6. Empowering the next generation in cybersecurity with twins Noushin & Negar Shabab
Meet the twins who are empowering the next generation and addressing the talent shortage in cybersecurity.
Noushin Shabab is a Senior Security Researcher at Kaspersky Lab, a global cybersecurity company that’s been operating in the market for over 20 years. Negar Shabab is an Application Security Consultant with PS&C Group, one of Australia’s leading digital consulting organisations.
The twins are advocates for women in cybersecurity, and they recently collaborated with RMIT’s involvement with Cyber Security Challenge Australia, which is Australia’s only national hacking competition run by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet targeting students in higher education to unearth the next generation of cybersecurity talent.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Noushin and Negar's career stories on how they landed their current jobs
- How attending network events can lead to job opportunities
- How mentoring others helps you sharpen your skills
- Tips for anyone considering a career in cybersecurity
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