The Realities of Building a Career in Cybersecurity with Melina Scotto | Root To CISO Podcast
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In this episode of the Root to CISO Podcast, Melina Scotto shares her powerful story of breaking into cybersecurity, growing her career through persistence, and eventually becoming a CISO. From her early days as a network engineer to navigating federal cybersecurity contracts, Melina offers a candid look at the challenges and wins that shaped her path. She talks about earning her CISSP as a single mom, the role certifications played in opening doors, and how one conversation over wine unexpectedly led to her first executive role. If you're interested in career growth, government cybersecurity work, or building your reputation in the industry, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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