Seattle-native Emily Watson earned a Computer Science degree from the University of Washington, gaining cybersecurity expertise. She started as a network administrator, later advancing to a security analyst role in risk management. To further her career, she pursued the CISSP certification, studying intensively and passing on her first attempt. This led to a promotion to Senior Security Consultant at a Fortune 500 company. As a CISSP, she strengthened security policies, trained employees, and mentored aspiring professionals, gaining industry recognition. Emily’s journey highlights her passion for cybersecurity, inspiring others to follow suit.