# @gcu on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sb6b1PR57PA - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68964246-gcu-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/9e2bea0262.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-08-04T18:44:37.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Grand Canyon U (@gcu) — https://gondola.cc/gcu ## Caption After 29 years of military service, Teena Webster was ready for a new challenge. As she prepared for retirement from the Army, she chose to pursue a career in cybersecurity and earned her Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Grand Canyon University. In this inspiring graduate testimonial, Teena shares how GCU’s flexible online learning environment helped her balance military service, family responsibilities and graduate-level coursework while preparing for a new professional chapter. Learn more about GCU’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity, available online and in evening/on-campus formats: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/master-science-cybersecurity As a military student and mother of three, Teena needed a program that fit her demanding schedule. She discusses how GCU’s online cybersecurity program provided the flexibility she needed while challenging her to develop new technical skills. From overcoming doubts about virtual machines and cybersecurity technologies to gaining confidence through faculty support, Teena shares how the experience prepared her for future leadership opportunities in the cybersecurity field. The Master of Science in Cybersecurity at GCU helps students develop expertise in network security, digital forensics, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cybersecurity governance and risk management. The program is designed to help working professionals build advanced cybersecurity knowledge while balancing career and personal commitments. Whether you're transitioning from military service, advancing your IT career or exploring cybersecurity for the first time, discover how earning a master's degree can help open doors to new opportunities. Chapters: 00:02 – Meet Teena Webster 00:06 – Why I Chose Cybersecurity After the Military 00:32 – Why GCU Was the Right Fit 00:46 – Balancing Military Service, Family and Online Classes 01:05 – Overcoming Challenges in the Cybersecurity Program 01:31 – Preparing for a New Career Path 01:57 – Retirement Plans and Future Certifications 02:15 – Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity 02:37 – Why I Recommend GCU 02:56 – Walking Across the Graduation Stage Explore Related GCU Resources: Master of Science in Cybersecurity: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/master-science-cybersecurity College of Engineering and Technology: https://www.gcu.edu/college-of-engineering-and-technology Online Degree Programs: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/online Military and Veteran Benefits: https://www.gcu.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/military-tuition Cybersecurity Career Guide: https://www.gcu.edu/blog/engineering-technology/what-cybersecurity Graduate Degrees at GCU: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/graduate #GCU #GrandCanyonUniversity #Cybersecurity #MSCybersecurity #CybersecurityCareer #MilitaryTransition #VeteranSuccess #OnlineDegree #GraduateSchool #TechCareers #CyberDefense #HigherEducation About Grand Canyon University Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private Christian university in Phoenix, Arizona offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs through both its traditional campus and online degree platforms. Follow Grand Canyon University: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandCanyonU/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcu/ X: https://twitter.com/gcu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/grand-canyon-university/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gcu49 Find your purpose at GCU. Private. Christian. Affordable. Nonprofit. Approved and verified accurate by the Associate Vice President of GCU Marketing on June 23, 2026.   Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more at https://www.hlcommission.org ## Stats - **Views:** 64 - **Likes:** 0 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 0 ## Tags graduateschool, cybersecurity, highereducation, gcu, onlinedegree, mscybersecurity, grandcanyonuniversity, cyberdefense, techcareers, veteransuccess, militarytransition, cybersecuritycareer --- Copyright (c) Gondola