InfoSteph @StephandSec Twitter profile

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InfoSteph

27 days

Looking over my course analytics today and...I'm over 150,000 learners total for my courses. My phishing course (that I am currently revising) has over 80,000 learners by itself! I could cry.

InfoSteph

@StephandSec

1 year

🥹🥹🥹 35,000 people have taken my course. Thirty. Five. Thousand. I just…wow. Honored. Proud. Humbled. Motivated. These are my feelings.

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@StephandSec

2 years

My boss sent me this a month ago when I told her I was frustrated with my output. Reminder.

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2 years

Hello everyone! There are things that I do and have to promote, but I don’t feel like it! So, instead, I’ll say if you’re a leader, please keep in mind that your employees are humans, not robots. If you’re an employee, please keep your head up and know you are human. Bye!

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@Gwunhar Amazing boss.

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@StephandSec

3 years

Y’all remember the coworker who always hoarded knowledge because they thought it would give them job security and make them indispensable or irreplaceable? Yeah, firstly, f*ck that person. Secondly, I have watched companies replace that person many times in my career. 😂😂

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@StephandSec

3 years

Me, confused at work: Why do we run xyz? Boss: You know…let me find out. Me: *saved the company 50 grand because of random question*

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@StephandSec

6 years

I just finished my first day as an official Security Analyst!

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@StephandSec

6 years

I cannot wait to one day refer to myself as a Security Analyst. And then a Security Engineer. And then maybe even a Security Architect.

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@StephandSec

3 years

So. Am I the only one who thinks it’s inappropriate for a boss to yell at their employee? Because the things I hear from people about their bosses yelling at them is disconcerting. That is an emotional outburst. What the heck is going on?

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@StephandSec

5 years

My boss’s boss scheduled a 1:1 with me...this has happened exactly 2 time in my entire 7 yr career. It was a great convo. Why don’t more leaders do this?

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@StephandSec

6 years

So....guess who has her first speaking engagement for 2019? THIS GIRL RIGHT HERE!

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@StephandSec

5 years

Y’all ever learn something new in InfoSec and reach a new level of paranoia? “...and THIS is how you hack into your neighbor’s WiFi.” Me: Omg, this is so cool! *a few moments later* Me: SHUT IT DOWN! SHUT IT ALL DOWN! TURN EVERYTHING OFF! they are l i s t e n i n g...

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@StephandSec

2 years

@Sandwich247A Lmfao it all is relevant!!

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@StephandSec

5 years

Okay, I want to say something...but I feel I will be judged. Eh, whatever. I am WFH and I hired a cleaning service because pained body and messy place equals not so happy Steph. She's done with my room and bathroom and guise. My head feels mad clear.

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@StephandSec

3 years

How many times has an org change ruined your life?

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@StephandSec

5 years

Lol this is triggering...

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@StephandSec

5 years

If you are a woman and you want to go to DefCon this year but you can't afford it, @wisporg is helping women attend. You can apply here: I realize I have not tweeted this in a while, so I am doing so again!

WISP DEF CON 2019 Scholarship Sign Up

Welcome to our Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) Scholarship sign up form to apply for the WISP DEF CON scholarship! Scholars get: one DEF CON badge (entry pass), $500 travel/accommodation stipend...

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@StephandSec

6 years

Just wrapped my first day at my new job and I’m exhausted. But! I have my own office for the first time ever! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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@StephandSec

5 years

A friend sent me this, and it made me sad. He told me that I shouldn’t be sad because I’m working on it, but I can’t help but feel sad that I have to deal with it on top of life just being life. But I still have faith that I’ll figure it out.

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@StephandSec

5 years

This shirt has gotten me into a lot of trouble today LOL.

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@StephandSec

3 years

Anybody ever achieve a status of being technical debt-free?

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@StephandSec

5 years

I talk in 20 minutes for the first time in life at a conference...😩😩😩 Nervous is an understatement. But the good thing is, there’s not as many people in the Mental Health village, so less people to see me LOL.

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@StephandSec

5 years

When a recruiter from your old job slides in your LinkedIn DMs about a position you practically begged for...and you tell them they can’t afford you.... HALLELUJAH!!! MY GOD! *shouts down your timeline* Keep going, y’all!!!!! Your life can change just that quick!

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@StephandSec

4 years

I’m not gonna quote tweet, but I want to speak on it. I will never understand why anyone cares if people want to join tech for other reasons besides ✨pAsSiOn✨. That word. That word is so problematic because of how it’s used in this industry and I’m honestly so bored with it

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@StephandSec

4 years

Do you do the right thing when it doesn’t benefit you?

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@StephandSec

5 years

We’re about to record! 😊

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@StephandSec

6 years

Had a lot of convos about imposter syndrome this past week. Got me thinkin. Maybe we should share imposter syndrome success stories? Me first. I’m only 6 months into my Security position, only 1 entry level security cert, don’t know how to hack yet, but hired by a big company. 🤯

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@StephandSec

5 years

Tentative tech goals for next year: - CISSP - Learn to code - ICND1 - Reverse engineering malware - Malware research These are what I want to do to gain more skill. I know CISSP isn’t the most technically demanding cert, but I swore on a checkbook that I’d giturdone in 2020.

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@StephandSec

5 years

@notorious_MARS They have really thick hair to have most of it shaved off and still look like a full head of hair when down!!! They look really dope!

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@StephandSec

4 years

Would you travel somewhere by yourself? Have you done it before? Biggest takeaways?

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@StephandSec

3 years

“If you want true abundance, you have to let people help you. If you allow people to help you be successful, they become more successful and you’re increasing the abundance. If you’re doing it all on your own…you’re not increasing abundance for anyone but yourself.”

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@StephandSec

5 years

Call the cops.

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@StephandSec

6 years

I cannot wait to one day refer to myself as a Security Analyst. And then a Security Engineer. And then maybe even a Security Architect.

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@StephandSec

6 years

My boss just answered the question of why I was hired instead of more technical or experienced people. And it is because I talk with a smile. He said that you can train someone to be more technical and experienced, but you can't train someone to talk with a genuine smile.

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@StephandSec

4 years

Soooooo, I went hiking with a friend visiting from Houston. And...ended up with a gash on my head, a stubbed toe, a drowned drone placed in rice and sore legs... But I’d do it again. Here’s Steph before the fuckery. 😷 by @BadassBowden 💚

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@StephandSec

3 years

I starting watching Umbrella Academy over the weekend and man…why did I wait so long?

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@StephandSec

6 years

A manager told me I didn’t want to be in security and that I just wanted a title change and more money after I told him I wanted to be in security prior. Fuck you, I’m a security analyst now. And I have no plans on stopping here. And you’re still where you are. Looking like you.

Jessica Rose

@jesslynnrose

6 years

Tech Twitter: Tell me about a time someone underestimated or dismissed you and what amazing things you’ve gone on to do since then? RT for reach if y’all want a bunch of victory stories 😌💖

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@StephandSec

6 years

I doubled my income in a year due to job hopping...tuh. Doesn't quite feel like a mistake. Don't believe the boomers.

Business Insider

@BusinessInsider

6 years

Job hopping is the biggest mistake millennials make in their careers

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@StephandSec

4 years

Brief change in topic: I haven't done a technical talk yet because I am lowkey terrified that I don't know anything and I'll be found out or people will be bored with what I have to say. Now, I did take a step in conquering the fear anyway by submitting to BSides Austin...

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@StephandSec

3 years

My god. I just had the most…wow. The most interesting experience with a man…and not the good kind 😂😂. Y’all want a story time?

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@StephandSec

3 years

I’ve stopped telling guys I’m dating what I do...but now I wonder when I should bring it up? “By the way, I work in cyber security. Yes, I have done my OSINT-check on you already.”

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@StephandSec

4 years

Had a 1:1 with my boss and for the first time in my career, the current events were acknowledged, I was asked if I needed anything, and my boss LISTENED to me blabber on about my feels about racism and being a sensitive person. 2017 Me is in SHOCK!

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@StephandSec

4 years

“I have no dream job...I do not dream of labor...”

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@StephandSec

4 years

Mom: Did you hear they’re opening the state? Me: They can open the whole world if they want, I’M STAYING HOME! Infect yourselves. Enjoy your last days.

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@StephandSec

5 years

Just wrapped my first day as a Duonaut! I’m so excited to join the Duo Security team and I’m grateful to all of you that helped me during the process. To take a page from @TriciaKicksSaaS ’s book...I guess I’m Disco Dancing... Disco = Duo + Cisco 😏😏😏

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@StephandSec

1 year

Tomorrow is my last day at Cisco after almost 4 yrs! I don’t have anything lined up, it was just time for me to go. I’m not rushing to find anything, though I’m open. Just gonna focus on projects and breathing and being free for a bit. I feel very excited about the future.

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@StephandSec

5 years

I am now a course instructor for LinkedIn Learning and I am making my first course now! Just had my kick off call! However, I was mostly typing because no voice. I whispered hello, but that was super creepy.

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@StephandSec

6 years

So...my next question...are there any WOMEN or POC making $200k+ in my Twitter fam? Or in my Twitter fams Twitter fam? And aren’t C-suite? I need to know it’s possible or if I’m going to be chasing the impossible. Either way, challenge accepted!

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@StephandSec

3 years

Earlier this year, a guy I met told me about this dude named George Carlin…I’d never heard of him until that point. Told me to watch one particular routine. Anyone else familiar with him?

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@StephandSec

5 years

This was the best feeling of life. “I quit effective immediately. I will not be back. Thanks.” You didn’t care about how I was in a mental hell hole for months so I don’t care that I’m your best employee and you’ll be fucked temporarily without me. 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

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@StephandSec

5 years

Never. In my entire 7 years in tech. Have I had the freedom to go “Yeah, I’m low on spoons and I don’t feel like talking today.” And the response is simply “That’s okay! You can either message it to us or just get back to us later. You’re fine.” 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 I love it here.

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@StephandSec

4 years

People on here who code: what do you like about coding and why?

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@StephandSec

6 years

I think burn out should be a medical condition. You are not yourself, and you hate everything. You put a strain on loved ones because of how unhappy you are. I’ve lost a lot to burnout and toxic work environments...the best thing that ever happened to me was the medical leave.

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@StephandSec

5 years

There’s nothing wrong with being in Governance, Risk and Compliance but NOT EVERY WOMAN IN SECURITY DOES THAT OR WANTS TO DO THAT!!!! 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🤬🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

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@StephandSec

5 years

Hey look, Ma! I made it!! I’m famous! 🤣

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@InfoSecQueen

5 years

Hi @StephandSec lol #DefendCon2019

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@StephandSec

5 years

I know for all you Windows Sys Admins this may seem basic, but I just exported a list of users belonging to a specific AD group via PowerShell and I feel boss-like LOL.

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@StephandSec

6 years

One legitimate fear of mine is that a relationship or marriage would slow me down in terms of career. So, question for women in the field who married or in relationships: Did your relationship slow you down, hinder your growth or stop you from being the badasses you are?

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@StephandSec

5 years

When you get written work approval to attend DefCon >>>>> 😊😊😊😊😊

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@StephandSec

3 years

It’s my birthday 🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️ Oddly enough, this past year was one of my favorites, as far as my personal life. I lived, threw lots of caution to the wind, and redefined what life could look like by allowing myself to put me first. I reclaimed my time. I’ll always remember you, 2021 💜

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@StephandSec

4 years

Omg I just went to REI for the first time and I never knew that they had “just add water” Alfredo! What?! And Pad Thai! 😂 And shirts that are insect repellent???? This place is amazing. -signed a city girl who hates bugs but is trying to do the nature thing in ‘21.

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@StephandSec

6 years

Completely forgot to tell my new employer about my speaking engagement and I told my boss my first day on the job. Not only is he more than fine with it, he said I didn’t have to submit vacation hours either! Plus, he already knew from looking through my website LOL.

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@StephandSec

4 years

This is still our reality. It doesn’t disappear when the timeline clears up. It’s a part of our DNA. We literally pass down trauma. I am focusing on healing myself, but this is still important. The work is still necessary, even when the news cycle changes.

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@StephandSec

6 years

One fave moment of mine from this year, among many, was standing up during the diversity panel at DEFCON to explain why “I don’t see color” is a problematic phrase. You can see us, just make us equal in your mind. Give us the same access. Don’t pretend like you don’t see us.

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@StephandSec

3 years

How many of you actually circle back offline? A bunch of liars, that’s what you are.

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@StephandSec

4 years

Cooking with ADHD: Me, turning heat down low: Ahhh, now I just gotta let it sit for a few mins. Let me go check some emails while I wait. ***??? mins later...*** Me: Something smells delicious, I wonder who's cooking...Oh, sh*t!!!! *runs to kitchen*

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@StephandSec

3 years

Do you workout regularly? Why or why not?

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@StephandSec

5 years

How many of you work in jobs where IT and Security are two different entities? This is my first time.

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@StephandSec

5 years

Half of social media: It’s okay not to be okay and to take this time to rest and recuperate. The other half: If you’ve done nothing with your time in quarantine, you’re a failure and time has never been the issue, it’s your lack of discipline, you bum.

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@StephandSec

4 years

What’s your monitor set up like? Two monitors, three monitors, one curved monitor? How many inches (pause)? Mounted, on risers, or just on the desk? Or do you just use your laptop like a psychopath? (Not aimed at you if you can’t afford anything more)

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@StephandSec

3 years

Am I the only one who assumes plans don’t exist if there’s no specifics? Like if you say, “Oh, let’s do something on Tuesday” with no details, I still consider Tuesday wide open 😂😂😂. Just me?

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@StephandSec

2 years

@_ProtocolPolice Lmfao 😒😂 no 🤣

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@StephandSec

4 years

Have you ever lost your passion for tech? When, why and how did you get it back? Having lots of convos surrounding this lately.

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@StephandSec

3 years

TIL from my boss that Mavis Beacon wasn’t a real person. Y’all remember Mavis Beacon?

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@StephandSec

3 years

Ask people what they want before giving them advice.

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@StephandSec

3 years

How do you tell someone you don’t want regular 1:1s with them? 😂😂😂

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@StephandSec

5 years

Someone said I hate men. LOL. LOLLLLLLLLLLL. I don’t. Not that I have to explain myself but I’m surrounded by men who uplift and support me. I have amazing men in my Twitter fam. I LOVE men. In more ways than one. Doesn’t mean I won’t call one out for being insensitive.

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@StephandSec

4 years

Arrest Police Immediately.

Elle Mahoney 🌿 Senior UI/UX Designer

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4 years

What does API stand for? Wrong answers only.

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@StephandSec

5 years

“You’d be perfect for a compliance role.” I’ve never expressed an interest in a compliance role.

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WOMEN IN TECH: what are you truly sick of hearing? Writing an article about the phrases, backhanded compliments and other such nonsense we'd like to banish from our jobs forever.

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5 years

Hello Twitter fam! In an attempt to help others, I think an advice thread may be helpful! So, if you’ve got some advice you wish you had at any point in your career, get your Twitter fingers ready!

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@StephandSec

5 years

What universal skills do you think someone in InfoSec should work on developing? Both technical and soft skills welcome.

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@StephandSec

5 years

Exam passed! Now, to get out of here and get some sleep.

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@StephandSec

5 years

Running errands in my con swag...

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@StephandSec

5 years

Yay!!! So happy and honored to lead the WISP DEFCON Scholars this year!!! From scholar to leading scholars, WISP is amazing. So excited!!!

Women In Security and Privacy (WISP)

@wisporg

5 years

We just promoted three of our 2018 scholars to leadership roles to lead our 76+ 2019 WISP DEF CON scholars! 🎉 Introducing our ✨2019 WISP @DEFCON Scholarship Leads✨: @StephandSec , @cybervix3n & @CaitGru32 ! Managed by our now ✨Director of WISP DEF CON Scholarships✨ @ashleytolb !

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3 years

Being the only person alive who hasn’t watched Squid Games is very interesting. So many references that I don’t get at all. And none of it has increased my desire to watch it 😂😂😂.

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@StephandSec

5 years

Got my eyes checked for the first time in 3 years 😅. Word of advice to all of my nerds and fellow ADHDers: apparently when you stare at a computer for a long period of time, sometimes we forget to blink. So here’s your reminder. Blink.

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6 years

I’m such a proud daughter. My mom just recited all the methods she uses to determine if an email is legitimate or not and SHE MENTIONED ALMOST EVERY ONE!!!! #mamasec

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@StephandSec

5 years

If you think someone is giving you a fake number, walk away. They don’t want to talk to you.

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Tip: If you think somebody is giving you a fake number, read it back to them incorrectly. See if they correct you.

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5 years

Has anyone else made the discovery that InfoSec is a bit more friendly than the general Tech Space?

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5 years

Interview your boss and your potential company like they interview you. Trust me. You won’t regret it. They are not the only prize in the equation. And you have a responsibility to yourself to do so.

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5 years

Didn’t plan on it, but I got a tattoo tonight lol

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Coworker: The antivirus software makes my computer so slow! Me: you’re supposed to leave it on at night. It can’t run if you turn it off. Coworker: Can we just remove it? Me: Sure. Coworker: My machine won’t turn on. Me: *shrugs* It’s above me now. The Best Western is next door.

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I put in my resignation at my current job. The legal industry is not for me, especially at this stage of BBP Phase 1. I learned some things. It was cute. Never again.

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4 years

How it started vs. How it’s going

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5 years

Finally. Today was a very productive day. I’d like to talk about dealing with ADHD as an adult, but not sure if anyone cares lol.

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5 years

“It’s set to ANY:ANY”

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5 years

So...while at Black Hat...was them scanning your badge a way for them to get your EMAIL?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!

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@StephandSec

4 years

My grandfather passed yesterday. As a first gen American, these types of deaths are always strange to me. I barely know my extended family. I’ve thankfully met them all, but I don’t have relationships with them. It’s like losing a piece of you but not recognizing the lost piece.

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@StephandSec

3 years

*squeals*

The Diana Initiative

@DianaInitiative

3 years

We are very pleased to announce our 2021 Saturday opening keynote speaker Steph @StephandSec Join us July 16-17! #infosec #womenInTech #Blacktechtwitter #nonbinaryinSTEM #LatinxTechTwitter #AAPI

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5 years

Also...today is my last day at my current company. This is probably the first time I don’t feel bittersweet about leaving a job. I just feel sweet. I’m excited for my new gig. 2020 is about to be mind blowing in the best way possible. Because I said so.

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2019 Career Goals: Main: Graduate. Secondary: Speak at 3 events, gain more tech skills (too many to list), be active in an org or 2 that I believe in, develop side projects and research, add more equipment to my home lab, regularly host tech-a-thons. Motto: Fuck it up, sis.

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@StephandSec

4 years

My apartment complex sent an email this morning to residents, asking us to scavenge for ice and snow to use to FLUSH OUR TOILETS. We tried that. It was a lot and didn’t even get the job done. You know what we did today? Grabbed the pool water. Because fuck y’all.

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3 years

I think being single is actually quite difficult logistically, so I cannot understand, for the life of me, why you would partner yourself with someone that doesn’t make life easier in some sense…and even going as far as to pick someone who makes it HARDER???? No.

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