Secure the Job: Breaking into Security

Welcome to Secure the Job: Breaking into Security - a limited series podcast where we’ll dive into all you need to know to break into the cybersecurity industry. Over the next few episodes, you will hear advice, counseling, and guidance from industry leaders, recruiters, and influencers to help guide you through your security journey.  

Stephanie Machuca

Stephanie is a Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft. She found her way into cybersecurity through the Microsoft ACE rotational program and is focused on providing research and insights for security marketing campaigns. As a first-generation college graduate, Stephanie is passionate about promoting diversity in the workplace and helping first-generation and diverse, young professionals navigate their career journey.

Evan Brown

Evan Brown is a Product Marketing Manager in cybersecurity at Microsoft. Evan manages expert and speaker talent for cybersecurity events. He is an ACE rotational program graduate, and Texas Christian University alum. He is passionate about accessibility, empowerment, and mentorship.

Ilana Basman

A recent graduate from Boston University, Ilana started work in the cybersecurity space through the Microsoft ACE marketing rotational program, spending the last year focusing on developing the outward looking security strategy by partnering with industry experts on different marketing vehicles. As a woman in the tech world and cybersecurity, she is passionate about ensuring woman find a voice in the industry and sharing her experiences with current university students and recent graduates.