This 20-minute talk features Alefiya Hussain, supervising computer scientist and principal scientist at USC Information Sciences Institute (ISI), discussing her approach to building security into projects. Explore her unique perspective on why the internet's early lack of security focus might actually reflect positively on humanity. Learn how she navigates working on diverse teams at ISI and handles situations where she's the only woman and computer scientist present. Discover how her passion for learning guided her career path and hear her valuable advice for students uncertain about their future directions. Gain insights into building resilient systems from someone dedicated to creating more secure technological foundations.