Season 3: I’m Speaking • September 7, 2021

CYBERSECURITY, NSA, AND WORKING MOM

Host Shana Cosgrove talks to Teresa Shea, Vice President of Cyber Offense and Defense Experts (CODEX) for Raytheon Intelligence and Space.

In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Teresa Shea, Vice President of Cyber Offense and Defense Experts (CODEX) for Raytheon Intelligence and Space. Teresa talks about her 34 years with the NSA and her experience being surrounded by talented and motivated individuals. We also hear about her family and what childcare was like for her and her husband as working parents. Teresa also gives her two cents on priorities, promotions, and team building.

QUOTES

  • “It’s going to take us a long time to recover from [the pandemic]. As women, we just need to help each other. We need to be aware, and empathetic, and when these women are ready to come back to the work force, open the door, help them get in.” – Teresa Shea [04:58]
  • “I’m a proponent of constant defense. I don’t believe we’re going to get to a hundred percent secure networks anytime soon. I am a believer in you just constantly have to defend. Build in resiliency.” Teresa Shea – [14:04]
  • “Behavior is critically important. Behave in the way you want others to emulate. You want to create that culture that thrives in that kind of environment.” – Teresa Shea [42:25]

TIMESTAMPS

  • [00:04] Intro
  • [02:36] Meet Teresa Shea
  • [03:12] Priorities
  • [05:16] Teresa’s Kids and Grandkids
  • [07:13] Teresa’s Position at Raytheon
  • [08:48] Offense Vs. Defense
  • [17:05] Growing Up and Family
  • [24:00] Nyla Technology Solutions
  • [24:34] Working and College as a Woman
  • [29:07] Electrical Engineering and Teresa’s Husband
  • [30:42] Childcare
  • [32:24] Working and Appearance
  • [35:26] Work at the NSA
  • [38:52} Women in Cybersecurity and Speaking Up
  • [41:30] Advice on Promotions and Team-Building
  • [45:13] Being a Working Mom
  • [50:35] Wrap-Up Questions
  • [54:40] Outro

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