In today's show, I talk with Jacqueline Sutherland who works for The Chertoff Group. Jacqueline is a Senior Security Analyst who has extensive knowledge in counterterrorism.

Jacqueline's career couldn't be more different than mine and it was incredibly insightful to learn about her experiences studying abroad and a day in her life is like.

In today's episode, you'll find out:

How her family reacted when she decided to study abroad in Istanbul in 2012.
What it was like going to school amidst protesters who were getting tear gassed and water bombed, and having to crawl through a window just to get to an exam.
What the counter culture shock was like after getting back to the States.
The first thing she does when she gets up in the morning that changed her life.
Her thoughts on the huge DDOS attack that happened earlier in 2017.
Where to start when you're figuring out what to do when a huge cyber attack happens.
What it's like working for the government on counterterrorism efforts vs. working for private companies.
How she stays organized in the midst of having a schedule that can change within minutes.
Why employing a younger generation is so important to the counterterrorism industry.
How she established credibility with older generations / with new clients when she was just starting out.
Advice for anyone who wants to get into the counterterrorism industry.
How she got her first BBC news interview
How she turns her brain off at night after a long day working in a chaotic environment.
Her thoughts on the current state of affairs and what she thinks the US should be doing to fight against terrorism right now in 2017.

Full show notes at: brittneyllynn.com/002

Links mentioned: Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World Real Clear World Real Clear Defense Jacqueline's LinkedIn profile Articles Jacqueline has written: Could ISIS's next caliphate be in cyberspace? Beyond the Caliphate The Next 9/11: What's the Next Impossible Terror Threat? Will ISIS Rebuild in Afghanistan?

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