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No Password Required Podcast Episode 55 — Zabrina Mcintyre

Episode Summary

Zabrina Mcintyre — Director and Cybersecurity Advisor at KPMG and Rain Culture Authority Zabrina Mcintyre is a Director and Cybersecurity Advisor at KPMG, where she leverages her diverse expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and strategic project leadership. She brings a unique blend of creativity and expertise to her work by combining a Master of Arts (MA), Art Business, a specialized MBA program with international focus with extensive professional experience in the creative and cybersecurity industries. She has worked at three major animation studios, bringing a fresh perspective to her role in cybersecurity. A passionate advocate for women in cybersecurity, Zabrina serves as a founding member and past president of the WiCyS Western Washington Affiliate. She continues to contribute to the industry as a board member of the National Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) BISO Affiliate. Additionally, she is known for her unique understanding of rain culture, shaped by her time living in the rainy cities of Seattle and London. The show begins with Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., joined by resident cybersecurity expert Kayley Melton, analyzing a new U.S army initiative to support small businesses in meeting cybersecurity requirements and ensuring a secure and resilient network of partners critical to national security. Follow Zabrina Mcintyre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zmcintyre/

Episode Notes

Summary

This conversation explores the U.S. Army's investment in cybersecurity compliance for small businesses, the importance of mentorship in the defense industry, and the unique career path of Sabrina McIntyre at KPMG. Sabrina discusses her transition from art to cybersecurity, the challenges of navigating compliance standards, and her advocacy for women in the field. The episode also touches on the intersection of art and cybersecurity, the vision for a cybersecurity museum, and fun personal insights from Zabrina's life.

Takeaways

• The U.S. Army is investing in small business cybersecurity compliance.
• Certification programs can help defense contractors meet compliance.
• Creating a secure environment for small businesses is essential.
• Mentorship programs are crucial for small business growth.
• Zabrina's career path showcases the value of diverse experiences.
• Understanding compliance standards like PCI DSS is challenging but necessary.
• Being open to new opportunities can lead to fulfilling career paths.
• Women in Cybersecurity is making strides in community building.
• Creativity is important in the cybersecurity field.
• Cybersecurity education should be accessible to all.

titles

• Investing in Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
• Navigating Compliance in the Cybersecurity Landscape
• Zabrina McIntyre: A Unique Career Journey
• Empowering Women in Cybersecurity

Sound Bites

• "Certification program for defense contractors"
• "Largest federal government mentor-protege program"
• "Cybersecurity maturity model is crucial"
• "Be your own best advocate in your career"
• "If you can see it, you can be it"
• "We need more creative people in cybersecurity"
• "Cybersecurity should be accessible to everyone"
• "Umbrellas don't work in Seattle"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Next Generation Commercial Operations Program

02:51 The Importance of Cybersecurity Compliance for Small Businesses

05:45 Zabrina McIntyre's Role at KPMG

08:54 Zabrina's Unique Career Path

11:51 Navigating Cybersecurity Standards

14:48 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals

17:58 Women in Cybersecurity: Building Community

20:59 The Intersection of Art and Cybersecurity

24:04 Zabrina's Vision for a Cybersecurity Museum

27:02 Lifestyle Polygraph: Fun Questions with Zabrina

30:09 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts