She Won $170,000 in Scholarships and Landed a Fortune 100 Cybersecurity Job | Rubena Uyeh

In this episode, we sit down with Rubena Uyeh, a Supply Chain Cybersecurity Specialist, to break down everything you need to know about breaking into and growing within the cybersecurity field. From landing scholarships in college to navigating your first days on the job, Rubena shares her honest experiences, the certifications that moved the needle for her career, and what hiring managers actually look for in interns. Whether you're a student exploring cybersecurity, an early-career professional, or just curious about what supply chain security really means, this episode is packed with practical advice and real talk. Topics covered: • How to get into cybersecurity from college • Scholarships and programs to watch for • Certifications worth pursuing • Internship pay expectations • What supply chain cybersecurity actually is • Career growth and dream roles TIMELINE 0:00 – Intro 1:04 – Meet Rubena: Her Background & Journey into Cybersecurity 2:50 – Scholarships & Opportunities to Look Out for in College 4:20 – First Days on the Job: Excitement, Challenges & Expectations 6:11 – Certifications That Helped Her Advance in Cybersecurity 6:57 – What Growth Opportunities to Look for in a Company 7:44 – A Walkthrough of Her Professional Career 8:18 – Day-to-Day Life as a Supply Chain Cybersecurity Specialist 9:27 – Frameworks Used to Conduct Security Assessments 10:44 – Why Understanding the Business Side of Cybersecurity Matters 12:05 – What Made Her Stand Out During Internships 14:48 – Her Dream Role in an Organization 16:28 – How Much Do Paid Internship Roles Actually Pay? 17:36 – The Worst Parts of Working in Cybersecurity 21:12 – What Is Supply Chain Cybersecurity? 23:00 – Closing Remarks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔐 Is Your Business Secure & SOC 2 Ready? Protect your business, strengthen your systems, and prepare for compliance with expert-led cybersecurity solutions. Start with a Free SOC 2 Readiness Assessment Answer 15 quick questions aligned to all 9 SOC 2 Common Criteria and receive a personalized report including: ✔ Your readiness score ✔ Your top 3 security gaps ✔ A realistic timeline to audit 📩 Delivered to your inbox in under 60 seconds 👉 Start here: https://www.hackerproofhq.com/soc2-re... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💼 Explore Our Services We help businesses secure, scale, and stay compliant with: • Security Assessment & Compliance • Fractional CISO / Advisory • AI-Powered Security Agent 🔗 Learn more: https://www.hackerproofhq.com/#hphq-s... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📅 Book a Free Consultation Ready to take the next step? Speak with our experts about your technology and security needs: 👉 Book here:https://www.hackerproofhq.com/#book-c... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📩 Get Cybersecurity Insights (Free) Want practical cybersecurity tips, compliance updates, and expert insights to protect your business? 📩 Explore our blog & join our newsletter: https://www.hackerproofhq.com/blog ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔗 Connect with Rubena Uyeh:   / rubenauyeh   🔗 Connect with Us: ➡️ Instagram: / hackerproofhq ➡️ TikTok: / hacker.proof ➡️ Twitter: / hackerproofhq ➡️ LinkedIn: / hackerproofhq ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔗 Our Team: 👨🏽 Femi – Video Editor / / femiodey 👩🏽‍🦱 Charity – Social Media Manager / / charity.okoloeze 👨🏽 David Ewele – Digital Strategy / / witty_welz 📧 For inquiries and suggestions, reach out to us here: [email protected] Donate to Hacker Proof HQ: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/6fbd8.... 📌 Join our Houston Tech Collective GroupMe for: https://groupme.com/join_group/105257... Job opportunities Referrals Industry articles Networking events If you’re interested in cybersecurity, tech networking, career growth, AI, or building in tech communities, this episode is for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations around cybersecurity, tech careers, startups, and community growth. #Cybersecurity #CyberSecurityCareer #SupplyChainSecurity #TechCareer #CareerAdvice #CyberInternship #BreakIntoTech #WomenInCyber #TechPodcast #CollegeStudents #STEMCareer #InfoSec #CyberJobs #CareerGrowth #Podcast