In this episode of 2 Cyber Chicks, Jax and Erika sit down with Gwendolyn Vongkasemsiri, known online as Cyb3r Valkyrie — a rising cybersecurity leader who’s already making an impact at Microsoft’s Offensive Research and Security Engineering (MORSE) team.

From earning her Private Pilot License to volunteering with the Civil Air Patrol, Gwendolyn’s story is one of discipline, courage, and curiosity. She shares how aviation and cybersecurity intersect through risk awareness and decision-making under pressure, and how her passion for empowering young women through CybHER and the US Cyber Team is shaping the next generation of cyber talent.

Whether you’re just starting out or navigating your next big move in cyber, this conversation is packed with motivation, practical advice, and a powerful reminder that your path doesn’t have to be linear — it just has to be intentional.

Connect with Gwen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyb3rvalkyrie

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