Linda Mokone #HerCyberStory

In today’s #HerCyberStory Linda Mokone hashtaga law graduate from South Africa shares her inspiring story, transitioning from Law to cybersecurity.

If you’re a person looking to break into Cyber, recently rejected applicant to CyberGirls Fellowship, or a newly accepted CyberGirls 4.0 Fellow, pay close attention to what she had to say in this video and in the caption of this post.

“CyberGirls Fellowship is not only a program that takes you from beginner to cybersecurity professional, but it is so so much more. It unlocks a different part of you, one that you didn’t know you had.

It genuinely opens your eyes to the endless possibilities that you can achieve if you put your mind to it and put in the work. It gives you confidence and a realistic outlook on life.

I treated the CyberGirls Fellowship as my first job. And this made the transition to my current role, smoother.

The operations, dedication, deadlines, and discipline that CyberGirls Fellowship needed, resembled that of a job. I always advise any girl who asks about my experience in CyberGirls to treat it as such.

I didn’t think that I could make it in the technology field of study, let alone Cybersecurity. But CyberGirls and its meaning gives you a different sense of confidence.

It may take me some time and extra effort to learn something new (especially if you’re coming from a non-technical background like me) but just like the CyberGirls mantra says, nothing is too difficult for you to master.

There are countless opportunities for growth within Cybergirls, not only from a technical aspect but as an individual as well.

Do not be afraid of putting yourself out there. Regardless of being a beginner, be there to learn from other #cybersecurityhashtagprofessionals.

We are taught to put ourselves out there. Thoroughly document and show what we are learning, what we have learned, and what we will learn. Publishing this comes with opportunities that never would have arrived, had you not put yourself and your knowledge out there.

And the best part is it does not end when the cohort closes. You are then launched into another great community of CyberGirls Alumni where the support from your cyber sisters from previous cohorts is intensified.

No program compares to CyberGirls. We truly look out for and support one another.

I did not succeed the first time i applied, but because of my determination, discipline, and hard work, I emerged as an Alumni! “

Congratulations Linda! I and the rest of my team, are super proud of you.

PS: The video was shot during a casual chat with her, using my mobile phone. She still had months to go before graduating from the CyberGirls Fellowship.