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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
You may be wondering why you received so many Acclaim emails. I wondered that myself. Turns out Acclaim is a social platform for displaying earned badges. The badges can be official certifications or supported completed courses. Having a trusted intermediary to help...
If you work in an eligible organization, you may have heard about the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) and wondered if you should enroll your organization. Is it worth it to sign up to be an MS-ISAC member? The short answer is - Yes, go...
I just passed the CompTIA CySA+ exam CS0-001 on the first attempt with around a week of study. You can also pass this exam if you put the time into it. I bought a book I really didn't use: CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam...
With my upcoming CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst certification exam and a few fun upcoming projects, I thought it would be good to go over a few things I learned about starting a new vulnerability management program. Update: I passed the CompTIA CySA+ with no problem :)...
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