and engineers, learn about navigating the tech industry,…
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Privacy Alert: What do Facebook and Google Know About You?
Recent news about Facebook’s major data breach has some users wondering: What does Facebook know about me? If you have a Facebook account, you might be surprised to know they store almost all of your activity involving the site. This includes your logins, your location, events you attend, ads you click, your friends, where you’re from, pictures you send, and your…
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How to Get the Most Out of the NSBE National Convention
The National Society of Black Engineers is the largest student run organization in the country, and every year it hosts a national convention for all members. At Convention thousands of Black engineers, from elementary school students to experienced professionals, come together from around the world to network, learn, and have fun. There’s really nothing like it. If you’re heading to Pittsburgh for…
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Shoutout to the Ladies
Happy International Women’s Day! Although women are underrepresented throughout the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, I’ve been lucky to be surrounded by strong, inspirational women throughout my schooling and career. I’m extremely thankful for the impact each one has made on me, so there’s no better way to start Tech Unheard than with a shout out to you…
