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Cybersecurity Career Week 2025
Cybersecurity Career Week 2025 is here once again, focused on showcasing cybersecurity careers and the many pathways into the field. It is a prime moment to explore in-demand cyber roles and position yourself for one of the fastest‑growing career paths now in Q4, and…
Cybersecurity Career Week 2024
It’s time! Cybersecurity Career Week 2024 is upon us. If you’ve been thinking about cybersecurity as a profession, this week will bring many resources to the table. Those interested can attend an event, review published content, or connect with established…
Just Passed the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 Today With 2 Weeks of Study
Boom, it is done! I just passed the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 today. In my Just Failed CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 post, I exclaimed: “I WILL PASS THE PENTEST+.” And I finally did it 3 years later, when it was time to renew all CE cycles. I couldn’t wait to get home to…
CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 Exam Overview
CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 exam is the updated version of PenTest+ billed as an intermediate-level certification that aims to validate a person’s ability to perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments successfully. While there were no actual prerequisites,…
My CompTIA Project+ PK1-005 Beta Exam Experience
After seeing a few emails on the CompTIA Project+ PK1-005 beta exam and Brian Callahan’s experience with the Project+ beta exam, I decided to take the plunge. It was a snap decision that gave me a week to prepare. I took the exam this morning, which was the last day…
How to Land Your First Cybersecurity Job – The Ultimate Guide
Trying to break into the cybersecurity field when you are on the outside may seem like a dismaying task. With so many qualified candidates vying for a limited number of positions, it can be tricky to land your first cybersecurity job in the industry. However, there…
IT Nerds: Essential Soft Skills for Your Career Success
Soft skills can mean the difference between success and failure in your career, especially in the IT industry. Soft skills will help you interact better with coworkers and clients and make you a more well-rounded employee. Soft skills can be learned and developed over…
Just Failed the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 Today With a Month of Study
It happened. After a 20-year win streak, I failed my first exam. I just failed the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 exam. I take full responsibility for this, as I underestimated the exam’s breadth and didn’t fully prepare as much as I should have. Since I failed, I can no…
CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 Home Lab Setup
If you are interested in any pen testing certification, especially CompTIA’s PenTest+ (my cert pick for 2021), you need to be able to practice. In this home lab setup, I mostly followed guidance from Michael Solomon’s LinkedIn Learning PenTest+ Learning Path and…
CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 Study Notes
Welcome to the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 study notes. You know the type of study guides to expect by now. Prepare for a wall of formatted text. The information in this guide is organized by the PT0-001 exam objectives and includes information from Michael…
The Difference Between CIS Controls v7.1 to v8
I’ve always enjoyed what CIS has to offer. I have previously written about the Top 20 Controls, as well as the MS-ISAC program. Good stuff. Now, it’s time for a CIS Controls update! Some of my favorite changes include consolidation and reorganization of controls,…
CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 Exam Overview
The PenTest+ exam has been on the scene as long as the CySA+ exam and has quickly become a fan favorite. There hasn’t been as much clamoring for this certification in the workplace, but the topics and domains are helpful for those in the assessment space. This isn’t…
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