{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Simply Secured","title":"From Air Force to Cybersecurity A Journey of Leadership and Service With Cristina Pawlica","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/52790273\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2791,"description":"Today we chat with Cristina Pawlica, a distinguished member of the Simply Cyber community with an extensive background in cybersecurity and military service. Cristina shares her unique journey from serving in the Air Force as a Force Support Officer to pursuing a career in cybersecurity.\nShe delves into crucial leadership lessons and discusses the significant role of cybersecurity in K-12 education institutions. The conversation touches on her active involvement in the 2010 Foundation, which supports Air Force Academy cadets, and her passion for volunteering and helping build cyber resilience.\nThis episode concludes with a rapid-fire segment, providing a fun glimpse into Christina's personal preferences and insights on cybersecurity.\nEpisode Links:\n- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-pawlica\n- Foundation 2010 - https://www.2010foundation.org\nResources Mentioned in Interview:\n- SimplyCyber Con Presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7ssW-OScdQ\n- SimplyCyberCon - https://simplycybercon.org\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction to Elevating Cyber Careers Podcast\n00:31 Meet Christina Polla: From Air Force to Cybersecurity\n01:35 Christina's Cybersecurity Journey\n05:53 Leadership Lessons from the Air Force\n09:38 Creating Cybersecurity Content on LinkedIn\n14:05 Current State of Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools\n23:44 The 2010 Foundation: A Class Initiative\n26:17 Introduction to the 2010 Foundation\n26:45 Cadet for a Day Program\n27:23 Supporting Cadet Parents\n27:58 Addressing Hardships at the Academy\n29:43 The Importance of Volunteering\n31:42 Travel and Cybersecurity\n35:09 Rapid Fire Questions\n44:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts\n==========================================================\nConnect with your host: James R. McQuiggan:\nLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jmcquiggan\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesmcquiggancissp\nWebsite: https://jamesmcquiggan.com\nTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesmcquiggan.cissp\nEmail: James@jamesmcquiggan.com...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GOEChDV7CpJel03CU9YCfsEh8Wvm3iEoFG4SoN29eKE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lM2Fj/ZTE4NDUxODkxZDU5/YjQ0ODYzMTlhMzNj/YWJmZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}