How I Built My Career in Cybersecurity

In the very first episode of Cyber Chronicles, host Lisa Jones Huff shares the personal and professional journey that led her into cybersecurity and why she created this podcast in the first place. Lisa reflects on growing up in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, being raised by a single mother, and how sports, grit, and a strong work ethic helped shape her early mindset. She walks through the unexpected career path that took her from studying accounting to building computers from scratch, working in networking and security consulting, and eventually becoming a respected leader in cybersecurity pre-sales. Along the way, Lisa opens up about the challenges of being one of the only women in the room, the importance of confidence and active listening, and the lessons she learned about leadership, self-advocacy, and finding balance in a demanding industry. This episode sets the tone for Cyber Chronicles: honest conversations about the people behind cybersecurity, the paths they took to get there, and the lessons they learned along the way