Voices of the Vigilant podcast: humanizing cybersecurity
with candid tales from cyberspace and beyond
About the Voices of the Vigilant podcast
Voices of the Vigilant is a cybersecurity podcast about the humans behind the work — their stories, their pivots, their hard-earned lessons. Each episode is a candid conversation with practitioners, leaders, and thinkers doing meaningful things in the field.
New episodes drop monthly. Find the full catalog below or on all major podcast platforms and YouTube.
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Voices of the Vigilant episode catalog
Voices of the Vigilant S2 EP5 | Podcasthon 2026 Special - Cyberjutsu’s Playbook For Belonging In Cybersecurity
This episode features Mari Galloway , CEO and founding board member of Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC), one of the fastest-growing 501(c)(3) nonprofit cybersecurity communities focused on advancing women and girls in cybersecurity.
"When you come into Cyberjutsu, the vibe is — let me find a place where I can squeeze in here, because I like this."
That's Mari, describing what makes this organization different. Not a conference where you disappear into the crowd. Not a nonprofit where you feel like a number. A community where hands-on learning, real mentorship, and genuine belonging are the whole point — and have been since 2012.
This June, that community converges at CyberjutsuCon 2026 in Washington, D.C. Technical workshops, keynotes, a CTF sponsored by Hack the Box, a career village, and yes — a sneaker ball. The theme: Beyond the Patterns. Because AI is here, quantum is coming, and the cybersecurity workforce needs to be ready.
Tickets start at $100. Sponsorships start at $2,500. The mission is priceless.
The human side of tech
As a gifted speaker and connector, Jess is super excited to share this project with you! Each episode features a candid conversation with folks in the infosec space on a specific topic and is designed to educate and inspire you to take action on your own terms.
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Know someone, or are someone, with a story worth hearing? We’re always looking for practitioners, leaders, and unconventional voices from across the security landscape.