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Jan 2024
23m 50s

Vianey Luna | Cybersecurity bootcamps

Cybersecurity Guide
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In this episode of the Cybersecurity Guide Podcast, host Steve Bowcut interviews Vianey Luna, a cybersecurity supervision specialist and recent graduate of a cybersecurity bootcamp. The topic of discussion is the pros and cons of an accelerated cybersecurity education versus a traditional university approach. Luna shares her experience and insights, highlighting the factors that led her to choose a bootcamp over a traditional degree, such as time and cost considerations. She also discusses the rigorous nature of the bootcamp, the importance of self-discipline, and the opportunities that have come her way as a result of her bootcamp education, including job prospects and resume preparation. Luna advises prospective students to carefully weigh their options and consider their goals and interests before deciding on an educational path. She also emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.


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