How to become a cybersecurity project manager | Cyber Work Podcast

This episode we chat with Jackie Olshack, a project management professional, about the role of project management in cybersecurity. We break down the specific functions of some major project management certifications, discuss things you can do tonight to start your project management training and hear why every security breach story on CNN is a cause for reflection.
0:00 - Intro
3:09 - Getting into cybersecurity project management
4:30 - What does a cybersecurity project manager do?
5:56 - Identity access management
8:35 - Average day for a project manager
9:57 - Managing project resources
11:36 - Getting into project management
12:54 - What happens without a project manager?
14:30 - Highs and lows of the job
17:22 - Training needed for the role
20:18 - What is identity access management?
24:12 - Preferred job experiences
28:02 - Interests and skills to succeed
31:17 - Where do I begin with tech lingo?
33:18 - What can I do to change careers?
35:00 - Has remote work changed workflow?
35:55 - Outro
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Jackie Olshack worked almost 20 years as legal secretary/paralegal for multiple patent corporate law firms. In the late 1990s, she began to recognize it was becoming harder to break the ceiling on her $58,000 salary as more and more attorneys were typing their own documents, managing their own calendars and making their own travel arrangements, putting the future of her career in jeopardy. After some introspection, she decided to go back to college and pursue a science degree with plans to go to law school to become a patent attorney - but couldn’t get her LSAT higher to get into even a fourth-tier law school. She now proudly thanks all the law schools that turned her down, preventing the dreaded $150,000-$200,000 law school debt she would have incurred. She is now an analytical, top performing SAFe trained senior project management professional with 14+ years of experience managing and implementing IT programs and projects successfully.
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[@annekinleyletters4474]

I spoke with Jackie after watching this video, and I want to say Jackie-You are one amazing person. Thank you for the inspiration and the guidance you so very kindly gave. I will, one day, be able to help those who are aspiring to be in this field like how you did. Blessings!!! -Anne K.

[@moclarke7776]

Thorough conversation!!!! Jackie O I’m listening to you and Chris converse and I’m #INSPIRED. thank you for taking the time. Your AUTHENTICITY shined trough.

[@tolulopetobun2983]

And 2 years later, it is still inspiring.

[@Barberseanmichael]

This was awesome!! This is exactly the position that I am currently pursuing. I will be graduating this October with my BSBA with a concentration on Project Management and I'm also currently in a Cyber Security program (currently studying for the Net+ and Security+) I'm also studying for the PMP. Yes, a lot on my plate but this interview confirms that there is a place in the industry for this position. I'm so glad to hear her story!! Thanks a lot!!

[@cataclysminc]

Great information, thank you Jackie and Chris!

[@Morenawisdom2523]

I needed to hear this. Thank you for this interview. Jackie THANK YOU for your insight; this is a great intro into the PM cyber industry.

[@morecess7368]

EXCELLENT discussion, "Guys"! And you're VERY inspirational, Jackie .. absolutely love the way you transitioned from one career to another. And I'm willing to bet that you didn't abandon the previous but brought along some of the best "tools" that you'd picked up along the way. Like juggling resources, especially on integrated projects/programs ... and time ... sometimes meetings ABOUT meetings! And it's all worthwhile to see the goal reached and mission accomplished and reminisce with the team about the journey. Then on to the next ... GOTTA love that! And never stop learning!!!! Well done, Hats' Off! (c;

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[@jayrobert2016]

It’s a great video with high quality contents. Learnt about Stray Admin from Zico a friend of mine, ever since I’ve been handling documents such as these with ease including Tax statements..

[@franck-ericdaha9653]

Thank you both gor this great interview . JACKIE YOU A SUPERHERO.

[@mamikron]

Thank you Jackie and Chris!

[@murielle.thibierge-batude]

You speak the same cyber language as me ! I like your chat thanks to both !

[@sudeshpadmanathan9867]

Thanks, great informative info Jackie and Chris.

[@danielacker7085]

Fantastic discussion! I was listening while working but I’m planning to go back and take some notes. Subscribed!

[@nickic4632]

Great informative interview.

[@shahbaazin]

I am in same situation as Jacky, Man i want to be in Eye of Storm...

[@myob2k]

Wow. Great introduction as well. I inspired!

[@ECA419]

Great Interview. Very informative. 👍🏼

[@84176104]

Thank you!

[@dorathyebuk5542]

nice to know that sir

[@muftauayuba3483]

This is awesome

[@HrSec]

Thank you so much, Jackie I have project management and Human Resources experience and looking to get into cybersecurity program management. I have some impostor syndrome and am not sure where to start. I have CC from ISC2. I would love any advise or a mentor.

[@jackieo7113]

Just jump in! Listen to Amy Cuddy's TedTalk - fake it till you make it. Start where you are with your current employer. Ask for a cyber project - HR is very involved in the IAM space (identity access mgmt) go for it!

[@YouTw1tFace]

I can’t go into details, but my company was hacked a long time ago. It wasn’t fancy. They phished the cio. It’s that easy.

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[@GOTHAM21]

Hello 👋

[@Morenawisdom2523]

Thank you so much Jackie!! I recently added you on LinkedIn, I’d like to be mentored by you🙏🏾🙌🏾

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