{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64f8df02aa4e5a0011e2ab89/6913a3f87728b8766c0aa3af?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"56 - From Hacking Games to Cisco Firewalls: The Journey of Quetzally Meza","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64f8df02aa4e5a0011e2ab89/1762894534876-d6c68382-c1a4-44ea-a1c6-4376246a951c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we sit down with <strong>Quetzalli Meza</strong>, a <strong>Security Technical Consulting Engineer at Cisco</strong>, whose journey from a small town in Mexico to one of the biggest names in tech is as inspiring as it is powerful.</p><p><br></p><p>Quetzalli shares how her early curiosity for computers — and even hacking childhood games — led her into the world of cybersecurity. She opens up about growing up with limited resources, finding purpose through resilience, and how she discovered her calling in <strong>penetration testing and data protection</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>How poverty and perseverance shaped her path in tech</li><li>Transitioning from functional testing to pen testing</li><li>The emotional and technical challenges of working in cybersecurity</li><li>AI, privacy, and the future of data protection</li><li>The importance of <strong>teaching, mentorship, and empowering women in tech</strong></li><li>Why creativity is an underrated skill in cybersecurity</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Quetzalli’s story is a beautiful reminder that curiosity, courage, and compassion can take you further than you ever imagined.</p><p>🎧 Tune in for a story that blends <strong>technical brilliance, emotional strength, and purpose-driven impact</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Also follow us on instagram <strong>@she_talks_tech_podcast</strong> </p>","author_name":"Hlulani"}