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# Saving Sara with Mayra Foose and Maggie Torres
- URL: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/saving-sara-with-mayra-foose-and-maggie-torres/
- Published: 2025-09-17T13:36:56.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-24T02:33:23.000Z
- Author: Lauren Andrus
- Tags: podcast, cybersecurity, careers, HOU.SEC.CON. 2025, CYBR.SEC.CAST

It’s our 50th episode! This week Michael and Sam are joined by guests Mayra Foose and Maggie Torres from LyondellBasell to discuss their work in cybersecurity education, the programs they partner with to support their mission, and the importance of diversity and passion in the field. They share inspiring stories about working with students, building community, and the value of making cybersecurity accessible and engaging for all. 

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- Icewahl - [https://icewahl.com](https://icewahl.com/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com)
- Compudopt - [https://www.compudopt.org](https://www.compudopt.org/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com)
- GRIT - [https://www.eplus.com/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility/grit](https://www.eplus.com/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility/grit?ref=cybrsecmedia.com)
- CYBR.SEC.Media - [https://www.cybrsecmedia.com](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/)
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- Attend Mayra and Maggie’s talk on Wednesday, October 1 at 10:00am in room 351 at HOU.SEC.CON. “Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness through Educational Outreach” - [https://web.cvent.com/event/9ba9c5ea-9502-44a2-922e-d026c047c9f3/websitePage:dd3dff4f-9597-4a4b-960e-eb732a9a3853?rp=7fc495f3-0ae2-4b86-a115-0ce784642a9f&session=4d9d59ff-e268-4d78-98a5-fc3754a5a5be](https://web.cvent.com/event/9ba9c5ea-9502-44a2-922e-d026c047c9f3/websitePage:dd3dff4f-9597-4a4b-960e-eb732a9a3853?rp=7fc495f3-0ae2-4b86-a115-0ce784642a9f&session=4d9d59ff-e268-4d78-98a5-fc3754a5a5be&ref=cybrsecmedia.com)

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- Host: [Michael Farnum](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfarnum/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com)
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- Guest 1: Mayra Foose
- Guest 2: [Maggie Torres](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-torres-989b792/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com)
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