Beyond the uniform: from military service to cybersecurity

When Corry C. joined the Canadian Armed Forces at 17 years old, she couldn't have predicted where the experience would take her. Today, the Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Suncor has built a career spanning litigation support, paramedicine and cybersecurity, drawing on lessons first learned in uniform.

Corry began her military career with the 11th Field Artillery Regiment before transferring to British Columbia's 15th Field Regiment. Training at bases across Canada and spending weeks, and sometimes months, in the field taught her how to adapt to challenging conditions, rely on those around her and stay focused under pressure.

An injury eventually brought her time in artillery to an end, leading her to retrain in logistics and continue serving in a different capacity.

Looking back, it is the people she served alongside and the sense of teamwork they shared that stand out most.

After leaving the military, Corry built a career in litigation support, worked as a paramedic and eventually found her way into cybersecurity.

"The core values of the military are definitely transferable," she says. "Teamwork, resiliency, integrity and communication show up every day."

Today, as a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Suncor, Corry works in a field where clear communication, sound judgement and collaboration are essential. Those demands feel familiar.

This Remembrance Day, Corry reflects on the sacrifices made by military members and their families, including her son, who continues to serve today.

For her, the day is an opportunity to recognize those sacrifices while remembering the people behind the uniform.

"Veterans are family members, friends and colleagues," she says. "Their service and dedication deserves to be remembered."