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From Fixing iPhones to Hunting Hackers in the Cloud
Episode 97
Thursday, 12 March, 2026
In this episode of The Cyber Weekly, I sit down with Jen, a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst who went from troubleshooting iPads at the Apple Store to hunting advanced cloud threats at Zendesk. Jen reveals the devastating customer experience that triggered her pivot into cybersecurity and why she has stayed at the same company for nearly a decade—defying the industry's job-hopping norm. We dive deep into the terrifying ways AI is weaponizing social engineering, the real dangers of AI hallucinations in threat intelligence, and the absolute biggest lie people believe about breaking into the cybersecurity industry. Whether you are a seasoned analyst or just trying to get your foot in the door, Jen’s unconventional journey and raw honesty about overcoming imposter syndrome and burnout will change how you view your career. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: The human cost of data loss and the moment Jen chose to become a defender. Why social engineering—not complex coding—is the biggest threat in the cloud. The exact foundational skills you actually need (and what you don't). How transparency and saying "I don't know" builds boardroom trust. Show Notes Follow Jen Kwas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-k-3920b2b4 Check out CTIJEN https://ctijen.com/ Like and Follow our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberweekly Like and Follow our X page https://twitter.com/thecyberweekly Follow Deogratius Okello our Producer and Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/deo-okello/ https://twitter.com/deookello51 Follow Josephine Olok https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-olok/ https://twitter.com/josephine_olok Follow Angella Nabbanja https://www.linkedin.com/in/angella-nabbanja-4b6361178/ https://x.com/angellamukasa_ Follow Magala our Social Media Content Writer https://www.linkedin.com/in/magala-rogers/ Follow Aine our Graphics Designers https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a
