Ep 100 | 6.28.26

Uniting Women in Cyber Podcast: Breaking Barriers in Cybersecurity with Cybersecurity Girl.

Show Notes

In this Special Edition episode, N2K CyberWire's ⁠Dave Bittner⁠ sits down with ⁠Caitlin Sarian⁠, widely known as ⁠Cybersecurity Girl⁠, to explore how storytelling, authenticity, and community are reshaping a more human-centered cybersecurity landscape.

Recorded live at ⁠The Cyber Guild's⁠ ⁠Uniting Women in Cyber (UWIC) Event⁠ last fall, this candid conversation highlights Caitlin’s unconventional path into cybersecurity and her mission to make the industry more accessible and relatable for all.

Together, they explore how breaking down technical barriers can unlock new pathways into the field especially for those from nontraditional backgrounds.

UWIC brings together industry leaders, practitioners, and emerging talent to advance the cybersecurity workforce through leadership, innovation, and inclusion. Join us on Oct 8 for ⁠UWIC 2026⁠!

Special Editions

Podcast Info

HOST(S):

Dave Bittner is a security podcast host and one of the founders at CyberWire. He's a creator, producer, videographer, actor, experimenter, and entrepreneur. He's had a long career in the worlds of television, journalism and media production, and is one of the pioneers of non-linear editing and digital storytelling.

Maria Varmazis is a podcast producer and journalist specializing in space, cybersecurity, and emerging technology. She translates complex industry developments into clear, engaging conversations and thoughtful storytelling that connects technical subjects to the people and ideas shaping the future. Maria is the host of T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing and co-host of Hacking Humans.

Creator: N2K Networks, Inc.