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Articles on knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to protect you and your stakeholders against evolving cyber threats.
How to Write a Winning IT or Cybersecurity Resume
Before you learn how to write an IT or Cybersecurity resume that gets attention, it would be good to learn the basics of resume writing. One of my favorite resume videos on YouTube is by personal finance and online business expert Ramit Sethi. The video is called How...
How I Used Calendly to Connect With New Co-Workers
I started a new job and needed to connect with people all over the state to re-launch a security awareness initiative. Many respected entrepreneurs have used Calendly to connect with clients and other VIPs, so I decided to try my own use case. The biggest reason why I...
Earning the CISSP Certification in 2019
It's time to move forward with earning the CISSP certification this year. I'm committing to the CISSP certification in 2019. This will be my first certification outside of CompTIA. I bounced around the idea of getting it for way too long. Update 9/19: It's time! I'm...
Cybersecurity and IT Job Tips and Debunking Myths
When looking for an IT or cybersecurity job, especially if you are new, you may not realize it is possible to get a dream job. There are so many IT or cybersecurity jobs out there that you can make a plan to advance to. In this article, we will debunk some bad job...
Head to Head Next Gen AV Proof of Concept
One of my favorite things to do so far this year was benchmarking security software and testing how it integrates with real environments. This time, the security software of choice and the mode of testing is the next-generation AV proof of concept. NGAVs are...
Example IT Interview Questions
Let's have some fun by looking at example IT interview questions. This is a collection of questions I've been asked and questions I prepared answers for. If it seems like there are a lot of potential questions to prepare for, well... there are. The good news is that...
Tested Career Networking Tips to Improve Your Job Search
No matter where you are in your career, you need to network well. Read on for some solid career networking tips. I’m not referring to knowing the OSI model, ports and protocols, or the like. Yes, that type of networking is important to understand, but I’m referring to...
The Many Different Cybersecurity Jobs Available
If your goal is to break into security but not sure if you would like it, read on to discover that there’s something for nearly everyone. There are many different types of cybersecurity jobs available, and the demand for filling these positions will continue to rise...
How to Transition from IT to Cybersecurity
There's so much to learn that you may be wondering how to progress in your IT career. One way is to create your own IT goal tracker. You can go as crazy as you want, even whipping up color coded Excel spreadsheets. I personally write down my goals and keep a daily...
Intro to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
You might be hearing the buzz of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). What started as a popular framework to help track and secure critical infrastructure in 2014 is now becoming widely adopted by all types of organizations. Plenty of predictive statistics suggest...
Getting Started with Virtualization
This article is all about finding a virtualization personal project. If you're looking for a job in cybersecurity, or transitioning from IT to cybersecurity, and someone asks you what you're up to or what you're working on, your answer should never be "nothing." In...
About DoD 8570 and DoD 8140 Compliance and Recognition
DoD 8570 is a directive that establishes the policies and responsibilities of the Department of Defense (DoD) information assurance, including training, certification, and workforce management. It is a baseline requirement for authorized users to access DoD IT...
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