Pretty Secure

About Pretty Secure

Life doesn’t always go according to plan, but sometimes the unexpected is exactly what pushes you into your next chapter. Pretty Secure, hosted by Dr. Natalie Foster Johnson, also known as Dr. Resiliency, is for anyone navigating change, rebuilding confidence, reinventing a career, or stepping into a space that feels completely unfamiliar. Through honest conversations about resilience, career pivots, cybersecurity, technology, networking, and personal branding, Dr. Natalie makes growth feel practical and possible. She breaks down topics like Linux, AWS, vulnerability management, and careers in cyber and tech in a way that’s approachable, relatable, and never overwhelming. Whether you’re changing careers, starting over, exploring the world of cybersecurity, or simply figuring out what comes next, Pretty Secure is a reminder that it’s never too late to pivot, grow, and create a life and career that feel more secure and aligned with who you’re becoming.

Publisher

Dr. Natalie Foster Johnson

Category

business · news · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Aug 2026

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   Ep. 5 - From Career Change to Cybersecurity Leadership

   What does it really take to become a cybersecurity leader, and does your career have to follow a traditional path to get there? Dr. Natalie Foster Johnson sits down with Guy Albertini, former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Rutgers University and Palm Beach State College and founder of G Sharp Security, to discuss cybersecurity leadership, risk management, and the unexpected career decisions that can lead to professional growth. Guy shares how taking a pay cut to become a network...

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Ep. 4 - Cybersecurity Careers Start With Community

   What if your next cybersecurity opportunity isn't hiding behind a job application, but waiting for you at your next community event? Dr. Natalie Foster Johnson takes Pretty Secure on location to the ISSA South Florida Conference, Hack the Flag and Chili Cook Off, at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. Through conversations with cybersecurity leaders, students, mentors, and industry partners, she highlights the organizations and people creating opportunities for professionals at every stage of t...

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Ep. 3 - How to Find Your Career Path

   What happens when you’ve earned the degree, gotten the certification, or spent years building a career and still find yourself asking, “Now what?” Dr. Natalie Foster Johnson sits down with career development expert LaChish for a conversation about workforce development, career changes, mentorship, and the importance of understanding yourself before deciding where you want your career to go. They explore why education and technical skills are only part of the equation and why knowing your stre...

4. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Ep. 2 - Cybersecurity Leadership in the Age of AI

   What does it take to lead in cybersecurity when technology is changing faster than ever? Dr. Natalie Foster Johnson sits down with cybersecurity leader and SentiCon Security founder John Masserini for a candid conversation about where the industry is headed and what security professionals need to do to keep up. They explore why today’s CISO has to think beyond technology, how cybersecurity can drive business instead of simply being viewed as a cost center, and why mentorship and relationships...

5. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Ep. 1 - What I Wish I Knew About Cybersecurity

   Dr. Natalie Foster Johnson gets personal about the path that brought her into technology, cybersecurity, and servant leadership. From being a lifelong tinkerer in South Florida to earning her doctorate in information security and creating Dr. Resiliency, she shares the people, experiences, and unexpected opportunities that shaped who she is today. She also gets candid about what it really takes to build a career in cybersecurity. It’s not the easy six-figure career path people are sometimes p...

6. 

   18 Aug 2026

   Welcome to Pretty Secure!

   Life doesn’t always go according to plan, but sometimes the unexpected is exactly what pushes you into your next chapter. Pretty Secure, hosted by Dr. Natalie Foster Johnson, also known as Dr. Resiliency, is for anyone navigating change, rebuilding confidence, reinventing a career, or stepping into a space that feels completely unfamiliar. Through honest conversations about resilience, career pivots, cybersecurity, technology, networking, and personal branding, Dr. Natalie makes growth feel p...

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