Voices of the Vigilant
Voices of the Vigilant
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"Humanizing cybersecurity with candid tales from cyberspace and beyond!"Voices of the Vigilant builds and shares knowledge by engaging with diverse voices and perspectives within the cybersecurity industry.
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The podcast focuses on key issues such as gender representation in cybersecurity, leadership transformation, and collaboration within the tech industry, with episodes covering topics like the challenges women face in tech as showcased in Hacking the Glass Ceiling, and innovations in application security shared by industry leaders like Clea Ostendorf.
Voices of the Vigilant is where bold conversations meet unflinching purpose. Hosted by Jess Vachon, cybersecurity leader, Buddhist minister, and founder of Vigilant Violet LLC, this podcast explores the front lines of digital resilience, ethical leadership, and equitable transformation in tech.
Through authentic dialogue with boundary-pushers, disruptors, and unsung heroes, each episode dives deep into the human side of cybersecurity—where strategy meets values, and innovation is grounded in integrity. From career pivots and cultural shifts to systemic inequities and visionary leadership, nothing is off the table.
This isn’t another tech podcast filled with jargon. Voices of the Vigilant is for those who lead with intention, speak truth to power, and are ready to reimagine what’s possible in an industry that’s overdue for change.
🔔 Subscribe, share, and step into a community where vigilance is both a practice and a path forward.
“Humanizing cybersecurity with candid tales from cyberspace and beyond!”
We are participating in Podcasthon 2026. Podcasthon is the world’s largest podcast charity initiative, bringing together podcasters globally to raise awareness for charitable causes.
In support of this noble cause, we spotlight the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu with CEO Mari Galloway, tracing how hands-on training, cohort mentorship, and a tight-knit community create real jobs and lasting confidence. We unpack CyberjutsuCon 2026, the “Beyond The Patterns” theme, and a make a clear ask to support growth.
In this episode we discuss:
• Origins of Cyberjutsu and the early workshop model
• Mary’s path across SOC, vuln management, sales, and leadership
• Why hands-on labs beat lectures for real skill transfer
• The evolving mission to include chapters, academies, and grants
• measuring impact with surveys, testimonials, and outcomes
• Cohort mentorship that builds leaders and peers
• Accessibility, scholarships, and low-cost entry points
• CyberjutsuCon 2026 format, theme, and community vibe
• Sponsorship tiers, current partners, and funding needs
• Chapter expansion targets in Miami, Chicago, Seattle, Midwest
• Vigilance as authentic leadership and daily practice
If you know me personally, even if you don't know me personally, but you know me professionally, and we've done business together before, I expect you to step up. We need you to step up. You have no problem using the talent that is being produced by Cyberjutsu and other organizations. It's time for you to help. This is an easy way for you to invest in developing and growing talent for your organization. It is a no brainer. Please get a hold of Mari, get a hold of me, go to the website – https://womenscyberjutsu.org/ and make difference.
https://www.vigilantviolet.com/
www.linkedin.com/in/jessvachon1
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