Risk Never Sleeps Episode 129: Kiersten Brill

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In this episode, Kiersten Brill shares her journey from a non-IT background into cybersecurity, highlighting how the organization supported her growth and how she’s now focused on strengthening vendor risk assessments and protecting pediatric patient data. She also reflects on the impact of a mission trip to Haiti, her pursuit of a Security+ certification, and offers advice for newcomers: embrace feedback, ask for help, and never stop learning.
Sometimes, the best cybersecurity professionals come from the most unexpected places. In this episode, Kiersten Brill shares her journey from a non-IT background into cybersecurity, highlighting how the organization supported her growth and how she’s now focused on strengthening vendor risk assessments and protecting pediatric patient data. She also reflects on the impact of a mission trip to Haiti, her pursuit of a Security+ certification, and offers advice for newcomers: embrace feedback, ask for help, and never stop learning. Tune in to hear Kiersten Brill’s inspiring journey, her challenges in healthcare security, and her advice for newcomers to the field.