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What is Ethical Hacking with Ashley Hayes

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Ashley Hayes shares how she went from elementary education to becoming a cybersecurity lecturer at USM.

Ashley Hayes, a lecturer at the University of Southern Maine and faculty coordinator for Husky Hackers, joins the podcast to discuss ethical hacking. Hayes holds a 1991 USM degree in elementary education with minors in computer science and mathematics. She initially worked as a teacher and coach for several years before shifting her career. Hayes later earned a master's in technology education and became a technology coordinator for MSAD 52, a school district in Turner, Maine. Her role involved curriculum development for both students and adult training. She was also responsible for budgeting and maintaining technology across the district's seven locations. This position required balancing educational objectives with technical and financial management. A surprising insight is Hayes's foundational background in elementary education rather than a traditional technical field. Her career path demonstrates a unique integration of pedagogy with technology coordination. The management of a multi-location district's entire technology infrastructure highlights the role's administrative scope. Her experience training adults suggests a focus on professional development alongside student instruction. The episode maintains a conversational and educational tone, structured around a host-led interview. The style is informal and focused on professional biography. Listeners interested in non-linear career paths into tech and education technology roles would appreciate this episode. Those seeking technical deep dives into hacking techniques might find the content too introductory.

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