{"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.She 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.This episode concludes with a rapid-fire segment, providing a fun glimpse into Christina's personal preferences and insights on cybersecurity.Episode Links:- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-pawlica- Foundation 2010 - https://www.2010foundation.orgResources Mentioned in Interview:- SimplyCyber Con Presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7ssW-OScdQ- SimplyCyberCon - https://simplycybercon.orgChapters:00:00 Introduction to Elevating Cyber Careers Podcast00:31 Meet Christina Polla: From Air Force to Cybersecurity01:35 Christina's Cybersecurity Journey05:53 Leadership Lessons from the Air Force09:38 Creating Cybersecurity Content on LinkedIn14:05 Current State of Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools23:44 The 2010 Foundation: A Class Initiative26:17 Introduction to the 2010 Foundation26:45 Cadet for a Day Program27:23 Supporting Cadet Parents27:58 Addressing Hardships at the Academy29:43 The Importance of Volunteering31:42 Travel and Cybersecurity35:09 Rapid Fire Questions44:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts==========================================================Connect with your host: James R. McQuiggan:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jmcquigganYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesmcquiggancisspWebsite: https://jamesmcquiggan.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesmcquiggan.cisspEmail:...","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}