Breaking into InfoSec with Vandana Verma - A video series with discussions from distinguished individuals from this field helping new comers to find the good home. From the moment you click play on the Breaking into InfoSec playlist (25 videos strong).
Security is a marathon, not a sprint.
When I look back, I find myself really fortunate to be in the hot space of technology. Security happened to me by luck first and now is my passion
This blog will walk through the essence of the series, highlight key speakers, capture their voices via quotes, and sprinkle in actionable take-aways for you (yes, you reading this!).
Why this series stands out
- It’s inclusive: the guests are from diverse backgrounds, and the language is accessible (even with a Hindi-slant episode).
- It focuses not only on “what skills you need” but “how people got here” the story behind the job.
- It gives voice to younger self of the viewer: someone wondering “Is there a place for me in InfoSec?”
- It interweaves soft skills, mindset, community, and career path — not just tools and techniques
This series helps you build the narrative alongside the capability.
Speaker Spotlights & Their Voices
Here are some of the featured episodes and voices from the series — each guest brings a distinctive flavour and path into InfoSec. I’ve captured memorable quotes and key take-aways.
✦ Guest: Prabh Nair — “Breaking Into InfoSec – Hindi – How to Teach Information Security to 10-year-old” YouTube
This episode speaks in Hindi and is oriented toward teaching security concepts to young learners. It breaks down barriers of language and entry-age. “If you can explain one security concept to a 10-year-old, you understand it 80% better yourself.” — Prabh Nair
A Day In The Life Of a SOC Manager - Avinash Shet
What It Takes To Be a SOC Analyst - Avinash Shet
Getting into Cloud Security with Lalit Kumar
Breaking Into InfoSec - A Day in the life of a Security Consultant
Breaking into Web App Pen-testing - Gabrielle
Breaking into Offensive Security - Phillip Wiley
Pivoting Career in Cybersecurity - Vickie Li
Breaking into Web App Hacking - Farah Hawa
Cyber Talk with Jay Hira
Breaking into DevSecOps with Clint Gibler
Breaking Into Vulnerability Assessment - Chintan Gurjar
Breaking into Threat Modeling with Adam Shostack
Breaking into Cloud Security with Ashish Rajan
Breaking into Red teaming with Abhijith B R R
Breaking into Bug Bounty Hunting with Nikhil Shrivastava
Breaking into Security/Developer Relations - Developersteve
Recruiting Trends with Jaskaran Kohli
Breaking into Application Security with Rob Cuddy
Take-aways
- Pick one session from the playlist where the guest talks stakeholder communication. Write a 2-minute “elevator pitch” for yourself: what is your security value, in plain English?
- Write down your background. Map 2-3 InfoSec roles that resonate with your background. Don’t stretch—leverage.
- Identify one local or virtual InfoSec community (meetup, Slack, Discord). Introduce yourself. Attend one call.
- Set a “15-min curiosity habit” — each day read one short article, watch one video, ask one question. Track for 30 days.
If you’re sitting on the threshold of InfoSec—thinking “can I really do this?”—this playlist is a friendly, honest answer: yes, you can. It gives you stories, paths, people, and permission to start.
So here’s your next move: pick one episode this week, watch it, take notes, do one action (join a community, send a LinkedIn message, write your elevator pitch). And then next week pick another. Like Vandana says: