Season 3: I’m Speaking • September 28, 2021

Diane Janosek, Women in CyberSecurity

Host Shana Cosgrove talks to Diane Janosek, Training Director for The National Cryptologic School at The National Security Agency.

Outspoken With Shana Cosgrove Season 3 Episode 4

In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Diane Janosek, Training Director for The National Cryptologic School at The National Security Agency. Diane talks about her journey from practicing law to loving cybersecurity. She also discusses her involvement in nation-shaping moments such as the Bill Clinton impeachment and the Snowden disclosures. Finally, we learn how Diane’s drive has compelled her to take the CISSP, grow Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), and read voraciously about what will affect her nation next.

QUOTES

  • “You gotta have confidence, and if you don’t have it you gotta fake it because otherwise you’re gonna be eaten alive. So, it is a learned behavior. Even for an introvert, it’s all about just knowing who you are, what you have to offer, and you’re not gonna compromise. ”– Diane Janosek [21:40]
  • “There’s so many things that you can make a lifetime out of, so just find what you’re interested in, find your passion, meet people that are doing it, and just network as much as you can.”– Diane Janosek [39:44]
  • “Everybody wants to […] have sense of belonging, a sense of purpose, that they’re contributing to something bigger than themselves – and having a professional organization of camaraderie and a sense of community in your area of discipline is really important.”– Diane Janosek [32:19]

TIMESTAMPS

  • [00:04] Intro
  • [04:12] Getting to Know Diane
  • [05:17] Fitting into People’s Expectations
  • [07:48] Journey From Law to Cybersecurity
  • [11:18] Working with Janet Reno
  • [12:40] Impeachment of Bill Clinton
  • [13:59] Starting with the NSA
  • [16:34] Becoming Chief Legal Officer of Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
  • [18:58] Gaining a Passion for Cybersecurity
  • [20:35] Charisma of Powerful People
  • [23:40] Skill Set Needed for Network and Information Security
  • [24:32] Taking the CISSP
  • [28:03] Why Technical Competency Matters as a Woman
  • [29:30] Diane’s Family
  • [30:55] Women in Cybersecurity
  • [34:42] Books that Influenced Diane
  • [36:07] Diane’s Reading Habits
  • [39:14] Advice to Younger Professionals
  • [40:36] Diane’s Creative Outlet
  • [44:31] Outro

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